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I never pass an opportunity to pick through the clearance bins at the craft store. I found this wooden pendant for 25 cents. I wasn’t sure how to embellish it. My daughter said steam punk but I didn’t see it. I kept coming back to it and finally something clicked. For this project I used: 1 wooden pendant 34ss white flat back pearls 10ss white flat back pearls Gem Tac Wax tipped tool  I began with gluing the 10ss pearls around the center hole. I placed a drop of glue about the size of the pearl on the pendant and placed a pearl in the glue drop, gently pressing down.  Continue gluing around the center hole.  Next, I glued the 34ss.  Breathtakingly simple, flat back pearls add a touch of elegance that will accessorize any outfit and the best part, no one will have seen anything like it before. 
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I was in love with Swarovski Rhinestones from the beginning. The multitude of colors, the many facets that made them sparkle, what was there not to love? When my daughter began figure skating, I bought them to embellish her skating dresses and everyone I knew in the skating world used Swarovski Rhinestones. For the difference in price, why not go with the top of the line?
Then I met the PriceLess line of rhinestones. This brand is about 30% cheaper than the Swarovski Rhinestones. They are genuine crystal – AAAA rated the highest crystal rating. There are no color variations, scratches, bubbles or cloudiness in these rhinestones. There are less facets and the cuts are different, but these rhinestones create a dazzling display under the lights.
Close up, you can see the difference between the rhinestone brands but from a distance, both produce a dazzling display of brilliance. I still am in love with Swarovski Rhinestones but for some projects, I will choose PriceLess Rhinestones.  DIY Rhinestones Tree Ornament Fortunoff is a store of distinction that started in Brooklyn, NY in the early 1920’s. At Christmas time, they transform their backyard store into a magical, glittery wonderland of decorated trees. In the early years of my marriage, my husband and I loved walking through the Fortunoff Christmas Store around the holidays. I loved looking at the hundreds of decorated trees with ornaments that were quite expensive and beyond my budget. However, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your tree look like a Fortunoff tree. For this project I used: 1 plastic ornament shaped 12ss Light Siam Rhinestones Gem tac Wax tipped tool Chalk  For this ornament, I decided on stripes. Using the pieces of chalk, I measured equidistant lines around the ornament. Place a drop of glue about the size of the rhinestone on the ornament, pick up a rhinestone using the wax tipped tool and gently press into the glue drop.  Continue gluing keeping your line of rhinestones equal distant apart. For the bottom, I glued a rhinestone directly at the center and then glued rhinestones in a circle around it. Here’s a picture of the bottom of the ornament:  When finished gluing, allow to dry for 24 hours.  Ready to amaze your friends with your stunning Christmas tree? This ornament will sparkle and delight and you won’t find it at Fortunoff.
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Some people in your life make gift giving very difficult. You know how it is, you walk from store to store and still come up empty handed. You want something showing how much you appreciate that special person without spending a lot of money. This personalized blinged out coffee mug is easy to make and is perfect for that one person on your list. The Best Reason to Give A Personalized Gift Generally, any gift is a thoughtful expression, but a personalized one expresses so much more. Here are our top reasons for giving a personalized keepsake. 1. Strengthens the Connection with Your Recipient Who doesn’t love a personalized, handmade gift? Moreover, your recipient will feel special and loved when something has their name or initial on it. 2. Your Gift Is Unique Personalization adds uniqueness to the item. Your gift will become a treasured keepsake. 3. Suites Any Occasion You can give a personalized gift to anyone for any occasion. They make the perfect universal present. Rhinestones Are Perfect for Personalization Rhinestones add a touch of luxury and glamor to whatever item you choose to bling out. Plus, you can glue rhinestones to virtually any item. Clothing, coffee mugs, shoes, pocketbooks, and sunglasses are just a few of the many things you can bling. Typically, smaller rhinestone sizes work better for making initials. You may want to try using rhinestone sizes from 6ss to 12ss. If you’re not used to working with rhinestones, you probably should use the larger 12ss size. Sometimes, beginners find tiny rhinestones harder to glue. Instructions to Make a Blinged Out Coffee Mug Generally, creating a blinged out coffee mug is an easy process. As with any rhinestone project, the secret is in the gluing method. Always check your adhesive to make sure it’s suitable for creating a strong bond to your material. Many crafters don’t like to use E6000 because of the potential toxicity of breathing in fumes when gluing. However, when used correctly, this glue is strong enough to keep rhinestones in place through repeated washings. You may want to try a 2-part epoxy instead. Finally, this type of rhinestone project requires hand washing only to keep the rhinestones intact. For this project I used: 1 coffee mug 12ss Crystal Rhinestones Gem Tac Wax tipped tool Chalk 
I usually find it easier to keep to my pattern with guidelines. Thus, I like to use chalk to create my framework because you can easily remove it. Plus, you can easily change the size or font when using erasable guidelines. So, begin by drawing the letter on your mug with a ruler and a piece of chalk. . 
After you’ve chalked in your letter you are ready to start gluing. Place a drop of glue about the size of the rhinestone on your chalk guideline. Pick up a rhinestone using the wax tipped tool and gently press down into the glue drop. A very small amount of glue should seep from the edge of the rhinestone. This creates a seal to keep the embellishment from peeling off when washing. 
Then, continue gluing in this manner until the letter is complete. When you’re finished, let your project dry for 24 hours. 
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