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3 Hardware Store DIY Ornaments

8 · Dec 7, 2015 · Stephanie Gerber · 21 Comments

Every time I go to the hardware store I feel compelled to buy more gold hex nuts. They are so tiny and delicate. And the perfect shade of gold! Does anyone know (or care) what hex nuts are actually used for – other than crafting, that is? Yeah, me neither. Because it turns out that hex nuts – and other hardware store goodies – make lovely holiday decorations. Here are 3 ways to DIY ornaments with hardware supplies.

DIY Hardware Ornaments 3 Ways | HelloGlow.coHex nut snowflake DIY Ornaments

Supplies

  • Hex nuts
  • E-6000 glue
  • Ribbon

Instructions

Step 1

Arrange hex nuts in snowflake pattern.

Step 2

Glue together with E-6000 glue and let dry overnight. We first made these with hot glue and found that after a couple of days the hex nuts started to fall apart. The metal glue works much better.

Wall Plate Photo DIY Ornament | HelloGlow.coWall plate photo DIY ornaments

Supplies

  • Wall plate
  • Photo
  • Piece of scrap paper
  • Wing nuts
  • Ribbon

Instructions

Step 1

Insert the photo into the wall plate and cover the back with the scrap paper.

Step 2

Attach the wing nut to hold the photo in place.

Wire Name DIY Ornaments | HelloGlow.coElectrical wire tree and name DIY Ornaments

Supplies

  • Colorful wire
  • Pliers

Instructions

Use the pliers to bend the wire into desired shape. For the tree, bend wire into small circles that get a bit wider each time the wire loops around. Then cut excess wire.

DIY Hardware Ornaments 3 Ways | HelloGlow.coWouldn’t those trees and names make cute gift toppers too? Now I’ll be compelled to buy electrical wire every time I pass Home Depot.

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  1. zozo says

    November 25, 2013 at 12:50 pm

    Wow, the light switch frame looks good! Wouldn’t have taken a second look at it. Thank you for sharing!

    atelier zozo

    Reply
  2. Die HausFrau/Astrid says

    November 25, 2013 at 1:48 pm

    Oh, I really like the wire tree! It’s so simple! What a great idea. 🙂

    Reply
  3. doro von Hand zu Hand says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:14 pm

    very pretty! cool for men, i suppose.

    I linked to your tutorial on my blog – thanks for sharing!

    ♥, doro von Hand zu Hand

    Reply
  4. Mo says

    November 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    This are sooooo cool!! The wall plate frame is really creative. 🙂

    Reply
    • Mo says

      November 26, 2013 at 1:14 pm

      These*

      Reply
  5. Ellen says

    November 26, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    I love the hex nut snowflakes! The hardware store is one of my favorite places to get supplies for crafty projects because it’s inexpensive and it forces you to think outside the box when you are creating.
    – The Chilly Dog

    Reply
  6. Claire @ Claire K Creations says

    November 26, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I love them Stephanie! The silver stars would go perfectly on my tree.

    Reply
  7. Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says

    November 26, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    You and your hardware! These are so cool–I totally envy your creativity. Sometimes I go to Home Depot and stare at the hex nuts waiting for inspiration to hit, but it never does. 🙂

    Reply
  8. Cuc says

    November 27, 2013 at 11:44 pm

    Those are so clever! The hex nut idea is so versatile for jewlery and other design knickknacks. Love it!

    Reply
  9. onel says

    November 30, 2013 at 7:26 am

    The wall plate photo frame is such a smart idea!!! Love it!

    Reply
  10. Rachel | 52 Weeks Project says

    December 2, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    These are all so beautiful! I love the the wall plate as a picture frame the best, very clever!

    Reply
  11. meg says

    December 4, 2013 at 2:59 pm

    These are awesome! I really love the light switch frame – so clever!!!

    http://happinessiscreating.com/

    Reply
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  13. Caitlyn Bell says

    June 25, 2014 at 11:57 pm

    Wow…..what a lovely idea! I’m sure you making it sound easier than it was.

    Reply
  14. Aria says

    December 7, 2015 at 3:27 pm

    So very creative and cute! Love!

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  15. Agnes says

    December 8, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    :)) These are great ideas. I especially like the snowflake ornaments.

    Agnes
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  17. Debi Peters says

    February 16, 2016 at 6:06 am

    Love those hex nut decors. An idea is already forming in my head on another DIY decor that can be done using those hex nuts! 🙂 Thanks for these!

    Reply
  18. Alex Trodder says

    April 4, 2016 at 1:26 pm

    I love projects that are fun and simple enough for children to do as well. The fact that all of these supplies can be found in any hardware store makes it that much more accessible. I like the your idea of using hex bolt to create snowflakes. The hexagon is the natural configuration for the hydrogen bonding that takes place when water molecules freeze. You could use it to make a craft and teach about nature as well. Thanks for the idea.

    Reply
  19. Sharon says

    November 29, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    Love how the wire was used! I’ve been meaning to try crafting with wire, and this is perfect for the holidays!

    Reply
  20. Laura says

    December 3, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    E6000 is an epoxy with some noxious fumes that inspire some strongly worded warnings. If you do choose it, make sure to work in a well-ventilated area and/or use a respirator. I would not use around children or have them use it.

    I have had great luck using Super Glue easy squeeze gel in lots of different craft applications.

    Reply

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