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How to Make Rustic Star Christmas Ornaments

November 22, 2020 by boondocks 79 Comments

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With touches of birch and distressed buttons, these charming rustic star Christmas ornaments are the perfect decor for any tree!

Rustic Star Christmas Ornaments

Materials Needed:

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  • Wood stars that I bought at Walmart
  • Wood snowflake ornaments with buttons that are stick-ons purchased at Target
  • Birch wrapping paper
  • Twine
  • Mod Podge
  • Acrylic crafters paint

How to Make Birch Star Ornaments:

​​I found these cute press on ornaments at Target.  They are actually meant to be used as gift tag embellishments but I had other ideas in mind.  ​

little gift tag embellishments with snowflake and buttons, How to Make Rustic Star Christmas Ornaments www.theboondocksblog.com

This birch wrapping paper has been a workhorse for me.  I actually used it to cover the back of my bookcases a while back.  This time around I wanted to use it to cover the stars.  

Birch wrapping paper, How to Make Rustic Star Christmas Ornaments www.theboondocksblog.com

I traced the stars on the paper and then cut them smaller.  I wanted them to fit and have a bit of the wood showing through. Then using the mod podge I glued them on and then sealed the paper in.  I did this on both sides of the star shapes. ​

Birch paper decoupaged onto star shape, How to Make Rustic Star Christmas Ornaments www.theboondocksblog.com

Using some of my left over craft paint, I painted over the red snowflake.  And then painted the button in a brown color as well. Now you tell me if that button is not the spitting image of rustic!

Once the paint had dried I just stuck it onto the wooden star.  I had also opened a hole in the star using the edge of a sharp object (be careful) and then passed twine through it to hang it up.​

Since they were so easy to make I made two!  And you can make your own I have supplied you with similar items you can buy. ​

And you know I liked them so much I will be making some for my tree as well.  It was a super easy ornament to make and has just the right amount of rustic.​

I’m so happy with how these rustic Christmas ornaments turned out and will be perfect for my woodland-inspired tree. How are you decorating your tree this year?​

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Comments

  1. Michelle Leslie

    November 16, 2017 at 12:42 am

    What a lovely idea to exchange handmade ornaments and they’re all so lovely too. I bet you and Angela will both treasure each others for a long time to come. Your stars look gorgeous. I really need to get some of that birch paper, it’s so pretty

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:30 pm

      Michelle it was so much fun to do this. You should try doing it next year with a group of bloggers from your area so you can easily exchange the ornaments.

      Reply
  2. [email protected]

    November 16, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Ornament exchanges are such a lovely idea and the memory of the special blogger who gave you your ornament will remain for years to come.
    I remember when we lived in the cabin we only had to walk outside to get birch bark. I kinda went crazy with it…covering switch plates, vases, etc., lol. When in Rome 🙂
    xxx

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      Doreen I really love the ornament Angela gave me, it has text from “Twas the night before Christmas” and it bought back so many memories.
      I never had any birch trees but I have the best substitute

      Reply
  3. Lauren

    November 16, 2017 at 9:34 am

    I love your ornaments – that paper is fantastic. Where did you get that? Definitely can see why it’s a ‘workhorse’ for you. Great job on these!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:35 pm

      Lauren I found it at TJ Maxx but you can also get it at Amazon. I have a link above that goes it it. It has proved to be very handy around here.

      Reply
  4. handmade by amalia

    November 16, 2017 at 10:32 am

    Very pretty! I like its rustic charm.
    Amalia
    xo

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you Amalia, that is what I wanted for my friend Angela.

      Reply
  5. Linda at Mixed Kreations

    November 16, 2017 at 11:01 am

    What a lovely ornament Mary! It has just the right amount of rustic charm, it’s perfect. I bet Angela is going to love it.

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:38 pm

      Linda I really had a great time participating in the ornament exchange. There is so much to see.

      Reply
  6. Sheri

    November 16, 2017 at 11:06 am

    Love these! What a fun idea!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:39 pm

      Thank you Sheri, they were fun to put together.

      Reply
  7. Katrin

    November 16, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    Mary these are the cutest ever! I love that birch paper, it looks so real and makes them really rustic looking!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:41 pm

      It seems Angela and I were the perfect pair. A little bit of rustic and a bit of neutrals.

      Reply
  8. AnnMarie Irace

    November 16, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    These ornaments are so cute! They seem easy to make too. Love the birch paper. Thanks for the links.

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you AnnMarie, they were very easy to make. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving.

      Reply
  9. Claire

    November 17, 2017 at 3:14 am

    I love your stars and I want some of that birch wrapping paper too!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 5:47 pm

      I know I was lucky to have found it while I was waiting on line at the checkout lane.

      Reply
  10. K. Rupp

    November 17, 2017 at 7:57 am

    I love your star ornaments! They are so cool. The rustic wood adds such a unique touch. Thanks for the linkup of such great bloggers and their ornament tutorials. What a fantastic idea!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 20, 2017 at 6:56 pm

      Thank you for visiting. It is usually very easy to make ornaments and you can make them exactly the way you want them.

      Reply
  11. Evija

    November 17, 2017 at 8:07 am

    Mary these ornaments are absolutely beautiful, so rustic and so original! I would be so happy ito display them on my tree!! I am sure your partner absolutely loves them! #2017OrnamentExchange

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 11:31 am

      She did thank you Evija. This was such a great blog hop to participate in.

      Reply
  12. Jeanie Croope

    November 17, 2017 at 9:26 am

    Mary, these are fabulous. Really, really beautiful and my kind of style. I look forward to clicking on some of these links, too!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 11:33 am

      I’m glad you like them Jeanie! I made so many and have kept none for myself. ha!

      Reply
  13. Julia - Vintage with Laces

    November 17, 2017 at 9:46 am

    What a wonderful swap! Your stars are so lovely, Mary. I’m sure your swap partner will be happy

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 11:34 am

      Thank you so much Julia, I was also very very moved by the ornament that Angela sent my way.

      Reply
  14. Carol

    November 17, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Mary, I LOVE these! And I really love that birch wrapping paper, too. Great ornaments!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 12:24 pm

      Thanks so much Carol, that birch paper gives them loads of character.

      Reply
  15. Jelica

    November 17, 2017 at 2:11 pm

    Love these wooden star ornaments, Mary! The birch wrapping paper was a stroke of genius, too. It really adds a nice rustic touch to the overall look.

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 12:29 pm

      It really does make it special Jelica. Good thing I had some left over.

      Reply
  16. Pili

    November 17, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    I can tell you are in the shopping paradise (ahem US), those stars are perfect for crafts, and the birch paper so beautiful. The ornaments are the perfect kind of rustic, I am sure Angela will love them

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      Haha Pili, I spend more time in the supermarket than anywhere else. Haha. But I had to go to Walmart since I had never been there before. 😉

      Reply
  17. debrashoppeno5

    November 17, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    This was so much fun. I love the ornament you made. I think it will look so pretty on any style tree.

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 12:37 pm

      I think so too Debra, this year I was really going for a neutral look since we have not settled on any specific color scheme… yet!

      Reply
  18. Mother of 3

    November 17, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    Love these! Very rustic. Pinned.

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Thanks so much, it pays to not throw your wrapping paper away! 😉

      Reply
  19. Maya Kuzman

    November 18, 2017 at 12:17 pm

    My! What a fabulous post Mary! This is a great idea for making ornaments and I already spotted several I ‘d love to try myself from the hop. I am working on some interesting ones – hope I will be able to show them soon!

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    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 12:53 pm

      I can only imagine how pretty the crocheted ornaments will be Maya.

      Reply
  20. Colleen Pausley

    November 19, 2017 at 8:41 am

    These are adorable! I love farmhouse rustic ornaments especially when they’re DIY 🙂

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 12:59 pm

      And these were real simple to make. No fancy machines!

      Reply
  21. Lynda Hardy

    November 19, 2017 at 9:02 am

    I really like the birch bark look on these! Thanks for sharing with Awesome Life Friday!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 1:04 pm

      Thank you Lynda for the feature!

      Reply
  22. Michele Morin

    November 19, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    These stars are lovely!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks Michele, hand made is always so much fun to do.

      Reply
  23. Julie

    November 20, 2017 at 6:23 am

    This is lovely, that paper is just gorgeous and you “vintaged up” that button just perfectly!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Julie, that paper really adds a lot to the otherwise plain star.

      Reply
  24. Super Mom - No Cape!

    November 20, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    These would be the perfect ornament to make for a ladies night get together to make ornaments and have a glass of wine over the holidays.

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 2:59 pm

      I like your thinking it would make for a great craft night.

      Reply
  25. Jamie

    November 21, 2017 at 10:05 am

    I love the rustic look!! So many great ideas in this post – thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      There really are and I am still checking them out one week later.

      Reply
  26. Katerina Konstantinou

    November 21, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    Mary I really really loved your star! I have already assigned to my father his wooden Christmas crafts for this year so I would have to wait haha!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 3:49 pm

      Unless you can find some of these pre-cut! 😉

      Reply
  27. Keri Roberts

    November 22, 2017 at 4:14 pm

    Mary, these star ornaments are gorgeous!! You did a wonderful job on them and you’re right it’s just the perfect amount of rustic. They look beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 3:50 pm

      Thanks Keri, I’m really glad I didn’t get rid of that birch wrapping paper last time I visited the kids.

      Reply
  28. Kim

    November 23, 2017 at 7:22 pm

    Oh, so charming! Love the rustic look and the bark paper…they would look fabulous on my rustic inspired tree!

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 3:52 pm

      Hah! And now you’ve got the tutorial. Do you have a Walmart near you? I had to go all the way up to White Plains to find one. :O

      Reply
  29. Erlene

    November 24, 2017 at 10:24 pm

    I’m going to have buy myself some of that birch wood paper. Love the idea of using it to do a faux birch look. Thanks for sharing this on the ornament exchange.

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 25, 2017 at 3:54 pm

      Thank you Erlene for hosting this wonderful exchange. I cannot tell you how much in means to me. So much inspiration and a fun exchange too.

      Reply
  30. Becky (And Then There Were Two)

    November 25, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    I love these! They’d fit so well on my tree and I already have some wooden stars so these are looking likely in my house this Christmas! #twinklytuesdays

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 26, 2017 at 7:49 pm

      I am so happy to hear that Becky. I did these as an after thought but they seem to be very well liked. I guess you never know…

      Reply
  31. Lisa (mummascribbles)

    November 27, 2017 at 5:21 am

    These are gorgeous and what a lovely idea the exchange is 🙂 Thanks for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 29, 2017 at 10:07 pm

      It was so much fun Lisa!

      Reply
  32. Sam - Raggedy Bits

    November 28, 2017 at 6:11 pm

    Mary your Rustic Star Ornaments turned out so beautiful! That birch paper looks so real! I thought that it was when I first took a peek at your sweet ornies! I bet your Angela was tickled pink with your ornaments!!

    Reply
    • Mary

      December 7, 2017 at 10:01 am

      Aww Sam it turned out great and everyone loved it so much I gave them all away. Now I need to make some more.

      Reply
  33. Leanna

    November 29, 2017 at 10:27 am

    These are just awesome. My tree is covered in birch bark ornaments this year Pinning

    Reply
    • Mary

      November 29, 2017 at 10:09 pm

      Oh that must look so pretty, I’m coming over to have a look.

      Reply
  34. Emily

    November 30, 2017 at 12:02 am

    These are perfectly rustic! That birch bark paper is fantastic!

    Reply
  35. Hil

    December 6, 2017 at 4:08 pm

    I love birch bark!! It looks so amazing!
    I love all the ideas I get from participating in the Ornament Exchange!!

    Reply
  36. Linda at Mixed Kreations

    November 25, 2018 at 5:18 pm

    These are so pretty Mary! Clever idea using the birch paper. Love them!

    Reply
  37. thefreshmancook

    November 25, 2018 at 10:55 pm

    These are adorable! I love that you used the birch look wrapping paper! So clever! thanks for sharing at Celebrate It!

    Reply
  38. Sue

    November 27, 2018 at 1:19 am

    Hello Mary, I love these stars and I’ve been looking for a creative project to do this Christmas. These look like the perfect project for me. Visiting from Esme Salon x

    Reply
  39. Barbara Chapman

    November 27, 2018 at 7:11 pm

    Soooo cute, Mary! I’m glad you reposted this as I pinned a bunch. To think of using the birch bark wallpaper in this way is genius!!!
    Hugs to you, my friend,
    Barb 🙂

    Reply
  40. Kippi

    November 27, 2018 at 10:49 pm

    Amazing Christmas ornament exchange. All handmade! I would have never guessed this wooden star ornaments was so easy to make.

    Reply
  41. Marissa | Squirrels of a Feather

    November 30, 2018 at 9:20 am

    These are so cute, Mary! I love love love that birch paper! I can see how it would be really versitile. Pinning, thanks for sharing at Saturday Sharefest. 😉

    Reply
  42. Beverly

    December 3, 2018 at 9:23 am

    I love your star ornaments. That birch paper is awesome.
    Please stop by Over The Moon party since you are being featured. https://eclecticredbarn.blogspot.com/2018/12/over-moon-linky-party.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply
  43. Runningonempty

    December 4, 2018 at 1:15 am

    Great looking stars, Mary! You did yourself proud.

    Reply
  44. Teddee Grace

    December 4, 2019 at 8:53 pm

    I really like these and actually have some of those stick-ons. I see no links, however, and was interested in ordering the birch wrapping paper.

    Reply
  45. Karren Haller

    December 5, 2019 at 9:12 pm

    Thank you for sharing your wooden ornaments on Friday Features last week, they are wonderful! This week I am sharing them in our party, please stop by and share again!
    Happy Holidays!

    Reply
  46. Beverly

    December 9, 2019 at 12:48 am

    I love these stars. That paper is amazing. Congratulations, you are being featured on Over The Moon Linky Party. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2019/12/over-moon-linky-party_68.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

    Reply

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