I don’t think I could be more excited about the holiday season if I tried. But that doesn’t mean I’m going to be wrapping myself in tinsel (at least, not yet).
A touch of sequins or crystals goes a looooong way in my books, and I prefer to mix it up with more raw pieces (like denim or knitwear) for a high/low holiday look. That doesn’t mean I’ll shy away from a great set of crystal earrings, they’re the first thing you notice (and admire) when you talk to someone. So, without further ado, read on for a really (and I mean really!) easy way to craft your own jeweled earrings.
DIY Crystal Cluster Earrings
You need:
- Jewels
- Greaseproof paper
- super glue
- Stud earring backs
- A skewer
For this project you’re going to create a glue based settingĀ for your earrings,Ā so it’s clear and hardly noticeable. You’ll be a jeweller in no time! Kinda.
How to:
1. Spread some glue on the paper and use the skewer to smooth it out into the shape of the earrings you want to make.
2. Add the jewels on top. You can get creative with the design here! And did I mention bigger is better?
3. Let them dry overnight.
4. Once dry, remove the jeweled section from the paper and then trim the excess glue off.
5. This is how they should look.
6. Finally, add the stud earring backs and let them dry overnight.
Voila! I like pairing this over the top style with boyfriend jeans, a khaki silk shirt and a pair of pointed pumps. Just a touch of bling for me these holidays!
Photos by Nicola Lemmon
I absolutely love this! This would be great gift ideas for the holidays. š
I love these so much! I used to have a pair that looked incredibly similar from J. Crew, but I broke the backing off one of themāI might just have to make these to replace them! Where did you get the jewels?
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Beautiful earrings!! Great idea!
Xoxo,
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So this is how to do it. I have no idea that its so simple and easy. I will def gonna try this out.
So stunning, I love them! They look quite heavy though.
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Great idea!
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They look stunning! I’ve had some trouble adhering with E6000 though. It doesn’t seem to hold on metal very well. Have you had any previous projects break later on? (like the studs coming off, or some stones coming loose?)
I’m really loving the statement earring trend lately, and this is so helpful! Thanks for sharing!
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This is too cute! How easy & fun! Thanks for sharing with us š
So beautiful! Where did you get the jewels, I would love to recreate these?
Those are really cute.
xo, Andrea Fenise
These seem so crazy simple I love it! And you can really make whatever pattern you would like! I might try to for a necklace pendant somehow…Great post Geneva š
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Annie
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What are you calling GREASE proof paper ? Parchment paper or wax paper? I see people saying its both but clearly it is not. Thanks !
Omg this is a perfect diy for gifts! I will try this out this holiday season ASAP! Gotta get me some jewels. O_O
These are so gorgeous! I made similar ones before with different colored gems and I am madly in love with them. So much fun to DIY your own stuff.
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Perfect gift for my friends back home.
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WOW!!! This looks so easy. I have to try it.
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Absolutely fun for the festive season š
These are so cute and perfect for the holidays!!
Love the earrings!! Hope I can find some crystals like that.
lots of love. x
Love this simple but cute DIY idea for making a statement earring!
xx
Yvonne
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Geneva- this is SUCH a great DIY! I absolutely love it and will have to try that glue-back setting for some other projects. thank you for the inspiration!
-Stefanie
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Hi there Geneva,
What a beautiful project, and thank you for sharing your thoughts on how to pair these gems with a more edgy outfit. Do you have any recommended suppliers for the jewels?
Warmly,
Carolien
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Hi, there! Where is your favorite place to buy these rhinestones? Thank you!
These earrings are stunning! You’re so talented š
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Where can you buy greaseproof paper?
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You seriously have the best DIY blog out there and I always look forward to your blog post.
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They look great! Lovely DIY. I will maybe try and get a smaller piece, since those beautiful ones you got, will be a bit to much for me š
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Wow! Just incredible to be used in the upcoming Christmass Parties!!
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Hey Geneva, love this DIY, but I need to know where you got the jewels? Please reply. I want to make these for gifts!
Beautiful. How long do they last though? Before they come off the glue?
Great project but impossible to find those faceted jewels – nothing as good on Amazon. Where did you get yours? Link pls, thanks!
Looks like a fun project and I want to do it but have a couple of questions …
About the glue – your list says super glue but the photos show a different type of glue. Which do you recommend and do you use the same glue for the jewel base as for the earring backs?
How do you trim the excess glue? Do you use a file?
Where do you buy the clear jewels you show in your tutorial? Thanks! Hope you have time to answer
Wow, so beautiful!
Where did you get those jewels?
Greetings from Germany!
OMG! These look just like the vintage pair that my grandma gave my and I wore them to my wedding!!! These are by far the coolest thing on the internet!! I cannot wait to go home and try this!!!!! Im thinking i am going to do yellow in the center and branch out with blue and green!!! Brilliant idea!!!!!