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DIY Christmas Decorations
DIY Christmas Decorations
Christmas is officially the season of twinkly lights, too many desserts and potentially unwanted Kris Kringle gifts, which makes it the perfect time to channel that festive energy into some fun DIY Christmas decorations. Making your own decorations or Christmas baubles adds a personal, handmade touch that feels warm, nostalgic and way more special than anything bought from the store.
Jute Twine is the quiet hero of Christmas crafting. It’s rustic, affordable and perfect for people who want handmade vibes without the need for master crafter skills. It instantly turns simple materials into stylish, earthy decor that looks way more impressive than the effort needed.
So grab that hot glue gun and let’s get crafting.
What You'll Need
Tools & Materials
Additional materials needed for this project:
- Glue Gun
- PVC Glue
- Cork Board
- Scissors
- Container
- Glad Wrap
- Crafts for decor
Twine Christmas Star
Place star template on cork board and wrap it in glad wrap
Pin the five star points
Soak long piece of Jute Twine in PVC Glue
Chopsticks work a treat when mixing
Use the template to shape the star with the Jute Twine
For a thicker star, wrap the twine 3-5 timesLet it dry and them remove it from the template, then wrap more twine around the star for texture.
Make a small loop for hanging
Twine Wrapped Bauble
Starting at the top, glue & wrap Jute Twine around in a spiral
Re-attach the cap and you’re all done
Mini Twine Christmas Tree
Cut a Christmas tree shape from cardboard
Glue Jute Twine to cardboard. Start with the string loop at the top for hanging
Starting at the top, glue & wrap twine around to cover the tree
Apply glue along the edges to help Jute Twine to stick & save on glueAdd your decor to the tree
