Rustic Tree Ornament

DIY Christmas Tree Ornament

Sometimes all it takes is some odds and ends, a bit of lace and some pearls to make something striking. This rustic Christmas tree ornament is effortless to make and perfect for decorating.
For this project I used:
1 clear plastic ornament
Lace
E6000 or Gem Tac
Flat back pearls size 10ss
​Crystal 12ss rhinestones
Wax tipped tool

Begin by measuring the length of the ornament from top to down around the bottom and up to the other side. Cut 2 pieces of lace this length. I used E6000 to glue the lace into place and then Gem tac to glue the pearls. I generally prefer to use Gem Tac, but last time I used Gem tac on lace it yellowed. Glue lace onto the ornament and allow to dry.

Although you can’t see very clearly from the picture, I alternated between pearls and crystal 12ss rhinestones on the lace and used just pearls alongside the lace.

Please a drop of glue slightly smaller than the pearl on the ornament. With your wax tipped tool, pick up a pearl and gently press it into the glue drop. Repeat the process until your ornament is embellished.
 
Allow to dry for 24 hours. Tie a piece of jute string along the top.
 

Classic DIY rustic Christmas ornament that is simple to make.

Pearls, rhinestones and wax tipped tool are available from:

www.RhinestonesEtc.com