 Learn How to Glue Rhinestones to a Christmas OrnamentChristmas is magical for kids and grown-ups alike. One of the things that makes it so special is the Christmas tree with its twinkling lights and sparkling decorations. Bedazzled ornaments add extra sparkle, but are expensive. Discover how to glue rhinestones to a Christmas ornament to make it yourself. For this project, I used:
For this ornament, I chose a simple pattern. To keep it symmetrical, I measured the circumference of the ornament and divided it into equal sections and marked these sections with white chalk.  Using the chalk lines as guides, place a drop of glue about the size of the rhinestone on the ornament. Using the wax tipped tool, pick up a rhinestone and gently press it into the glue.  Continue gluing until your pattern is complete and then allow to dry for 24 hours.  Traditional meets modern in these magical ornaments. They even make great gifts!
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 Create This Dazzling Rhinestone Autumn Table CenterpieceThe aroma of delicious food wafts in from the kitchen. The table is set with fine china, silverware, and wine goblets, but something is missing. A beautiful centerpiece will add elegance to any table. This rhinestone Autumn table centerpiece is simple to make and will add that extra sparkle. For this project, I used:
Using a wire cutter, cut the bottom wires off the pumpkins so that they will sit flat. There are many different designs you can do on these small pumpkins and I did them all the same to keep the look unified. Decide on the pattern you would like and when ready, place a drop of glue about the size of the rhinestone on the pumpkin and using the wax tipped tool, pick up a rhinestone and gently press it into the glue drop.  I glued rhinestones around the top of the pumpkins with the rhinestones coming down the sides. I will be showing you the different pumpkins in varying stages of gluing.
Continue gluing and let dry for 24 hours.  Your centerpiece will be the focal point of the celebration and you don’t have to tell your guests how easy it was to make. Perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any other Autumn celebration!
Rhinestones and wax tipped tool are available from: www.RhinestonesEtc.com  Plain to Ornate - How to Glue Rhinestones to a Metal PendantI picked this round pendant up for 25 cents on clearance. It has some interesting texture, but nothing that grabs your attention. You can glue rhinestones to a metal pendant to become something spectacular. For this project, I used:
So believe it or not, this was my first attempt at using the adhesive E6000. I have tended to stay away from using it because you cannot get the same control out of the tube that you can with Gem Tac. Since most of my experience has been with fabrics, Gem Tac has always been my choice of adhesives. For this project, I am gluing to metal and E6000 it better at adhering than Gem Tac. I used a toothpick to help spread the glue and it was easier than I anticipated. Squeezing just a slightly at the bottom of the tube, I applied a drop of glue about the size of the rhinestone on the pendant. I place the Black Diamond rhinestones at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock positions.  Next I applied the Comet Argent Light 20ss rhinestones halfway between the Black Diamond.  Finally, I added 2 crystal 12ss rhinestones, side by side between the Black Diamond and the Comet Argent Light Rhinestones.  Gorgeous! Now you have something completely different than what you started with. This pendant is sure to get you noticed!   Make It Yourself Special Occasion Rhinestone Guest BookDo-it-yourself weddings can save money and also let your personality shine through your handmade items. Moreover, you can tailor items to fit your specific theme. This rhinestone guest book is easy to make, especially if you buy a premade book. For this project, I used:
I purchased this 9 x 12 watercolor book at my local craft store. You can use this size, buy a smaller watercolor book or cut the pages down as I did. You will want to save both the cover and back for your book. Separate the pages. Using one of the sheets, fold in half lengthwise 3 times to make a template for your binding holes. Draw a line 1 inch from the short end and starting with the first fold make a mark and skip to every other fold marking your template like the picture below. You should have 4 dots drawn.  Using this template, punch holes in the covers and all pages.  Next, cut a piece of card stock about 1 inch larger around all edges than your cover. Center the cover on the card stock and glue in place. Cut the corners on the diagonal, fold the corners to the inside and glue down. Then glue the sides down to the inside of the cover.  Cut a piece of white card stock slightly smaller than the cover and glue to the inside for the end paper. You are now ready to bind your book. There are several great videos on Youtube showing several different types of binding. I followed this one: https://youtu.be/j-r6c_trSxY. I used white embroidery thread. Measure the thread about 5 times the short length of the book. Thread a sewing needle (I used all 6 strands) and beginning in the middle of the book, sew from the inside to the front leaving a tail of about 5 inches.  Sew up to the front of the book and then come around to the bottom and come up through the same hole. Sew to the hole on the bottom right down through the book, around the edge, and back through the same hole. This time, go around the long edge down through the front to the back. Sew across to the top left, coming up the first hole you started in. Sew to the top left, go around the edge, and back into the hole. Sew to the left, coming up to the front around the edge, and up through the topmost hole. Go around the longest edge and sew down into the topmost hole. Come up through the bottom and sew across to the second hole from the top. Sew from the bottom up through the hole you started in, bringing the needle to the middle to where your beginning end is. Make sure your binding is tight and then tie the two ends together.  Using a ruler on the top and bottom as a guide, I glued 6ss crystal along the bottom front with a wedding date. Place a drop of Gem Tac about the size of the rhinestone on the cover, and using the wax tipped tool, pick up a rhinestone and gently press it into the glue drop. You can also put your names, initials, or hearts to personalize it.  Now you have a unique, one-of-a-kind memento to remember your special day.
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