# DIY Rhinestone Purses Try Your Hand at Handmade Accessories Making a DIY Jewel Clutch By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2014-03-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-jewel-clutch References: [apairandasparediy](http://apairandasparediy.com/2014/03/diy-jeweled-clutch.html) & [wanderandhunt](http://wanderandhunt.com/collections/diy-kits/products/diy-jeweled-clutch-bag-kit-black) A DIY jewel clutch is a cute and simple way to get your DIY hobby started. If a new purse is a must-have on your summer wardrobe list, taking an old one and sprucing it up will give you a stunning [statement piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/statement-bags) and you can take pride in the fact knowing you made it yourself! Plus, [up-cycling an item](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recycled-metal-jewellery-reformation-x-clair-waight-keller-create-a-limited) that you thought would be of no use anymore is eco-friendly and will save you some extra dollars if you're strapped for cash. To make this DIY jewel clutch all you need are some [rhinestones, glue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-crystal-floral-kits) and your creativity! With you in charge, the colors, shapes and patterns you create will be one-of-a-kind and you'll have a purse that will definitely catch people's attention. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycling Fashion:** The trend of upcycling fashion presents an opportunity for innovative DIY accessories makers to create unique statement pieces from old items. - **Personalized DIY:** The rise of personalized DIY accessories allows individuals to showcase their creativity and individuality through handmade items like jewel clutches. - **Sustainable Crafting:** Embracing sustainable materials and practices in DIY crafting, such as using eco-friendly rhinestones, presents an opportunity for environmentally conscious accessory makers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can benefit from incorporating upcycling and personalized DIY trends to cater to the demand for unique and eco-friendly accessories. - **Crafting:** The crafting industry can capitalize on the growing trend of sustainable crafting by offering eco-friendly materials and tools for creating personalized DIY accessories. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can tap into the trend of personalized DIY accessories by providing online platforms for DIY enthusiasts to sell their handmade products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Customizable Statement Accessory Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocknot.md) - [Sparkling Crystal Hangbags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crystal-swipe.md) - [Juice Pouch Purses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pouch-purse.md) - [Intricately Jeweled Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/larallan-mary-bag.md) - [Haute Holiday Purse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-dolce-box-bag.md) - [Luxury Sparkling Tote Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tote-bag-and-juice.md) - [Crystallized Bottle Bag Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peroni.md) - [Crystal-Studded Grocery Totes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swarovski-and-erewhon.md)