I love having a combination of tree ornaments that are the same (a scattering of the same gold glitter stars) and some that are totally different (like having one roller skate, etc.).
I always like to make at least one DIY ornament for the tree (I still use these diamond ornaments), and this year I saw some pretty geode ornaments at the store and thought that a set of those all in the same color would be a really pretty addition to our Christmas theme.
I found some really pretty lavender geodes online, and it only took a few minutes to make them into hanging works of art!
Supplies:
–small amethyst geodes
–liquid gold gilding
–brass wire (16 gauge is a good strength and thickness)
–jewelry pliers and side cutters
-small brush
Use a craft brush to paint the back of each geode with the gold paint. I also brought the paint forward a bit on each one to create a gold rim around the sides as well.
Take your brass wire, and starting 1/2″ down the end of the wire, bend it around the shape of your stone (start at whatever corner you want to be the top of your ornament).
When you get back up to the top again, bend your wire into a hook, cut the wire with your pliers, and wind that 1/2″ tail you left at the beginning around the bottom of the hook to secure the sides together.
Since your geode is wrapped in wire but only loosely, slide the loop up a bit, dot a few spots of glue where the wire was sitting, and then slide your wire back in place onto the glue spots.
Allow the glue to totally set, and then get ready to hang your pretty stones!
I love the natural element that the stones add to the tree, and the gold gilding looks so pretty with the purple hue. Even though the geode is a bit heavy, the 16 gauge wire is strong enough to easily keep its hook shape while hanging, so you don’t have to worry about rocks randomly crashing to the floor.
If you love crystals or geodes, this is a great way to add a little organic sparkle to you holiday decor this year—in fact, I would say it rocks! xo. Laura
Credits//Author + Photography: Laura Gummerman.
Love it!
I can’t even get over how perfect these would be in my living room!
Cute Idea! But if you don’t have any pieces? Why not make some as a DIY? These look pretty authentic! It is quite easy and you can make them in any colour or size you’d like
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I love these so so much!Pinned this so I remember to make next year!
Absolutely love it!
Mireia from TGL
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Ahhhh! Simply stunning!!
Gemma
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This is gorgeous! I would love to someday have a tree with nothing but crystals and geodes! Awesome DIY once again.
They look so pretty! And they’re so easy to do!
Love this! Just been to Berlin, to CRUBA they also featured Crystals, got this Crystal necklace there https://www.cruba.de/collections/accessoires/products/rose-necklace
These are gorgeous! I love them.
Nicky Zeeb xx
How beautiful and precious, I totally love those!
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This is seriously adorable – and I love how you decorated the tools as well!
Lena – http://zoyaandme.com.
Well these are just the prettiest! Major heart eyes!
This is so beautiful! What a creative and amazing idea.
The Pale Tails
– Beckie x
This is a great idea! This would even work for my fellow crystal lovers out there!
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So cute, Laura! Love your white tree too. You have some seriously chic holiday decor (:
I’m loving how this turned out. Wouldn’t have expected to like it so well http://www.likehanna.com
Thsi is so cute. Great DIY.
Nina
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Good thought! Definitely smaller stones though…
Laura 😉
Yes, they are! It’s a good way to get the color handle you want 😉
Laura