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Rustic Twig Christmas Ornaments – Rustic Christmas Ideas!

Friday, November 14, 2014 By Christine @ theDIYdreamer 34 Comments

I’m really into making simple things for the holidays this year. If you read my Decorative Twig Christmas Tree post, you know that we are on a budget this year so my decorations have to be inexpensive to make.

So you can imagine when my fellow Canadian blogger friends asked me to join in the Rustic Christmas Hop I said yes right away! Rustic doesn’t necessary mean inexpensive, but to me it means going back to using simple things to create beautiful treasures. With that in mind, I created these Rustic Twig Christmas Ornaments:

Rustic Twig Ornaments - Christmas ornaments that are super easy to make.

These little guys were absolutely EASY and FUN to put together. You know how much I love easy creations! I only needed twigs, burlap ribbon, branch cutters, and hot glue to make these Christmas ornaments. Not too bad right?! 

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Rustic Twig Christmas Ornaments

Supplies:
– Twigs – Branches
– Branch cutters
– Hot glue gun
– Jute twine

Instructions:
Step 1: I started off by cutting branches down to twig size.

Cut branches down to twig size.

Step 2: I made two designs in two different sizes: snowflakes and stars. I used hot glue to attach the pieces together.

  • Big Snowflake:  1x 8″, 6x 4″, and 16x 1″
  • Big Star:  5x 8″
  • Small snowflake:  1x 4.5″, 2x 2″, 4x 1.5″, and 8x ¾″
  • Small Star:  5x 4.5″

For the snowflakes: I cut an angle on one end of some of the pieces, makes it easier to attach because the end can sit flush on a twig.

How to make twig ornaments - Rustic Christmas Ornaments

Step 3: Once all my Christmas ornaments were finished assembling, I cut pieces of jute twine and attached them to the back of the ornaments with hot glue. Easy peasy!
Twig Snowflakes Twig Stars

Voilà, rustic twig ornaments!

Rustic Twig Stars

Rustic Twig Star Christmas Ornaments - So pretty!

Rustic Twig Snowflakes

Rustic Twig Star Christmas Ornaments - So pretty! Perfect touch to Rustic Christmas decor!

All of them together:

Rustic Twig Ornaments

Rustic Twig Ornaments - Christmas ornaments that are super easy to make!

Because I love them so much, I even made a Giant Twig Star! I used the same techniques as above, but used 5x 26″ branches! I’m planning on making an even bigger one to hang outside.

Giant Rustic Star made from branches! Perfect touch to Rustic Christmas decor!

UPDATE
I liked my giant star so much that I made another one and hung it up with fishing wire on our decorative door.
Doesn’t it look beautiful?!

Giant Star – Rustic Christmas Branch Star

Giant Star made with branches! Perfect for your Rustic Christmas theme! Free and easy to make!

So, what do you think of my rustic creations? Not too bad right?! I’m really pleased with how they turned out. I can’t wait to put the ornaments on.


I did mention a Rustic Christmas hop didn’t I?! You should see all the rustic projects my friends made, they are SOOOOOO talented!! I love every single one of these projects! I’m sure you will too! Check them out:

Rustic Christmas Ideas - A collection of FABULOUS Rustic Christmas decor ideas! You MUST check it out!

Rustic Christmas Ideas

Santa Cookies from A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
Deer Head String Art from Clean and Scentsible
Vintage Door Advent from The DIY Mommy
Rag Ribbon Christmas Trees from Craftberry Bush
Rustic Christmas Tree from Fynes Designs
Christmas Window Box from Echoes of Laughter
Ribbon Napkin Rings from Suburble
Vintage Table Setting from The Sweetest Digs
Twig Stars and Snowflakes from The DIY Dreamer
Pretty Gift Wrapping from The Sweetest Escape
Rustic Wreath from North Story
Wood Block Presents from The Happy Housie
Winter Swag from Satori Design for Living

I sure hope you enjoyed all these beautiful Rustic Christmas Ideas!!

Have a FABULOUS day!!

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P.S. I’ll be linking to these Parties.

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Comments

  1. Shauna says

    Friday, November 14, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    I’m with you on keeping everything simple for the holidays. These are going to look great on the tree. I’m starting to get quite the collection of twig/branch decor and I love how it brings the outdoors in.

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  2. Jo-Anna says

    Friday, November 14, 2014 at 10:13 AM

    These are SO great Christine! I am feeling the need to make a bunch of these now – they’re gorgeous!

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  3. Joyce says

    Friday, November 14, 2014 at 11:55 AM

    Cute and easy!

    Reply
  4. Tara says

    Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 12:41 AM

    These are beautiful, Christine! I love the simplicity of them!

    Reply
  5. Virginia Fynes says

    Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 7:55 AM

    What a great idea! They are so super cute, I would have never thought of the snowflakes! great tutorial and crisp photos!

    Reply
  6. Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says

    Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    These are super cute, Christine! I’ll have to make them with the kids! Beautiful pictures!

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  7. La Cuisine d'Helene says

    Saturday, November 15, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    They are beautiful, I should start making ornaments, I like this project a lot.

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  8. AmieJo says

    Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 8:54 AM

    I love this.

    Reply
  9. Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat says

    Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Super cute idea! I love the rustic look and all of your twig creations! Thanks for sharing! PINNED!

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  10. SusanM says

    Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    These are so cute – would look great on holiday packages.

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  11. Christina @The DIY Mommy says

    Sunday, November 16, 2014 at 11:59 PM

    These are really, really cute. I especially love the snowflake ones! I think decorating for Christmas on a budget is so fun – it gives us a chance to be creative and unique! Love these. :)

    Reply
  12. Ursula says

    Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7:54 PM

    Hello Christine,

    These are just beautiful! Visiting from Skip to my lou linky ;)

    Cheers,
    Ursula

    Reply
  13. Michele says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 12:58 AM

    Love these<3 I was going to buy craft sticks and make but your branch and twig idea is way cooler:) Pinned!

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  14. Caseperlatesta says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 3:58 AM

    So creative!! Super cute idea! Pinned! Iky

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  15. Erin @Meadow Lake Road says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 1:34 PM

    What a clever idea! Handmade, inexpensive Christmas decorations are the best kind! I am totally going to copy this idea. Pinning it now too :) Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  16. Riva says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 3:12 PM

    LOVE this post! these look amazing!!

    Reply
  17. Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    Had to come back (wait, I forgot to comment the first time? I must have been too excited!) and tell you I made this with my daughter today! And I shared with a friend and she can’t wait to do it too. Thanks for a great project – I’m so glad you posted to Found & Foraged!

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  18. Shelly says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 6:10 PM

    Loving these rustic twig ornaments Christine! They are seriously cute! I just started co-hosting a link party called On Display Thursday that starts at 9pm CST on Wednesdays; it would be totally awesome if you shared this post at my party! Just sayin!
    http://www.thedomesticheart.com

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  19. Lindi says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:25 PM

    I LOVE these simple ornaments! I’m planning to make some twig stars to put on the top of my twine trees this year :) I’ll link back here to your tutorial when I do!
    Lindi @ http://www.lovecreatecelebrate.com

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  20. Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 8:36 PM

    I love the simplicity and elegance of this! This is exactly the kind of ornament I would go for! :) Thanks for linking this up at The Makers today!

    Reply
  21. Melanie says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 8:37 PM

    These are so pretty! We would love for you to link up at the Caffeinated Crafters Link Party here:http://artzycreations.com/25-caffeinated-crafters-link-party/ Thanks and have a great day.

    Reply
  22. Anu says

    Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 9:22 PM

    These are so cute. Love how simple they are.

    Reply
  23. RobyGiup says

    Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 6:12 AM

    I love the simple and natural look of these stars!

    Reply
  24. Happysuz says

    Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    Oh what a great idea! We moved to a new house this summer and it has lots of trees. I may use this idea for my mantel! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  25. Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says

    Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 9:35 AM

    What cute ornaments….we just moved into our rustic home, and I was looking for rustic decorations for Christmas…Thank you so much for this post. We would love for you to join us at Party in Your PJs…I am sure other party goers would love these ornaments too.

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  26. Kyla @ House Of Hipsters says

    Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Christine! These are so great! LOVE!

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  27. Emma says

    Friday, November 21, 2014 at 10:40 AM

    I love the rustic look on these! Nature always makes the best crafts, IMHO :)

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  28. Laura @ Over The Apple Tree says

    Sunday, November 23, 2014 at 10:30 PM

    Super Cute! I love Christmas ornaments!

    Reply
  29. Jen says

    Monday, November 24, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    I love your twig ornaments and a great tutorial newbie here from Ohio that loves to recycle

    Reply
  30. Krista @ the happy housie says

    Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at 11:38 PM

    These are absolutely adorable Christine. I especially love the precious little snowflakes. I did a twig project recently and I had it half in mind to try this- I don’t think I could have gotten them to be so straight and cute. Great job!! Fun to be on this hop with you- sorry it took me so long to get over here! (Crazy couple of weeks:)

    Reply
  31. Jennifer Dawn says

    Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 9:03 AM

    How cute! The kids would love making these!

    Reply
  32. Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says

    Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at 10:47 PM

    Christine, wanted to come back and let you know I featured this as a favorite for Found & Foraged Week 1! Thanks again for linking up…my daughter and I made them together. I know I owe you a picture!!! They are so darling!

    Reply
  33. Jennie says

    Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 8:21 AM

    Love these! Pinning them right now. :) Thanks for this tutorial!

    Reply
  34. Cheryl Blough says

    Friday, November 13, 2015 at 12:01 PM

    can’t wait to make these!

    Reply

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