DIY Wall Decor: Yarn Wrapped Branches

Yarn wrapped branch

We got a real tree this year for Christmas and had extra branches left over from the trimmings. My husband and daughter took all the pine needles off and we used those as a part of our table centerpiece. I really didn't want to throw out the branches and loved the idea of using them as wall decor. I wanted to add some color and came up with the simple idea of wrapping yarn around the branches. I realize that it's not actually an original idea, but I love how it turned out and that we can keep a memento of our Christmas tree all year round. This DIY is really simple, my daughter even helped me with this project. 

DIY Wall Decor: Yarn Wrapped Branches

Materials needed:

1. branches
2. scissors
3. yarn

 

Step One:

Using the yarn, tie a knot on the branch.

Step Two:

Tightly wrap the yarn around the branch. When the yarn is wrapped the length that you want, tie a knot at the end. Cut any loose ends of yarn from the knot.

Step Three:

Repeat steps one and two on several different areas on the branch, and you're done!

My daughter helping me in her jammies

Yarn wrapped branch

A smaller branch using rainbow colored yarn

Yarn wrapped branch with tissue paper flowers