Whether you are looking for a little sparkle or full out glam, you are sure to find something you love on this list of rhinestone crafts.
Rhinestones are more than just sparkly accents! These tiny gems can transform ordinary items into masterpieces, making each project uniquely exquisite.
Whether you’re adding a touch of glamour to fashion accessories or bringing a little bling to your home decor, rhinestones lend a touch of elegance and sophistication that captures everyone’s attention.
How can you add rhinestones to an object?
Using rhinestones in your crafting is a fun and creative way to enhance its appearance and make it shine! There are a few methods you can use to add rhinestones to different surfaces:
- Glue: The easiest method is using an adhesive glue. You can use a rhinestone glue found in your local craft store like Gem-Tac or something stronger like E-6000 (an industrial strength adhesive).
- Hotfix: Hotfix rhinestones have heat-activated glue on the back and are added using a hotfix applicator or an iron. This is best used for adding rhinestones to fabric.
- Mod Podge Dimensional Magic or Epoxy Resin: If you are looking for a thicker, glossy adhesive for your rhinestones, try either Mod Podge Dimensional Magic or Epoxy Resin. If you aren’t sure when to use each one, read my comparison of the products.
- Rhinestone Stickers: You can purchase rhinestones already in a straight line or design in the sticker section of your craft store. This is good for paper crafts where the rhinestones don’t need to be permanent.
With these different methods at your disposal, you can easily add a touch of glitz and glam to your crafts!
Are you ready to add a touch of elegance and sparkle to your crafting routine? Scroll down to explore my dazzling list of rhinestone crafts for you to try. Which one do you think you’ll try first? Let me know in the comments.
Rhinestone Crafts
Whether you are looking for a little sparkle or full out glam, you are sure to find something you love on this list of rhinestone crafts.
Jeweled Feather Sandals
Turn a plain pair of slingback sandals into these amazing feather and rhinestone beauties! You can make them without the feathers, but I like how they look against the bling.
Rhinestone Tissue Box
I think I would feel instantly better every time I use this tissue box! Plus, what bathroom couldn't use a little sparkle?
Rhinestone Christmas Ornaments
These rhinestone Christmas ornaments use can lids (but you’d never know it!), and they look blingy and fabulous on my tree! So easy to make.
Rhinestone Notebook
No need to purchase an expensive notebook when you can create one this nice using washi tape, rhinestones and ribbon! It even has a built-in bookmark.
Mandala Embellished Sweater
Turn a plain sweater or shirt into a winter-themed shirt by giving it some bling! All you need is some jewelry glue, various rhinestone shapes and a bit of creativity.
Fall Leaves Frame
If you love autumn crafts, this fall leaves frame will put you in the mood! It’s so easy to do. Just grab your Mod Podge and some leaf-shaped rhinestones.
Sunglasses
Iridescent rhinestones and flower charms give these heart sunglasses a fun new look! I'd definitely be in a good mood wearing these.
Sparkle Headbands
Use rhinestone trim and embroidery thread to easily make these sparkle headbands. Just a touch of bling for your hair!
Cake Stand
Learn how to make a DIY cake stand using items from the dollar store! This is easy and you can customize it for any celebration.
Rhinestone Shorts, Dress & Top
Get 3 ways to use rhinestone fringe on your clothing: on the pockets of jean shorts, the open shoulders of a shirt and the edge of an asymmetrical dress!
Braided Thread and Rhinestone Bracelets
A regular rhinestone cuff gets a unique upgrade. Add a fun bit of braided floss to go with the bling of the rhinestones; they are so easy to make up in your favorite colors.
Bling Napkin Rings
This is such an easy tutorial to give your dinner table a bit of bling! Glam napkin rings like this will sparkle under your dining room lights.
Halloween Decorations
Make these mini Halloween decorations using a $1 plaque and $1 birdhouses from the craft store. Very easy, colorful, and fun with a little bling from rhinestones!
Tealight Basket Chandelier
Hanna turns a Dollar Tree flower basket into an amazing tealight chandelier! It looks awesome lit up. You should definitely watch the video.
Unicorn Button Art
Bling up your child’s walls with this fun unicorn button art project! You get to use a combination of buttons, rhinestones, and other blingy objects.
Rhinestone Swing Dress
You'll never have to think about what necklace to wear with this dress! Cathy shows how you can add rhinestones to the neckline of a swing dress.
Belt Buckles
With paper, rhinestones and a little Dimensional Magic, you can have fun and fashionable DIY belt buckles to wear with your favorite pair of jeans.
Tumbler
Amy shows you two ways to add a little bling to your tumbler. An easy to follow step-by-step photo tutorial is included.
Rhinestone Makeup Bag
Get the free stencils used to make these DIY rhinestone makeup bags so you can create some of your own!
Add Some Sparkle To Your Skates
Learn how to make glitter roller skates with Mod Podge! It’s easy to ride with bling using a few colors of glitter and rhinestones.
Plaster Crystal Skull
Use craft plaster to cover a skull - then embed rhinestones right into it! This blingy skeleton is a perfect decoration for Dia de Los Muertos.
Mini Ornaments
You’ll love this project in which I turned mini plaques into DIY mini ornaments for Christmas. Use Mod Podge, holiday scrapbook paper and (of course) rhinestones!
Rhinestone Remote
@thebeautybybella turned her Roku remote control into a piece of art! It is quite easy using an applicator pen.
Vase
Make an easy update to a plain vase using spray paint and rhinestones. These would be perfect for wedding centerpieces!
Make Jewelry
Create your own decoupage jewelry the easy way using silicone molds, hot glue and embelishments! This tutorial is for a cute floral necklace and ring
Fall Napkin Rings
Learn how to make DIY napkin rings using dollar store supplies! This is so simple to do and the results are so unique.
Rhinestone Sneakers
Create your own sneakers fit for a princess! Solid black chucks definitely got an upgrade with rhinestones.
Cupcake Ornaments
These handmade cupcake ornaments for Christmas are regular ornaments painted to look just like delicious treats! Have you ever seen anything so sweet?
Photo Pendant
Learn how to make a simple DIY picture pendant in a few simple steps! Great for gifts.
Snowflake Ornament
A wood snowflake got the bling treatment to go with a winter wonderland themed tree! White and light blue pearl acrylic paint were added along with the Swarovski crystals.
Charm Bracelet with Rhinestone Buttons
Vintage buttons are such a fun and easy thing to collect, and who doesn't love the rhinestone sparkly ones? Sarah used several sizes of buttons to make the coolest DIY bracelet.
Mermaid Wall Decor
This shimmering personalized mermaid wall decor can also double as a tray! Since it is made using resin, it is easy to clean and very durable.
Diamond Painting Earrings
Want to try the diamond painting trend but don't want to commit to a large piece? Try making these DIY diamond painting earrings.
Rhinestone Rubik's Cube
This DIY is so much easier than you might think! Shawn created this by cutting squares out of rhinestone sticker sheets.
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