DIY: SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS Crystal Cuff + A Sparkling Holiday GIVEAWAY
This is by far the most festive time of the year and to celebrate may I present to you the glitziest Glitter ‘N Glue DIY tutorial of 2012!!!! This crystal cuff is the perfect project to punctuate the end of the year. It’s also the perfect accessory to wear to that special New Year’s Eve party. It’s so major I felt it warranted an afternoon of crafts and cocktails with my friends. YEA PARTY!
Materials: A Metal Cuff (or Bracelet), Flat Back Crystals from SWAROVSKI CRYSTAL, Glue
Artbeads.com has a great selection of flat back crystals by SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS. Click here to shop.
First, layout your design.
Then apply a drop of glue to a toothpick and use the toothpick to apply the glue to the back of the crystal. This is the application method I personally like to use. I always make a big ole mess when I apply the glue to the back of the crystal directly from the tube.
Add the crystals on the cuff. If needed, use a pair of tweezers to carefully place the crystals.
Your design may change as you continue to apply your crystals, but my suggestion is to start with the center crystal and work your way out. At the end of the day the design is totally up to you. Have fun with it and always remember the more bling the better!!
Marie from The Curvy Fashionista crafted a very tribal inspired cuff.
Seriously talk about a great way to spend an afternoon with your friends. Everyone was so creative and took the time to custom design their cuffs. Everyone’s cuff spoke to their personality and no two cuffs looked alike.
Are you excited to try this project? Well in honor of the Holidays I’m GIVING AWAY the materials to make this cuff to one lucky reader. To enter simply follow me on twitter and tweet the follow:
@Glitter_N_Glue make my Holiday sparkle! #SparklingDIY
By sending this tweet you are entered for a chance to win one cuff, an assortment of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS crystals and glue. #AssemblyRequired
The contest ends Wednesday December 19, 2012 at 12:01am and at that time one winner will be selected at random. The winner must be following Glitter ‘N Glue on twitter.
THE CONTEST IS OVER. THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED!!! xo
Many thanks to the W Hotel Los Angeles for allowing my friends and I to spend the afternoon crafting, sipping cocktails and ice skating.
If you’re visiting the L.A. area soon be sure to head over to CHILL at the W Hotel Los Angeles to take a lap around the rink and enjoy a cocktail.
A special thank you to SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS from providing the materials.
And a big hugs to all my blogger buddies who came out to play!
L to R: Laurie of Laurie B Style, Marie from The Curvy Fashionista, Jenny from Good Bad And Fab, Shauna from Penny Chic, Chanelle from The Penelope Times, Jacey from Damsel In Dior, Sydne from Sydne Style and Deniz from Le Fashion Monster.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! xo
I m loving it! I follow you on Twitter and have Send THE tweet!
December 18, 2012 at 12:44 am
Love all of them!!!
Big kiss
December 18, 2012 at 3:50 am
Love the idea! and your photos are great ^.^
December 18, 2012 at 4:01 am
oOoOo i love!
December 18, 2012 at 5:05 am
Wow – this is a great DIY!!!!!
December 18, 2012 at 6:58 am
I love this blog – you make such fun stuff!
December 18, 2012 at 7:31 am
This is so pretty, and love how everyone came up with their own! Love crafting with friends– makes it twice as nice
December 18, 2012 at 9:20 am
nice ‘n’ easy…i love this post…:)
December 18, 2012 at 10:09 am
I love ice skating! Definitely want in on the next DIY event you host
December 18, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Thanks for having us. Love my cuff!
December 18, 2012 at 3:00 pm
Great DIY
Too bad you have to have a Twitter profile to enter the give away…
Hugs
Frida
http://www.fridaspeach.wordpress.com
December 18, 2012 at 3:30 pm
That is so pretty!Following @tatzgrrly and tweeted!
December 19, 2012 at 6:23 am
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It’s really wonderful, I have no words.. I would really like being able to do such of things, but I think if I would try I would make a mess =/
December 29, 2012 at 4:58 am
HEY! love your blog, just started up mine and was wondering if you could check it out?? its here: http://elegancetoliveby.wordpress.com/
January 6, 2013 at 6:34 am
Hi – What are those yellow rings on someone’s finger in the first picture?
January 7, 2013 at 12:45 pm
My friend Laurie said they were by Nior Jewelry.
January 7, 2013 at 10:03 pm
Thanks. I checked out the site and it must be from a previous collection as I can’t find anything that resembles the yellow rings in the picture.
January 8, 2013 at 12:15 pm