15 Rustic DIY Burlap Christmas Decorations

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Christmas is still far away but preparing beforehand is always better! Today we are sharing amazing burlap crafts for Christmas: they aren’t only cozy and bring warmth, they are also very budget-friendly. Let’s see what you can make.

What could be cuter than these burlap ornaments? These are simple enough for children to make, so this is a perfect family craft for Christmas. You can find burlap in craft stores but you may be able to find an old potato sack or rice bag with pretty patterns on it. You will have enough cloth to make an entire set, so make lots of different shapes and sizes.

DIY rustic burlap Christmas ornament (via craftpenguin.com)

DIY rustic burlap Christmas ornament (via craftpenguin.com)

Burlap is great for making a simple garland – just put burlap on strings for ruffled burlap garland! Wanna find out how to make it ruffled? Read the tutorial.

DIY ruffled burlap garland (via www.simplynotable.com)

DIY ruffled burlap garland (via www.simplynotable.com)

This cute little gingerbread man is made from stiffened burlap. Just add a few details, and he is an adorable addition to your Christmas tree!

DIY gingerbread man ornament (via craftpenguin.com)

DIY gingerbread man ornament (via craftpenguin.com)

This little burlap wreath ornament with a deer silhouette is unique. First make a wreath of wire and cover it with burlap and then attach a silhouette.

DIY burlap wreath ornament with a deer silhouette (via biggerthanthethreeofus.com)

DIY burlap wreath ornament with a deer silhouette (via biggerthanthethreeofus.com)

This cute little reindeer is easy to make and can be used as an ornament, a gift topper, or even a fun gift. It doesn’t take much more than a few basic craft supplies to make one. You can even modify this to use supplies you have on hand. For example, if you don’t have burlap, you can use felt or paper. You can use pom-poms instead of buttons or thin ribbon instead of colored hemp or twine.

DIY candy cane reindeer ornament (via aboutfamilycrafts.com)

DIY candy cane reindeer ornament (via aboutfamilycrafts.com)

It’s hard not to drool over the simple and elegant stockings from places like Pottery Barn, but the price tag can make the expense hard to justify, especially for a large family! These simple burlap stockings are easy to make, but they have a touch of elegance that is practically catalog-worthy.

DIY pretty burlap Christmas stockings (via www.allparenting.com)

DIY pretty burlap Christmas stockings (via www.allparenting.com)

This wreath is so simple to make that within minutes you will have created a show stopping wreath. You need a foam wreath, cover it with burlap and attach some bold flowers.

DIY burlap Christmas wreath with bold red flowers (via stjudescreations.blogspot.ru)

DIY burlap Christmas wreath with bold red flowers (via stjudescreations.blogspot.ru)

Make burlap bags for favors and stamp them with colorful fir trees. Add a jingle bell and make your guests happy with your favors.

DIY burlap gift bags with fir tree stamps (via livelaughrowe.com)

DIY burlap gift bags with fir tree stamps (via livelaughrowe.com)

This mini chalkboard sign is made of burlap stenciled with polka dots, of chalkboard stickers and then you can write something on the signs.

DIy mini chalkboard burlap sign (via lovegrowswild.com)

DIy mini chalkboard burlap sign (via lovegrowswild.com)

You can easily make several of these homemade ornaments in one sitting, and they would make lovely gifts that would be cherished for many Christmases to come! Read about the supplies and tutorials in the source.

DIY burlap chalk ornaments (via blog.consumercrafts.com)

DIY burlap chalk ornaments (via blog.consumercrafts.com)

This burlap holiday wreath is really easy to make — you need just a few items to get started. Take a foam wreath and cover it with burlap pieces, then add jingle bells of the desired color.

DIY holiday burlap wreath with jingle bells (via www.thenerdswife.com)

DIY holiday burlap wreath with jingle bells (via www.thenerdswife.com)

With the sparkle and glitz of holiday decor, sometimes it’s the simple things that really grab our attention. And what can be more simple than a burlap-covered ball that is stamped with Christmas cheer?

DIy stamped burlap ornaments (via www.blissbloomblog.com)

DIy stamped burlap ornaments (via www.blissbloomblog.com)

Make a Christmas tree skirt of burlap. This one has a lot of ruffles and two colors but you can have different colors, keep it in mind that it takes some time and can be messy.

DIY burlap ruffle Christmas tree skirt (via www.thinkingcloset.com)

DIY burlap ruffle Christmas tree skirt (via www.thinkingcloset.com)

Need some stockings for Christmas? Make the stockings with basic burlap and line them with a cream satin to add a little elegance. Add a little pine cone and foliage for some bling.

DIY burlap christmas stockings (via designdininganddiapers.com)

DIY burlap christmas stockings (via designdininganddiapers.com)

Create a painted grain sack burlap vase for decorating this Christmas. Great for floral arrangements, ornaments, small trees and more. This easy to make craft is a great way to bring a touch of country charm Home for Christmas.

DIY painted grain sackburlap vase (via www.thecasualcraftlete.com)

DIY painted grain sackburlap vase (via www.thecasualcraftlete.com)