Sunshine and Bling-shine: Make Your Summer Fun!

As the temperatures soar in the summer heat, it has been difficult for me to spend a lot of time in my upstairs Paper Jungle crafting. The central air up there doesn't quite cut it; I'm having a portable a/c unit installed one of these days (hopefully before I need supplemental heat, LOL).  In addition, who wants to be inside sweltering when one can just as easily swelter poolside?

While at poolside, I've noticed plenty of plain ol' flip-flops (usually on the men!) and ornate sandals (usually on the women -- but not always!!).  This got me to thinking -- why not bling up a pair of inexpensive flip flops from Old Navy or the dollar store with blingage from The Buckle Boutique??

Some ribbon on the straps, combined with puffy heart pin
and voila!  Beautiful sandals that are more than just for
poolside wear!  

I turned to Pinterest for examples, and here is what I found: 

You can cut strips of Dazzling Diamond rhinestone resin adhesive sheets and attach them to the straps of the flip flop, as shown in the picture at top. And, while the resin sheets will adhere well, you can secure the pieces very securely with 527 Adhesive from Beacon Adhesives.  This adhesive dries clear and quickly, is flexible for strap comfort, and is waterproof!

Or perhaps you'd like the more subtle look on your flip flops. Just attach a small rhinestone pin to the center of the straps (middle picture).

Or go all out, and do both, with a larger rhinestone embellishment combined with some rhinestone straps.

Here is the Beacon Adhesive (left) that I recommend for adding permanence to  your flip-flop bling-out projects.  It is available at most major craft stores (e.g., Michaels).

Whatever is your pleasure, The Buckle Boutique has reasonably priced bling for all your needs. Here are just two of the very pretty pins that I recently bought to adorn my sun hat's ribbon:

So before summer completely passes you by, why not add a little bling to your sarong?  Contact The Buckle Boutique here:  

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TBB Friday: Blinging out the Bride or Prom Queen

June ... so often we think of brides, proms, graduations, and other special events. And when I think of special events especially for the girls in my life, I think of bling from The Buckle Boutique.  Of course!

Welcome!  It's time again for my TBB Friday ... time to share just a few of the wonderful things I've made with the ingenious products of The Buckle Boutique.

First up, let me show you how a cute celery-colored Kate Spade bag became extra special with a strip of self-adhesive rhinestone resins.


These "Dazzling Diamonds" are clear.  Using standard scissors, I trimmed a strip approximately 1.5" wide for each of the two top edges of this handbag that I found for a "song" at my local thrift store.

First, I wiped down the handbag to be sure it was clean and dust-free. After measuring and cutting the strip from the sheet, I peeled away the backing from the adhesive in the back of the cut sheet and adhered it to the top edges. I gently rubbed and voila! A purse fit for a Prom Queen!

While I was dressing the "Queen," I also made this headband by adhering a row of sequined gems from my Buckle Boutique stash to a headband frame I got at Michael's.

Now this particular gem strip has been discontinued -- but you should visit TBB's website regularly to see what unique bling they are carrying to see how to make your event even more special.

For example, take a look at this gorgeous bridal wrap that I found on their website (www.thebuckleboutique.com)!

Looking for more blingedness inspiration?  Take a look around Pinterest (www.pinterest.com) ... just search for "bling" items.  For the prom goer or the wedding participant or bride, there are luscious things like blinged-out flip-flops, sneakers, sandals, perfume bottles, tote bags and even flasks like this:

With bling from The Buckle Boutique, the starry-sky is the limit of your imagination!  

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Puffy Rhinestone Heart makes this card Special!

Happy Valentine's Day, friends!

I have a very pretty bling heart to share with you today, direct from The Buckle Boutique. This pretty puffy heart holds up nicely on a card like this and it can be reused by the recipient on a belt, hair bow or even ... (check this out) ...




Flip flops!  ---->

The paper I used for this simple card is from Kathy Davis Studios. It is their Ambrosia line that I've used for Christmas and now Valentine's Day. I love the muted seafoam green with the red, don't you?