Looking for an easy DIY Christmas tree ornament to make with students or kids?! I’ve got you covered today!
In this quick tutorial, I’ll be showing you step by step how to make a cute Christmas tree shaped ornament out of yarn and cardboard, super easy peasy!
How to Make a Yarn Christmas Tree Ornament
Yield:
1 ornament
Active Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
5 minutes
Difficulty:
Beginner
Estimated Cost:
$1
Using just a few craft supplies, you can whip up a cute tree ornament in minutes! Perfect holiday craft for kids or students.
Materials
- Cardboard
- Golden or glitter gold paper/ cardstock
- Tape
- Craft glue or hot glue
- Beads
- String
Tools
- Scissors
- Pencil
Instructions
- Draw or trace a triangle shape on a piece of cardboard with a pencil to the size you want the ornament. Cut the triangle shape out. Use tape to attach the open end of a bundle of yarn to the bottom of the cardboard cut out.
- Turn the tree pattern over and apply glue along the bottom edge.
- Align the yarn strand over the glue in a neat straight line.
- Once it's glued securely, start to the wrap the yarn around the triangle horizontally.
- Once you are near the top, take a small piece of string or jute twine and make a loop with it. Tape the the open ends to the cardboard's triangle tip.
- Apply glue to the remaining part of the cardboard triangle.
- Continue to wrap the yarn around the cardboard tree until it's to the top.
- Attach decorative beads, small pom poms or gems with craft glue or hot glue to make ornaments on the tree.
- Trace a small star on to a piece of gold paper/ cardstock and cut it out. Glue it on the top of the tree!
Quick and easy, right??!! This would be a great kid’s activity during art centers at school too!
For even more DIY Christmas ornaments, make sure to check out some of our other Christmas crafts:
We hope you have a great holiday season!
Thanks for stopping by and have a creative day!
