Did you check out yesterday’s ornament idea in the 12 Days of DIY Christmas Ornaments? I love the Tinsel Ornament because I love all things shiny this time of year. Plus it’s so easy to find all sorts of tinsel when I’m out shopping. Another thing I see a lot of this time of year are paper straws. I love them, I’ll admit it. But I don’t always know what to do with them. Now I have a reason to buy them and make this Paper Straw Ornament!

12 Days of DIY Christmas Ornaments: Paper Straw Ornament

All you need to make this next easy ornament idea is your clear glass or plastic ornament and some of the adorable paper straws I have seen everywhere this year. They seem to come in all sorts of colors and designs. The combinations are endless! I even saw some silver and gold straws the other day! So pretty!

What you need:

• Clear ornament
• Assorted paper straws
• Scissors
• Ribbon for hanging

What you do:

1.  Cut paper straws into various lengths and sizes.
2. Push the straw into the ornaments. Shake well.
3. Replace the hook and tie with ribbon for hanging.

I love this classic combination of the red and green straws with different prints like stripes, chevron, and polka dots. I think it would be fun to make some all red and some all green too!

What color paper straws would you use in your ornaments?

Be sure to check out all of the 12 Days of DIY Christmas Ornaments to find one that you love!