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Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament {DIY Tutorial}

11/21/2011 · Kelly Rowe · 48 Comments

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Homemade ornaments are fun, personal and the sky is the limit for your creative juices.  This year I opened up an Etsy store called House 129 and have made several ornaments that are rustic, natural, and a bit of whimsy.  The Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament is one of those pieces and was inspired by West Elms Yarn-Wrapped Ornament.  Today, I’m tickled silly to share the DIY tutorial for this ornament.

Easy DIY Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament. Great for gifting too. Tutorial at livelaughrowe.comDIY Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament

Supplies Needed :
Cardboard or Chipboard
Glue Gun
Scissors
Yarn (pictured is Aspen Tweed)
Twine
Star Template (the size and shape of your choice personalizes this tutorial).

DIY Yarn Wrapped Star OrnamentThe very first thing you’ll want to do is decide on the shape and size of your star.  Trace it onto the cardboard and cut.  Note:  My cardboard is white on one side and kraft on the other (as you will see throughout the images).

Create a template for your DIY Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament.Cutting out Stars using a Template

Once you have your star(s) cut out, you’ll want to cut a piece of twine to use for your loop.  I usually do a 7″-8″ strand for my ornaments, but that can vary based on personal preferences.  Make sure your glue gun is warmed up and ready to go to work, here is where the fun gets started.

Now you’ll want to place a small amount of glue on the tip of the star and ensure that each end of your twine is secure.  You’ll also want to put a dot of glue to place the yarn on before you start wrapping.  And now you wrap… there is no mathematical, order or system to this.

DIY Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament with livelaughrowe.comJust keep wrapping, going in different directions.  This is thee element of this ornament that makes each and everyone unique, with a rustic feel.  No perfection is necessary here {yay!}.  For the perfectionist in me, that’s like a breath of fresh air {smile}.

Now, when you get to the points, you’ll want to be sure to use your glue gun.  Place glue on both side to ensure that the yarn cannot unravel.

DIY Christmas OrnamentUse Glue Gun on Corners

It’s a little hard to see, but it is picture above in the spotlighted section.  So, how is your wrapping coming along?   Just keep wrapping…until the entire piece of cardboard is covered and it appears that that the star is balanced overall.  While a perfect wrap isn’t necessary, you don’t want one side of the star much thicker than the other.

As your wrapping, you can evaluate and adjust as necessary.  However, once you glue a point, turning back is a little harder to do. As you near completion, wrap until you have the perfect spot to cut the yarn and inner twine it within the ornament.  When that is determined, be sure to apply a dot of glue again to ensure it’s secure.

DIY Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament with livelaughrowe.comOnce you’ve completed that step — VOILA!  You have yourself a Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament.  Isn’t this yarn fabulous too?  It’s a favorite of mine, the color is called Aspen Tweed.  I picked it up at Walmart and I’m in love with it’s color and texture.  Their not difficult and can be made in all different shapes, sizes and color.  Add one to your gifts for a little extra touch of love.  Happy Crafting!

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  1. Sandra Fowler says

    04/15/2013 at 11:55 pm

    I tried hot glue with these but I have one of those super hot glue guns that burns skin off and melts way too fast and heats up so much that the glue sticks get jammed if you don’t unplug it constantly – so mostly I just made a huge mess.

    BUT, I found that white glue makes a pretty good substitute. Easier to control. takes longer to dry but that was fine with me…it being April and all….

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    • Kelly Rowe says

      04/16/2013 at 12:52 am

      Awww, I’m sorry to hear you had a hard time with the glue gun, but YAY on making the white glue work… I’m not so patient, so I prefer the good ole’ glue gun 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing your crafting fun with us. I {love} that you’re making them in April too! Hugs.

  2. Linda C In Seattle says

    11/04/2014 at 10:56 am

    I love this idea!
    So cute and fun.
    Linda C in Seattle.

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  3. Michelle+(The+Ribbon+Retreat) says

    11/05/2014 at 1:27 pm

    I love this sweet, sweet ornament! It is so simple but so adorable. My Christmas Tree would love having these fun ornaments all over it! Thanks for sharing! PINNED!

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  4. Katie Hardin says

    11/07/2014 at 9:13 am

    This is great! I like to change things up with my holiday decor but cannot go out and buy all new ornaments every year. I can’t wait to make these to spice up my decor!

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  5. Ntina says

    11/09/2014 at 11:43 am

    I love your ornament! It’s such an inspiration!

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  6. Kyla+@HouseOfHipsters says

    11/11/2014 at 3:26 pm

    Kelly! These are super cute! I love them! I hope you share them at my new linky party starting this Saturday at 8pm called “Found & Foraged” Can’t wait to party with you at http://www.houseofhipsters.com

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  7. madeleine says

    12/14/2014 at 6:14 pm

    Yay! Thanks for the tutorial. It’s exactly what I had in mind to make with my twins for their teacher’s special christmas gift! Happy holidays!

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