metallic geometric ornaments

I love adding something new to my Christmas decor every year. This year was no exception. I try to get a little creative so I don't break the bank. Here's what I came up with: 

                                             

                                               

I love how it's different than the usual ornaments you find. It was also very easy to make, which is always a bonus.

                                             

To make these ornaments you need cocktail straws (you can find them in the paper goods section at the store (I bought mine on Amazon)), 30 gauge wire, and some spray paint (metallic works best because it makes the ornaments look like they are made out of metal tubes instead of straws).

                                             

You'll need about 4' of wire and twelve 2.5" straws (I had to cut mine in half).

       

Thread the straws on the end of your wire and connect them by twisting your wire.

 

Add two more straws and connect them to a corner from your first triangle.

                                                

Add two more straws and connect them to the previous triangle.

 

Repeat that two more times until you have five triangles in a row.

   

Add one more straw and connect the straw with the far corner. This will make a pyramid with two flaps.

                                

Feed your wire though one of the straws on a flap so it is coming out of the point.

                                                 

Connect the flaps together and you have a diamond! Using your extra wire create a loop to hang your ornament from and spray paint. Easy peasy!