Rustic Wire Ornament Stand

Here's a sweet and simple wire ornament stand that you can make in 2 little minutes.  The best part: no tools needed!

Feature a favorite ornament on your mantel, or make a whole bunch of them as a different style of table centerpiece.

I used some garden wire that was in a big tangle, 'cause I was going for rustic.  (But you can use any wire, 22 gauge or thicker.)

Ready?  Let's make it!

Cut 1-2 feet of wire.  (The length depends on how tall your ornament is.)  Wrap one end around something round to make a circle.

Bend the wire sideways so it lies across the center of the circle.

At the halfway point, bend the wire straight up in the air.

About 1-2 inches from the wire end, make a downward bend like so:

Then at the very tip, make another upward bend for the hook.

If your ornament is flat, here's the look you're going for:

If the ornament is three dimensional, i.e. round or puffy, your stand should look more like this, with extra room for the ornament's girth:

Now add a little twine bow...

Done!  Aren't they easy?!

Here's one with a bigger, swoopier bow, so cute...

Experiment with ribbon, yarn, or other fibers to make the look your own.  Oh, and if you use new, un-kinked wire, your little stand will look less rustic, more sleek.

Stability tip: since most ornaments are light, you can get away with a 2-3 inch base circle.  For heaftier ornaments, widen it to 4-5 inches, and/or use heavier wire.

Later, creators!