Funky Wrapping? Well actually not so 'funky' but pretty, essential, reasonably priced and eco friendly wrapping paper, gift bags, tags and ribbons too. I find all too often now that the gift buying is simple online but up until now buying wrap and ribbon online? Almost impossible. So this clever online retailer solves that problem in an instant. There are some attractive ideas for combinations of ribbon and wrap as well. Free delivery on orders over £10 in the UK

This site is a must for anyone who has more than a few presents to wrap up. They specialise in a wide choice of beautiful ribbons and craft accessories for all occasions and rather than buying those small irritating balls of gold and silver ribbon, here you can choose from wired and unwired ribbons, organzas and tartans in lots of different widths and a wide selection of colours. Most ribbons are available in 25 metre lengths. The prices are reasonable, the service excellent and the selection enormous. They’re perfect for Christmas and for lots of other occasions as well.

Online haberdashers and sewing machine retailers Jaycotts offer a great deal more than ribbons, as you can buy all your sewing needs here. However, click through to Haberdashery and then Ribbons and choose from double faced satin, taffeta, tartan, gold edged satin and gold and silver lame, all sold by the metre. Orders over £25 have free delivery

Millcroft supply general haberdashery items and textiles Worldwide, specialising in the bridal industry. They also have a small but lovely selection of ribbons, including taffeta, tartan and metallic lame in lots of different colours which they show clearly. You can choose from different widths and lengths although the reels usually start at 20 metres. When you're buying these quantities prices are inevitably much better than you'll find in the shops so buy to use throughout the year.