Handmade pearl embellishments easy craft idea

The handmade pearl embellishments easy craft idea was inspired by my grandmother. Vintage jewelry look is one of my favorites and I have used my grandmother’s broken bits and pieces she passed on to me in several projects. I have scoured flea markets and thrift stores in hopes of finding charming jewelry pieces I can deconstruct and use to embellish my projects, many of which are fabric pieces I love to add hard embellishments too. Recently I was inspired to grab my glue gun and try to recreate the look of vintage jewelry. I used some easy to find materials to create these handmade pearl embellishments. Links below will earn us a very small commission if you make a purchase.

Supplies for handmade pearl embellishments

Plastic pearls – I purchased a bulk assortment of these in various sizes and shapes from Joann’s.
Adtech Adhesives Cool Tool Glue Gun
Lo Temp Glue Sticks for Adtech Adhesives Cool Tool
Adtech Adhesives Glue Gun Pad
Clear rhinestones- glass or acrylic
Hard embellishments of choice – I used flower centers found in the scrapbooking embellishment section of Joann’s and Michael’s
Trim scraps- I used tulle and hand dyed ribbons

Instructions for handmade pearl embellishments

When using plastics and hot glue, it is important to use a low temp glue gun since the higher temperatures of regular glue guns can melt and warp plastics. Plus you will be working with your fingers and tiny stones and beads and you will appreciate the lower temp!

I also find working on a glue gun pad to be helpful. You don’t have to worry about getting hot glue on your surfaces and the pad is very easy to clean and remove the hot glue.