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Friday, December 10, 2010

jeweled gloves tutorial

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I am noticing a trend this winter- jeweled gloves.


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From JCrew to Valentino to Anthrolopologie everyone seems to be making gloves full of "bling". I love the trend but lets be honest, am I really going to spend well over $100 (at least) for gloves?!?! Yeah right! In my opinion this may be the easiest trend to replicate at home on a budget.



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I started with a pair of chenille gloves for $4.99 but your could use just about anything- wool, leather, etc.

And acrylic jewels that have holes in them for sewing- but again lots of things could work- beads, sequins, crystals, etc.


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I then hand sewed the jewels to the surface. This takes time and patience and the more patience you have the more you can embellish.



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If you don't have patience there are a number of adhesive products that will also work and speed things up.


will all work for embellishing the surface.


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The result is a really pretty set of fancy gloves.


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I couldn't resist making another pair with all kinds of colorful beads for a different look.


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And there you have it- a pair of fashion forward gloves- perfect for a holiday party, night out on the town or even a handmade gift. So much better than spending $100!

14 comments:

  1. Very fun...and economical too - great idea!

    Jan

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  2. You are good!! Thanks.

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  3. Super fun and sparkly! Love 'em.

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  4. I love this idea - love the bright, colorful ones you made also.

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  5. So cute! I love the bright turquoise ones especially!

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  6. Fantastic! I love your ideas.

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  7. Very nice, your gloves are fabulous! That reminds me...I have some vintage gloves with bling tucked away somewhere...I'll have to dig them out so I can be hip this winter while I'm trying not to freeze!!

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  8. Anonymous1:56 PM

    You're a marvel. Really loved the cranberry blog yesterday. Such great imagination.
    Smiles, Andra

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  9. oooh I like a little bling on my gloves. On anything as a matter of fact.

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  10. Bling Brilliant. How very clever and smart of you. Happy embellishing...

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  11. Wonderful Idea!

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  12. I love this idea! I am totally trying it!

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