I have a little bit of an obsession with glitter. It isn’t like I use it all the time, but I have this weird desire when I see it. I need to get my hands on it and own it. Sort of the same way I am about books and paint. It took me a long time to fall in love with the library because every time I wanted a book, I wanted to own it, not just borrow it. I’m over that now. But when I see glitter I have to possess it. So to help ease my obsession I decided to make some DIY Glitter Sunglasses.
How to Make DIY Glitter Sunglasses
The formula is simple. Find yourself some cheap sunglasses you like. I got mine at Target for about $8.00. Then get yourself some fun, sparkly glitter. I couldn’t resist this pack of twelve chunky glitters from Recollections. For this project I opted for the copper color on the tortoise shell glasses and Ebony on the black glasses. Lastly you need some Modge Podge and a small paint brush to apply the Modge Podge. I used Mod Podge Gloss
for this project. DO NOT use the Matte Modge Podge as it will dull the glitter.
- sunglasses
- Modge Podge gloss
- paint brush
- glitter
- sanding block
- Using the paint brush apply a light layer of the Modge Podge to the outside ear pieces of the sunglasses.
- While the Modge Podge is wet, sprinkle the glitter over the entire area.
- Allow to air dry.
- Once dry, apply another thin layer of the Modge Podge to the top of the glitter to seal it and keep the glitter from falling off.
- Allow to dry completely.
- Check the underside of the ear pieces for glitter and use the sanding block to sand it away so it does not irritate your ears.
I have an obsession with glitter, too. This gives me a good reason to update my old sunglasses. 🙂
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Who would have thunk it? Super cute idea!
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Love them! I will definately make a pair. I also love the directions in the easy recipe box! What a great idea.
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Great job! They look great.
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This is an excellent idea Maryann! Pinned so I can make this during the summer.
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Great idea! I have to say glitter is my arch enemy. Bella wanted a “Glitter party” when she was 4. I vacuum almost every day. I can still see glitter in my carpet!
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That looks like a fun project for tweens and teens!
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Love it what a great idea.
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Whoa so cute!!
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What a great idea. They turned out so very cute. I am doing this!
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Those are CUTE!
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cute and fun craft idea. thanks for sharing.
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Those look really good!
What a fun idea.
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Those are cute! I would have never thought of this.
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My kids would have the best time creating a pair of dazzle glasses!
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Great upcycling!
How fun, and so simple!
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What a really cute idea.
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Such a cute idea. I’m going to do these with my girls play glasses. They love glitter!
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Gotta love glitter.
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What a brilliant idea! I love it- I’ve always been obsessed with glitter too 🙂
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Awesome idea!
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Glitter rocks! I have glitter eyeliner that I wear every day!
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I’m so obsessed with glitter too–what a cute idea!
My daughter would like this… of course they would have to be pink. She always picks pink.
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what a great idea
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Neat idea!
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Neato! I would have never thought to do that.
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This is such an awesome idea! I always buy cheap sunglasses because I lose them so often – this would be a great way to jazz them up!
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They look fantabulous!
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I never would have thought to do this! It turned out so cute.
I love anything that sparkles!! How fun!
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I have been wanting to this DIY for a while. Just did a purse DIY that I need to finish up tonight.
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Grownup girly! Love it.
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WOW! I never thought of doing this! Maybe you can even use glitter nailpolish??
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SO cool.