Make the cutest DIY pipe cleaner ornaments with this quick and easy tutorial! These ornaments are the perfect Christmas tree decorations. They’re budget-friendly, customizable, and done in just a few minutes. Plus, it’s a great Christmas craft to make with the family! Learn how to make one by reading the instructions or watching the video tutorial below.
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Pipe cleaners have taken the craft world by storm lately. I’ve seen people get creative and make different Christmas crafts using these fuzzy wires. That’s not surprising, though, since these chenille stems are so versatile. You can really create different kinds of decorations with this material, just like the beautiful DIY Christmas tree that I recently made. If you have some leftovers from this project, make sure to check out that tutorial. It can be used as a centerpiece on your dinner table!
If you are tired of using the same decorations every year and don’t want to buy the expensive Christmas decorations at the mall, DIY is the way to go. This Christmas craft is super simple and fun to make. People of all ages will surely enjoy making this holiday craft. If you’re planning to make it with the kids, use a different type of glue to avoid burns from hot glue. Have fun crafting!
List of Supplies for the Pipe Cleaner Christmas Ornaments
- Pipe cleaner
- Gold bell
- Pom pom balls
- Ribbon
- String
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How to Make Pipe Cleaner Christmas Ornaments
Learn how to turn pipe cleaners into DIY christmas ornaments with this fun tutorial.
Twisting
Twist three pipe cleaners around a pencil or pen.
Threading
Take a fourth pipe cleaner and thread it through the three twisted pipe cleaners from step 1. Trim the ends a little bit.
Making the wreath
Bend the ends and tuck them into the twisted pipe cleaners to form a circle (or wreath). Glue the ends together using hot glue.
Making the bell
Thread a piece of string through the bell and tie a knot to secure it.
Adding the bell
Attach the bell to the pipe cleaner wreath by tying the string around it.
Adding the bow
Glue the bow on the top part of the wreath.
Decorating
Glue on the pom-pom balls.
Tip
Twist the pipe cleaners around the pencil or pen carefully to make consistent twirls.
Creative Ideas and Variations
- Color variety: Pipe cleaners are available in different colors. Use, red, pink, white, yellow, or the color you prefer to make these beautiful DIY ornaments.
- Decorating tip: Can’t find mini pom pom balls? Use beads, glitter, sequins to decorate the wreaths.
- Size: Make different sizes.
- Garland idea: Make several pieces and turn them into a garland.
- Personalization: Personalize the ornaments by adding names.
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