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Christmas creative projects · Written by Randi Dukes

Wood Burned Cross Stitch Christmas Ornament

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It feels a bit early to be thinking about Christmas ornaments but the holiday season will be here before we know it and I want you to be prepared {wink}!  I’ve joined with thirty other bloggers to bring you a handmade ornament every day this month.  Today, I’m sharing a tutorial for a wood burned cross-stitch Christmas ornament that has a homespun feel and is really simple and quick to make.

wood burned cross stitch christmas ornament

To make a faux cross-stitch ornament, start with a wooden tag from the craft store and draw a grid with pencil.  Be sure to draw very lightly or it will be difficult to fully erase {you can still see some of my grid showing on the ornament}.

grid on wooden tag

Using a wood burning tool {affiliate link} and a straight edge, make X’s in each square, forming a pattern.  I chose to make a simple snowflake pattern but you could make a Christmas tree or any other traditional Christmas shape.

wood burning on Christmas ornament

When all the X’s are in place, use an eraser to remove the pencil lines on the ornament.  With a small drill bit, make a small hole in the top of the tag and feed a ribbon or a piece of tulle through it to form a hanger.

wood burned snowflake ornament

So simple, right?  You can make a whole pile of these ornaments in very little time and enjoy a homespun, country style tree this Christmas!

wooden cross stitch style ornament

Ready for some more handmade ornament inspiration?

ornament blog hop

Here are all 31 bloggers in order of their appearance over the 31 days.  Check back each day to see what ornament has been added to the month-long line-up!

Yesterday on Tuesday
The Silly Pearl
Cupcakes and Crinoline
Celebrating Everyday Life
AnExtraordinaryDay
All Things Heart and Home
Petticoat Junktion
Sew a Fine Seam
Creative Crochet Workshop
Shabby Art Boutique
Morena’s Corner
From My Front Porch To Yours
Pet Scribbles
Sweet Pea
Dukes and Duchesses
Simply Kelly Designs
Town and Country Living
One Artsy Mama
The Crafting Nook
Our Southern Home
StoneGable
Love of Home
Lovely Etc.
Remodelando la Casa
504 Main
Knick of Time
Refresh Restyle
The Cottage Market
My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
Heathered Nest
Sum of their Stories


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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Angie @ Knick of Time says

    October 15, 2015 at 7:08 am

    It’s time to pull out my wood burner – this is cute! Pinning!

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  2. kathy@petticoatjunktion says

    October 15, 2015 at 10:51 am

    Wow! You are gifted. Don’t know that I have the patience for that. I love the look!

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  3. Diane | An Extraordinary Day says

    October 15, 2015 at 11:31 am

    Randi… you always amaze me with your creativity. When I was doing woodworking I used a woodburner for a couple of projects and have long forgotten it. I love this idea… your ornament is absolutely adorable!

    Thanks so much for being a part of our blog hop. 🙂

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  4. Julie says

    October 16, 2015 at 4:16 am

    These are really sweet. It’s nice to see another use for a woodburner too, it’s the kind of equipment that can get used a lot when it’s new, then left at the back of the cupboard after a little while!

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  5. Paula@SweetPea says

    October 16, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I’m so glad that you posted this cute ornament. I recently got a woodburner and this will be a great project to use it for.

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  6. Malia says

    October 16, 2015 at 6:25 pm

    Super darling idea, Randi!

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  7. Cristina says

    October 17, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    A wood-burner’s been in my list of things I want to buy. Your cute project just makes me want to go and buy it now! So many possibilities, love it!

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  8. Debbie @ Refresh Restyle says

    October 18, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Now I need a wood burner! Love your idea! So creative!
    Debbie

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  9. Kelly of Simply Kelly Designs says

    October 19, 2015 at 6:08 am

    This is such a great idea and could easily be adapted to any design! I could see these being used as gift tags as well. Thanks for sharing.

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  10. Mary Beth|Cupcakes and Crinoline says

    October 19, 2015 at 6:29 pm

    This is such a unique idea, Randi, and so pretty!

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  11. Robin says

    October 20, 2015 at 5:48 am

    Adorable! I got a little wood burner last year and have had a hard time finding projects for it! You’ve given me just the right one! xo

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  12. kristin says

    October 20, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Oh wow, these are beautiful! Pinned

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  13. Mary-In the boondocks says

    October 26, 2015 at 4:06 pm

    Such pretty woodwork on the ornament. I have never seen this before. I guess I am not that crafty after all. The result is certainly beautiful.

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  14. Ntina @happy,girly,crafty says

    October 27, 2015 at 6:08 am

    I love this idea! It’s such an unusual, rustic ornament! Found you at a linky, new follower!

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  15. Laura / Pet Scribbles says

    November 2, 2015 at 7:16 am

    Love this idea, Randi! It has such a sweet rustic vibe to it!

    Reply

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