Carolyn J. Braden • 3 Minute Read
DIY Blingy Travel Hairbrush 20 Minute Craft Idea
Sometimes I want to make something, but I don’t feel like I’m ready to start a big project. That’s when I turn to small crafts that I can create in 20 minutes or less. I often feel like my crafts and art are a form of therapy, and on the days when you feel like you aren’t winning, finishing a small craft is something that will make you feel like a winner. Those quick wins can be key to turning a day around. Read on to learn how to make my DIY blingy travel hairbrush.
Supplies for the rhinestone hairbrush
Pop-up and folding travel hairbrushes have been around for years. Did you know the first brush was patented in 1854 by Hugh Rock? Read more about the history of hairbrushes here. When I saw the rainbow-colored bristles of the ones I used for this project, I fell in love. My old travel hairbrushes were merely just functional. But the ones I’ve seen on the market now are cute and stylish too.
The completed blingy travel hairbrush
While the rainbow colors of the bristles were cute, I decided to make them even cuter by adding some flatback pearls and rhinestones. I do this a lot with everyday items like a baby wipe container. See more of my easy crafts that I created in the car (my “car crafts”) in this article here. Most were completed within an hour or less.
This brush craft was completed in 20 minutes
See me create the baby wipe container in the 1-minute video below or via my YouTube channel @carolynjbraden. It took longer than 20 minutes to make, but it turned out cute and was pretty easy. I use it every day and keep it on my makeup vanity to help me wipe my fingers so I don’t create “makeup fingerprints” that I seem to leave everywhere after doing my makeup when I don’t use wipes.
I like using compostable wipes like ones from The Honest Company to help with waste reduction. Every little bit of effort counts!
The pink brush is super sparkly
Supplies:
Now for the blingy travel hairbrush craft. I bought many of my supplies for this on Temu, but have linked out to Amazon or Walmart below.
Temu is sometimes less pricy on craft supplies and you can use my discount link here or use coded afe55197 to get 30% off your first Temu app order! Just search on Temu with the titles I use below.
I allowed the brush craft to dry overnight
The pink travel brush completed project
Watch me create the blue hairbrush in the video above or via my YouTube channel @carolynjbraden.
I love blinging things up!
How-to:
Apply a thin layer of Liquid Fusion glue in a small section on the flat side of the brush.
Pick up the rhinestones and pearls one at a time with the wax pencil or use your fingers for the larger ones and place in the glue. If any glue oozes where you don’t want it, a pointy cotton swab can be used to swipe it away.
I work in small sections, applying a thin layer of glue and adding rhinestones and pearls, varying the sizes and colors.
When the top of the brush is filled in with the rhinestones and pearls, I stopped there so the brush would still be easy to open and close.
Allow it to dry flat overnight and then use and enjoy the bling!
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Carolyn J. (C.J.) Braden is the owner of Carolyn’s Blooming Creations is a regular contributor and editor for CBC. She has been featured in numerous media publications such as InStyle Magazine, on HGTV, on Bustle.com, and more. She is the author of the books Georgia McMasters in Amethyst Lake Cemetery, How To Be Yourself: 3 Ways To Help You Being You, and the illustrator for the children’s book Bridging Connections. She is a former classroom teacher that now dedicates her life to educating others on how to live their most healthy, creative and happy life. Learn more about her visiting our About Us page.