Back in early November I had my 6 year old grand daughter over for the weekend. Every time we get together…we always set aside some time for crafting. Just like her Nanny (me) She loves to sit down and be creative!
One of the projects we made were this adorable ribbon tree holiday ornaments. You only need a few supplies and if you are already a crafter, it’s a great way to use up your leftover scraps of ribbon. Here’s how we made them.
Kid’s Crafts – Ribbon Tree Christmas Ornaments
Skinny Straight Twigs 5″ to 6″ Long
Dark Brown Yarn
Scraps of 1/4″ to 1/2″ Wide Ribbon
All Purpose Craft Glue
Scissors
Decorative Buttons
You want to use thin but yet sturdy twigs that you’ve collected from outdoors. Make sure they are dry and bug-free. It’s easiest to work with ones that are straight and don’t have nubs. Cut a piece of dark brown yarn that is 4-6 times the length of your twig. Add a dot of glue onto your stick at one end and wrap the dark brown yarn around the entire length of the stick and once at the other end…secure with glue.
We used a wide variety of satin ribbons that I had leftover from other projects or from ribbons that I’ve collected from various packages. I always toss these ribbons into a special shoe box just for crafting. You’ll need longer length ribbons for the bottom of your trees and shorter ones for the top. However, don’t worry about getting their length correct right now.
Leave 1 1/2″ of your stick bare with no ribbons which will serve as the tree trunk. Starting up from that point…tie ribbons around the stick and work your way up. You can use a wide variety of colors but we liked using mostly green and added in colors in-between. You want all of your knots facing one direction so that it gives everything a nice even look. Tie the ribbons around the entire stick until you reach the top.
Lay your ornament down onto the table and trim up all of your ribbons to form a triangular tree shape. Don’t worry, they don’t have to be perfect!
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To finish up…take a thin piece of ribbon and tie it into a loop, double knotting the end. Take a second piece of 1/4″ wide ribbon and tie it into a bow. Add a nice sized dot of glue at the top of your tree and add the hanging loop you just made. Add another smaller dot of glue on top of that and add your ribbon bow. If desired, add another dot of glue and add a decorative button.
As you can see from our two examples that we are featuring today, one tree has a decorative bow & button at the top and the second tree has just a plain bow. Use whatever you have on hand! That’s it!
We were able to make a dozen of these trees in less than 2 hours. We are going to attach them to packages this holiday season. Then the recipient can use the package toppers as Christmas tree ornaments! What a great craft project to do with the kids!
These are so cute and simple to make. My grandchildren would love them. I’m bookmarking so we can do this next year.
These little Bow Trees are too cute!! I know my Grandsons would love to do make these little trees with me. My Granddaughter is older, but you know what she would probably enjoy making these too!! Your idea of using them to put on Christmas packages is really cleaver. I have just read 2 of your Crafting Christmas ornament projects and I am excited to make them. Thankyou again for sharing your talent.
So cute and easy to do. It would be perfect for me and my four year old to do this afternoon. I know we have everything for it I just gotta dig out all the Christmas ribbons. Thanks for the idea!
These are very cute and can be done so many different ways. it would be a great craft to do with kids and I love the idea of decorating the packages with them as well as a tree.
That’s a great idea. Even small kids could have a go at this craft! I love the look of homemade ornaments.
You’re welcome ladies! I do recommend wrapping the twig with something to help make it even more sturdier. Thin twigs will break easily over time. You can use twine like Deb suggested or try jute or simple brown yarn. I found it helps to make them sturdier so they last longer. We made a few of the trees in pastel colors too and glued on some tiny rhinestones which was cute too.
Oh I love this craft project. I have so much ribbon from my crafting days, that I have many selections, even lace ribbons, which would make a great tree. I would sub brown twine, which I have scraps of too. I even have a button stash and twigs are easily found. Thanks, I’m pinning this one.
What a great craft, I would love to try this. This would be a great craft to do for art in school. Thank you for sharing this craft.