(What) would you "bedazzle"?

I'm looking for suggestions on what, >where, in what design and to what
degree I might use it.

A few months ago, I acquired a tool that is used to install rhinestones,
snaps, etc. (It's not actually a Bedazzler, but a vintage sewing/craft

that does the same thing.)
I'm looking for suggestions on what, where, in what design and to what
degree I might use it. Keep in mind that I'm a grownup who likes to look

little* funky. I do *not* want to look like my sugardaddy just hit it big
in an Atlantic City casino.<g>
(Or should I just put it away and forget about it?)
cofarb

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message
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My first thought was...ack! But then I would do some Docs.

A few months ago, I acquired a tool that is used to install rhinestones,
snaps, etc. (It's not actually a Bedazzler, but a vintage sewing/craft tool
that does the same thing.)
I'm looking for suggestions on what, where, in what design and to what
degree I might use it. Keep in mind that I'm a grownup who likes to look *a
little* funky. I do *not* want to look like my sugardaddy just hit it big
in an Atlantic City casino.<g>
(Or should I just put it away and forget about it?)

On Mon, 6 Feb 2006 16:08:36 –0500, "cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote:
Oh, I think it could be fun!
What are the fasteners like? I was wondering if you couldn't get some
velvet slippers and maybe put some rhinestones on them. Just for some
cute things to wear out of the shower or something. But I'm not sure
what's on the underside of the fastener, so that might not be
comfortable.
Maybe as a substitute for a brooch on a hat? That can look cute and
I've seen floppy–brim hats now and then in the summertime.
On a tote bag? Fancy barbecue apron? "My cooking is DIVAlicious!" :)
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck

Hmmmm, how about the curved edge on the front pockets of some blue
jeans that have sort of lost their pizazz?? Just a touch of va–va–voom
on the front of the jeans might look great. If you decide to put a
rhinestone or two on the back pockets, don't get carried away, two many
can look a little "Dolly Parton" if you know what I mean.

"Leigh Melton" <le...@nbi.com> wrote in message
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I wear gloves a lot. When I don't need super–warm gloves, I wear
black chenille ones that I try to buy in batches to avoid single–glove
syndrome. They would probably look cute with some rhinestones. I have
to see how they fare in the washing machine.
I'm getting very inspired by the suggestions.
cofarb

"itsjoannotjoann" <itsjoannotjo...@webtv.net> wrote in message
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This is a great idea! And I say.....maybe you could embellish the long
strap of an older but still useable purse? Not wildly, of course, but a
little goes a long way.
If you have any cloth belts, you could do those. If the machine is heavy
duty enough to punch through leather, it would work for those belts as
well. Scarves could work but the rhinestones couldn't be too heavy or
they'd weigh the piece down.
If you have any vanity lamps in your bath that could use some pizzazz –
you could do the lower edge of the shade here and there. It doesn't
matter what others think – not many will see your private bath!
Edge the collar of an old shirt with them at the points.
Any hats? Cool for hats.
Fabric bags for the beach or for books? Could work.
Anything that you use only for show (throws, towels) is fair game.
Jamie

A few months ago, I acquired a tool that is used to install rhinestones,
snaps, etc. (It's not actually a Bedazzler, but a vintage sewing/craft

that does the same thing.)
I'm looking for suggestions on what, where, in what design and to what
degree I might use it. Keep in mind that I'm a grownup who likes to look

little* funky. I do *not* want to look like my sugardaddy just hit it big
in an Atlantic City casino.<g>
(Or should I just put it away and forget about it?)
cofarb

A few months ago, I acquired a tool that is used to install rhinestones,
snaps, etc. (It's not actually a Bedazzler, but a vintage sewing/craft

that does the same thing.)
I'm looking for suggestions on what, where, in what design and to what
degree I might use it. Keep in mind that I'm a grownup who likes to look

little* funky. I do *not* want to look like my sugardaddy just hit it big
in an Atlantic City casino.<g>
(Or should I just put it away and forget about it?)
cofarb

cofarb,
where do you get more stones from when you run out? do you have to buy
them
from the bedazzle company, or can you just go to a regular arts/crafts
store?
tia

"Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net> wrote in message
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Love the purse idea! My every–occasion purse is a Chapelier backpack
(identical to the original Kate Spade but, imho, better made). I have
it in a gzillion colors. I often stick a pin on the front of a
backpack. Rhinestones would be fun.
All these great ideas. I just have to be careful no to start putting
rhinestones on *every*thing. ("Here, kitty...here, kitty!")
bedazzledfarb

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I imagine it's a Michael's or sewing store item. I should check it
out before I use up the supply. I think they are standard rhinestones
and snaps––nothing proprietary.
It was part of my mother's extensive collection of "everything related
to sewing". I brought it home on the plane a few weeks ago. It was
in my carryon bag at National Airport. Even though the tool is
basically a heavy–duty hole–punch, you would have thought I was trying
so smuggle an Uzi onboard. (What did they think I was gonna do? Put
rhinestones on everyone's clothes so they died of tackiness?) Mind
you, the tool had its complete packaging and instructions; it was
obvious what it was for––and equally obvious that it is not a weapon.
In the ensuing pat–down, they found a tiny swiss army knife that I'd
forgotten was in my purse. I'd flown at least three times with the
knife before anyone found it.
cofarb

You put it in your carryon? What were you thinking? Obviously it was a
weapon disguised as a bedazzler and you were a terrorist on your flight
from DC to NY. On one of my last airplane trips I forgot to take my tiny
scissors out of my knitting bag. The lady screamed scissors several times
to alert the entire airport staff. I told her quietly to keep and enjoy
them. Of course, a week later they were no longer banned from carryons.
With your bedazzler and my scissors we could terrorize entire nations.
Audrey

"ahmward" <nospam.ahmw...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Anyone who doesn't craft doesn't know how small those scissors really are.
They have, what, 1/2" hands?
Jamie

It was in my carryon bag at National Airport. Even though the tool
is basically a heavy–duty hole–punch, you would have thought I was
trying so smuggle an Uzi onboard. (What did they think I was gonna
do? Put rhinestones on everyone's clothes so they died of
tackiness?) snip

"Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net> wrote in message
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Small *and* virtually useless! I had a pair that literally had 1/2"
blades. They were only good for snipping a dangling thread. Shortly
after 9/11, I tried to smuggle them (snicker) onto a plane. Within
seconds, there were SIX security guards surrounding me.
(Audrey, I usually check my bags but this had been an overnight trip.
I was still planning to check the bag because of the bedazzler tool
but my cab never showed up. It was a huge race to the airport and
there wasn't time to check the bag. I'm just glad that I hadn't tried
to bring any of the sewing needles I'd found at Mom's house. They
were in the original packages, very vintage–y artwork on the packages;
I wanted to take them but did *not* want to surrender them at the
gate.)
cofarb