One of the must-have items of the summer is a great pair of chic sunglasses, and if you're looking to add some personal touches to your shades, then these DIY eyewear projects will certainly give you some great tips.
Designer sunglasses can often cost you a fortune to purchase, and they often end up looking eerily similar to those that everyone else seems to have. These fun DIY activities however, allow individuals to creatively customize their shades with adorable features and unique designs, making them stand out from the other more ordinary products. From summer shades that feature stitched floral patterns to tutorials that explain how to customize your glasses with lace accents, these DIY eyewear projects are a fantastic way to add some personality to your accessories.
11 DIY Eyewear Projects
From DIY Stitched Summer Shades to Floral Accessory Tutorials:
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DIY Magnetic Sunglasses
The Brit & Co. Blog Shows How to Make Fashionable Eyewear
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Floral Accessory Tutorials
The DIY Embellished Sunglasses Cupcakes and Cashmere Post is Homemade
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DIY Stitched Summer Shades
Create Couture-Worthy Stylish Sunglasses with this Simple Tutorial
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DIY Tech Smart Glasses
The DIY Beady-i Lets You Build Your Own Imitation Google Glass for Cheap
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DIY Lace Sunglasses Decals
This Valentino-Inspired DIY Adds Vintage Flair to All Eyewear
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DIY Specs Hangers
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Sunglass Solution' Post is Economical
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Blossoming DIY Sunglasses
The Honestly WTF Floral Sunglasses Tutorial is Adorable
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DIY Shade Designs
'Her New Leaf' Blog Shows How to Easily Spruce up Any Sunglasses
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DIY Spectacle Sacks
Learn How to Make a Stylish Sunglasses Pouch Just in Time for Spring
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Frilly DIY Sunglass Pouches
This Easy-to-Make Bag is Perfect for Storing Sunnies in the Summer
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Customized Upcycled Shades
Emilie Voirin at MUDAM Luxembourg Presents Recycled Sunglasses
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Floral Accessory Tutorials
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DIY Dress Cut-Outs
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DIY Stitched Summer Shades
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DIY Vintage Accessories
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Multiple Material Blazers
This 'Rock Mosaic' DIY Leather Jacket Infuses Two Fabrics Together
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DIY Lace Sunglasses Decals
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Eccentric Bedazzled Sunglasses
The SPANGLED S/S 2013 Collection Preview is Jazzy
Vibrant Surfer Sunnies
The Sheriff and Cherry Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Beach-Ready
Modern-Vintage Sunglasses
The Kris Van Assche S/S 2012 Collection Makes Contemporary Eyewear Retro
Sight-Obscuring Shades
The Hannah Holman Grey Magazine Editorial Rocks All-Floral Ensembles
DIY Retro Cupcake Jars
The 'Running With Glitter' Blog Shows You How to Make Rainbow Cakes
DIY Keyboard Designs
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DIY Floral Festive Headbands
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Skewed Cork Spectacles
The Luzette Glasses are a Contemporary Spin on Correctional Eyewear
Aggressively Accessorized Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar Korea Poppy Love Photoshoot is Adorned
Golden Tribal Sunnies
The A-Morir SS 2011 Eyewear Collection is Experimental Luxury
DIY Backless Beach Dresses
This Tie-Dyed Cover-Up Ensemble is Perfect for Hot Summer Days
Blossoming DIY Sunglasses
The Honestly WTF Floral Sunglasses Tutorial is Adorable
DIY 1920s-Themed Headbands
This Gatsby-Inspired Turban is Perfect for a Classy Old School Look
DIY Grecian Jewelry
The 'Braided Hex Nut Bracelet' is Inexpensive and Effortless
Boldly Vibrant Sunglasses
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Color-Enhancing Sunglasses
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Bubbled Heart Brooches
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Wee Mouse Tin House is Cute and Compact
Affordable Gilded Nails
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Custom Interchangeable Eyewear
The UNIQBROW Sunglasses Let Wearers Change Lens and Frames
DIY Gelatin Air Fresheners
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The Alexander Wang x Linda Farrow Sunglasses are a Chic Necessity
Eco-Chic Bamboo Shades
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The Glitter Guide Fringe Balloon Tutorial Uplifts a Party
Aquatic-Inspired Shades
The Oakley 'Frogskin Aquatique' Collection is Rad
Sunglass-Shaped Snack Clips
These Hipster-Inspired Bag Holders are Colorful and Modern
Studded Glam Rock Shades
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Racing Rally Shades
The Limited Edition 9five x Gumball 3000 Sunglasses are Super Slick
Spiked Shades
The A-Morir by Kerin Rose Sunglasses Collection is Badass
DIY Denim Repair Tutorials
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DIY Customized Mugs
The ‘A Beautiful Mess’ Blog Shows How to Design With Sharpie Marke
Bitingly Bold Shades
The Emma Montague Jawbone-Style Sunglasses are Sharp
Houndstooth Eyewear
J. S. Boathouse Has a Fashionably Patterned Outlook
Shimmering Badass Shades
The CheyenneKimora Eyewear Collection Boasts Extreme Bling
DIY Shade Designs
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Futuristic Mixed Reality Headsets
The Canon Mixed Reality Set Allows User Manipulation of 3D Space
Search Engine Failure Burials
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Rad Rave-Worthy Sunglasses
The Macetech ‘LED Matrix Shades’ Light up the Party
DIY Spectacle Sacks
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Forest-Saving Sunglasses
Modo Eyewear Plants A Tree For Every Pair Sold
Assistive Listening Spectacles
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Handmade Tribal Headdresses
The 'A Beautiful Mess' DIY Feather Crown Gives Off a Hippie Vibe
Leather Embellishment DIYs
This Leather Sleeve Tutorial by the Forge Style is Chic
Glowing Paper-Made Spectacles
The Nordik Impakt Festival is Being Promoted With Neon Paper Shades
Wooden Sunglasses Holders
The Bushakan Glasses Stands Protects Shades From Scratches
Retro Skeletal Sunglasses
The Cheap Monday Spring/Summer 2013 Accessories Collection is Chunky
Stone-Carved Sunglasses
Shwood Designed these Frames by Fusing Raw Earth Elements
Biodegradable Luxury Lenses
These Gucci 'Liquid Wood' Sunglasses are Unexpectedly Eco-Friendly
Collapsible Classic Sunnies
The Ray-Ban Foldable Aviators are a New Endeavor for The Brand
Budget Bifocal Initiatives
The OWL Sunglasses Label Aims to Make Economical Spectacles
Repurposed Placemat Purses
This 'Henry Happened' DIY Tote Has a Hippy Feel to It
Magnetized Aluminum Sunglasses
These Sunglasses by Monte Cool are Designed to Last
Swiss Army Sun Glasses
Uber Shades
Angelic Shades
The Jeremy Scott Linda Farrow Sunglasses are Super Fly
Line-Drawing Eyeglasses
The Ksubi Eyewear Sigma Frames Appear Almost Two-Dimensional
DIY Neon Purses
The Runway DIY Lace Clutches are Edgy and Stylish
Search Engine Shades
Google Glasses Put the Web in Front of Your Eyeballs
Summer Game Sunglasses
The Prism x Opening Ceremony ‘London Olympics’ Sunglasses
Foldable Designer Shades
The Sunpocket Sunglasses + Opening Ceremony Collaboration is Sublime
Personifying Breakfast Bowls
Give Your Egg Some Spunky Personality with the Bad Egg Cup
Cordless Conversation Spectacles
Walk and Talk Anywhere Using the Hands-Free Videophone Lenses
Crystallized Designer Shades
Walter Van Beirendonck Crystal Cut Sunglasses Glimmers Stylishly
Search Engine Shade Parodies
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Virtual Reality Sight-Improving Glasses
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Page-Flipping Eyewear
The Fraunhofer Glasses Tracks Eye Movements for True Handsfree Experience
Contemporary Goggle Glasses
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