I COULDN'T BELIEVE What Was In This INCREDIBLE Box of Rocks!

[@FreeformLapidary]

Im glad you loved the box Kate! The christmas exchange was so much fun. Hopefully you can get a few more of those rocks properly identified. I labeled them to the best of my ability but may have gotten 1 or 2 wrong. If anyone in the comments can help, let us know!

[@soul_adventurist]

Hey! That’s an awesome box! Do you remember what you made the heart out of?

[@KatyDidRocks]

It's a mix of rhyolite and chalcedony - absolutely gorgeous.

[@joane.landers9151]

KatyDid ROCKS! Interesting box of rocks & some slabs. When I was learning to cut-polish stones in the early 1960's, none of this (videos) existed; this would be for sometime in the distant future. Your box of rocks are very interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@AlabamaUSA1234]

It's so nice seeing you so happy and enjoying your package. What a box of joy. It's unbelievable all the things I have never seen before. The bones are just amazing too

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was such a joy!

[@OneStrangeJourney]

So many Beautiful rocks!!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

For sure!

[@roxannsejkora1691]

Nice collection of slabs! You are truly blessed to have a friend like Caleb!

[@KatyDidRocks]

100%!

[@bettydohms2002]

What a beautiful selection of stones! What you do to them is beautiful!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@elizabethlewis3509]

You are so lucky to have received such a beautiful variety of rocks.

[@KatyDidRocks]

I know, I was so surprised!

[@mariemoss2475]

What a beautiful selection ❤❤❤❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

It really was.

[@patriciastanke2264]

I loved hearing the enthusiasm in your voice 😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks! I was excited to share. :)

[@tinymoongoddess6124]

Hi Katy…you rock my world. Caleb rocks with those amazing pieces. I have such a strong passion for collecting rocks and these blow my mind. I have lapidary tools that have been collecting dust, but you have inspired me to get back into it again. ❤ the poppy jasper, I live close to Morgan Hill and I go hiking in the creeks in search of fabulous finds. you must be in heaven with this haul. TFS 🌙

[@KatyDidRocks]

Go for it! Keep on doing!

[@allisonshelton6798]

All of these rocks and pieces of bones are so beautiful! I love watching your videos. 😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

I'm so glad!

[@fionabeale3245]

A treasure chest of beautiful rocks ! Thanks for sharing it a great start to my week 😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

Stay warm, Fiona!

[@janehelbert7551]

The Poppy Agate is beautiful!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I agree!

[@TinaMcHugh-gd8lx]

I absolutely love watching your videos. I've been watching for a few years now. I love the variety of specimens you cut and find.😊😊😊😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

I appreciate that so much - it's fun to share what I find.

[@JustineGuzowski]

Kate, you're headline is spot on. Just an incredible box of rocks. The whale bone fossil is awesome.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Glad you like it!

[@soul_adventurist]

That is a fantastic box of rocks from a very talented artist! ❤😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

It really is!

[@leahwelch3158]

Excellent box of beautiful rocks! Congrats.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks for watching!

[@patriciabock4299]

That was the most amazing box! Wow Wow Wowser! I love the cabs you have created, they would be a joy to work with in any form of jewelry! Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful rocks!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it!

[@janehelbert7551]

That box is fantastic!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I know, right?!

[@terryreuer2626]

Wow, some really spectacular pieces!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I agree!

[@janvafa9959]

Those are beautiful rocks with so much potential!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you - I agree!

[@jeanettestefanik5854]

That unidentified piece of blue-green was very pretty.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It really is!

[@waynecobb6426]

Great looking rocks there!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I have to agree!

[@yayablanche]

I loved all these rocks!! What a thrill to have them. The whale bone was incredible!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks - I must agree!

[@SusanMurphy-v4b]

That is so beautiful!❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@cynthiaswain4070]

What a special box of goodies. They are so beautiful. The cabs you made are so pretty.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks so much, I was excited to share!

[@Rick-us7tx]

Beautiful rocks! Ringo to ya!!!

[@debramaertens893]

Wow! What a haul! That green moss cab you made, at 8:46 is gorgeous!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@LoreneSantoro]

Wonderful gift exchange! Very pretty

[@KatyDidRocks]

I couldn't believe it!

[@benc.enlots]

Great show tonight.👊

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks, Ben!

[@MinimaMensa]

Such lovely stuff, Jahic has great taste, you lucky lady!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I really am.

[@bevdavy6343]

Such fun watching your new treasures!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I was pretty excited!

[@susietincknellsmith653]

What a treasure chest! Have fun creating!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks so much!

[@kirsiselei8703]

What a gift😍❤️so many gorgeous rocks and i love how u made cabs so we can c how truly awesome they are❤ Loved that whale bone cab😍🥰

[@KatyDidRocks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lisahumphreys6612]

Amazing collection of rocks. Many I’ve never heard of.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It really was an incredible assortment!

[@Amanda-yf7vj]

Ahhh man!! What a great group!! Sooo nice!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I agree - I was thrilled.

[@jodyscheppmann6078]

Oh wow beautiful pieces!!?

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks! I was pretty excited too.

[@tracylynn1461]

Yes santa was definitely good to you, I cant even pick a favorite cause they were all so amazing! Ive loved rocks since I was a lil tyke but just recently got into tumbling and polishing them... Thanks for sharing all your wonderful rocks ❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

They were ALL so cool!

[@robertmandigo7942]

Kate the whale bone looks awesome. Keep up the great videos and God bless you and your family.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you, Robert!

[@caetlynrose4]

That Green Mossy pendant. WOW!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Beautiful, right?

[@19mlvs57]

What a fun box!

[@KatyDidRocks]

It really was!

[@aubreemack7557]

Beautiful rocks, what a lovely gift! Great video, as always ❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you so much. :)

[@michellewaldvogel3221]

Awesome looking box of goodies. The cab is wonderful

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you!

[@DanAnello-jp7ej]

What a great haul of amazing specimens! And fantastic job with the cabochons!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks so much!

[@karencole1623]

So cool! What a great box of Rocks!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I agree!

[@permiebird937]

Those are some lovely rocks!

[@KatyDidRocks]

They really are!

[@KellieGebhart]

Beautiful rocks🩷🩵🩷

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@savagesquirrel9828]

Nice gift to a great person. I like the mossy green.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Aww, SS, thank you. I do too!

[@janehelbert7551]

Love the Turkish Agate!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Me too!

[@paulfullmer8448]

Sorry I missed the live show. Santa was good to you. There is some beautiful rocks there.

[@KatyDidRocks]

There really are!

[@carolsmith4377]

Santa eas very good to you indeed 😁

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was an amazing box. :)

[@lanaarpin6540]

Living vicariously. Always enjoy watching (with a little bit of envy).

[@KatyDidRocks]

I felt so very lucky.

[@idiebylava6949]

Those rocks were amazing! I used to go rock hounding with my dad and I have passed that on to my son who absolutely loves your channel and has to watch one of your videos every night before bed and is always looking forward to what you find next. Keep up the good work and keep on doing!

[@KatyDidRocks]

That is so sweet! Glad you are passing on such a great hobby.

[@vickygoodwin9771]

I am so happy that you shared these rocks! She sent you very beautiful pieces, very wonderful colors, patterns and very few cracks! Yay!

[@alicemiller3139]

So many beautiful rocks! I couldn’t resist! 😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

Vicky, Caleb is a he, but other than that, I totally agree! Check out his channel, Freeform Lapidary.

[@KatyDidRocks]

:D

[@tinaanderson7283]

I would be thrilled with any of that.

[@KatyDidRocks]

:) Me too!

[@julruff7017]

Nice verity, beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks for watching!

[@deenomad1975]

Omg those are beautiful! And that fossilized whale bone is exquisite!! ❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

It really is a beautiful piece!

[@suzannerogers7316]

I love the whale bone! Everything you got was amazing!

[@mrmcwethy]

Love your show. Thanks for doiing it!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@lindasummey2666]

The whale bone cab is gorgeous!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@feeshndc]

That whale bone is stunning. Thank you for your beautiful videos. Due to some health issues I haven't been able to get out. Your videos have kept my hobby alive.

[@KatyDidRocks]

I’m so glad you enjoy them!

[@janicekrachenfels5977]

Those are wounderful what a great idea love your videos

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks so much!

[@largent45]

What an absolutely phenomenal box of rocks from FreeformLapidary! That turkish stick agate was some of the best ive ever seen! It was gorgeous and your cab was so good! And the marcasite!?!?! Sooo pretty! And OMG! That whale bone was absolutely big and gorgeous! And your moss agate cab was amazing! And that brecciated jasper from CA, was the icing on the cake! The entire box was phenomenal and your cabs were all sooo good Kate! Ioved the video!❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

I felt so lucky!

[@KDPhillips]

Beautiful! The moss agates were my favorite.

[@KatyDidRocks]

I agree, they're pretty!

[@karleenpage5979]

Such pretty rocks! I really liked that green moss agate near the end!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Yep, it's a pretty one, for sure.

[@tulazaz]

I like when you go through rocks and spend a good amount of time showing them off, wet dry, slabbed and/or cabbed. Plz add my name to the whale bone cab drawing.😊

[@KatyDidRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@samfulks4896]

Turkish stick is a fav . Thank you

[@KatyDidRocks]

I love it too!

[@cfrogthomify]

We love your videos

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@cesrelawrence-towner9453]

So cool

[@KatyDidRocks]

I agree!

[@valsummers5330]

Really special material Can’t wait fo the results

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@markmcglohon4642]

Katie, I'm glad you are having fun with your gift box. The whale bone is cool. Hoping to see you again this spring with my wife this time. You buddy from IA.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Let me know your plans!

[@Nikkisavage100]

Hi Katie, You were spoiled!! So many wonderful stones! I'm jealous, lol

[@KatyDidRocks]

VERY spoiled!

[@lesleyhenshaw2878]

Hi Katy, I don’t get to watch your premieres, as I’m in the U.K., and it’s usually around 1am when you come on. I love your videos and have bee watching for a long time. I love the stick agate from turkey, and the jaspers are amazing. Thank you for sharing them with us x❤

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you for joining me anyway!

[@gwenlauer-loop8696]

your cabochons are beautiful, keep up the good work as your get more practice they are more beautiful

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thank you! I am improving. :)

[@janehelbert7551]

The green moss agate is nice!

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@suzscully]

Yay!!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

:)

[@nhrockaholic6038]

Ooohhh… sweet, Whale bone. Ice box of goodies!!!

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was amazing.

[@tonyalynne5918]

Love moss agate!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I agree!

[@thedoublejs4957]

Lucky you! I wish someone would send me a gift like that.😆

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was a secret Santa exchange - Santa outdid himself. :)

[@thedoublejs4957]

@KatyDidRocks For sure!

[@michaelc6817]

That was a great box of rocks! There was such good variety, and it is good to see CA represented so well. Congratulations on a nice Christmas present!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I was very impressed!

[@JuneGemma]

Amazing stuff

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks!

[@frandentel9572]

Just ordered your book yesterday in preparation for a trip to Montana in May, I also just purchased the Covington saw you have. Hope I can learn to use it as well as you do! Thanks for all the information, we rely heavily on videos to learn about this great hobby, you are a great inspiration!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I am happy you are getting useful information! Thanks for the book order.

[@janettetippetts7942]

Nice! Was it a secret Santa who sent it all to you? Fun times ahead for you and these treasures.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Janette, yes, Secret Santa. :) But not very secret - check out Freeform Lapidary's channel.

[@kastah]

oh yeah, that yellow colored Jasper was b e a u t i f u l, loved it. Your cut and polished rocks went out very nice. Like a Christmas eve to open that box.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It really was!

[@AmbitiousAmmonite]

Getting a mixed box of rocks is always great fun! I would no doubt be good the whole year round if I get a box like that from Santa 😂

[@KatyDidRocks]

It was such a great surprise!

[@mjr7777]

Awesome indeed! That moss agate cabachon reminds me of a satellite pic of a disorganized weather system.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Ha, are you a meteorologist? :)

[@mjr7777]

@KatyDidRocks Nah, watching too much weather channel

[@paulgilbert225]

Hi Katy. Love all the rocks. The whale bone is really cool. Made my first cab last Friday. It was a moss agate from HPl. Zeke said it looked pretty good for my first time. You nailed it when you said, " You got this." Thanks for sharing. Learned alot from you guys.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Paul, you're right - you got this! :) Glad you enjoyed.

[@markfritch3168]

What a great idea!! Wonderful exchange! May have to get some more rocks so I have something to offer as I’m just getting started. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Be careful, Mark, rocks are addictive. :)

[@grantfahlman1815]

Wowee Kate, that was one amazing gift/box of rocks. It was fun watching you share them with the rest of us.

[@KatyDidRocks]

I'm glad you enjoyed it too. :)

[@mlmoore5719]

There are some real beauties in there! Cheers from Billings! We met at the gem and mineral club meeting that you spoke at. 😊 ~ Michelle Moore

[@KatyDidRocks]

That was fun - thanks, Michelle!

[@LeeLomas-r7p]

what a fantastic box of goodies, i just started in lapidary and been rockhounding officially for about a year now. I am looking to get a few rocks from every state, i received my first box from a friend that lives in Michigan and looking forward to more great finds

[@KatyDidRocks]

That's so cool, collecting from each state is a great goal!

[@Magicfirepatti-yd7we]

What beautiful rocks! I'm loving your cabuchons. I think my favorite is the moss agate at the 8:00 mark. The green stone at the 7:00 mark looks kind of like the green coral I got from Highland Park? Just a thought. I saw you at the Billings meeting too! That was fun. Love your channel.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Thanks for the support! Green coral is gorgeous - not sure this is it, though. The meeting in Billings was fun - I hope to join you folks on a field trip at some point.

[@Magicfirepatti-yd7we]

@@KatyDidRocks That would be great! They have lots of field trips planned this year!

[@JamesWilliams-cy2wg]

beautiful rocks !! id like to be put in your drawing , awesome !

[@KatyDidRocks]

You got it!

[@JamesWilliams-cy2wg]

@@KatyDidRocks does that mean im in the drawing or i won it ? coffee hasnt kicked in yet

[@jimellis936]

Nice haul! I've never seen petrified whale bone before.

[@KatyDidRocks]

It's really cool, right?

[@amyneubauer4792]

Lovely eye candy! That Morgan Hill Poppy Jasper looks delicious :-D I’d love a whale bone cab. Sign me up! Thank you for all the great content. I’m glad I joined your group!

[@KatyDidRocks]

I'm glad you are here!

[@karyndekeiser-moulton1213]

I love the fossilizes whale bone! It does have the cell structure of bone.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Yeah, it's very cool!

[@YongSunGullach]

I think I am into rocks now

[@KatyDidRocks]

You will never be sorry!

[@SherSpirit]

I would absolutely die of joy if anyone ever sent me a box of rocks! 😊😅

[@KatyDidRocks]

Well, I'm still alive, but full of joy!

[@SherSpirit]

@@KatyDidRocks lol! I'm glad! 😁❤️

[@jasondelgatty3583]

With friends like that, who needs to go to quartzite.

[@KatyDidRocks]

Ha, you're right.

[@flamesedge12]

Wow! Nice box of goodie’s! Only rock I got for Christmas was a lump of coal. The (7:00) “I’m not sure what it is, it’s greenish blue and pretty…” looks like (a guess but maybe not a wild one) something I’ve had in the past. Called Gary Green/from Oregon . People call it all kinds of things, from jasper to even pet wood, but I think it is some kind of sediment/silicate mudstone type formation. Will polish if it has some hardness/shine to begin with. Yours seems to (if that’s what it is?🤔)

[@KatyDidRocks]

I need to do some tests on the green one, but it's pretty, regardless.