Jute Twine Ornament

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It's November and the holiday crafting is in full swing!  Today I have an easy, inexpensive ornament for you to make.  It can be a little messy, but, trust me, it's easy!
Welcome back to Ten on the 10th - a group of bloggers sharing ideas and inspiration for under $10.  This is a Blog Hop so everyone participating will be listed at the end of this post.  The theme for this month is 'Ornaments' so let's get started!
Here are the basics for this project:
White glue (that dries clear), jute twine, and some balloons.

Before we go on, let me say I tried to find water balloons since they are round and small.  In the fall, they were nowhere to be found, so I went with a bag of 15 12" balloons from the dollar store.

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Blow up your balloon to the size you want, tie it off, and add a small string for hanging.  Your ornament will need to hang during the drying process.
After adding the glue to a container, I mixed it with water - 2 parts glue to 1 part water.  Don't do that!  I found the ornament didn't feel solid enough after several hours of drying, so I rubbed more glue all over it for strength.  The next time, I'm using just glue.
I ran the jute twine through the glue mixture wiping off the excess with my fingers.  

Then I started wrapping it around the balloon. Be sure to leave an opening to remove the popped balloon after everything is dry.
See my 'gluey fingers'?  I told you it was messy!
Then I hung it up to dry overnight.
The next morning, I popped and removed the balloon.
A piece of jute was tied on for hanging.

Time to embellish!  Believe it or not, this is the easiest part!  I found this little beauty at the dollar store:
And it had an alligator clip on the back!
Just clip it on your twine ball and your ornament is finished!

The cost to make this ornament is well under $10.  Here's the breakdown:
Glue -                $0.99
Balloons -            1
Jute Twine -         1
Embellishment -   1___
                         $3.99
The best part is you still have lots of balloons, twine, and glue to make more!

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Comments

  1. Tammy Patina and PaintNovember 10, 2021 at 8:16 AM

    I love these jute twine ornaments! They are so pretty and look so natural. I can even see doing these in different colors. The possibilities are endless! Thanks so much for sharing!

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    1. AnnNovember 10, 2021 at 2:24 PM

      Thanks, Tammy. The possibilities really are endless. I've seen them in bowls, with lights, strung as a garland and more!

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  2. decorateandmorewithtip.comNovember 10, 2021 at 8:16 AM

    Ann your ornament looks great. I have always wanted to make some of these ornaments but never have, after to see you make yours I want to make them this year! Thanks for sharing.

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    1. AnnNovember 10, 2021 at 2:26 PM

      They really are easy, Terrie, especially with clip-on embellishments!

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  3. Patti @ Pandoras BoxNovember 10, 2021 at 8:25 AM

    Cute project - I made a large one once and hung it outdoors!

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    1. AnnNovember 10, 2021 at 2:29 PM

      I thought of that. All I need is waterproof glue!

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  4. cloches and lavenderNovember 10, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    Love the natural look of the twine. You know I love natural elements. Adorable and Pinned

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    1. AnnNovember 10, 2021 at 2:29 PM

      Thank you, Cindy. I think a bunch of these in a bowl with twinkle lights would be perfect for the holidays!

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  5. Life as a LEO WifeNovember 10, 2021 at 11:45 AM

    This is such a cute idea! I love that you can customize them for any themed tree. I'm going to try this, and my son is going to love you because he'll get to pop the balloons, ha. He loves popping balloons, but I guess all kids do. This idea is perfect if you want custom ornaments, but don't have a huge budget for Christmas decor. Using an alligator clip pick is a great idea too because you can just remove them then place the twine balls in a bowl to use as a centerpiece all year long.
    Happy hopping!
    Niki ~ Life as a LEO Wife

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    1. AnnNovember 10, 2021 at 2:32 PM

      Thank you, Niki. Doesn't everyone love to pop balloons? LOL I thought of the centerpiece idea too...but they need some twinkle lights. Don't you think?

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  6. LirteaNovember 10, 2021 at 2:39 PM

    Muy económico y muy bonito adorno navideño.
    Saludos

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    1. AnnNovember 10, 2021 at 7:01 PM

      Thank you so much, Lirtea. I always try to keep the costs low!

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  7. Allyson @ Southern SunflowersNovember 11, 2021 at 12:41 PM

    Your twine ornament turned out perfectly! I'm going to add this to my crafts to-do list ~ looks like some ooey gluey fun. I like that you used a clip embellishment so the look can be changed up later down the road.

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    1. AnnNovember 11, 2021 at 7:33 PM

      Thanks, Allyson. It was fun and easy to make. I see so many possibilities for these!

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  8. Louca por porcelanaNovember 13, 2021 at 10:55 AM

    Great job! How beautiful!

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  9. Kim November 13, 2021 at 4:56 PM

    That's crazy good, Ann! I've never tried this technique, but I think I'd like to give it a go. Maybe for this holiday season. Thanks for the inspiration. Again!!

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    1. AnnNovember 14, 2021 at 12:55 PM

      You know I'm always happy to inspire, Kim. It's a fun project!

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  10. Janet ClarkNovember 16, 2021 at 12:45 AM

    This is an awesome ornament project. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. Maya KuzmanNovember 16, 2021 at 2:52 AM

    Oh, Ann this is just gorgeous! I love making Christmas ornaments and I am going to pin this idea! Thank you for sharing!

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    1. AnnNovember 16, 2021 at 8:38 AM

      Thank you so much, Maya! I appreciate the pin. Happy crafting!

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  12. Alexandra EyeLoveKnotsNovember 17, 2021 at 8:39 AM

    Very pretty! I like how you made the jute bauble.

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  13. Penny ZellerNovember 18, 2021 at 4:13 PM

    Stopping by from Katherine's Corner blog TFT hop. Love this idea and an added bonus that you mention it's easy to make. For those of us who are craft-challenged, this makes all the difference! :)

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    1. AnnNovember 18, 2021 at 7:25 PM

      This is definitely an easy craft, Penny, and I'll bet you're not as craft-challenged as you think.
      Thanks for stopping by!

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  14. Donna @ Modern on MonticelloNovember 18, 2021 at 6:38 PM

    Such a great project Ann! I like that it is easy even if a little messy. Pinned to try it out soon. Thanks for linking up and sharing this week. #HomeMattersParty

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    1. AnnNovember 18, 2021 at 7:26 PM

      Thank you, Donna. Who doesn't love 'gluey fingers'?? lol

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  15. ClearissaNovember 18, 2021 at 8:16 PM

    These are too cute. Thanks for sharing at #omhgww. See you next week.

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  16. Joanne November 20, 2021 at 8:44 AM

    Your ornament is beautiful!

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    1. AnnNovember 20, 2021 at 8:52 AM

      Thank you, Joanne. I'm so glad you like it!

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  17. AnonymousNovember 20, 2021 at 9:58 AM

    Using the balloon is so clever! And such a pretty ornament, Ann.

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  18. tinagleisnerNovember 21, 2021 at 1:34 PM

    Great kid's craft activity because last year, making gifts took too long for my granddaughters so can't wait to try these out. Thanks

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    1. AnnNovember 21, 2021 at 2:06 PM

      I think your granddaughters will love making these! Let me know how they turn out.

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  19. Lydia from Lydia's Flexitarian KitchenNovember 23, 2021 at 11:37 AM

    What fun! An "old school" craft that still looks very modern. Thanks for the memories and for sharing with us at Creatively Crafty #ccbg :)

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    1. AnnNovember 23, 2021 at 3:04 PM

      It really is an 'old school' craft and I'm so glad you like it!

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  20. Eclectic Red BarnNovember 25, 2021 at 9:15 PM

    Ann,
    What a great idea. Love that ornament. Congratulations, you are being featured on Thursday Favorite Things. I hope you stop by. https://www.eclecticredbarn.com/2021/11/thursday-favorite-things-party_0609599155.html
    Hugs,
    Bev

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    1. AnnNovember 26, 2021 at 8:18 AM

      Thank you, Bev. I will definitely stop by!

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  21. Richella ParhamDecember 2, 2021 at 9:23 AM

    What a great idea! I love the way your ornament turned out. . . and what fun (albeit messy!) it could be to create several of these!

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I'm featuring you this week!

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