Willow star diy

This is a super easy craft. I just love the country rustic-ness of them! Years ago, while we lived in Smithers, BC, and my 3 older children were the only children!!, we joined with another homeschooling family and made crafts to sell at a local Christmas craft fair. This was one of them. We made them using red wool to join the points, but I thought of using raffia when I was cleaning out a cupboard last night and found a big bag of it! First, you need to get your snipper from the garden shed…

Willow

You can easily make rustic twig stars for decorating your home using sticks from your yard! These simple stars are the perfect decoration for your home, front door, or garden. These stars can also be embellished and used for wedding or party décor or decorations for the Christmas holiday.

How to make a natural twig star using pieces of sticks and string. This simple and festive nature craft is quick and easy enough for kids to do

Learn how to make beautiful woven willow star decorations for Christmas or all year round.

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Grapevine star ornament

Here is an overview of how to make a willow Christmas tree decoration for your wall, window, table or mantle. This is a simple and fun project for beginners to willow weaving. To make this you will need around 5' brown or green willow rods (brown rods will need soaking) a pair of sharp secateurs and some sting to hold the shape of the frame. I have small bundles of willow available in my Etsy shop which are great for a variety of Christmas crafts.