Apr 2, 2012

I never buy expensive sunglasses. Not that I don’t like them, but I always lose or break them. I just don’t think I’m made for expensive, breakable stuff. That said, I do like to buy sunglasses. The best thing about the cheap ones is that you can buy a big variety of them for just a few bucks. And you can craft with these sunglasses. I mean; what is there to lose? You can always buy a new one. I have a pair of sunglasses lying in my car and I really think they need a makeover. They are ready for polka dots! And really; this might be the easiest craft you have ever made!

read the full instructions on how to make these polka dot sunglasses after the jump. . .

What you need for these fabulous polka dot sunglasses

- sunglasses
- paint (I use the same paint as I use for painting my furniture)
- toothpick
- sun (well you don’t really need the sun to make these sunglasses, but you do want to wear them when you’re done, don’t you?)

How to make polka dot sunglasses

I can tell you a long story about this craft… Well actually I can’t. There are just 3 steps on how to make these polka dot sunglasses:

1. Clean your sunglasses.
2. Use the toothpick and the paint to make little polka dots on your sunglasses.
3. Let dry and wear your fabulous polka dot sunglasses!

Ain’t that easy? This would also look great on white sunglasses with black polka dots! Pick your color of sunglasses, pick the color for you polka dots and have fun!

20 Comments

Hanni April 2, 2012 at 19:14

Fabulous project. I love polka dots. Must do this
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- Wilma April 2, 2012 at 19:38
  
  Thank you Hanni!
  
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Abby April 2, 2012 at 19:17

How fun is that! I like cheap glasses too…I’m forever sitting on them and breaking them! I’m thinking a polka dot pair is in order!

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- Wilma April 2, 2012 at 19:38
  
  I think I break at least 3 or 4 pair of them each year.. Hope this one lasts longer!
  
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Dottie April 2, 2012 at 20:34

This are adorable! Love the polka dots!
http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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- Wilma April 2, 2012 at 21:44
  
  Thank you Dottie!
  
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Natalie April 2, 2012 at 20:59

OMG love them! I’m the same way with sunglasses – not so much breaking them but losing them. This is perfect. I’m going to share them on my blog!

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selfsagacity April 3, 2012 at 17:01

I am the same way about Sunglasses. I lose them all the time. They usually last about 3 months with me until I drop them or can’t find them.
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Jill April 4, 2012 at 05:49

Ha ! What a fabulous idea for your own designer sunnies!

Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/
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Steph @ Crafting in the Rain April 8, 2012 at 00:45

This totally glams them up …great job!
(and I picked you as a fave from Ginger Snap Craft’s party!)
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Charlene@APinchofJoy April 8, 2012 at 06:26

How fun! Love the “after” with the polka dots — what a difference. Thanks so much for linking on Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy! Hope to see you again soon!
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air conditioning salt lake city April 8, 2012 at 18:01

Now, why didn’t I think of this? Great, great tip! Thanks so much! Can’t wait to try out with silver/chrome paint so there’s a jewel-sparkle kind of effect!

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Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims April 11, 2012 at 16:56

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Molly April 12, 2012 at 15:48

I just wanted to let you know that I featured your sunglasses on my blog today as a featured project at my *Get Creative* linky party. I co-hosted last week with {Wow Me} Wednesday at Ginger Snap Crafts, and I found your project there.
You can find your feature, a brag button, and a creative linky party here…
http://www.justalittlecreativity.com/2012/04/get-creative-party-7-and-some-mighty.html
Thanks so much!
Molly
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