This Buffalo Plaid Ribbon Tree Ornament is a super easy Christmas ornament to make. With just 5 supplies, you’ll have a farmhouse ornament you’ll be proud to display all season long.
This year, I decided it was finally time to change up my Christmas decorations and of course, get a new Christmas Tree.
I ended up Spray Painting My Christmas Tree Mint and decided that black and white buffalo plaid was the way to go and I just love how it turned out!
So, naturally, I had to keep going with the theme! If you are into buffalo plaid, check out this Buffalo Plaid Ribbon Tree Ornament it is so easy to make!
How to Make A Buffalo Plaid Ribbon Tree Ornament
Supplies Needed:
- Twig – Roughly 8″ in length
- 1.5” Wide Buffalo Plaid Wire Edge Ribbon
- Jute String or Twine
- Berry Floral Pick (optional but adds a fun touch)
- Hot Glue
Directions:
Step 1: Cut the ribbon into 10 strips (you made need more or less depending on the length of your twig). The strips of ribbon should measure approximately:
- 3 – 9” strips
- 3- 8” strips
- 3- 7” strips
- 1- 6” strip
Having these in different lengths help give your tree ornament that tapered shape.
Step 2: Tie the ribbon strips into loose knots. Arrange the ribbons so all the pretty side of the knots are facing the same direction.
Step 3: Start with one of the 8” strips of ribbon and slide it up to the middle of the twig. Add the shorter ribbons in order of length above the middle ribbon and the longer pieces below the middle ribbon. Once the ribbons are spaced evenly, pull the ribbon ends to tighten the knots.
Step 4: Trim the ribbon to form a Christmas tree shape. Leave the ribbons longer than you think they should be. It will be easier to gauge the length after adding the jute hanger.
Step 5: Cut a long length of Jute string approximately 7 inches. Add a strip of hot glue to the top of the twig.
Step 6: Create the hook by wrapping the Jute string around the twig over the hot glue until you reach the top. Form a loop with the free hanging portion of the string and glue the loose end back on to the wrapped portion of the twig.
Step 7: Snip off a small clump of red berries from the floral pick (or whatever pick you choose to use) and add a small amount of hot glue on top of the Jute wrapped end of the twig and press the berries into place.
Step 8: Trim the ribbons to the desired length to form the shape of a Christmas tree.
Step 9: Your Farmhouse style Buffalo Plaid ornament is now ready for gifting or hanging on your Christmas tree!
Buffalo Plaid Ribbon Tree Ornament
Materials
- Twig – Roughly 8″ in length
- 1.5" Wide Buffalo Plaid Wire Edge Ribbon
- Jute String or Twine
- Berry Floral Pick optional but adds a fun touch
- Hot Glue
Instructions
- Cut the ribbon into 10 strips (you made need more or less depending on the length of your twig). The strips of ribbon should measure approximately: 3 – 9” strips, 3- 8” strips, 3- 7” strips, 1- 6” strip
- Tie the ribbon strips into loose knots. Arrange the ribbons so all the pretty side of the knots are facing the same direction.
- Start with one of the 8” strips of ribbon and slide it up to the middle of the twig. Add the shorter ribbons in order of length above the middle ribbon and the longer pieces below the middle ribbon. Once the ribbons are spaced evenly, pull the ribbon ends to tighten the knots.
- Trim the ribbon to form a Christmas tree shape. Leave the ribbons longer than you think they should be. It will be easier to gauge the length after adding the jute hanger.
- Cut a long length of Jute string approximately 7 inches. Add a strip of hot glue to the top of the twig.
- Create the hook by wrapping the Jute string around the twig over the hot glue until you reach the top. Form a loop with the free hanging portion of the string and glue the loose end back on to the wrapped portion of the twig.
- Snip off a small clump of red berries from the floral pick (or whatever pick you choose to use) and add a small amount of hot glue on top of the Jute wrapped end of the twig and press the berries into place.
- Trim the ribbons to the desired length to form the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Your Farmhouse style Buffalo Plaid ornament is now ready for gifting or hanging on your Christmas tree!