DIY Wood Bead Ornament

Learn how to make a DIY wood bead ornament for a simple Christmas decoration. This Christmas craft is easy but it makes a statement.

I have always loved the simplicity of wood to decorate my home. I especially love it during the holidays when there is so much competing for my attention. Wood is beautiful, simple, and calm.

I had some wood beads that I wanted to make into ornaments so I figured out how to put it together. I added a tassel to the bottom to a string of beads, but you can also make a wreath, star, or tree shape. Some of them even have felt balls to switch up the colors and texture.

I made a lot so that I could have several all over my tree. I love the simple wood look, but if you want more color you can paint the beads before making the ornaments.

What beads should I use for these ornaments?

I used wood beads with a bigger hole in the center to make it easier to string them. Make sure you get an assortment of sizes to keep your shape designs open.

I kept my wood beads unfinished because I liked that look best. I used a jute string for the wood bead ornaments, and I used a think sewing machine thread for the felt ball and wood bead ornaments.

I love the mix of wood and felt. They contrast each other nicely. I had some pretty pink and mint felt balls for these ornaments, but you can choose any color that you love!

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Supplies

Lay out the beads and optional felt balls in the shape and pattern that you want. There are so many ideas and options for ornament designs.

All Wood Bead Ornament

Cut a piece of jute string about 18 inches long. Thread the jute string through the yarn needle. Thread the jute string through the tassel.

Pull the needle off of the jute string. Put the two ends together and thread them through one bead that will sit right on top of the tassel.

Thread the two ends through the rest of the beads.

Push the beads down so they are snug. Tie a knot at the top to hold the beads in place.

Tie another knot 3 inches up to create a loop. Cut the ends of the jute string off just above the knot.

tie a knot and leave loop, trim extra string off

Make lots of wood bead ornaments. You finished!

Wood Bead and Felt Ball Ornament

Cut a piece of thread 18 inches long. Thread one end through a wood bead. Combine the two ends and thread them through the hand needle.

Thread the needle through the felt balls and wood beads in the pattern and design that you want.

push double string through other beads and felt balls

Push the beads and balls down so they are snug. Loop the needle around the top bead again to keep the beads in place.

Thread the needle through the second bead or ball down and come out the side. Only pull the end so that most of the thread is above the top bead to create a loop.