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November 21, 2011

Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament {DIY Tutorial}

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.

yarn star ornament_supplies needed_wtrmk

Supplies you'll need include a piece of cardboard, glue gun, scissors, yarn(s) of choice, twine and a star template (the size and shape of your choice personalizes this tutorial).   The 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).

yarn star ornament_sketch_cardboard_wtmk 

Once you have your star(s) cut out, you'll want to cut a piece of twin 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.  

yarn star ornament_getting started_wtrmk 

And now you wrap... there is no mathematical, order or system to this.  

yarn star ornament_wrapping_wtrmk 

Just 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 -- placing glue on both side to ensure that the yarn cannot unravel.  

yarn star ornament_glue dot_wtrmk 

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.


Once you've completed that step -- VOILA!  You have yourself a Yarn Wrapped Star Ornament.  I love this yarn too.  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!



Please join with me as I party with the fabulous ladies of these blogs:

Monday:
Making Monday Marvelous @ C.R.A.F.T
I made the world cuter today @Making the World Cuter
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping It Simple
Made By You Monday @ Skip to My Lou
The Cure for the Common Monday @ Lines Across My Face
Pink Hippo Party @ Pinkapotamus
Be Dazzle Me Monday @ Everything Under the Moon 
Life Made Lovely Monday @ Life Made Lovely  
A Special Christmas Soiree @ The Artsy Girl Connection

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday:
Show Me What You Got @ Not JUST a Housewife
Tip Me Tuesday @ Tip Junkie  
Talent Tuesday @ Vintage Wanna Bee 
Tuesday Tutorials @ The Kurtz Corner 
Get Your Craft on Tuesday @ Today's Creative Blog
Time to Shine (Tuesday) @ A Diamond in the Stuff
Inspiration Board @ Carolyn's Homework
Whims Wednesday @ My Girlish Whims
Create and Share @ The Trendy Treehouse
Catch a Glimpse Thursday @ A Glimpse Inside
Share Awesomeness Thursdays @ The 36th Avenue

Friday/Saturday/Sunday:
Weekend Wrap Up @ Tatertots & Jello
Frugal Friday @ The Shabby Nest
Flaunt It Friday @ Chic on a Shoestring
Sunday's Best Party @ My 1929 Charmer  

....on 12/2/2011 we got the following sticker from The 36th Avenue!!

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37 Comments:

At November 21, 2011 at 8:24 AM , Blogger Mindie Hilton said...

I adore your star ornament. Will have to make some. I would love for you to join my weekly linky, fri-monday, anything goes. I would also love to invite you to a 66 Etsy shop giveaway for Breaking Dawn that I am running now. Happy Thanksgiving.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/

 
At November 21, 2011 at 9:57 AM , Blogger Gen said...

Love it! I'm going home later to make 10 of these beauties with jute to ornate my presents this year. Thank you so much Kelly for sharing! Gen
www.cabinfeveredgem@blogspot.com

 
At November 21, 2011 at 11:26 AM , Anonymous Cathy @My 1929 Charmer said...

I adore the star, such a creative idea, and quick, and easy. What more could a girl want. I will be making some of these and thanks so much for the tut. Would you share this over at Sunday's Best party going on now. I really think many of these will be make once they see your project.

 
At November 21, 2011 at 12:51 PM , Blogger Jamie - Snow In December said...

That is beautiful! I'm pinning it, and it's going on my list of gifts to make for Christmas. Thanks for sharing such a cute idea.

 
At November 21, 2011 at 6:49 PM , Anonymous Anonymous said...

GREAT tutorial! Wonderful idea and images. :) Thanks for sharing!

 
At November 21, 2011 at 7:56 PM , Blogger Marilyn said...

Sooo creative and simply beautiful.. I absolutely love this.. I have a linky party happening for Christmas ornaments and I will LOVE for you to please share this lovely feature with me and my friends please : )) http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/11/special-christmas-soiree1st-feature.html --Happily a new follower..wishing ya a great start to your week. TY

 
At November 22, 2011 at 12:34 AM , Blogger Crafty Mischief said...

What a fun idea! I found you through The Girl Creative. Thanks for sharing!

 
At November 22, 2011 at 8:05 AM , Blogger fromgentogen said...

These are precious --- I love how pretty and easy it is. Thanks for sharing!
Blessings, Becky
www.fromgentogen.com

 
At November 22, 2011 at 3:17 PM , Blogger Elise said...

I've been looking for ideas for inexpensive ornaments and these are perfect! So cute :)

http://growcreative.blogspot.com/

 
At November 22, 2011 at 4:47 PM , Blogger EvA. . . said...

wow how cute! very pretty! :) happy new follower :)

 
At November 22, 2011 at 9:52 PM , Blogger Tutus & Tea Parties said...

Such a great project. I love using yarn since it's always on hand for me. I just might have to attach these to gifts this year.

I'd love for you to link up and share: http://tutusandteaparties.blogspot.com/2011/11/pinteresting-linky-party-week-fourteen.html

 
At November 23, 2011 at 12:22 AM , Anonymous Heidi @ {Junk in their Trunk} said...

Beautiful!! I would love for you to come link up at our link party right now...junkintheirtrunk.blogspot.com/2011/11/link-it-up-wednesday-4.html

 
At November 23, 2011 at 9:42 AM , Anonymous Cathy @My 1929 Charmer said...

I don't see the comment I just posted, so am trying again. I love the nature look of these stars. I will be making a few, or maybe a dozen. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving. Thanks so much for sharing over at Sunday's Best.

 
At November 25, 2011 at 9:12 AM , Blogger Vicky said...

This is so cute! I can totally see making these with my kids when they are a little older. LOVE! I am a new FB follower from A Glimpse Inside and I am pinning and stumbling this post. Vicky from Mess For Less

 
At November 26, 2011 at 12:08 AM , OpenID poindextr said...

completely adorable! visiting from homework where I saw your star featured. And I so love it!! -diane

 
At November 26, 2011 at 10:21 AM , Blogger Liz said...

I'm all about something that doesn't have to be perfect! A very cute ornament! Found this through the weekend wrap up party at Tatertots and Jello. Very neat!

 
At November 26, 2011 at 12:22 PM , Blogger CLH said...

This is so cute and fun. I love the simplicity of it, and the variety of ornaments you could make. I think these would make a nice touch tied to the outside of a package.

 
At November 26, 2011 at 6:46 PM , Blogger Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com said...

visiting from chic on a shoestring. what a stinkin cute little star! I love it! Thank you for the tutorial.. hopefully mine come out this nice :)

I would love for you to share this at my Friday link party.. and enter my TinyPrints giveaway while youre there :)

 
At November 27, 2011 at 10:14 PM , Blogger lauryn said...

i love this! such a cute and inexpensive idea.
i think i will be making some of these!
definitely pinning it!
{love} lauryn @ lovenotesbylauryn.blogspot.com

 
At November 28, 2011 at 9:31 AM , Anonymous Cathy @My 1929 Charmer said...

I am so glad you shared these, now I know where to go for the tutorial when i start to make them. Thanks so much for sharing over at Sunday's Best.

 
At November 28, 2011 at 10:41 AM , Blogger ReMadeSimple Kristina said...

These are so adorable! I've been decorating with yarn this Christmas and will be trying these for my home-they are beautiful and so affordable to make. Thanks for sharing!

 
At November 29, 2011 at 7:14 AM , Blogger Katherines Corner said...

Very pretty, thank you for sharing this tutorial. Hugs

 
At November 29, 2011 at 8:52 PM , Blogger Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims said...

I featured this on my blog tonight! Thanks so much for linking up to Your Whims Wednesday. Stop by and grab a button :) http://www.mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/11/your-whims-wednesday-35-and-features.html

 
At December 1, 2011 at 10:23 AM , Anonymous Rachel {Lines Across} said...

I love these! Also thanks for the very helpful tutorial. I would love it if you would stop by and share at my crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
I hope to see you soon,
Rachel
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/11/cure-for-common-monday-19.html

 
At December 1, 2011 at 10:47 PM , Blogger Desiree @ The 36th Avenue said...

Kelly, I love it!

Featuring you tomorrow during STICKER TIME 2!

 
At December 2, 2011 at 12:07 AM , Blogger Chris said...

Hi there, well that's an unique ornament, very rustic. Thank you for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris

 
At December 2, 2011 at 1:17 AM , Blogger OAK House 5. said...

I love this idea! Going to make these this weekend with my girls! Thanks for the inspiration!

 
At December 2, 2011 at 7:16 AM , Blogger Jennifer Hayes said...

These are so cute!! Thank you for sharing the tutorial. I featured you today in my Friday I'm In Love favorites!

http://socialsalutations.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-im-in-loveits-chrstmas-time.html

xoxo

Jenn @ Social Salutations

 
At December 3, 2011 at 6:44 AM , Blogger Judy said...

Just a great idea!
Thanks for the tutorial.
Hug

 
At December 3, 2011 at 9:49 PM , Blogger April said...

So cute! I love the rustic look. I'd love to have you come link up at my Handmade Christmas linky party!

http://cupofdelight.blogspot.com/2011/12/link-party-delightfully-handmade.html

 
At December 4, 2011 at 5:17 PM , Blogger Rachel said...

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing. You are being featured this week.
http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/12/cure-for-common-monday-20.html

 
At December 5, 2011 at 9:12 PM , Anonymous Mary Sara P. said...

Found you through Pinterest and just love this and your blog. Am now a follower of your blog. Thanks for the inspiration.

 
At December 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM , Anonymous Kimara said...

So simple, so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

 
At December 15, 2011 at 7:14 AM , Blogger Nathaly said...

I lIKE :)

 
At December 17, 2011 at 5:32 AM , Blogger ReMadeSimple Kristina said...

Love love love! I will have to try these they will make a great gift also.

 
At December 18, 2011 at 5:48 PM , Blogger mauiloot said...

Saw YOUR STAR on an Etsy treasury list and IMMEDIATELY had to figure out how to create...I will be selling these at my local outdoor craft market on Maui...thanks for your tutorial and inspiration Kelly..i finally know what to do with all that VINTAGE colored yarn I got at an estate sale years ago :))))

Mahalo,
Leslie

 
At December 23, 2011 at 6:47 AM , Blogger Kara at Petals to Picots said...

Love, love, love these ornaments! Thank you for sharing at my party!
~Kara

 

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