• DIY
  • Home
    • Shop Home Trends
    • Decorate
    • Celebrate
  • Style
    • Shop Fashion Trends
    • Outfits Ideas
  • By Holiday
    • Valentine’s Day
    • Halloween
    • Christmas
      • Vlogmas
    • New Year’s Eve
  • By Season
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
  • Lifestyle
    • Vlog
    • Planning & Goals
    • Freelancing
    • Reflections
    • NYC Guide
    • Travel Diary
    • Scrapbook
    • Sketchbook
  • About
    • About Mishka
    • Contact
    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Giving Back

Hey Mishka

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-001
DIY Projects / Spring

DIY Flower Glasses for Spring: Embellish Your Frames!

April 18, 2014

When the New York City sky drops a hail storm on you in April, it’s time to call upon the spring gods of DIY. Yes, they exist. Spring is a feeling, you see, and when you create springy things, you manifest springy-ness.

Another explanation? Fun DIY projects keep you busy while you wait for the weather to get a clue… Either way, it’s DIY time, and today’s project is flower-tastic!

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-013

Earlier this month the festival madness, paired with some super cute glasses I saw online, inspired me to whip up a pair of flower glasses. They are officially all the rage, and you can make them yourself.

I ordered up some pastel floral cabochons and whipped out my tacky glue. The result? My favorite new accessory.

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-002

You’ll need…

 A pair of frames (lenses can be clear or shaded, depending on the look you want and how functional you want these to be).

Tacky glue (my favorite is Fabri-Tac—it’s similar in drying time and texture to hot glue, except not hot).

Floral cabochons, or charms with flatbacks. I got mine super fast from this amazing Etsy shop: Whimsy and Pop

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-004

Step 1

Kind of a pre-step, but important. When selecting your glasses, be sure you actually like the way they fit on your face. It’s easy to grab cheap frames and glue stuff on them, but if you want to enjoy them, try a bunch on until you find a pair you adore.

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-005

Step 2

Hold your frames carefully in one hand while squeezing the tacky glue onto the frame, careful not to spill it over on the lens. Do this in small sections, because the glue dries quickly.

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-006

Step 3

Firmly press your floral cabochons down over the glue. They should stick right away as the glue begins to turn to a rubbery texture. If you can still move them around a lot, add more glue and try again.

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-007

Step 4

Repeat all the way around one side, and let dry. Yes, I know you’re excited, but you have a high chance of ruining your frames if you don’t wait! You’ll probably have to handle the DIY’d side at some point while finishing the second side.

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-008

Scrumptious!

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-009

Step 5

Repeat the process on the second side, and let dry thoroughly (I recommend overnight, but you can wear them in a couple of hours if you absolutely must show them off like, tonight).

You can fold the frames and lay them down if you see any of the cabochons sliding down during the drying process.

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-010

Step 6

Take those babies for a stroll! Here, Becca shows us just how adorable these frames can be, especially paired with pastel hair.

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-011

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-012

diy-flower-glasses-frames_hey-mishka-blog-003

What do you think? Will you be making your own pair of floral frames?

Now it’s back to the creative lab for some green tea and crafty experimenting. Exciting announcements and more DIY on the way…

Have an amazing weekend. May spring weather be upon us soon!

hey-mishka-hand-drawn-2020-4

 

hey-mishka-coffee-break-logo-signup

 

Comments

comments

Share
Mishka

Hi! I'm Mishka, a Brooklyn-based writer and crafty creator sharing my daily life in NYC. I'm an optimistic Libra who loves tea, rainy (and snowy) days, and scribbling to-do lists in cute planners. I launched Hey Mishka in 2008 to stay inspired during fashion school... but it turned into my most loved hobby. Subscribe for cozy content, DIY projects, NYC vlogs and more!

You May Also Like

December 14, 2016

DIY Holiday Decor: A Boozy-Cute Centerpiece

December 19, 2019

Christmas DIY Projects & Draw With Me

May 7, 2021

Trying Sakura Lattes! 🌸 & Other Cute Snacks From Japan

Hey, I’m Mishka!
Hey, I’m Mishka!

Hey, I’m Mishka!

Grab a cup of tea and settle in for cozy and creative living inspiration, stylish finds and DIY projects.

Mishka Loves…

product_title_1

Harvest Chipwood Pumpkin Lantern

product_title_2

Rust Mock Neck Midi Dress

product_title_3

Cut Glass Tealight Candle Holders

product_title_4

A La Maison Harvest Cranberry Soap

product_title_5

Fall Preserved Eucalyptus Bouquet

Winter Magic

Simple Style

Cozy Home

DIY Projects

Ho Ho Holiday

Categories

Hey Mishka on YouTube!

Hey Mishka on YouTube! Hey Mishka on YouTube!

Subscribe to my YouTube channel for vlogs, DIY & cozy content.

Subscribe now

New Vlogs!

  • 2022-2023-end-of-year-vlog-thumb-notext

    Vlog: 2023 Is Gonna Be Different

    January 9, 2023
  • vlogmas-nyc-2022-hey-mishka-004-no-text

    Vlog: A Cold, Cozy Christmas (Vlogmas Finale)

    January 5, 2023
  • covid-christmas-vlogmas-2022-nyc_hey-mishka-001

    Vlog: A Very Covid Christmas (Vlogmas in NYC)

    December 30, 2022

Let’s be insta-friends

@heymishka
Follow @heymishka
This site uses cookies. By using this website you agree to their use. View Privacy Policy
  • DIY
  • Home
  • Style
  • By Holiday
  • By Season
  • Lifestyle
  • About

Copyright © 2008-2022 Hey Mishka. All rights reserved. Site Powered by Pix & Hue.