Today's project/tutorial is a quick and easy altered eyeglass case that I've been wanting to do for some time now:
I found the eyeglass case at a General Dollar Store for $1.99 and grabbed several pairs. Here's what they started out looking like:
I found some pretty gold and cream trim, so I glued it to the bottom lip of the case:
Next I decided on how I wanted to embellish the case, then gathered all the necessary materials together:
Wired Beads (Cream)
Gold Buttons
Gold Beads
Gold Wired Ribbon Double Bow
Cream Roses
Rhinestone "Bling" Embellishments (Bronze and Gold)
Skeleton Leaves (Cream)
Gold and Deep Bronze Stickles
I arranged all the embellishments to my liking, and finished the case by gluing/attaching them all to the case and used a bit of the Stickles on the flowers to highlight them -- all done! Here's another view of the back and top:
I love this, and hope you like it too! I think I'll be giving quite a few sunglasses or reading glasses away for Mother's Day... lol!!!
Well, as always, thanks so much for coming by, and I'll be seeing you next month!!!
14 comments:
This a gorgeous!! The moment I saw it, I knew it was Audrey. This just oozes lovliness.
Charlotte
Audrey, what a wonderful project -- from completely drab to utterly fab-ulous! Love it! Thanks for the tutorial on how you completed this.
LOOOOOOVE this! I have to do one! TFS
I knew this was your project Audrey ;) absolutely gorgeous. WOW I'm sure your friend will love the case more than the glasses. What a beautiful way to dress it up.
Audrey this is sheer elegance and something I have to have! I have a glass case just like that one in the before photo... so now I feel challenged to turn it into a piece of art like you did yours. I am in awe of the creativity! Thanks for sharing this awesome project with us today.
OH my Audrey this is so gorgeous!!! I love the vintage colors - those beautiful beads and those skeleton leaves! WOW gorgeous altered glasses case!
Hugs,
Melissa
What a great idea to use an eyeglass case! They are in general practical, at the best! I love how you have decorated it!
Love it!Love it!Love it!Beautiful!TFS......
Thank you all so much for your wonderful comments! Look forward to sharing again next month, and seeing all your beautiful projects as well!
I'll be seeing you!
Wow Audrey, your elegant case has inspired me to do my Mothers for her, she will be the envy of the Bingo hall LOL!!!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful project with us
Hugs
Adele
Just by came to say thanks for the well wishes. Already told Audrey I love this project!
Absolutely beautiful!!!! What a gorgeous work of art!!!
I knew this was one of yours when I spotted the thumbnail photo ~ LOVE it Audrey!!!
Your projects are always so unique and so - well - YOU!! Love the pearls and leaves and ribbon and glitter it is so classy!!
(((HUGS)))
Totally Stunning Audrey! I knew this had to be yours... It's totally Audrey and totally wonderful!
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