DIY: Swarovski Encrusted Heels

I was first turned onto these Steve Madden heels when I saw them being worn by Emma Roberts on American Horror Story: Coven this season. They were sparkly (!!) and the perfect pair of glam kicks to add to the wardrobe!  (For those American Horror Story fans, you can head over HERE to HelloGiggles to read this post with the TV tie in!)

They were Steve Madden (Spycee) and when I saw them on her feet I wanted to craft my own pair...so I did!!

Here's how you make them...

The key to these shoes are the straps and I found a pair of heels that were virtually identical (GoJane Ladder Up Heels for $19!) in style to the pair that Emma wore.

On top of the shoes, you'll also need...

1. E6000 Glue

2. Bead Tweezers/Toothpicks

3. Crystals (these are Swarovski crystals in assorted sizes)

The gist of this project is to dab the crystals and affix them to the straps – I put a bit of glue on a paper plate, dabbed the back of the stone, and then affixed it to the strap of the shoe.

The pattern of the stones on the original pair were just a mix of different sizes scattered on the straps, so I put different sizes of stones down in a non-consistent pattern.

This is definitely something that takes a little bit of time but is the perfect thing to do while catching up on your DVR (did that) or waiting for pumpkin bread to bake (did that too), with some help from pals, or my mom in this instance, but look at the results…

A glitzy DIY pair of heels á la Emma Roberts crafted in a few hours.

I can't stop staring at them!!

The perfect shoes for New Year's Eve or just to glam up a pair of jeans.  I'm having maj shoe love!!

DIY: Garden Pick Hair Clip

On the 5th day of holiday DIY my true love gave to me, a garden pick turned into a clip for all to see.  I'm a rhyming machine!!

Day 5: Garden Pick Hair Clip

1. E6000 Glue

2. Hair clips

3. Garden picks

What happens when you go to Home Depot to grab painter's tape and end up scouring all of the aisles??  You pick up things from the garden section (decorative picks) to turn into accessories!!

See how to create this adorable DIY in three easy steps!

First break off the wooden dowel attached to the garden pick...

Next add glue to the back of the pick...

...and affix a hair clip/comb/bobby pin to the glued area.

Let dry and kablamo!  Brand new clip for the tresses!

This project couldn't be easier.  Just think outside the box a little and try to come up with other things that could be made into clips as well because the world is your oyster!!

(Sidenote; I made two of these clips, so if there are any takers for the other one, let me know!  Present will head your way...)

DIY: Rhinestone Encrusted Compact

On the 4th day of holiday DIY my true love gave to me, a rhinestone encrusted compact to help me check my teeth. And the cheesy rhymes continue! Day 4: Rhinestone Encrusted Compact

I LOVE this project so much because not only is it fun and glitzy, it really couldn't be easier to make!  It's something that you can craft on crafternoons with friends or something to give to all the office pals. And each one will run you less than $2 to make!

This DIY only takes three supplies...

1. E6000 glue

2. Rhinestones (I snagged these two packs at the Dollar Tree in NC!)

3. Compact (This came from the same Dollar Tree that I found the rhinestones - the idea actually came to me while getting some last-minute wrapping paper and bows!)

The first thing I did was play around with the stones to come up with a pattern to adhere to the compact.

Once I figured out what I wanted to put on top...

...I started to glue everything in place.  I dabbed the backs of the rhinestones with E6000...

...and placed them on top of the compact!

I let the compact completely dry for a few hours and was left with such a chic new mirror.

I'd be super jazzed to receive this in my stocking!!

More under $5 DIYs to come...stay tuned!

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