My first Beaded Tree.....☺

I've been wanting to try one of these

for quite a while now but I have successfully

talked myself out of doing it multiple times.

What if it's too hard?

What if I try and it just looks like crap?!!

Well then just take it apart and try again☺

Just try.

So I finally did!

And it turns out it wasn't as hard as I had been thinking.

And it didn't look like crap.

And I didn't have to take it apart:~)

But I am going to try again.

I got the larger stone when Hubby and I visited Utah (I think)

It is rose quartz.

I ordered some rose quartz chips to make the tree.

 I had some, vague grand plans to wrap the "roots" around

the large stone for the base but when it actually came down to

 doing the attaching..... Um... no.

All I did here was wrap the roots around the stone and staple

 them to the wooden base.

I covered the wire ends and staples with air dry clay

then colored it with inks.

I was going for a "moss" look.

Not sure if I'm thrilled with that part, but I consider

 the overall project to be a success.

Hubby was impressed:-)

The next tree I am already attempting is being made with jade chips

(Hubby's suggestion) and copper wire.

I'll keep you informed☺