Summer time is all about the sparkle of the waves and the glow of your perfectly tanned skin. What better than to pair those shiny things with even more glitter and rhinestones. Hog all the rays of the sun with these sweet summer swag DIY projects.

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Protect your eyes from the glare of other beach bums with a pair of inexpensive, classy glasses. To amp up your originality, add some bling to get that extra sparkle. Click here for the sparkly tutorial!

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Keep dry with a cute wrap up, but be far from simple with a touch of glitter. Add a broach or rhinestones from that craft drawer, to the top the towel. This gives your beach towel a perfect dosage of glam without blinding the gawking lifeguards! Follow the tutorial here.

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Lastly, you’ll need a sexy tote to carry all of your new studs. Find an old reusable tote and dash it with some sequined ribbon. Catch the super easy tutorial here.

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You’re all set! Now pull it all together for a sweet summer look with some major sparkle!

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