With Christmas and New Year all done and dusted the next special occasion on the calendar is Valentine's day. It may seem too soon to be thinking about gifts for your loved one but when it comes to crafting it is always good to be prepared. Here at Calico Laine, Berisfords Ribbons are one of our most popular items and are great for adding that little bit of luxury to your gifts. The obvious use for ribbon is for gift wrapping and because the Berisfords Ribbon collection is so extensive you'll be sure to find the perfect shade, design or width to accompany your gift wrap to make it feel extra special. Ribbons can be used to create bows on a gift to finish off your wrapping or to tie up a gift bag and by adding themed ribbon it finishes off your presents perfectly. A homemade Valentine's day card is much more personal and thoughtful than a shop bought card and here at Calico Laine we stock a number of craft items to help you make a homemade card for your loved one. This is why more people are turning to craft items to create the perfect valentines card. Plain Berisfords Ribbons include, satin, grosgrain, chiffon and velvet in a selection of red shades. But if you prefer a ribbon with a design on it, there are many that incorporate hearts, lovebirds and loving phrases that are ideal for a Valentine's card. If you have made a gift for your loved one Berisfords Ribbons that is available is a grosgrain ribbon that you can attach to your garment to show that it has been lovingly handmade. These include sewn with love, made with love, knitted with love, quilted with love and handmade with love.