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:
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.
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.
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!
Voilà, rustic twig ornaments!
Rustic Twig Stars
Rustic Twig Snowflakes
All of them together:
Rustic Twig Ornaments
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.
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
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
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!!
P.S. I’ll be linking to these Parties.
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Shauna says
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.
Jo-Anna says
These are SO great Christine! I am feeling the need to make a bunch of these now – they’re gorgeous!
Joyce says
Cute and easy!
Tara says
These are beautiful, Christine! I love the simplicity of them!
Virginia Fynes says
What a great idea! They are so super cute, I would have never thought of the snowflakes! great tutorial and crisp photos!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
These are super cute, Christine! I’ll have to make them with the kids! Beautiful pictures!
La Cuisine d'Helene says
They are beautiful, I should start making ornaments, I like this project a lot.
AmieJo says
I love this.
Michelle@TheRibbonRetreat says
Super cute idea! I love the rustic look and all of your twig creations! Thanks for sharing! PINNED!
SusanM says
These are so cute – would look great on holiday packages.
Christina @The DIY Mommy says
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. :)
Ursula says
Hello Christine,
These are just beautiful! Visiting from Skip to my lou linky ;)
Cheers,
Ursula
Michele says
Love these<3 I was going to buy craft sticks and make but your branch and twig idea is way cooler:) Pinned!
Caseperlatesta says
So creative!! Super cute idea! Pinned! Iky
Erin @Meadow Lake Road says
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!
Riva says
LOVE this post! these look amazing!!
Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says
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!
Shelly says
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!
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Lindi says
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
Ursula @ Home Made by Carmona says
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!
Melanie says
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.
Anu says
These are so cute. Love how simple they are.
RobyGiup says
I love the simple and natural look of these stars!
Happysuz says
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.
Kim @ The Cookie Puzzle says
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.
Kyla @ House Of Hipsters says
Christine! These are so great! LOVE!
Emma says
I love the rustic look on these! Nature always makes the best crafts, IMHO :)
Laura @ Over The Apple Tree says
Super Cute! I love Christmas ornaments!
Jen says
I love your twig ornaments and a great tutorial newbie here from Ohio that loves to recycle
Krista @ the happy housie says
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:)
Jennifer Dawn says
How cute! The kids would love making these!
Laura Irion // Avery Street Design says
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!
Jennie says
Love these! Pinning them right now. :) Thanks for this tutorial!
Cheryl Blough says
can’t wait to make these!