With so many beautiful ribbons out there, it can be difficult to find one that feels masculine enough to use for men. With Father’s Day quickly approaching, we wanted to hear from you!
What sort of ribbon do you use when gift wrapping for men? Do you have a favorite fabric or print? Post a comment or send us a picture & enter to win one full spool of ribbon!
Details are listed below:
- To enter: Post a comment or send a photo to
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- Start date: Monday May 31st, 2010.
- Deadline: Sunday June 13th, 2010.
- The prize: 1 Full Spool of your favorite May Arts Ribbon!
- We will select one entry. The winner’s name will be posted on Monday June 14th, 2010.
- The winner will have 2 weeks to contact us & claim their prize.
- Domestic & International entries are all welcome.
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These gift wrapping photos was sent to us by Samantha Sibbet of More Paper Please:
I like using May Arts twine in black or brown wrapped several times around the package- I have some great paper that looks like an antique map this looks great with- but even plain brown wrapping paper looks rugged with that black twine wrapped around it!
I would use a host of things , its depends on the person (here are some):
Fancy Event – I would make a bow tie from Silk Ribbon.
Any Other Event – I would make a tie from different color Satin Ribbons.
Hobbies/Interest – Any netural plain color ribbon (blue, gray, black, brown, beige, etc), don’t tie a bow just knot it and use a small item(s) from that hobby/interest and attach it to the ribbon.
Others – Any netural plain color ribbon, don’t tie a bow just knot it and use a favorite or special picture(s) around the top.
I usually use twine or hemp for a masculine card or gift. I have also used lots of twill ribbon or grosgrain ribbon (no silk nor satin) and I just tie these in a knot. Bows are a wee bit too frilly for the men in my life. LOL
I find you can use any ribbon that is not pink or lacey – just don’t do a bow – use knots, multiple rows lined up, or an embellishment based on an award ribbon. Geometric patterns and plain papers are masculine.
i LOVE USING THE ANIMAL PRINTS FOR WRAPPING A GIFT FOR A GUY-ALSO THE DARK COLORFUL COLORS. a NICE WRAPPED PACKAGE LETS THEM KNOW HOW MUCH THOUGHT YOU PUT INTO IT AND HOW MUCH YOU CARE FOR HIM. a GIFT IN THE BAG TELLS THEM- YOU DON’T HAVE ANY TIME TO SPEND ON HIM AND DON’T CARE.
I tend to use twine with a guy’s gift…even using the it on plain brown shipping paper the tone-on-tone effect is great!
The simpler ribbons in more muted colors are my choice for men’s gifts. The twine and twill ribbons are great for a more masculine look too. Just nothing too fluffy or frilly.
DeniseB
Love using the darker colored ribbons, a touch of jute, to mak the look a tas more masculine, I also like to add a tag. Here is an example.
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/member/397388-samanthasibbet/1635973-may-arts-ribbon/
http://www.twopeasinabucket.com/gallery/member/397388-samanthasibbet/1635973-may-arts-ribbon/
I love all your ribbon and the two ribbons that you have posted are perfect for not just the men in our lives but women also. It has a softness to it for us women yet the colors make it possible to use on our men. Once again you have chosen two gorgeous ribbons to use. .