Looking to add festive charm to your home this Christmas without spending a fortune on store-bought decor? As a crafting enthusiast with years of holiday DIY experience, I recommend skipping mass-produced items and making your own. This adorable red-and-white hanging tree is simple, budget-friendly—nearly free with recycled materials—and takes just 5 minutes.
Follow this step-by-step tutorial for a charming ornament perfect for your tree, window, or fridge.
Contents
- What you'll need
- Step-by-step instructions
- Final result
What you'll need
- Ribbon, bias tape, or lace (at least 60 cm)
- About 10 beads or pearls
- Strong thread
- Needle
- Scissors
- Ruler
Step-by-step instructions
- Thread one bead onto the strong thread.
- Pass both ends of the thread through the needle's eye. (Pro tip: If it's tricky, double the thread first for easier handling.)
- Fold the ribbon over 7 cm from one end.
- With the needle, sew through the center of the fold to secure the first bead.
- Create a slightly smaller fold (less than 7 cm).
- Sew through the center of this new fold.
- Thread on another bead.
- Make an even shorter fold.
- Sew through its center.
- Thread another bead.
- Repeat steps 5-10 several times, making progressively smaller folds and adding a bead after each one.
- For the tree top, make a very small final fold.
- Add the last bead.
- Tie a large knot to secure everything.
- Tie another knot 10 cm above the last bead to form a hanging loop.
Final result
Your DIY Christmas tree ornament is complete! Quick, easy, and endlessly customizable—hang it anywhere for instant holiday cheer. Adults and kids alike will love this project, and it's economical with scraps or recycled ribbon. No need for bulk buys; even paper strips work beautifully.
See how stunning it looks when hung:
