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DIY Moss Christmas Tree Ornaments

December 8, 2016 By Amy 17 Comments

8 Dec
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Do you like making your own ornaments? I usually try to do one handmade ornament per year. One of my favorites was the rustic twig Christmas tree, so this year I decided to try a variation. Instead of twigs, I went with moss, but kept the card board base because left over cereal boxes are virtually free. For a bag of natural moss and some glue, I think these ornaments turned out pretty darn cute.DIY Faux Moss Christmas Tree Ornament | Easy Christmas holiday craft | StownadTellUThis post contains affiliate links, see full disclosure, here.

DIY moss Chirstmas tree ornaments

I think these would be really easy to do as a group craft or bulk gift project. I created a template for the three types of tree shapes. You can download the FREE template from our resource library, get ACCESS to the library, here.

Supplies:

Card board from cereal boxes or similar. Optionally, I recommend using a green card stock, if possible

Christmas tree stencil  – Grab the template from our free printables library, see details, here.

Clear craft glue – This fast drying glue is my one of my favorites.

Moss – I used loose, preserved moss 

Craft paint and foam brush (Use a paint color that is bark or mossy in color)

Scissors

Pencil

Twine, raffia or string

Single hole puncher (optional)

*Also optional:  Use 2 or 3 twigs (or card stock) to add a tree trunk

Making Moss Ornaments: Follow these 11 SIMPLE STEPS

1 – Cut out the tree shades from the FREE printable tree template in the Printables Resource Library, get ACCESS to the library, here

How-to-make-Christmas-tree-ornament-stencils | stowandtellu

2 – Trace the shapes onto GREEN CARD STOCK (recommended method), or trace them out on card board, as I did.

3 – Cut out the card stock (or card board) Christmas trees.

How to make rustic moss Christmas ornaments

Note: I used a green/ gray paint mix and only painted one side. After making my first batch, If you are going to use cardboard, I recommend painting both sides of the card board and using either a bark colored brown or mossy green craft paint instead of the color shown in these photos.

4- Paint both sides of card board trees, let dry. (You can skip this step if you use the card stock).

card board and moss Christmas tree ornaments | StowandTellU

5 – Use single hole punch to make hole for twine hanger. Don’t make hole too close to edges. If you don’t have a hole puncher, use a pencil, as shown here.

6 – Pull some moss out of the bag and pull it apart into smaller clumps.

7 – Apply glue to one side of the card board, then place clumps of the moss on top of the glue.

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8 – Press down on the moss to squish in place.

Note: If you paint the card board a bark or moss toned color, you won’t have to be as heavy handed with the moss as I was with these. Because I used loose type moss, some of the moss will shed off. A moss mat or sheet could also be used, but I really like the look of the loose moss, personally. 

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9 – Turn ornament face down to dry. Card board should straighten out when dry. (Note, I had a little problem with the card board curling up a bit because it got wet from painting. That is why I recommend a greenish toned card stock.)

10 – Once completely dry, trim off excess moss with scissors by following the shape of the card board trees. Optional: If this doesn’t seem quite finished looking to you, glue a few twigs or some dark brown card stock to the back side to create the look of a tree truck.

Rustic Moss Christmas Tree Ornaments - StowandTellU.com

11 – Re-poke hole for hanging with a scissors or pencil. Insert string, twine or raffia to make an ornament hanger.

Handmade DIY Rustic Moss Christmas Tree Ornaments - StowandTellU.com

It’s a simple, rustic handmade holiday gift idea, and I think it would make for a fun group-craft project because it’s easy, inexpensive and doesn’t require a lot of materials.

Consider writing a message on the back side, or use a gift tag and write the gift receiver’s name on the back. Put one at each place setting for a party table. Attach them as embellishments to your wrapped Christmas gifts.

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Comments

  1. Anne says

    December 8, 2016 at 7:15 am

    These are adorable!!! So cute Amy! Have a wonderful weekend xox

    Reply
  2. Donna Harvey says

    December 8, 2016 at 7:45 am

    Hi Amy Great idea! I’m making an Old Fashioned Christmas Tree that little Tree will work great Thanks

    Reply
    • Amy says

      December 8, 2016 at 10:20 pm

      And have fun making your Old Fashioned Christmas Trees, Donna. Sounds fun!!

      Reply
  3. chris aka monkey says

    December 8, 2016 at 10:47 am

    amy very cute and easy, but I’ve got you beat with two kids 3 and 4 lol and 3 dogs these would have to be put on the top of the tree with the crystal ornaments xx merry Christmas

    Reply
  4. Sharleen says

    December 9, 2016 at 5:39 am

    so cute Amy. you are always so creative.. I just wish i could find some of that moss where i live.. 😀 I love nature crafts..

    Reply
  5. Libbie says

    November 20, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    I love the rustic/natural feel of these!!

    Reply
    • Amy says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      I should have given these a twig “tree trunk”, for just a little more “rustic”. Thanks Libbie

      Reply
  6. Kristi says

    November 21, 2017 at 7:14 am

    So totally cute and I love that they are easy! I’m definitely going to give this a try.

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    • Amy says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:10 pm

      Easy ornaments are the best kind, right?

      Thanks so much Kristi. Have a happy Thanksgiving.

      Amy

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  7. Kathy A says

    November 21, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Love these trees. I scored a sheet of stickum-on-the-back moss @ Goodwill. Think I might keep it simple and trace a cookie cutter! I seem to be the only one in my Ladies Aid group at church who LOVES making Christmas ornaments. Survived our bazaar and they want to do it AGAIN! Maybe I’ll have time to make a few! Thank you!

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  8. Florence @ VintageSouthernPicks says

    November 21, 2017 at 7:53 pm

    Amy, these are adorable, and I love that this is such an easy craft! Cardboard is plentiful around here. Pinned. Visiting from BF group.

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  9. RandiG at FrugElegance says

    November 27, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Wow, absolutely love these!! I can see them being fabulous accent on gifts boxes & gift bags too. Plus, the person who receives one can then hang it in their home too.
    Visiting from Blogging50 😉

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