Want to create framed agate wall art? I’ll show you how! It’s the easiest of DIYs that results in a high-end look!
Some of my favorite pieces of art in our home are simple, inexpensive DIYs. While I’m definitely crafty, I’m not a good artist so I let nature do the work by creating DIY art with natural elements. Two of my favorite pieces are the framed agate slices hanging over the toilet in our budget bathroom makeover:
The stenciled powder room walls are busy and full of pattern so I needed art that was simple to balance it out. After finding some coasters made from agate slices at a local home store, I decided that they would be the perfect subtle art for my space. I mounted the two slices in a pair of frames for a simple but elegant look. I’ll show you the simple steps to knocking this framed agate wall art out! (post includes affiliate links – see my full disclosure statement {here})
1. Gather Your Supplies
To create your own framed agate wall art, you’ll need:
- Thin agate slices (you can find them {here})
- Glue dots (I used {these ZOTS}) or a glue gun
- White cardstock
- Thin cardboard
- Frame with matted border (mine are from Target)
2. Add Glue Dots To The Back of Your Slices
After deciding which side of the agate slice you want to display in your frame, put several glue dots around the rim of the back of the slice:
Then center it in the opening of your frame (glue dots facing up, front of frame facing down):
3. Cut Cardstock & Cardboard To Size
Then I simply laid a piece of white textured cardstock on top of it to create the background. The key is to first cut your cardstock to the exact height of the frame so that it doesn’t slip up and down in the frame once the agate slice is glued onto it.
Since the agate slice has some dimension to it, I took the piece of cardboard that comes with the frame and cut it so that it covers everything except the middle part of frame where the agate slice is, helping to even out the depth.
4. Place the Back On Your Frame And Hang It Up!
Finally, place the back of the frame on and…instant art!
Get my advice on how high to hang pictures {here} if you want to be sure you’re hanging your newly created framed agate art at the right height!
Where to Buy Framed Agate Wall Art
Would you rather buy framed agate wall art than create it yourself? You can find framed agate on Etsy {here} and framed agate slices in natural or blue {here}.
Other Ideas for Art With Natural Elements
Want a few other simple ideas for creating art using natural elements? One super easy idea is to frame a few feathers with a pretty frame:
Using a similar idea but with a longer frame and pheasant feathers would be gorgeous! Another idea is to frame dried leaves, flowers, or greenery such as I did for this framed piece:
Framed botanicals can look amazing when hung in a grid pattern like Sherry of Design Indulgence did here:
Get more ideas on how to make your own art {here} and my favorite gallery wall ideas {here}.
Have a great day everyone,
cassie says
love how the agate looks in your bathroom! it is just perfect for adding an organic feel!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Cassie!
Carol says
Great post with lots of helpful information. Thanks, Kris. Love the agates. I’m going to try even though I’m not a diy girl. They look professional! Kuddos! …and Merry Christmas.
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
This is the perfect DIY for a “not a diy girl”! Merry Christmas to you too!
Emily Clark says
Great project! I just saw some of those coasters somewhere the other day. Of course, now I can’t remember where I was 🙂
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Emily!
Taylor Greenwalt says
Your bathroom looks fantastic…the pictures are a nice touch!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Taylor!
Lisa @ Fern Creek Cottage says
The framed agate slices are perfect! I love them in your bathroom!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thank you Lisa!
Leigh says
Looks great! And thank you for a non-Christmas related post! As much as I love Christmas and am totally looking forward to it, there’s only so much decor and gift related posts I can take. I’m beginning to skip over them in my feed now; we’ve been so saturated with them since before Thanksgiving! Bah humbug and Merry Christmas!!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
I’m right there with you Leigh – I LOVED all of the Christmas house tours but I’ve had my fill and am ready to move on to other things now! Hope you have a great Christmas!
VEL says
Love how easy and pretty it is Kris! Great easy tutorial!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks Vel!
Raquel says
Love your stencils and how you decorated the powder room. The agate looks great in there!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
Thanks so much Raquel!
Krystine www.KrystineEdwards.com/blog says
The agate looks fabulous! So fun! I’ve had that on my to do list that has yet to be done, but I love how yours turned out!
Amber @ Simple Dwellings says
I love these creative art ideas! I am also not a great artist, so finding treasures to frame and enjoy is the perfect idea. And it looks so pretty! And thanks for introducing me to so many new cool shops!
Kris @ Driven by Decor says
So glad that you enjoyed this post Amber! Happy new year!
keller says
Hi Kris,
I LOVE this idea!!! I’d love to try something similar in our 1/2 bath. Did your frame from Target come with the mat? Any chance you have a link to where I could buy the frames? Thanks so much!
Kris Jarrett says
Thanks Keller! And yes, the Target frames came with the mat – unfortunately, the frames were on clearance when I bought them and are no longer available. I would still give Target a try though – they have lots of attractive, reasonably priced frames in similar sizes.
Amanda W says
I’ve been looking for a way to do a set of botanical prints for our dining room on the cheap…I will have to go check out Target’s frames and give this a try! You and me….we are style soul partners me thinks haha 🙂
Kris Jarrett says
Well I LOVE botanical prints so it definitely sounds like we’ve got some design soul sister thing going on! 🙂
Sharon says
I absolutely love this agate project, Kris. I’m trying to find some similar frames to yours. Target doesn’t carry the ones you have anymore. Any ideas? I love the liner framing and linen or burlap matting. They look so great together!
Kris Jarrett says
Sharon I’m so sorry that I’m late in seeing your comment. I’ve seen some pretty frames with linen mats at West Elm but they’re not exactly like my Target ones – I haven’t been able to find any that closely resembled those unfortunately!
Sharon says
Thanks for the response, Kris! I’ll take a look at West Elm’s frames.????