Black Ribbon Turns Brown Kraft Paper Into Something Divine!

When I look at this photo, I can hear Julie Andrews sweet voice, “Brown paper packages tied up with strings; these are a few of my favorite things.” What’s not to love about pretty gift wrapping?

One of the latest trends all over Pinterest is using simple kraft paper with classic black ribbon. With this basic formula, there are dozens of possibilities with Nashville Wraps packaging. Just take a kraft bag or box and add any style of black ribbon and you can’t go wrong with this elegant yet understated look.

You can add a touch of holiday cheer by adding an evergreen sprig, pine cones or jingle bells. This is also a great look for wedding gifts and party favors. All the products we used were tied with a simple bow, so they are super easy to put together. Many of the kraft products are made from 100% recycled paper and part of our Green Way Collection of eco-friendly products.

Holiday Cheer in Black & Kraft

Use this guide to some of our favorite kraft and black combinations from the photo above (clockwise starting from the back left):

1. Brown Kraft Shopping Bags with Black Pre-Tied Satin Bows and Black Dot, Newsprint or Dragonflies Tissue Paper

2. 30 lb. Kraft Paper Rolls as gift wrap with Natural Burlap Ribbon and Black Grosgrain Ribbon along with a Kraft Gift Card

3. Kraft Decorative Shipping Boxes with Black Grosgrain Ribbon and Kraft Gift Tag

4. Kraft Gift Boxes with Black Crinkle Shred and Black Satin Ribbon

5. Kraft Truffle Boxes with Dual Color Jute Twine

6. Kraft Jewelry Boxes with Black & White Baker’s Twine and Black Satin Ribbon

7.  Kraft Jewelry Boxes with Black Cabana Stripe Ribbon and Chalkboard Gift Tag

Party & Wedding Favors

More great options for wedding and favor packaging (above from L to R):

1. Kraft Jewelry Boxes with Black Grosgrain Ribbon and a pretty flower.

2. Woven Burlap Favor Bags filled with Newsprint Tissue and tied with Black Satin Ribbon

3. Kraft Pillow Boxes with Black Grosgrain Ribbon

4. Kraft Merchandise Bags wrapped in Black Organza Ribbon held in place with a clothespin and Kraft Gift Card

5. Kraft Coffee Bags with Black Cabana Stripe Ribbon and a Kraft Gift Tag tied with Burlap Twine

Fall in Love with Burlap on Black Kraft

Finally, a great look for fall is taking Black Kraft Gift Wrap and adding Burlap Ribbon and a Chalkboard Gift Tag. With so many kraft products and black ribbon, there are countless combinations with these classics. We’d love to share your ideas. Please send them to [email protected].

For more great ideas, see Priscilla’s blog Black, White & Kraft for Classic Packaging.