Straw ornaments

Straw star ornaments are easy to make at home. All you need for these natural Christmas ornaments is straw and a piece of thread.

‘Straw is an ageless material closely associated with Christmas. […] Love and joy go into the craftsmanship, and each member of the family has a part in it. The father cuts the grain, the children husk and sort it, the mother makes it into wonderfully imaginative objects. And Christmas Eve seems mystical when the candles … Continue reading How To Make Straw Christmas Ornaments →

Straw Ornaments – Technique Guide – Lithuanian Folk Art Institute

Craft eco-friendly Drinking Straw Star Ornaments with paper straws using our easy guide. Elevate your sustainable holiday decor this season!

What makes German Straw Christmas Ornaments special is how they are so intricate, so beautiful, yet they are made from such a humble (ingredients?). Woven into shapes like stars or…

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Get creative with drinking-straw crafts! It’s a great way to recycle materials already at home. Learn how to make these adorable drinking-straw crafts here.

Happy December 5th everyone! Elizabeth here with today’s “Holiday Hooplah” submission. It’s a quick craft, so don’t let a twitchy mouse finger inadvertently scroll you right to the end ... take some time to savor the simplicity and to be truly converted to the idea of “I can get this done in five minutes”. What’s the history behind this craft you ask? You didn’t ask? Well, humor me ... I haven’t had much sleep the past few days and it’s getting harder to distinguish which voices are real and…

A tradition in Germany and Sweden, these simple, all-natural straw ornaments are beautiful, affordable and fairly easy to make. Make some to grace your Christmas tree, then make some to give away as gifts. This is a good craft to do with children over the age of 5. Materials:Natural Straw (available at a feed, pet […]