You may look at intricate, complex rhinestone crafts and think that bedazzling is too hard. But bedazzling is fun and easy when you start with small, simple projects and slowly improve your skills. For beginner bedazzlers, we have a range of fabulous rhinestone craft ideas that you can tackle with minimal time and just a few tools. Discover five beautiful rhinestone projects that every beginner can do.
Table of Contents
- Rhinestone Phone Case: Personalized Tech Accessories
- Picture Frame Embellishment: Gift-Worthy Home Décor
- Embellished Hair Accessories: Wearable Sparkle
- Customized Tote Bag: Eco-Friendly Fashion Statement
- Greeting Card Accents: Handmade with Heart
1. Rhinestone Phone Case: Personalized Tech Accessories
Instead of ordering a new phone case, just add some serious sparkle to one you already have! This is a fun way to personalize your stuff and an easy project to start with.
Here’s what you’ll need:
- Plain phone case
- Flatback rhinestones
- E6000 adhesive glue
- Tweezers and toothpicks
If you’re not sure what to bedazzle, try these ideas:
- Initial, monogram, or name
- Hearts, stars, cherries, suns, and other simple shapes
- Full-coverage ombre
- Stripes, checkers, or polka dots
- A bedazzled border around the screen and camera
- Various chunky crystals for a bold, eclectic look
This is a wonderful beginner project because a phone case is a small, flat surface, making it easy to work on. You can easily fix mistakes, and the project only takes 30–60 minutes. Plus, you’ll get to enjoy your creation every day.
You could also bedazzle:
- Headphones
- AirPods case
- Phone charger
- Power banks
2. Picture Frame Embellishment: Gift-Worthy Home Décor
You can bedazzle your favorite memories by applying rhinestones to a picture frame! Use whatever size or style of frame you want.
You will need:
- Plain wood or plastic picture frame
- Flatback rhinestones
- E6000 adhesive glue
- Tweezers and pickup tools
Here are a few design ideas:
- Eccentric designs with varying colors and sizes
- Corner accents for subtle sparkle
- Full coverage for a bold look
- Zigzag, squiggle, checkered, polka dots, or striped patterns
- Names, initials, or quotes
A picture frame is great for newbies because you have enough space to experiment, and it doesn’t need to be perfect. The frame won’t bend or need to be washed, and you can customize it with any color scheme. It’s also a lovely idea for a gift.
Similar items you can bedazzle include:
- Mirrors
- Drink coasters
- Blank canvas
- Light switch covers
3. Embellished Hair Clips: Wearable Sparkle
Want to wear a sparkly creation? You can bedazzle hair clips and wear your DIY rhinestone project when you want a glamorous look. Use iridescent rhinestones that will reflect the sun and look as striking as Swarovski crystals.
To get started, you’ll need:
- Plain, large hair clip (like a claw clip)
- Small flatback or hotfix rhinestones
- E6000 if using flatback, or a heat tool if using hotfix
- Tweezers and toothpicks
Try these easy patterns and designs:
- Border around the edges
- Full coverage with tiny crystals
- Polka dots or stripes
- Your name or initials
- Tiny hearts, cherries, clovers, or flowers
- Ombre design
A hair clip is an easy project because you only need a few rhinestones, and you can finish it in less than an hour. Make these as gifts for a bachelorette party, sleepover, birthday, or spontaneous present for friends.
You could also bedazzle:
- Headbands
- Bobby pins
- Combs and brushes
- Scrunchies
- Jewelry
- Vintage buttons
4. Customized Tote Bag: Eco-Friendly Fashion Statement
Let’s be honest, we all have a boring tote bag that we never use. Add a bit of bling to your bland bag to make it your favorite bag for the beach, grocery store, work, and beyond.
You’re going to need:
- Plain canvas tote bag
- Flatback or hotfix rhinestones
- Gem-Tac glue if using flatback stones
- Heat tools if using hotfix stones
- Cardboard insert
- Stencil or washable marker for design outline
- Tweezers and toothpicks
Give these ideas a try:
- Seashells, starfish, and jellyfish
- Cherries, strawberries, and other fruits
- A spacious ombre design
- Your name or monogram
- Your favorite quote
- Different kinds of flowers
A canvas tote bag is a spacious, flat surface that’s easy to work on, and adhesive fuses well to canvas fabrics. These bags are beginner-friendly, but can also look impressive when bedazzled carefully, giving you something fabulous you can use daily. It’s also a great way to practice bedazzling fabric before you move on to clothing.
If you like this idea, try bedazzling these accessories:
- Wallet
- Purse
- Backpack
- Canvas shoes
5. Greeting Card Accents: Handmade with Heart
Sparkly greeting cards are another one of our favorite rhinestone craft ideas for beginners. This is not one of your standard paper crafts; it’s much more fun.
Start by getting:
- Blank greeting cards or cardstock
- Small flatback rhinestones and crystals
- E6000 glue or craft glue
- Tweezers and toothpicks
The design possibilities here are endless:
- Full coverage for intense bling
- “Happy Birthday” or other greeting phrases
- Flowers, hearts, stars, and other simple shapes
- Dramatic sparkles around a written message
- Sparkly border or frame
- Bedazzled accents on images or words
Any beginner can create a bedazzled greeting card because it’s easy to start over if you mess up, and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to practice. You only need a few rhinestones and minimal time, but you can craft meaningful and enchanting cards that people will keep forever.
If you love making greeting cards, you can also bedazzle:
- Envelopes
- Notebooks
- Binders
- Folders
- Planners
- Invitations
- Calendars
- Playing cards
Every Beginner Can Bedazzle These
Adding glam to small accessories, decor, and gifts is an excellent way to practice your bedazzling skills so you can move on to bigger, better, and bling-ier projects. These rhinestone craft ideas allow you to experiment with different types of rhinestones in various colors and sizes, turning you into an expert bedazzler. From phone cases and headphones to headbands and tote bags, there is so much to bedazzle, even if you’re a beginner, and you can find everything you need at Planet Rhinestone.
FAQs
If you have more questions, you can find helpful answers below.
How long do these beginner rhinestone crafts typically take?
A simple project, like a basic phone case, can take under an hour. Bigger projects, like tote bags or mirror frames, usually take one to two hours. We recommend allotting plenty of time so you don’t rush through the work.
What if I mess up rhinestone placement?
You should remove the rhinestone immediately before the adhesive begins to dry. If it’s already dried, try to reheat the adhesive using a hairdryer and pull it gently off with tweezers. These adhesives are permanent, so you might not be able to remove them without damaging the surface.
Where can I find supplies for these projects?
Planet Rhinestone is the ultimate place to get inspired and find a wide variety of premium rhinestones, bedazzling starter kits, strong adhesive glue, application tools, and whatever else you may need to execute your sparkly rhinestone projects. Explore our collections now.