Jute Twine Christmas Decor: 12 Rustic Farmhouse Ideas That Cost Just a Few Dollars

Jute twine Christmas decor is proof that one cheap roll of string can change the whole feel of your home. That soft brown texture instantly says cozy farmhouse, grandma’s kitchen and simple country Christmas, all at once. A big roll costs only a few dollars, and it goes a very long way. Wrap it around bottles, stars, jars and cones, tie it into bows and garlands, or coil it into coasters for gifts. Most of these projects need nothing more than twine, glue and things you already have in the recycling bin. They are calm, relaxing crafts too, perfect for a quiet evening with music on. Here are 12 rustic ideas to try this season..

Jute Twine Christmas Decor for a Cozy Farmhouse Kitchen

Walk into a kitchen dressed in jute twine Christmas decor and it feels instantly warm. Twine wrapped bottles hold pine sprigs, little jute trees stand on the counter, stars hang from the shelves and jars glow softly with LED lights. Because every piece shares the same natural color, the room looks calm and pulled together, never cluttered. Add a few red berries for a pop of color. Start with one shelf and build from there. Which corner of your kitchen would you decorate first..

You will need: A large roll of natural jute twine, white glue, glass bottles and jars, cardboard, battery LED fairy lights, pine sprigs and red berries.

How to make it: 1. Pick three or four projects from this list. 2. Keep everything in natural twine with small touches of red and green. 3. Group the pieces on one shelf or counter so the look feels planned.

Twine Wrapped Bottle Vases

Save a few glass bottles from the recycling bin and they become beautiful rustic vases. Start at the bottom with a dab of glue, then wind twine tightly up the bottle, adding a little glue every few rows. Leave the neck bare or wrap it all the way. Different heights look best grouped together, filled with pine, eucalyptus and red berries. They cost nothing, and they stay pretty well into winter. How many bottles are hiding in your recycling right now?

You will need: 3 clean glass bottles in different heights, jute twine, white tacky glue, scissors, fresh or faux greenery.

How to make it: 1. Put a line of glue around the base and start wrapping the twine tightly. 2. Keep wrapping upward, adding glue every few rows so it does not slip. 3. Tuck the end under, let it dry and fill with greenery.

Jute Twine Christmas Decor Star Ornaments

These stars are the most popular jute twine Christmas decor project for a reason. Cut star shapes from an old cereal box, then wrap them over and over with twine until the cardboard disappears. The criss-cross pattern looks like something from a country gift shop. Tuck a red berry or tiny pine sprig under the twine for color. Make them small for the tree or big for a window. How many stars could you wrap during one movie?

You will need: Cereal box cardboard, a star template, scissors, jute twine, glue, small berry picks, twine for hangers.

How to make it: 1. Trace and cut stars from the cardboard. 2. Glue the twine end at the center and wrap around each point, crossing back and forth. 3. Glue the end down, add a berry and tie on a loop.

Jute Wrapped Mini Trees

Little twine trees make a sweet tabletop forest on a mantel or dresser. Roll poster board or cardstock into cones, tape them closed and wrap them from bottom to top in jute twine. Glue on a few red berries and a tiny wooden star on top. Make three heights so they look natural as a group. They are light, safe and almost free, and kids love helping wind the twine. Would you make a pair or a whole forest?

You will need: Poster board or paper cones, tape, jute twine, white glue, small red berries, tiny wooden stars.

How to make it: 1. Roll the board into cones of three heights and tape them. 2. Glue twine at the bottom and wrap it tightly up to the tip. 3. Glue on berries and a small star at the top.

Jute Twine Christmas Decor Garland With Pine Cones

A walk in the park or yard gives you everything for this garland. Tie pine cones along a long strand of jute twine, adding small twine bows between them. Drape it across open shelves, a mantel or a doorway for an earthy, woodsy feel. Bake the pine cones on low heat first, with adult help, to clean them before they come inside. For many more ideas with free pine cones, see our pine cone Christmas crafts. Where would you hang yours?

You will need: 12 to 20 pine cones, a long length of jute twine, extra twine for bows, a baking sheet.

How to make it: 1. Clean the pine cones and dry them on a baking sheet in a low oven with adult help. 2. Tie each cone onto the long twine by its base, spacing them evenly. 3. Tie small twine bows between the cones and hang the garland.

Burlap and Jute Bow Tree Topper

Skip the star this year and top the tree with a big rustic bow. Wide burlap ribbon layered with jute twine loops makes a soft, farmhouse topper that fills the space nicely. Let the long tails flow down through the branches to tie the whole tree together. It is easier than it looks, and wired ribbon holds its shape for years. Add a few red ornaments near the top to frame it. Would you try a bow topper instead of a star?

You will need: Wide wired burlap ribbon, jute twine, a pipe cleaner or floral wire, scissors.

How to make it: 1. Make six loops of burlap ribbon, pinching them in the middle. 2. Add a few twine loops on top and wrap the center tight with wire. 3. Wire the bow to the top of the tree and drape the tails down the branches.

Jute Twine Christmas Decor Coasters as Gifts

Coiled jute coasters are a lovely piece of jute twine Christmas decor and a quick handmade gift. Start in the center with a tight spiral and keep coiling, gluing as you go, until it is about four inches across. Make a set of four, stack them and tie them with red ribbon. They protect tables from hot cocoa mugs and look great on a coffee table all winter. Teachers and neighbors love them. Who would you gift a coaster set to?

You will need: Thick jute twine, hot glue gun with adult help or strong tacky glue, scissors, red ribbon.

How to make it: 1. Fold the twine end into a tiny spiral and glue it. 2. Keep coiling outward, gluing every few turns, until it is about 4 inches wide. 3. Tuck and glue the end underneath, make three more and tie the set with ribbon.

Twine Wrapped Mason Jar Lights

Mason jars filled with fairy lights glow beautifully on a winter windowsill. Wrap a thick band of jute twine around the middle of each jar, tie a little bow and drop in a string of battery LED lights and a few pine cones. Twine is flammable, so always use LED lights, never real flames. Line up three on a sill or down the dining table for a soft glow at dinner. Do you have empty jars waiting for a new job?

You will need: Glass mason jars, jute twine, glue, battery LED fairy lights, small pine cones.

How to make it: 1. Glue the twine end to the jar and wrap a band about 2 inches wide. 2. Tie a small bow over the end. 3. Coil the LED lights inside with a few pine cones and switch them on.

Lacy Twine Snowflakes

These lacy snowflakes look delicate but they are surprisingly sturdy. Soak twine in watered down glue, then shape it over a simple snowflake drawing on wax paper. Once dry, peel them off and they hold their shape perfectly. Hang a group in a bright window so the light shines through the gaps. No two will ever be exactly the same, just like real snowflakes. Would you hang them in a window or on the tree?

You will need: Jute twine, white school glue, water, a bowl, wax paper, a snowflake drawing or printable, pins.

How to make it: 1. Put the drawing under wax paper and pin it to a board. 2. Dip the twine in the glue mix and lay it along the lines. 3. Let it dry overnight, peel it off and add a hanging loop.

Jute Twine Christmas Decor Angel Ornaments

Simple twine angels have an old fashioned, handmade charm that feels very special. Wrap twine around a piece of cardboard, tie the top, cut the bottom loops for a skirt, and add a wooden bead as the head. A small loop of twine on each side makes the wings. They are one of the gentlest pieces of jute twine Christmas decor and they look lovely next to white ornaments. Give one to someone who needs a little comfort this year. Who would you make an angel for?

You will need: Jute twine, a 5 inch piece of cardboard, scissors, wooden beads, glue, thin twine for hangers.

How to make it: 1. Wrap twine around the cardboard about 40 times and tie it at the top. 2. Slide it off, tie again for a waist and cut the bottom loops for the skirt. 3. Glue on a bead head and twine loop wings, then add a hanger.

Twine Wrapped Bauble With a Red Ribbon

Got a box of plain or chipped ornaments? Wrap them in jute twine and they become rustic treasures. Start at the cap, glue the end, and wind the twine around and around until the whole bauble is covered. Finish with a bright red ribbon bow at the top for contrast. Plastic or foam balls work best because they are light and shatterproof. Get more ideas from Country Living for a full farmhouse tree. How many old ornaments could you rescue?

You will need: Old plastic or foam ornaments, jute twine, white tacky glue, red satin ribbon, scissors.

How to make it: 1. Remove the cap and glue the twine end at the top. 2. Wrap around the ball, adding glue as you go, until it is covered. 3. Put the cap back on and tie a red ribbon bow at the top.

Twig Star Tied With Jute Twine

Finish your jute twine Christmas decor collection with a big twig star tied with twine. Collect five straight sticks of the same length, lay them in a star shape and lash each corner with jute twine. Wrap a little extra twine around the arms and tuck in a small white star or a few berries. Hang it on the front door, lean it on the mantel or set it in a window. It is free, natural and full of country charm. Would you make one big star or a few small ones?

You will need: 5 straight sticks of equal length, jute twine, scissors, a small white wooden star or berries.

How to make it: 1. Lay the sticks in a five point star, overlapping at the corners. 2. Lash each crossing tightly with twine and knot it. 3. Wrap some twine along the arms, add the small star and tie on a hanging loop.