Make a Rustic Holiday Star From Paint Sticks and Jute

This inexpensive holiday star made from paint sticks and jute adds rustic charm to any holiday decor.

Jute Christmas Star

DIY Wooden Stir Stick Star

This inexpensive Stir Stick Star wrapped in jute adds a little unconventional texture to any holiday decor.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

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Materials Needed

  • 12 paint sticks (makes 1 star)
  • hot glue gun
  • hot glue sticks
  • acrylic paint or sample paint in color of your choice (we used red)
  • 2" bristle paintbrush
  • jute rope
  • drop cloth

Form Star

Lay paint sticks on a flat surface and adjust to create a star shape.

Jute Christmas Star

Step 1: Create Star Shape

Lay out stir sticks on a flat surface, adjust to create a star shape.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Attach Paint Sticks

Assemble the star using a hot glue gun. Let cool.

Jute Christmas Star

Step 2: Glue Stir Sticks Together

Assemble the star, using hot glue, then let cool.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Attach Rope to Center

Using a generous bead of glue, attach one end of the rope at the center of the star. Let cool.

Jute Christmas Star

Step 3: Attach Rope at Center

Using a generous bead of glue, attach one end of the rope at the center of the star, then let cool.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Weave Rope Out From Center

Once the glue is totally dry, begin wrapping the rope in a star configuration. Work your way out and fill up the center of the star. Add a bead of glue occasionally to secure the rope to various points of the frame. Once weaving is complete, secure the loose end of the rope with glue.

Jute Christmas Star

Step 4: Weave Rope Out From Center

Once glue is totally dry, begin wrapping the rope in a star configuration, working your way out and filling up the center of the star. Add a bead of glue here and there to secure the rope to various points on the frame. Once weaving is complete, secure the loose end of rope with hot glue.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Attach Rope to Points

To wrap each point in the rope, start by attaching one end of the rope to the paint stick frame using glue. Let dry.

Jute Christmas Star

Step 5: Attach Rope to Points

To wrap each point in rope, start by attaching one end of the rope to stir stick frame using hot glue, then let dry.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Weave Rope Onto Points

Once dry, begin weaving the rope tightly in and out of the paint sticks, working your way down towards the center of the star. Add glue every few inches to secure the rope. Repeat on each point.

Jute Christmas Star

Step 6: Weave Rope Onto Points

Once dry, begin weaving the rope tightly in and out of the stir sticks, working your way down towards the center of the star. Add glue every few inches to secure the rope. Repeat on each point.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Paint Star

Use your bristle paintbrush and paint to sweep color across the front of the jute-wrapped star. Let dry.

Jute Christmas Star

Step 7: Paint Star

Using a dry brush and a little bit of red paint, sweep color across the jute wrapped front of the star. Let dry before hanging.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

Finish

Hang on your porch using leftover twine, or prop up on a table to add rustic holiday appeal to interior spaces.

Jute Christmas Star

DIY Wooden Stir Stick Star

This inexpensive Stir Stick Star wrapped in jute adds a little unconventional texture to any holiday decor.

Photo by: Flynnside Out Productions

Flynnside Out Productions

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