Wooly Wrapping

Another treat from White Barn Farm Sheep & Wool- natural, hand dyed wool roving! This beautiful wool doubles as the perfect ribbon to spice up any gift!
Start with natural kraft paper or even a brown-paper bag (re-purpose!), then use any fabric scrap you have & sew on a band for added contrast. Next, wrap around your roving (yarn scraps work great too!). Finish it off with a bow, or button (this button available at White Barn Farm, is sustainably harvested & made to support an impoverished village in Africa). This will be a treat for any knitting enthusiast!

Biodegradable Ribbon

I am very excited to report that on a recent trip to The Container Store I found Biodegradable ribbons. I originally went with the intention of checking-out what recycled wrapping paper they had, but was delighted to find these ribbons. The company, Charles Clay & Sons unfortunately is in England & only takes wholesale orders, but if your in the neighborhood of a Container Store, you can pick them up there.

This is the first time I've seen a biodegradable ribbon that actually looks and feels like a thick satin ribbon. I'll be testing it out soon so check back to see how it looks in action. Plus, I will test how it irons-out. A good way to re-use ribbons is to iron them first, they often look brand-new.