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Get Crafty: 10 Gorgeous DIY Projects Using Gold Leaf

by on Mar 5, 2015

Photo: Flax & Twine

My obsession with gold only gets more severe as time goes on, and judging by my Pinterest feed, lots of other people feel the same way. I use gold paint quite often, but rarely gold leaf… so I thought I’d highlight some great (and easy) projects using this unique material.   

10 Gorgeous DIY Projects Using Gold Leaf

1. Make a fun geometric vase using this simple tutorial. [Photo: Earnest Home Co.]

2. These heart-shaped drink stirrers would be the perfect golden addition to your next dinner party. [Photo: A Bubbly Life]

10 Gorgeous DIY Projects Using Gold Leaf

3. If you’re gearing up for Easter already, give these beautiful gold eggs a try. Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Little Inspiration]

4. These cement pots look gorgeous with golden triangles… check out the instructions here. [Photo: Ruffled]

5. More pots – these are done using regular ceramics pots, paint and gold leaf. Read all about the project here. [Photo: Miss Renaissance]

10 Gorgeous DIY Projects Using Gold Leaf

6. This faux deer is made of clay and sticks… very clever! Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Make + Haus]

7. Give the outside of a piece of agate a pop of gold. Find out how here. [Photo: Ciburbanity]

10 Gorgeous DIY Projects Using Gold Leaf

8. This trinket dish set and holder will look pretty on your dresser… get the tutorial here. [Photo: Make and Tell]

9. Here’s another adorable little bowl tutorial, this time with polka dots. [Photo: Kelli Murray] 

10. String these stunning gold four leaf clovers on green twine for St. Patrick’s Day. Check out the directions here. [Photo: Flax & Twine]

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2 Comments

  1. Faith Provencher

    Thanks Brittni! I know, I’m definitely going to give that one a try 🙂