Recently, I decided to remove an old mirror from its frame and discovered how beautiful the frame would be for a DIY Christmas Decoration! The 4 antique wood boards across the back are in beautiful condition and I was inspired to feature them in a simple affordable DIY I have been wanting to do!
![christmas decorations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_e6c3e95c2306464786c71977b3d509a8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_e6c3e95c2306464786c71977b3d509a8~mv2.jpg)
This understated yet stunning wall art couldn't be more simple to put together with just a few materials! Any piece of wood will work and would look gorgeous framed or unframed. Here's how I made it.
![ribbon star diy](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_a2e4beabc68c4147aebf952db28f7138~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_a2e4beabc68c4147aebf952db28f7138~mv2.jpg)
For a video tutorial, check out my reel on Instagram.
Materials
wood - if you can use reclaimed wood, pallet, or other upcycled wood - that's amazing! If you are using a new piece of wood, stores like Home Depot and Lowes will happily cut a piece to your desired size. Feel free to stain it, paint it - let your creativity out!
craft paper and pencil
ruler or tape measure
nails
hammer
ribbon in your desired color - I used this
scissors
![antique wood frame](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_3ce841a34ba8484e93b1108c065728b7~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_3ce841a34ba8484e93b1108c065728b7~mv2.jpg)
How to Make it
1. Sketch out a star on paper and place on top of your chosen wood. To center my star, I measured the distance from the edges of the frame to the 5 star points and made sure they were the same.
![craft paper with star](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_51c28eed85b34cdf92ea8098a54f3aa2~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_51c28eed85b34cdf92ea8098a54f3aa2~mv2.jpg)
2. With your paper in place, hammer a nail lightly through the paper and slightly into the wood, marking where the nails will go.
![hammer and nail](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_a48ae1f8411742759371683fc863a0cc~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_a48ae1f8411742759371683fc863a0cc~mv2.jpg)
3. Remove your paper, and hammer the nails into the wood, leaving about 1/2 inch of nail exposed.
![wrapping ribbon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_a0297da9a7bf4d74aa7661ec9ebb8d8f~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_a0297da9a7bf4d74aa7661ec9ebb8d8f~mv2.jpg)
4. Take a long piece of ribbon, and beginning at the top point, wrap your ribbon around the nails like you would draw a star until it looks like the image below. Both ends of the ribbon should be at the top point of the star when you are finished.
![making a ribbon star](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_0ee0b6d4008a4603ac7a6630a8f82392~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_0ee0b6d4008a4603ac7a6630a8f82392~mv2.jpg)
5. Securely tie the ribbon in a bow and trim the ends.
![star made out of ribbon](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_d6e16df3917c46e89c8a0137c5dba6a4~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_d6e16df3917c46e89c8a0137c5dba6a4~mv2.jpg)
And that's it! As your décor style changes you can easily swap out the ribbon color in future years, or try a new shape! I love the gold ribbon with my décor this year, but black or dark red would also look beautiful!
![the rural legend, ribbon star, christmas decor, diy wall art](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_2af9e58e851f471581f27f448b8ee4a5~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_2af9e58e851f471581f27f448b8ee4a5~mv2.jpg)
I chose to display my star on my peg shelves layered with other antique pieces - including the mirror I removed from the frame! Adding mirrors, metallics, and greenery to the shelves adds depth and interest rather than a simple collection of family antiques.
![christmas shelf decorations](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/3eb591_f3f4fe821323432abc7d4a13b3c93feb~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_135,h_180,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,blur_2,enc_auto/3eb591_f3f4fe821323432abc7d4a13b3c93feb~mv2.jpg)
I hope you find some inspiration here for your next DIY! Make sure to follow along on Instagram for more easy DIY's, home styling tips, and a peek inside our every day life.
xoxo, L