DIY: Jeweled phone case

After smashing my phone screen front AND back (due to my unfortunate clumsy behaviour), I knew it was time to finally get some protection on my phone and get a case! I adore the phone cases by Skinny Dip, if you haven't seen them, they are decked out in jewels and sparkles and look ever so glam. Feeling inspired and being the creative soul that I am, I wanted to have an attempt at creating my own glitzy case. Here's how it turned out..

(photo from my Instagram)



I was given the plane iPhone case and jewels as a Christmas gift. I quizzed my Mum as to where she bough it; the case was from a shop on eBay [insert web address] and was only a couple of quid + free delivery. The jewels were from stationary shop, Ryman; though loads of different crafty stores will sell something similar I think! It took me a while to search for glue as I needed something that was strong enough to hold, but didn't set straight away, or else I would end up gluing my fingers together! Anyway, I found the perfect one, Unibond; repair extreme.



I made a plan first by laying the jewels over the case and taking a picture. I then started by sticking the larger jewels on first and worked inwards to outwards. I found it easiest to use tweezers to pick up the jewels and to place & adjust them on to the case. It was quite a time consuming job (it took me about an hour and a half) and you do need a lot of patience. I'm pretty impressed with the case now that it's done; I'm currently awaiting my Blue Peter badge ;) !





I've got plenty of jewels left over, so may have ago at doing another one on a black phone case. Let me know what you think.

Danielle x

DIY nails

I love getting a little bit creative.. And wanted to share on here one of my favourite tricks for creating stand out nails! It's become a kind of signature of mine.. These wonderfully glittery nails..
WARNING: this can get very messy.. Lay newspaper down if needed!! (My flat mates shout at me for making the carpet sparkely.. Personally, I don't see the problem ;) .. )




All you will need to create them is some clear nail varnish and a pot of glitter (grab some from your local craft store).



1. I realised the glitter stays better sealed when your nails already have a coat of varnish on. So no need to get the nail varnish remover out if your nails are already painted. If not give them a paint (it doesn't matter what colour, because the glitter will cover them). Wait until the nail varnish is completely dry until moving on to the next step.

2. Have the pot of glitter ready and open. If its in a small thin tube, find a little pot to tip the glitter into thats big enough and deep enough to press your finger into. Paint your first nail with the clear nail varnish, and press your nail into the glitter gently, so your whole nail is covered. Repeat with each nail until complete. A lot of glitter will also get stuck around your finger.




3. To help the nail varnish under dry quicker, I put my hands under cold water. This also washes away the excess glitter stuck to my finger.

4. Once you feel like your nails are dry, paint them with the clear nail polish.. Carefully coating the whole nail. This will seal the glitter in and stop it from chipping quickly. I find its best to give them two top coats.

I get a lot of compliments on my nails, with people often asking me what salon I got them done at!! They are so simple to do, yet so effective. And perfect for girly nights out. Have an experiment about with glitter.. I bought a few different colours of glitter and mixed them together to do these ones...



Or dip just the ends of your nails in glitter..




Let me know what you think.. And how your nails turn out if you try it! Would love to know any other 'nail art' creations people have.

Danielle x