My stuffed pink alpaca makes the best model.
I loved my pink heart sunnies, but one day, possessed by a crazy notion, I attacked them. I popped the lenses out and covered what remained in glitter.
Reader, it looked amazing. And it was so easy! Here’s how you can do it too—using any kind of glasses frames.
What you’ll need:
- A pair of sunglasses—you can use heart-shaped ones like mine, or any kind of cute frames, the cheaper the better to destroy them with abandon.
- Glitter nail polish (the cheap kind is fine for this)
- Cardboard/scratch paper/newspaper to use as a base
- Optional: clear nail polish, if you want a glossier look.
How to do it:
1. Forcefully push the lenses out of your frames. This requires strength. Be careful not to hurt yourself!
2. GLITTERFICATION! Paint your sad, naked frames with your glitter nail polish. Don’t use too much or it will take a really long time to dry. Just dab it evenly all over the frames.
3. Go to sleep. Let your glasses dry overnight. Then wake up to see this:
YAYYYYY!
4. (Optional) If you want to make your frames look shinier, add a coat of clear polish. Then let them dry for ANOTHER eight hours or so.
With love and glitter,
Kaila
I just did this to an old pair of 3D glasses and THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL NOW.
Log in to replyyayayay!
Log in to replyI love you. The moment I saw the thumbnail from the “Today” tab I was so excited for this. These are soooo cute.
Log in to replySuper cute but I can’t help but feel they’d be nice as regular ol’ glittery sunglasses too!
Log in to replyIs your stuffed alpaca from a Japanese claw-grab machine? Because I have one the same but white and that’s where it’s from! Altho I totally thought it was a llama.
Log in to replyI bought it from a toy recycle shop :)) Because I fail at Japanese UFO catcher machines ;_;
And yes, I also thought it was a llama *_*
Log in to replyIs it possible to pop the lenses back in afterwards? Or does the nail polish gum up the frames too much?
Log in to replyTo those of you who are wondering: I am reasonably sure you don’t have to pop the lenses out if you put tape around the edges of them before you paint. You could probably do no tape if you have a VERY steady hand.
Log in to replyyup, yup! :D
Log in to replyI want an arpakasso so badly!
Log in to replySo cute!! I just saw a picture of some glitter cat-eye sunglasses the other day….I’ll have to make some now.
Log in to replyDo you suppose it would come off with nail polish remover?
Log in to replyinteresting idea~
I steal it, don’t you mind? :D
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Log in to replyso cute omg
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Log in to replythis is so cute!
Log in to replyOmg! this is so cute! I love the way you showcased your new frames on Mr. Pink llama (?!) Yes, I just made up that name lol.
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Mr. Pink llama is called “arpakasso” here in Japan haha ^^v
Log in to replyARRRGH GLITTER!!! It’s literally my religion. This DIY is so perfect! <3
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Log in to replywhy ruin a perfectly good pair of shades… lolz
Log in to replyBecause glitter makes the world go round!
Log in to replyI kind of really want to do this now. I love it.
Log in to replyglitter never fails to make my day.
Log in to replyomg this is ridiculously cute! i love the alpaca plushie as well :D
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Log in to replyThis is SO adorable! I’m going to try this with my shades this summer! :D
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Log in to replyI mod podge glittered some funky old white shades with blue Martha Stewart glitter and they are SO GORGEOUS. Didn’t pop the lenses out because they’re glass and didn’t want to risk it, so I was just very careful.
People are always soooo impressed that I did it myself.
Log in to replySuper cool, I’m going to try this out this weekend!
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Log in to replyYesterday I bought the same pair of glasses. I have to do this NOW, is so cute <3
Log in to replyThat looks fantastic!I did this,it’s so easy but still so cool.
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I’m like a month late to the party, but I just painted my prescription glasses glittery gold. I’m looking forward to wearing them out, and being super fabulous.
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