Rustic Plaid Ornaments

Rustic Christmas decorations are a must-have for anyone who loves modern farmhouse-style decor. Unfortunately, they aren't always easy to find, so it's a good thing we can make our own! Learn how to make rustic plaid ornaments that are perfect for anyone who loves rustic decor.

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Video Tutorial For Rustic Plaid Ornaments

Ready to see how to make these rustic plaid ornaments? Just watch the short video below to see the process in action!

TIP: If you want to check out the other ornament mentioned in the video, check out the Lace Embossed Clay Ornaments.

Can't watch the video or missed some of the steps? Then keep reading for the step-by-step instructions.

How To Make Rustic Plaid Ornaments

Have you been searching for classic yet rustic Christmas decorations? You can't go wrong with these plaid and burlap ornaments made from styrofoam balls!

I personally love rustic Christmas decorations and use them anywhere that I can in my house. There's no doubt these homemade ornaments are going to fit right in around here this holiday season.

But, the best part about them isn't how amazing they look (although they DO look beautiful).

It's that they're much easier to create than you may think, and you can quickly make your own with just a few materials! Today, I'm taking the mystery out of making plaid and burlap Christmas ornaments by showing you how to do it!

NOTE: If you love making Christmas ornaments as much as I do, you won't want to miss my Red Truck with Christmas Tree Ornament, DIY Paper Ornament, and DIY Stained Glass Christmas Ornament ideas.

Supplies Needed To Make Rustic Plaid Ornaments

• Styrofoam balls
• Styrofoam tool set – this is the best tool for the job, but you can also try a butter knife
• Plaid fabric
• Burlap
• Jute twine
• Scissors
• Hot glue and glue gun

Step 1: Wrap Twine Once Around Styrofoam Ball

Wrap twine once around the styrofoam ball as a guide.

Step 2: Score Styrofoam Ball

Next, use a foam tool or a butter knife to score the foam beside the twine.

Step 3: Remove Twine & Score Styrofoam Ball Deeper

You can now remove the twine and deepen the scoreline with the tool, making it easier to see and follow.

Step 4: Repeat Steps 1-3

Repeat this same process to get three more lines that go all the way around the ball and are as evenly spaced as possible.

Step 5: Add Plaid To Styrofoam Ball

Lay plaid over one section that you have created. Stuff the fabric a little bit into the line all the way around the section.

Step 6: Trim Fabric

Use scissors to trim fabric as close to the ball as possible.

Step 7: Add Burlap To Styrofoam Ball

For the next section, stuff the burlap fabric into the line completely, all the way around.

Step 8: Repeat Steps 5-7

Repeat for all sections, alternating between plaid and burlap.

Step 9: Hot Glue Twine Into The Scorelines

Hot glue twine into the scorelines (on top of the fabric) to cover up where all of the fabrics meet. This will also help to secure everything in place.

Step 10: Add Hanger To Ornament

Use an additional piece of twine for a hanger at the top. Secure with hot glue.

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Your plaid and burlap ornaments are ready for your tree! They also make great DIY gifts for anyone on your list.

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Add these rustic plaid ornaments to your must-make list this year! You will love the results hanging on your tree, especially if you have a rustic farmhouse theme to your decorations.

FAQs About Rusic Plaid Ornaments

Here are a couple of questions I frequently see readers ask about these rustic plaid ornaments. If you have a question but don’t see it down below, please leave it in the comments.

Can I Change The Size Of These Rustic Plaid Ornaments?

Absolutely! You can make these ornaments any size that you like. However, keep in mind that if you make these ornaments larger, you will need more plaid and burlap fabric.

When Tucking The Fabric On One Side, The Other Side Pops Out. How Can I Fix This?

You may be stretching too much. Try not to pull from that side. Also, I highly recommend using the Styrofoam tool set because it's perfect for stuffing the fabric into the styrofoam ball.

Can I Use A Different Kind Of Glue For These Rustic Plaid Ornaments?

Yes, you could use craft glue if you don't have a hot glue gun. However, I have found that hot glue works best for securing these ornaments in place.

Can I Use Something Other Than Twine To Make A Hanger?

I love the way that the twine looks since it perfectly complements the rustic vibe. But, if you want to do something different, you can play around with using ribbon, baker's twine, embroidery floss, or even thin metal wire.

Can I Use Scraps Of Fabric For This Project?

Of course! As long as the scraps of fabric are big enough to cover a section and can be stuffed into the Styrofoam ball, you can definitely use them for this project.

10 More Ornament Crafts

If you love these rustic plaid ornaments and want even more quick and easy ornament ideas, check out the links for more ideas below!

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• DIY Glitter Mini Mason Jar Ornament
• Let it Snow – Scrabble Tile Ornament
• Initial Ornament Made with Glitter Paint
• DIY Rudolph Ornament
• Paper Gingerbread Ornaments With Template
• Canning Lid Snowman Ornament
• Online Shopping Ornament
• Christmas Llama: A DIY Ornament Idea

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