19 Rustic DIY Christmas Ornaments for a Handmade Holiday
Why not welcome the trends of creativity and sustainability by making your own shabby chic Christmas decorations? Besides decorating your home for the holiday and making it all cozy and beautiful, you’ll bond with your family while making DIY ornaments that will become true keepsakes.
Below are 19 fairy-tale rustic DIY Christmas ornaments that will turn your home into a genuine decoration of the winter fairy tale.
1. Pinecone Elves
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Create cute-looking ornaments out of simple pinecones and give them the appearance of elves. Color the pinecone scales using the Christmas colors packed at the bottom, add a small red felt hat and a pom-pom for the nose, and tie a hanging loop of twine. These fairy-like elves are sure to add a little bit of the forest spirit to the tree.
2. Cinnamon Stick Candles
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The idea is to make cinnamon ‘candles’ that will not only scent your house but also would look great as decorations. Take 3-4 cinnamon sticks and wrap them with twine; put a candle in it and light it up. The spicy smell will add the feel of the holiday to your home.
3. Burlap and Lace Baubles
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Take one styrofoam ball; take the burlap strips, cover it around the styrofoam ball and fix it by using a hot glue gun. Cut lace trimmings and paste them at the edges to ensure total sophistication, especially accompanying the jute string hanger for a country-chic appeal. These relatively simple and yet so creative ornaments fit perfectly in different designs.
4. Wooden Slice Snowmen
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Draw happy faces on the slimmer pieces of wood which are to be used as snowmen. Arms can be made of twigs, plus a miniature scarf from fabric scraps and felt cutout hat. Snowmen are cute, and these little fellows will be great additions to your Christmas tree.
5. Twig Star Ornaments
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Take five small twigs and put them in a star pattern to which you tie all the ends with twine. For a nature-based/zodiac, react with small pine trees or pine cones, berries or a sprinkling of snow for a more Christmassy star.
6. Mason Jar Lid Wreaths
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Recycle mason jar rings into cute little wreaths. Encase them with yarn or twine and add miniature ornaments or ribbons or artificial sprigs of holly. It’s not as intricate as some of the other guests’ wreaths, but these little wreaths give a home-spun feel to the holidays.
7. Dried Orange Slice Garland
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You just need to string dried orange slices as they come onto twine to create a scented wreath. Also, add bits of cinnamon sticks, star anise, and fresh cranberries, which will bring color to the dish. This natural creation performs a two-in-one function of adorning the tree and as a decor for the room with its unique fragrance.
8. Rustic Fabric Hearts
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You can cut out heart shapes from burlap or any other rustic kind of material, such as cavalry twill. Thread two pieces of material and leave a gap in between so that one can stuff herbs like lavender or rosemary. The last part should either be a twine hanger or a vintage button, which should complete the outfit.
9. Pinecone Owl Family
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Create owls for a family of pinecones. For the eyes, use felt and for the beak as well; for the wings, use small feathers. The charm of the little family of owls will fit in the tree branches for different sizes.
10. Corkscrew Hazelnut Reindeer
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Make funny reindeer accessories for fashion with the use of hazelnuts for the torso and head. For antlers, put in small twigs; for eyes, put in peppercorns; and for the nose, put in red beads. To add some fun, use wire to make corkscrew-like legs for the chair.
11. Burlap Ribbon Angels
Make angelic novelties with the body and wings made of burlap ribbon. For the head, add a wooden bead and to complete the halo, use a metallic twine. These country-looking angels are here to look after your holiday.
12. Rustic Twig Christmas Trees
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Place the twigs, starting with a long one, followed by a shorter one, and place them to form a triangle tree-like structure. For security, use hot glue to hold it tightly and then cover it with thin copper wire. Attach small accessories or a star at the top for a simple, ‘earthy’ tree decoration.
13. Cinnamon Stick Stars
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Take cinnamon sticks and make them lay with the points in a star form, and use hot glue to fix them. Design and wrap the center of it with jute twine and add a button, trim or any ornament on it. The fact is that when the flower is formed, the plant gets the star with a perfect combination of vision and fragrance.
14. Acorn Cap Flowers
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You can also create similar flowers but with a more refined appearance by using acorn caps as the base. Paint the caps in pastel color and fix them with floral design. Place a button center in an old fashion style and a twine hanger to give it a Nature’s feel of an ornament.
15. Wooden Bead Garland
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Start threading various sizes of tiny uncovered wooden beads on a solid string, preferably twine. Intersect with knots to firmly secure the beads so that they would not slide over each other. This basic but beautiful garland gives a wonderful rough touch to your tree or mantel.
16. Birch Bark Canoe Ornaments
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Make birch-bark canoes following the instructions written above. Screw the ends together and fasten them using twine; for the passengers or tiny cargo such as pinecone passengers or small pinecones or acorns. Unique ornaments found in these photos depict the aspects of nature and adventure.
17. Twine-Wrapped Candy Canes
To give simple and traditional candy canes a country-style look, wrap them with natural twine. It is the interrelation of the old and the country styles in these ornaments.
18. Felted Wool Acorns
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Make beautiful acorn decorations that include felted wool balls for the central portion of the ornaments and the actual acorn caps. The lid has a twine loop, which allows it to be hung. With Cut Routine, it is possible to empower a playful image of clothing items in wooden motifs and combine them in various colorful shades.
19. Vintage Book Page Snowflakes
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Transform discarded paper pages from books into beautiful shapes of snowflake ornaments. Create small snowflake shapes with fine scissors, and after that, make the paper look even older by using the tea staining technique. These literary snowflakes will improve the look of your rustic-themed holiday in a bit of a vintage way.
Conclusion
Create unique Christmas decorations using raw materials, adding an individual touch to your home. Explore 19 ideas and add your own twists. Handmade ornaments have the beauty of individuality and tender feelings, immersing you in the festive season’s essence of innovation, value, and enjoyment. Happy crafting and a blessed handmade holiday!
