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A simple Tassel Tree Sign to make your own DIY decorations for the holidays this upcoming Christmas season!

tassel tree on wooden sign on counter with farmhouse ornaments

When I pull out my holiday decor, I love reminiscing about where everything came from. We have ornaments that were given as gifts, decorations from family trips, and handmade items from the children. Over the years, I’ve slowly added in homemade decor! Last year I saw these Tassel Trees in some Amish Stores and knew I had to recreate them! It starts with simple DIY tassels that are easy peasy to make! See more below!

diy tassels no counter with ribbon and stems

DIY TASSEL TREE SIGN HOW -TO VIDEO

Tassel Tree Craft on shelf with greenery lights, and Christmas decor

Materials to Make a Tassel Tree Craft

This craft requires a little time to make the tassels but has minimal supplies. Here’s what you will need to make your own tassel Christmas tree.

Yarn, I used Yarn Bee Comfy Classic in Olive Yarn from Hobby Lobby
Wooden Sign with Frame, bought from Hobby Lobby
Black and White Ribbon, or color of choice
Wooden Stem – we love these! We have used them in a few crafts!
Hot Glue Gun

I listed the brand of yarn and materials I used in case you want the exact match, but feel free to use any brand and color of yarn, ribbon, and frame. Craft stores have tons of different yarn colors and varieties to choose from. I do recommend using thinner yarn for easier tassel-making.

supplies needed yarn, wooden sign with frame, wood stem and ribbon

How to Make an Easy DIY Tassel Tree

This tassel tree is a cute way to decorate your home in time for the holidays. It’s a great craft for adults or older kids. Making the tassels is the most challenging and most time-consuming part, but everything after that is simple! If you want to make this craft with young kids, make the tassels ahead of time. Instructions for making tassels out of yarn are further down in the post.

Start by making your tassels. You will need 10 total. Total amount might vary depending on your size frame.
Hot glue your tassels to the wooden frame, starting with your bottom row. I placed my stem down to get an idea of where the first layer needed to start and removed it.
In the next layer, lay your tassels in between the ones below them to create a layered effect.
Once everything is glued down, you can glue down any fly-away yarn if needed. Feel free to trim longer pieces as well.
Add a bow or a small star on top of the tree. Glue the stem to the bottom of the tree as well.

Your tassel tree is complete and can now be used as an adorable holiday or winter decoration! it’s a tremendous rustic-style decoration for any home. You can find ribbons, plastic or wooden stars, and even miniature angels at the craft store or Dollar Tree.

How to Make Yarn Tassels

You will need yarn, scissors, and something to wrap your yarn around. I used a small 3-inch by 4-inch piece of cardboard. You can also use a coaster, stack of sticky notes, or something similar in size.

Lay a piece of yarn about 10 inches long across your box or object.
Wrap your yarn in the opposite direction around the box or object about 20 times. Adjust this as needed to make bushier or thinner tassels.
Use the 10-inch piece of yarn to tie the 20 strands together. Cut the strands off the box on the opposite side of where you tied the knot.
Tie another piece of yarn around the top of the tassel to create a gathered bunch.
Trim the ends of the tassel to make the pieces of yarn even.

Now you have a small tassel! Repeat this process as many times as needed. They are so fun and cute! Now you can use them to make all sorts of Christmas decor and crafts.

Make a Christmas Tassel Ornament

If you don’t want to glue your tassels to a wooden frame, try making it into an ornament. Glue the tassels onto a piece of cardboard and cut it into the shape of a tree. Then attach a string or hook, and you have a cute ornament for your holiday tree. The yarn tassel tree can be made in different colors, giving your tree some dimension!

Tassel Tree Craft on shelf with farmhouse decor and twinkle lights

I always love learning new ways to make holiday decorations and incorporating them into our home. I hope you enjoy Christmas DIYs as much as I do! Happy Holidays!

For more homemade holiday decor and crafts, try some of these:

DIY Pinecone Tree – Let kids collect their own pinecones and then turn them into cute little Christmas trees.
Paper Plate Christmas Tree – Younger kids will love making their own holiday trees using paper plates and pom poms!
Embroidery Hoop Ornaments – Create these homemade ornaments to brighten up your tree decor.
Salt Dough Ornaments – These are easy for both kids and adults to make and turn into keepsakes for the family.