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How to Make String Christmas Ornaments

These DIY String Christmas ornaments are so easy to make! They would be a great last-minute Christmas craft to make as a family! All you need is some string, balloons, and a few craft supplies.

close up of string christmas ornament on tree

Hello, friends; itโ€™s Julia from Bayhill Studio. Itโ€™s time for another installment in my monthly ornament series! Today Iโ€™m sharing a quick, inexpensive, and super charming little String Ornament you can add to your growing ornament collection.

Julia’s Christmas Ornament Tutorials

string christmas ornament on tree
close up of basket of string christmas ornaments

Leave off the loop and the bow if you want, and this String Ornament can also be made as a simple string ball to be used as decor for your coffee table or bookshelves. 

basket of string christmas ornaments

You can use any type of string for this ornament โ€” from crochet string to classic yarn. You will find, however, that different types of string or yard work better than others as far as ease of use and not getting tangled. This is trial and error, but in this tutorial, I will be sharing a few tips from my experience.

Ornament Supplies

supplies for ornament on gray table

To make this ornament, you will need these few simple ingredients:

basket of string christmas ornaments

How to Make String Christmas Ornaments

Julia Fraizer
Learn how to make a simple string Christmas ornament.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Active Time 1 hour
Drying Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes

Equipment

supplies

  • 1 bottle Fabric Stiffener
  • 1 package 5" balloons
  • 1 spool Crochet yarn or any other string of your choice
  • 1 bottle Tacky Glue or any craft glue

Instructions
 

Step 1:

  • Blow up your balloon to the size you want. I aim for about 3โ€-4โ€ in diameter. Then cut a length of string about 2-3 yards long.
    Fold it up neatly and immerse it in the fabric stiffener liquid. Make sure all of the string is covered in fabric stiffener, but try not to tangle up the string or it will be very difficult to work with in the next step.

Step 2:

  • Carefully unfold the string. Starting at the top of the balloon where the knot is, wrap the string around, forming a โ€œneck.โ€
    This is where you will loop the ribbon later on. However, you donโ€™t have to form a โ€œneckโ€ at all if you donโ€™t want to. If thatโ€™s the case, skip to Step 3.
    hand holding ballon with string wrapped around

Step 3:

  • Wrap the string around the balloon, criss-crossing over itself, making sure you donโ€™t have any large gaps. You may have to cut another section of string if you donโ€™t have enough from your first cut.
    I always end up cutting a second length of string. For a second length of string, repeat the exact same process in Step 1. When you come to the end of a length of string, align the end with another piece of string so it blends in.
    Allow the string to dry completley.
    string wrapped around balloon

Step 4:

  • Use a pin or sharp object to puncture the balloon. I may not deflate immediately because it is stuck to the string, but it will slowly pull away. You can help it along by gently nudging it with your chopstick or the end of a paintbrush.
    image of needle puncturing balloon inside ornament

Step 5:

  • Extricate the balloon by either pushing it through an opening or if the tip of the balloon remains intact, like this one here, you can just pull it out.
    chopstick inside ornament

Step 6:

  • Slip one end of the ribbon through an opening to the side of the โ€œneckโ€. If you didnโ€™t create a neck, just slip the ribbon through any opening on the ball.
    red and black ribbon on string christmas ornament

Step 7:

  • Use the end of the chopstick or paintbrush to push the ribbon through the neck opening.
    red and black ribbon on string christmas ornament

Step 8:

  • Tie a knot leaving about a 3โ€ loop for hanging.
    hand holding string ornament

Step 9:

  • To add a bow, add a dollop of tacky glue on the neck opening. Tie a small bow and set it on the glue to dry.
    string ornament and bottle of tacky glue on gray table
  • And itโ€™s finished! Youโ€™ll be surprised just how sturdy this little string ball ornament is. I have no doubt it will last for years to come.

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About the Designer:

Julia Frazier is the founder of Bayhill Studio. Julia designs quilts and projects geared toward beginner quilters and crafters. You’ll usually find her at her sewing machine or hiking in the nearby mountains. Follow Julia on Instagram @bayhillstudio, and subscribe to her YouTube channel for new and exciting projects and tutorials. Be sure to check out her Bayhill Studio website for a growing list of tutorials and patterns.

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