How to Make Farmhouse Ornaments using Cardboard

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Since Christmas will be here before you know it, I’m going to show you how to make farmhouse ornaments using cardboard.

These Christmas ornaments are quick to make and you’re likely to already have most of the craft supplies on hand.

Not only can you use these farmhouse style ornaments on your tree, but they would also be great as gift toppers.

completed project for how to make farmhouse ornaments using cardboard

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HOW TO MAKE FARMHOUSE ORNAMENTS USING CARDBOARD

SUPPLIES NEEDED TO MAKE THE ORNAMENTS

supplies needed for how to make farmhouse ornaments using cardboard

HOW TO MAKE THE CHRISTMAS TREE PIECES

  • Use a ruler to draw a tree shape on cardstock to your desired size, then cut out.
  • Place the tree template on top of cardboard, trace with pencil, then cut out.
  • Place the tree template on top of burlap, trace with marker, and cut 1/4 inch inward from your marker outline, so that the burlap piece will be smaller than the cardboard piece.
examples of what the tree pieces look like cut out for the farmhouse ornaments

HOW TO MAKE THE FIRST FARMHOUSE ORNAMENT

1 – ADD THE BROWN TWINE

Unwind a significant amount of brown twine. Use the paint brush to apply mod podge to the back of the tree trunk.

Begin placing the twine at the top of the tree trunk. Add more mod podge on top of the beginning of the twine and press down with finger.

Hold the beginning of the twine and begin winding and wrapping the trunk, ending on the bottom back side. Add mod podge under and on top of the end of twine, press down with finger. Let dry before the next step.

pieces needed for the second farmhouse ornament

2 – ADD THE BURLAP

Use the paint brush to apply mod podge to one side of the burlap piece. Place burlap on top of the cardboard tree, then press with fingers. The mod podge will dry clear. Let dry before the next step.

3 – ADD THE RED & WHITE BAKER’S TWINE

Unwind some of the baker’s twine. Add mod podge to the top back side of the tree trunk. Place the baker’s twine like seen in photo below, add mod podge on top of the baker’s twine, then press with finger.

step showing where to start wrapping string on the cardboard piece

While holding down the baker’s twine end, begin wrapping the twine around the tree using the numbered wrap steps seen in photo below.

Use a paint brush to dab mod podge on the side/edge of the cardboard at each point where the baker’s twine hits. This can be done along the way of wrapping or after wrapping.

numbered instructions for wrapping twine on the ornament

4 – ADD THE RIBBON AND BUTTONS

Cut a piece of ribbon to desired length for hanging. Use hot glue gun to attach the ribbon ends to the top back of cardboard. Use the hot glue gun to attach the buttons.

HOW TO MAKE THE SECOND FARMHOUSE ORNAMENT

Follow the same instructions, as seen above, for how to make the tree pieces, and for attaching the brown twine and burlap.

cut pieces that are needed for the farmhouse ornaments

1 – ADD THE RIBBON, BUTTONS, AND HANGER

Cut three ribbon pieces that are long enough to extend past the angle of the tree, then place them on the tree with an even distance between each one.

Use the hot glue gun to attach the ribbon, then cut the ribbon ends so that they are even along the tree angle. Dab the ribbon edge with mod podge to prevent raveling.

Attach the buttons with hot glue. Cut a piece of baker’s twine to the desired length for hanging and glue the ends to the top back side of the cardboard.

completed farmhouse ornament using cardboard and burlap

I hope you love how my farmhouse ornaments using cardboard turned out as much as I do! Will you make yours to hang on a Christmas tree or use as gift toppers?

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SEE MORE OF MY CHRISTMAS RELATED PROJECTS:

CARDBOARD ORNAMENT CRAFT IDEA

DIY DOLLAR TREE CHRISTMAS DECOR

This month, I joined a group of creative bloggers for the “10 on the 10th” challenge. Our objective is to share ideas with our readers that cost less than $10 which you can create on your own. Be sure to click their blog links at the end of this post to see their ideas. Don’t miss out!

CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE MORE HOLIDAY IDEAS TO MAKE FOR UNDER $10!

The Apple Street Cottage ~ Decorate and More with Tip ~ Pandora’s Box ~ The House House ~ French Ethereal

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Sharing my farmhouse ornaments at these fabulous blogs!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Allyson

Allyson is the founder and content creator of Southern Sunflowers. She shares tutorials for DIY crafts and decor on a budget.

40 thoughts on “How to Make Farmhouse Ornaments using Cardboard”

  4. Marilyn Lesniak

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    Thank you for sharing at #OverTheMoon. Pinned and shared. Have a lovely week. I hope to see you at next week’s party too! Please stay safe and healthy. Come party with us at Over The Moon! Catapult your content Over The Moon! @marilyn_lesniak @EclecticRedBarn
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  5. Debra Oliver

    Hi Allyson, these tree ornaments are just adorable! thanks for the great diy, I just love them. I’m featuring this post on All About Home Monday evening. Thanks so much for coming by and joining in on the party!

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  7. Kathy A

    So cute! Our church bazaar was 2 Saturdays ago and here I am, collecting ideas for next year already! Happy Thanksgiving!

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    1. Allyson

      Thank you, Carrie! I was really happy with how they turned out, too. Glad you think my instructions were good as I sometimes wonder if I make sense on my tutorials LOL!

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  13. Jemma

    Hello Allyson!
    This is a great project, wonderful tutorial and darling farmhouse ornaments.
    I really like this DIY Christmas craft because it is doable! So many times we see projects that we love and that are darling, but they are just a bit too much.
    I have pinned and definitely will revisit the project.
    Great to share in this hop with you.
    Jemma

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    1. Allyson

      Oops, just found you in my spam. Thank you for the compliments, Patti! I always have scraps of cardboard from my Etsy packaging, so I decided to start using them. 🙂

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