If you've seen those pricey rustic-looking ornaments in the craft store, then you've probably decided you'd rather make your own. This tutorial for a twine-wrapped star Christmas ornament is super easy to follow, and practically free to make.

Twine Wrapped Star Christmas Ornament

Creating this twine-wrapped star Christmas ornament for your tree is simple to do, and I love the way it looks. Because the materials are so easy to come by, this is a craft that you can make for almost nothing. Use the materials we used, or use the alternatives we suggest. It is so easy to make this craft you own.

Kids can also give this ornament as a gift. Grandparents, aunts, and uncles, among others, will love to receive their own DIY ornament. And if you want to use even more of that rustic look this year, you can make these twine-wrapped candy cane ornaments or even these beautiful twine-wrapped mini Christmas trees!

blue and red plaid backgroun behind twine star

What Can I Use as the Base For the Ornament?

Anything that you can cut into the star shape can be used for the base. Things like styrofoam or cardboard are the easiest and most readily available. You don't need anything special to cut the star shapes out of styrofoam or cardboard. You can also use plastic, depending on how thick the plastic is.

You can also use things like sticks, twigs, pencils, or even dowel rods to make the star. Crafting sticks, like popsicle sticks, are also a great choice. Once you have made it into the star shape, you will want to fasten them together with string, twine, or even glue. Truly, anything that can be made into the start shape, you can use for the star.

star ornament laying on black holiday paper

Do I Have to Use Twine?

I love the way that twine looks for this ornament. It gives a rustic look that is popular, but you can use whatever you like to wrap the star. Below are a few more ideas that work great for this.

Yarn
Ribbon
Raffia
Lace
Burlap
Fabric
Felt
Thick string
Washi tape in solid color or patterns

Wrap your star in whatever you have on hand to create a fun look that fits your holiday decor theme. That includes colors, textures, and overall styles. You can even make this natural with just painted cardboard if you wanted!

What Other Ways Can I Decorate My Star Ornament?

Once you have wrapped the star, you can easily add other decorations to this star. I like the basic rustic look, but below you might find other ideas that appeal to your personal style better.

Sequins, beads, rhinestones, or fake crystals.
Glitter or glitter spray.
Jingle bells, small ornaments, or holiday figures.
Tinsel, garland, pinecones, or acorns.

Get creative and add whatever you want to make your star look unique. You could even add a monogram letter to the side of the ornament to personalize for the people are you are gifting it to!

Can I Use These to Decorate Instead of Hang on the Tree?

The twine-wrapped stars will look great anywhere around your house. You can hang it near door entrances and archways. It can also be hung in the windows. You can also use it propped up on shelves on the mantle.

Place the stars in the middle of the centerpieces on your table or end tables. Of course, I love the idea of adding them to the wreaths on my front door for double the rustic look!

Depending upon how large you make the stars, you could even lay them flat and put a small LED candle in the middle as a candle holder with a rustic holiday look.

The ornament can also be attached to packages, along with the gift tag. There are so many ways to decorate using the star ornament. Just get creative and have fun putting them to use throughout your holiday decorating projects this year!

Supplies Needed

cardboard twine and greenery on white table by blue scissors

How to Make a Twine-Wrapped Star Ornament

Video Tutorial:

Draw a star shape onto a piece of cardboard then cut it out.

Cut out the center of the star leaving a star form that is around ½" wide around the sides.

cardboard star with middle cut out on blue paper

Glue the end o the twine to the side of the star, then begin wrapping it around the star, going in and out, and gluing as needed to secure. Continue to attach until the entire star is covered and no cardboard is showing through.

blue scissors trimming the end of twine off star

On one corner of the star, glue a small pinecone, some greenery, and berries.

finger holding pinecone on edge of twine star

Cut and create a loop of twine for hanging, and glue it onto the back of the star.

finger holding bead on top of twine star

Add any additional embellishments desired, then hang on your holiday tree!

More Easy DIY Ornaments

Want to add a whole new look to your holiday tree this year? Why not make a bunch of DIY ornaments? Below are some of my own personal favorites that are fun and unique, plus affordable. Make sure that you bookmark these, print the tutorials, or pin them to your favorite holiday Christmas board for future use!

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Rustic Twine Wrapped Star Christmas Ornament

A rustic twine-wrapped star Christmas ornament is a great addition to your holiday tree that is affordable and easy for anyone to make!

Active Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Difficulty Easy

Estimated Cost $0

Instructions

Draw a star shape onto a piece of cardboard then cut it out.
Cut out the center of the star leaving a star form that is around ½" wide around the sides.
Glue the end o the twine to the side of the star, then begin wrapping it around the star, going in and out, and gluing as needed to secure. Continue to attach until the entire star is covered and no cardboard is showing through.
On one corner of the star, glue a small pinecone, some greenery, and berries.
Cut and create a loop of twine for hanging, and glue it onto the back of the star.
Add any additional embellishments desired then hang on your holiday tree!