I love the ‘something blue’ tradition… after all it’s what sparked the name ‘something turquoise’! So today I’m sharing three shiny ideas for fun and easy ‘something blue’ details using Swarovski crystals and a heat setting tool! If you are the sparkly-type of DIY bride… you will fall in LOVE with this tool ;)
SUPPLIES:
- Swarovski Elements Hotfix Crystal Tool
- Hotfix Crystals in your choice of ‘blue’ color
There are two ways to apply these crystals… 1) As the box says – pick up the crystal with the correct size tip, once you see the glue melting place it onto your clothing item. That didn’t work well for me… so I choose: 2) layout your crystal design idea on a piece of felt (or other surface where your crystals won’t slide around on you) to start…
..then transfer the design to the article of clothing, in this case a wedding dress. Press the hot tip to each and every crystal and hold it for 30 seconds. Move through the entire design. That’s really all there is to it!
Add your NEW initials (or maybe your grooms!) to your dress and frame with a heart!
Here I’m adding the very popular “I Do” to the bottom of a pair of wedding shoes. Using the same steps as above, apply heat to each and every crystal for 30 seconds.
**It was a bit tricky to avoid the heel with the heat wand, but I made it work.
SO cute! The dot of the i and the period is our ‘something blue’!
You could also do this on your grooms shoes… or maybe even your bridesmaids… with a different saying of course ;)
Don’t forget your undergarments!
This one little tool can make you unlimited sparkling wedding embellishments!
Get the supplies you need to make this project from our affiliate links below:
| Create Your Style with Swarovski Elements Hot Fix Tool | AQUAMARINE Crystals Rhinestones 144 SWAROVSKI 12ss | BLUE ZIRCON Crystal Rhinestone 144 SWAROVSKI 2028 12ss | HOTFIX Crystal Clear Rhinestones Flatback 144 SWAROVSKI 2.8mm 10ss ss10 | Create Your Style Swarovski Elements 4mm Hotfix Crystals, Denim Blue |
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DIY Tutorial Credits
Photography: Studio 11 Photography // DIY tutorial by: Jen | Something Turquoise // Swarovski Elements Hotfix Tool and Crystals (in Clear 10ss, Blue Zircon 12ss, Aquamarine 12ss, Denim Blue 4mm) : Amazon but also available at Michaels // gorgeous wedding dress: Allure Bridals #2569 // cute undies: Target // nail polish: OPI – Designer de Better
