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Crafty Ways to Add Bling with Flatback Rhinestones

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Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but flatback rhinestones are a crafter’s delight! Now that summer’s on the way, why not make the most of the sun’s brilliant rays by adding a little bling” to your crafts? Though there are countless creative uses for flatback rhinestones, below are six simple projects that will add a touch of dazzle in a flash.

Things you need:
Flatback Rhinestones
Crafter’s Pick Ultimate Tacky Glue

Dazzling Calculator: Who says school supplies have to be boring? Create a personalized look by adding star or heart rhinestones to the key pad, or add a glittery border.

Flip Flops: Why settle for ho-hum flip flops? Use flatback rhinestones to grace your feet with one-of-a-kind footwear. With so many colors to choose from, you can have a matching pair for every summer outfit.

Picture Frames: Adorn plain picture frames with flatback rhinestones, and showcase your treasured memories in style! Rhinestone frames + black and white photo = vintage at its finest.

Wedding Favors: What could be more fun than rhinestone bubble bottles atop a scattering of rhinestone table confetti?

Sunglasses: With flatback rhinestones, it’s easy to make even cheap sunglasses look like a million bucks. Add a row of faux gems to the stems, or go all out and add a few to the lenses.

Clothes: A row of flatback rhinestones at the neckline will dress up even the most tired tees, while a smattering of pocket rhinestones will breathe new life into past-their-prime jeans and capris.

With rhinestones, you can let your creativity shine! From lampshades to remotes, keyboards to backpacks, rhinestones are the perfect enhancement for any surface that needs a touch of bling. Enjoy creating these dazzling crafts!

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Upcycled Wine Corks – Cork Memory Board

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While over-sized brandy snifters are nifty for displaying your most treasured wine bottle corks, there are more creative, and functional, ways to showcase your collection. With a few basic supplies and an ample stash of corks, you can make stunning vineyard-inspired artwork and decorative accessories that will spark fond memories of your most special occasion bottles.

Things you need:
Large Picture Frame
Plywood (sized to frame; if your frame doesn’t have a backing)
Wine Bottle Corks
Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint

Things to do:
1. Paint plywood and allow to thoroughly dry; if needed, apply a second coat.
2. The hardest thing is getting all your corks to fit and arrange nicely within your frame. Most corks are different lengths and thicknesses. Before you even begin arranging the corks within the frame, you may want to sort through your corks to find which are most similar to each other. Now it’s time to play with the corks, arranging and rearranging until the corks fit nicely against each other with the least amount of gaps. If you’re having problems with too many gaps, you may want to consider filling them in with felt, or you can even cut your corks at the beginning so they are all the same size.
3. Arrange corks on plywood, experimenting with different arrangements. Herringbone, staggered brick, and block designs look especially appealing.
4. Glue corks in place with labels facing out. After glue dries, insert plywood in frame and hang. Display as-is, or use as a cork board to showcase vacation photos, maps, and mementos from your favorite vineyard.

As simple to make as it is functional, this wine cork craft will dress up any room in your home. The best part is, gathering the supplies couldn’t be more fun! So go ahead and enjoy a glass of your favorite vintage, but be sure to save the cork.

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