eye candy
What on earth are those you may ask? They’re fabulously beaded glasses, what else?!
I got these red sunglasses in a goodie bag at an event of some sort, and never really used them. With the exception of when I popped out the lenses and wore them as an accessory to a “mad-scientist” costume last halloween, these glasses mostly hung out at the bottom of a drawer. Until.. ah ha! With a little bit of glue, a bunch of beads, and a bit of time, I transformed these throw-away glasses into a fun conversation piece for a bookshelf, coffee table or even your face! Here’s how YOU can create these in a flash!
ready, set, go!
Supplies:
1. Hot glue gun
2. Old pair of glasses
3. Assorted beads & buttons
silver & gold
All this DIY takes, is a bit of time. I spread a little hot glue on the outer surface of the glasses and secured the beads section by section. The goal is to cover every surface with a bead or button, so settle in and get to work one bead at a time!
Section #1
Quick Tip – To secure the buttons in place, glue small beads around the base to keep it in place.
Section #2
I wanted to create an unexpected arrangement for the beads and buttons. I didn’t want it to be too symmetrical, so I went with this corky design.
cute a button!
my favorite part
The last step is to find these decorative eyeglasses a home. Check out some options I thought were cute.
group with similar colors
as a headband
where’s waldo?
hanging with the family
5 Comments
How awesome these are!! Terrific idea!! I love them!
Thanks Kenna! They’re a lot of fun to make!
This is such an adorable Idea! I had to try it! Check out my blog <3
http://www.mashiacrafts.com/1/post/2013/02/fashion-friday-diy-adorable-quirky-glasses.html
Great job Maria! I love your colorful version. And if anyone stares, it’s only because you look fabulous!!
This reminds me of a pair of eyeglasses Calgary that my grandmother owned. I hadn’t ever expected her to change them out, she was known for them. I think there amazing. I would wear them.
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