Category: DIY Projects
DIY Glitter Bobby Pins
If you’re a girl-on-the-go, chances are you’ll have to put your hair up in a quick updo, bun or chignon from time to time. That’s great if you’re rushing to work or a meeting, but what happens when you’re heading to a wedding, on a date or to a holiday party after work. This tutorial will show you a great way to add a little extra sparkle to your ‘do. Here we go:
You’ll need bobby pins, Elmer’s glue, glitter, wax paper, hot glue gun + a little fabric in any pattern you like!
DIY Glitter Polish Tutorial
Read on to learn how to make your own glitter nail polish!
- Roll a post it into a cone shape and tape the side to create your funnel.
- You’ll need three (3) kinds of sparkle. We used thick chunky craft glitter from the craft store, a fine craft glitter by Martha Stewart, and a gold pigment powder. You can either use a gold pigmented loose-powder eye shadow or you can get gold pigment powder from the art store.
- Get a bottle of clear top coat. Don’t use a quick drying top coat. It will get too sticky too fast. I used a basic clear top coat and dumped out a little bit to make room for the glitter.
- Our formula: ¼ teaspoon of the chunky glitter, ⅛ teaspoon of the fine glitter and “a pinch” of the gold pigment powder. Your formula depends on the size of your clear coat bottle, but go easy because you can always add more sparkles.
- Once you get it all in there, shake it up. Then you can decide if you want to add more of one glitter or another.
DIY Makeup Fixer Upper
Don’t you just want to cry when you drop your brand new compact and the powder shatters into a million little pieces? But wait! Don’t throw it out and call your losses. You can absolutely put humpty dumpty back together again! And while you’re at it, grab your old cream shadow, blush or liner that has dried out, cracked or shrunk and bring it back to life too.
POWER TOOLS: 70% alcohol {it works 1000 times better for this than your typical rubbing alcohol from the drug store and can be purchased at your local art supply}, plastic wrap, spatula, dropper, synthetic eyeliner brush, Q-tip {optional}
DIY: Sequin Belt
Out of boredom, I discovered a new fashion site today — and it’s called P.S. – I Made This… It’s actually a site full of interesting DIY tutorials on fashion. Projects found on the site range from lucite necklaces and faux-fur vests, to embellished heels and chic handbags. I bet you will love every DIY project they feature!
Anyway, here’s my first pick — a DIY Sequin Belt.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Easy steps:
To create, measure and cut a piece of double satin ribbon (length will depend on waist size). Be sure to leave approx. 6 inches on both ends so you have room to tie around your waist. Arrange sequin patches onto the ribbon (it’s okay if they overlap). Once you are happy with the placement, use fabric glue to apply to the back of the patch and adhere onto felt. Hold in place for a few seconds to set. Trim around the felt for a clean and finished edge. Be sure to allow the embellishment to completely dry before attaching onto the ribbon, use a generous amount of the fabric glue. A glue gun also works well. Let belt dry completely before sporting.
Glue it
DIY: Gold Glitter Clutch
Wondering how to make your own using an old clutch? I recently found this awesome DIY on Tiffany’s blog {iamstyle-ish.com} via Polyvore. Check this out!
Here’s what you’ll need:
Mod Podge, Very Fine Glitter, Foam Brush, Bowl & Clutch
Easy steps:
- Get an old or used clutch and wipe it clean.
- Mix the glitter and Mod Podge into a foil-lined bowl (1 part glue to 2 parts glitter).
- Paint one side of the clutch and let it dry for 20 minutes.
- Wash your brush off and apply layers until the entire surface is covered in glitter.
Finished Product:
Gold and glittery! Pretty right? So what do you think about this easy-peasy craft? Share your thoughts!
