DIY Face Gems ~ Applying Swarovski Crystals to Your Face Is Oh So Fun!
Posted by Harmony Reilly on 3rd Nov 2015
(Picture compliments of Wavy.com)
What to be, what to be for Halloween this year?? I didn’t plan my costume out in advance this year, so on the day of I found myself rummaging through our costume/party box full of fun wigs, funky sunglasses & all kinds of comical pieces, one of my favorites being a bright pink cowboy hat. I had just worn the pink cowboy hat, so alas I was uninspired.
Just then a light bulb went off in my mind!
Ah ha! CRYSTALS! I looooove crystals & have them everywhere, so why don’t I embellish my face!
It was so fun, really easy and I always love getting creative!
If I had more time, I would have added a lot more. Who knows maybe next year I’ll be a crystal princess and go all out!
I couldn’t find body glue anywhere, so I used eyelash glue and it worked really well. Just a little dab will do ya. I put a tiny dab of glue on my face and used the Crystal Katana to pick up the crystals and apply them to the glue. I pressed down for a few seconds and then it was on to the next. It was that simple!
I was inspired by this gorgeous picture!
(Picture compliments of Toni Malt)
I applied different colors and sizes of the Swarovski Crystal 2088 Flatbacks to the areas that I wanted sparkle.
I started with the 2088-20ss Amethyst and 16ss Amethyst Swarovski Rhinestones.
I used the 2088-16ss Crystal and 2088-12ss Crystal and Crystal AB for the detailed fill in work.
I also used a couple pieces of the Swarovski Crystal Flatbacks 2520-10x8mm Cosmic Style as well as the 2808-6mm Heart Flatback Rhinestone (super cute heart, one of my faves!)
I found some of these cute Swarovski Crystal 3223-12mm Nevette Sew On Stones and threw a few of these on. They have a flat back which worked well and I just love this shape. I wanted to add different shapes and colors to make it as unique as possible.
For some dramatic accents I applied the Swarovski Crystal 2494-10mm Starlet Flatbacks as well as the 2540-7mm Curvey Flatback in the beautiful coating of Crystal Paradise Shine.
Last but certainly not least, I used the 2709-13mm Rhombus Swarovski Crystal Flatback for the center.
Here's Kashi & I getting ready for trick-or-treaters!
I hope everyone had a fun Halloween! I'd love to see you or your kiddo's/doggies costumes!