DIY Christmas Decorations Made With Rope
Time to deck the halls? With bells, holly…and maybe some DIY Christmas decorations made from rope?
Not only are they a great way to add personality to your festive décor, but crafting them with loved ones can be the start of a brand-new Christmas tradition.
DIY Christmas Decorations Rope Craft Ideas: From Wreaths to Macramé Trees
From easy-to-knot macramé trees to show-stopping wreaths, here we’ve rounded up a few rope craft ideas to get you started – with something to suit all tastes and skill sets. So why not put on your Christmas playlist, stock up on some rope and get creative?
A Festive Rope Wreath
Christmas is right on the doorstep, so why not spruce up the doorstep itself with a DIY Christmas decorations wreath?
Rope wreaths are a fantastic, allergy-friendly (and shedding-friendly!) alternative to traditional winter greenery. And despite how effective they look, they’re effortless to make.
Jute rope is a great option for this type of project.
Not only is it super easy to work with, it also holds its shape well and – if you do plan to hang it on the front door – it will stand up to the harsh weather of the winter months. Either wind the rope around a foam ring and secure it in place with pins. Or follow this step-by-step guide to braid the rope into a three-strand plait and stick it onto a cardboard or floral wire circular base.
To give it that final yuletide touch, just add bows and ivy.
Macramé Christmas Trees
A quick and easy DIY Christmas decorations craft idea, even for beginners.
Made using basic knots, macramé Christmas tree decorations can be whipped up in less than an hour – and are perfect for infusing a little boho style into your festive decs.
Various patterns can be found online. However, the easiest option is to create a long chain of square knots, then arrange the chain into the shape of a tree and secure it in place using a thread and embroidery needle. Classic cotton rope is the go-to choice for most macramé projects. But with so many colours available, why not mix it up with different shades of red, green, silver, and gold?
DIY Christmas Decorations: Rope Signs and Candle Holders
Perfect for hanging on the real tree, or creating a contemporary garland.
Christmas Rope Signs
One particularly creative Christmas craft idea is ‘rope wall art’.
It may sound fiddly, but it’s actually quite easy to do.
All you need is a length of rope and some pins in this DIY Christmas decorations craft. Simply twist the rope so that it spells out a festive word or slogan – such as ‘Joy’, ‘Ho Ho Ho’ or ‘Noel’ – and secure in place. To give it a little extra sparkle, you could then add some twinkly fairy lights to the design. Just follow the curve of the rope, tacking them in place as you go and affix it to the wall in your lounge.
For a rustic look, synthetic hemp is a fab choice. Or to create something a little more unique, use blue polypropylene rope to spell out ‘Let it Snow’ and add snowflake string lights.
Rope Candle Holders
Christmas is the time to fill your home with seasonal cheer… and tealights.
Nothing beats the delicious smells and cosy atmosphere created by candles during the festive season – and these rope candle holders are both super fun and super easy to make!
Take a length of sisal rope, wind it around the base of a pillar candle and stick it down using a hot glue gun. It’s as simple as that. Alternatively, you could create a few pretty macramé holders for glass votives and either arrange them on the sideboard or hang them from the wall.
Homemade pud, cinnamon and nutmeg, crackling log fires, pine trees.
Pick your favourite yuletide scent and start knotting.
Buy Your DIY Christmas Decorations Craft Ropes Today
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to get crafty. So why not stock up on some rope supplies, set aside a few hours, and give these DIY Christmas decorations craft ideas a try?
RopesDirect is the ideal place to pick up your craft ropes.
Thanks to their affordable prices, you can attempt one or all of the projects featured above – without having to break into this year’s gift fund! And with all orders eligible for next working day delivery (when placed by midday), there’s plenty of time to have a go before the 25th.
Browse their full range today and make your home merry and bright this Christmas.
