Just simply wrapping some around the spine can make your card really lovely.

But why not be more adventurous with this wonderful and inexpensive embellishment.

Ribbons come in all different materials, sizes, widths, and patterns. 

Some look really lacey and some even have wire in them to help you shape them even more

You can even get the same effects from paper if the real thing is not to hand.

This card would look ordinary without this extra bit of ribbon, but by fixing it around the panel it adds the finishing touch.

Navy blue or white would look just as good and it is simply tied in a knot rather than a bow.

This is a good way to add ribbon to any of your male cards without it being to "Pretty"
You could also use Bakers Twine as a really good substitute for the ribbon

Experiment to see what you prefer on your creation.

And another idea is to plait them and add them to your cards and this tutorial will show
how to get the look.

Try Velvet for another luxury look, and it comes in many different widths.

Use eyelets to create an extra finish and thread it through the slots.

This technique is Braiding

And if you are new to this then the video tutorial will refresh your memory in eesy to follow steps.

You can even turn it into a wreath.

For other ideas take a look at
Tying A Bow ...
or Using a Bow Maker 
and create some beautiful bows for all kinds of projects.