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Wednesday, December 23, 2015

DIY Natural Rustic Christmas Ornaments

Christmas is less than a week away & beleive it or Not, Today is technically the first day of winter. But... there is still time to get in those last minute DIY Projects / Gifts - Especially if you chose one like this, that takes less than 5min from start to finish;
These DIY Ornaments are unbelievably simple to make & could even be done with children depending on their age / ability or with Parental Supervision (as there is some steps and tools that could be potential dangerous if not done or used correctly).

What You Need:

  • Wire cutters / Scissors
  • Cord / Ribbon 
  • Hot Glue Gun & Glue Refills
  • Metal Wire
  • Home Decor Balls/Natural Elements [(the ones you'd find in the Home Decor section that are typically used in a vase) - I chose Unscented ones but you could chose whatever you like or already have around the house!]

How To:

  1. You are going to begin by selecting the for the sake of the blog lets call them 'balls'.
    Using the end of your wire Pre-poke holes into the 'balls' where you would like your Ornament to hang from. 
  2. Using your wire cutters cut wire into 2" lengths (one for every ornament you'd like )
  3. Using the dull part of your wire cutters gently shapre the wire to bend a small loop at one end as shown in the image below.
  4. Apply a small drop of Hot Glue to the Pre-poked hole & Gently insert the wire until just the loop is exposed.
  5. Cut cord / ribbon into 3" Strips; threading one through each loop securing with a knot and Viola You have yourself a cute rustic Ornament in just minutes!!

Dream Big      Sparkle More      Shine Bright

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