Best sequin DIYs

When looking to add some sparkle and shine to the home, sequins are a simple and quick solution. Easily available in craft stores, a single line of sequins can do a lot to make a home accent item pop. Often associated with performance costumes or high-end fashion lines, sequins work just as well with home decor.

A little creativity and some time are all it takes to take traditional home pieces to the next glamorous level with sequins. Whether it’s shining up a simple mason jar, making a picture frame twinkle or adding extra glitter to a lampshade, sequins prove beautifully effective in combination with several household goods. Versatile and eye-catching, sequins are a wonderful and decorative addition to a long line of DIY projects.
 
1. How to make a sequin mason jar

What began as a simple container to store preserves can become an eye-catching vase perfect for holding a beautiful bouquet. A tri-tone effect of sequins is just what it takes to turn a mason jar into a sparkling conversation starter.

With nothing more than a little hot glue and a pair of scissors, a standard glass jar is given new purpose in the home. Learn how to create this beautiful piece here.

Displaying favorite photos is a great way to personalize a home, so why not take a simple frame to the next decorative level by adding a sequin border?

Choose a favorite sparkling hue and grab the hot glue gun. Carefully placed strings of sequins create the ideal frame when a glittering display is the goal. Watch how easy it can be here.

Lampshades are an elegant way to create a warm glow, but that doesn’t mean they have to stay true to their traditional form. Hot gluing a large strip of gold sequins to the top and bottom edges of a lampshade is a sure way to give lighting appliances a glamorous touch.

Feel free to mix and match sequin colors for a customized look. Take a look at just how easy this decorative strategy can be here.

Give any wall a sparkling upgrade by creating and hanging a sequin wreath. Some well-placed lace and gold sequins add an elegant and shimmering touch to a Styrofoam base.

With a hot glue gun handy, it doesn’t take much time to make a glittering statement. Options are endless when it comes to fabric and sequin combinations. Learn how to mix and match them in style here.

A DIY banner is a fun and easy way to add a decorative touch to any wall. While burlap is a go-to material when crafting a wall banner with rustic appeal, there’s no reason sequins can’t be added to the mix.

For a final product that leans towards country-chic, consider using a string of sequins as the banner’s primary point of connection and using smaller sections of sequins to decorate burlap flags. Get a closer look at how to combine these fabrics here.

Grabbing the attention of dinner party guests comes down to the details that surprise and delight. Nothing catches the eye quite like the sparkle of sequins, which makes this material the ideal addition as a napkin wrap.

A foam ball covered in silver sequins tied with twine is a wonderful way to add flair to a traditional dining room table. Learn how to create a sequin napkin wrap that works as a conversation starter here.

Coasters are made to protect delicate surfaces, but they can just as easily make a decorative statement. The combination of clear cast resin and gold sequins is all it takes to not only keep moisture rings at bay but add some glitter and shine to home décor as well.

Feel free to mix and match sequin colors or stick with gold for an elegant touch. Take a look at how to craft this creative sequin coaster here.