The Ribbon Studio: Inspiring Gifts and Craft Projects for Every Occasion

Learn how to make more than a dozen ribbon accessories, ribbon home décor items, and gift embellishments with this DIY guide from famed ribbon-maker and creative designer Studio Carta

Most people think of ribbons for wrapping presents. But the wonderful colors and Italian cotton fabric of Studio Carta’s exclusive ribbons lend themselves to DIY projects for gifts, home decor, ornaments, and more.

This book captures Studio Carta’s sophisticated signature look and presents a collection of crafts inspired by (and made with) its lovely ribbons. Silke Stoddard and Laura Murphy, both longtime Martha Stewart Living collaborators, have designed more than a dozen ribbon confections, including bows, present toppers, and little accessories. From simple DIYs to more elaborate embellishments, each project is an affordable luxury, as is the book itself: a perfect gift filled with wrapping secrets to make all of your gifts perfect, too.

Studio Carta is renowned for its ribbons and accessories and its collaborations with designers all over the world. Coco McCracken is a writer, photographer, and social media strategist whose clients include Indigo Arts Alliance, Colby College, the Lunder Institute, Sanita Clogs, and Drizly. She is based in Portland, Maine. Designer Silke Stoddard was editor at Martha Stewart Living for more than 20 years. She lives in Katonah, New York. Laura Murphy’s work has appeared in Domino, AD, and Food52; she works with the Morgan Library & Museum, David Zwirner Gallery, the Barnes Foundation, and the Royal Academy of Arts. She lives in Hingham, Massachusetts.