Have fun making this adorable farmhouse style Christmas tree ornaments project! A few simple craft supplies and you have adorable homemade ornaments for the tree!

I love making homemade Christmas tree ornaments to add to our holiday tree. This easy craft uses a Styrofoam ball, some scrap fabric, and rustic thread to create a simple but beautiful ornament to hang on your tree.

You'll also love this rustic aromatic ornament to add to your Christmas tree this year!

Fabric Christmas Tree Ornaments

There is nothing like celebrating the holidays by making unique homemade ornaments for your tree. I love this simple and affordable idea because it uses up scrap fabric I already have on hand.

The only real expense for me was to pick up the styrofoam ball, which, I also had in my craft closet. Since I keep supplies on hand all the time, it is easy to whip something up like this.

You can definitely make this in just a few minutes for under $1 per ornament, but the best thing is that nobody else will ever have an ornament just like yours!

If you want another easy idea, you'll also love this easy snowflake ornament idea, but if that isn't enough, make sure to check out my list of clay Christmas ornament ideas! So many options to decorate your tree!

What Fabric Should I Use to Make Homemade Ornaments?

The joy of this ornament is that you can truly use any fabric you want! I had this cute checkered fabric on hand, and knew it would match that farmhouse style of rustic I love.

That doesn't mean you have to use a checkered fabric. You can easily make this same style ornament with solid, striped, patterned, or even textured fabrics.

Add a variety of fabrics to create a truly rustic look on your tree! Add different embellishments like stars, holly berries, angels, snowflakes, or even mistletoe to add personality to the ornament.

What Do I Use To Hang These Ornaments?

For most Christmas tree ornaments you buy in a store you will find small wire hooks are used. I much prefer adding a bit of rustic twine or ribbon to my homemade ornaments instead.

These last longer, don't fall off easily, and won't hurt if you accidentally step on it when decorating the tree.

Pick a sturdy thread, ribbon, or strip of fabric to attach to your ornament. I like rustic twine, but you could use a thick ribbon, or even a bit of nylon cord if preferred. Use your imagination to match it to your chosen ornament fabric.

Supplies Needed

Scrap fabric
Rustic ribbon
Styrofoam ball
Rustic thread or twine
Red satin ribbon
A Christmas bell or small embellishment
Scissors
Hot glue gun and glue

How to Make Homemade Christmas Tree Ornaments

For this easy craft project, I gathered up all of my supplies and set my fabric on a clean surface. Since you will be hanging this on the tree, make sure your scrap fabric is clean, and your work station has nothing on it that could stain the fabric while you are working.

Measure out a large square of fabric that is big enough to wrap around the ball completely. Cut it and place the styrofoam ball in the middle then pull the sides up and around so that it is completely covered.

Tie the fabric together with loose ends at the top using your rustic twine or thread. Trim as needed leaving a few inches of loose fabric at the top.

Next, you will create a small added decoration for the Christmas tree ornaments.I layered the burlap bow, a satin ribbon bow, then the small greenery piece on top of each other with hot glue, then attached with glue and twine to the top of the ornament around the loose ends of the fabric.

The last step is to add a piece of twine or ribbon to the top of the ornament with hot glue for hanging from the tree.

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Cute Checkered Fabric Christmas Tree Ornaments

This adorable rustic farmhouse style cloth covered Christmas tree ornaments idea is a simple addition to your family holiday tree this year!

Prep Time 2 minutes

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 17 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $1

Materials

Scrap fabric
Rustic ribbon
Styrofoam ball
Rustic thread or twine
Red satin ribbon
A Christmas bell or small embellishment

Tools

Scissors
Hot glue gun and glue

Instructions

Gather up your supplies making sure your work surface is clean before laying the fabric out flat to measure and cut;
Lay your fabric out on the table and cut into a square a few inches larger around than needed to cover the styrofoam ball;
Place the styrofoam ball in the middle of the fabric and pull up and around so the loose ends are on the top;
Tie this around the middle of the loose ends with rustic twine or thread;
Next, make a larger ribbon out of rustic fabric like burlap ribbon;
You will glue or tie this in place just below the loose gathered fabric;
Next, add a smaller satin ribbon in alternate color and glue in place;
On top of the ribbons, add a small piece of greenery or embellishment you prefer and secure with glue;
The last step is to add a piece of twine or ribbon to the top of the ornament with hot glue for hanging from the tree.