DIY Rustic Christmas Ornament the Easy Way

Make a DIY rustic Christmas ornament using twine and Mod Podge! This is so easy – you’ll want a whole tree of these. So pretty!

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make this Christmas ornament. It’s easy enough for older kids.

When it comes to Christmas – glitter rules. At least in my book. I don’t break it out much except for the holidays, but when I break it out . . . I don’t come to play. “Go glitter or go home,” my friends! And that’s exactly what I did with this DIY rustic glitter ornament!

I’m part of a fun blog hop this year called “31 Days of handmade Christmas ornaments.” This is my sparkly contribution!

My glitter ornament is so easy to make you won’t be able to stop; you’ll have to make more than one. Use different colors of twine, different colors of glitter. The possibilities are endless.

DIY Twine Christmas Ornament

Gather These Supplies

• Glass ornament (I used a clear one)
• Mod Podge Sparkle (Gloss is fine too)
• Twine
• Fine glitter
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors
• Paintbrush

Directions:

Have your glue gun heated and ready. Clean the surface of your glass ornament if necessary.

Begin by putting a small line of hot glue around the very top of the ornament and then immediately laying your twine flat on top of the glue.

Simply repeat this over and over again until the ornament is covered. (Line of glue, press the twine down on top of it, repeat). It doesn’t take that long. Do it while watching your favorite reality show!

Once your ornament is covered in twine, you can choose to leave it this way as a rustic look or do the glitter version. Of course I recommend the glittered version. With Mod Podge!

To add glitter: cover twine in Mod Podge using a foam paint brush. Now . . . I’ll give you two more options. You can use Sparkle Mod Podge and leave it. OR you can use Mod Podge and then add glitter on top!

Pour the glitter over the ornament until the desired coverage is reached. Be sure to pour it over a bowl or something similar to catch all the excess glitter.

Hang to dry for about 12 hours. I sat in my Mod Podge lid for a fun display just for the photos.

Do you not love that sparkle?! This glitter ornament would make a lovely addition to any tree. Including mine.

Because the world just needs more sparkle these days, in my humble opinion.

What do you think of all the glitter? Are you in love? And what about the twine that gives it a rustic touch? Let me know in the comments!

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Rustic Christmas Ornament

Learn how to make a glitter Christmas ornament with a rustic feel using Mod Podge.

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Dry Time1 hour hr

Total Time2 hours hrs 35 minutes mins

Yield: 1 ornament

Cost: $1

Equipment

• Scissors
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Paintbrush(es)

Materials

• Clear glass ornament
• Mod Podge Sparkle
• Twine
• Glitter gold, fine

Instructions

• Clean the surface of your glass ornament if necessary.
• Begin by putting a small line of hot glue around the very top of the ornament and then immediately laying your twine flat on top of the glue.
• Repeat this over and over again until the ornament is covered. (Line of glue, press the twine down on top of it, repeat).
• Cover twine in Mod Podge using a foam paint brush.
• Pour the glitter over the ornament until the desired coverage is reached.
• Hang to dry for about 12 hours.

Video

Notes

Be sure to pour the glitter over a bowl or something similar to catch all the excess so it can be reused.

I’d also love for you to visit the following rustic and farmhouse Christmas posts:

• Free Rustic Themed Christmas Printables
• Farmhouse Christmas Door Decor with Duck Tape
• Spool Ornaments Made with Baker’s Twine
• Farmhouse Christmas Sign in Four Easy Steps
• Mason Jar Christmas Vase for Farmhouse Decor