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May 27, 2013 by: Melanie

DIY Painted Summer Earrings

Are you headed to the beach? Or maybe making your way back? If you’re missing the sand between your toes already, try making these Beach and Water Cupcakes. If you’re wanting a splash of beachfront in your daily wardrobe, paint a pair of fun wooden earrings.

DIY Paint & Mod Podge Wooden Earrings from It Happens in a Blink

Supplies:

  • Paint- I used fun Apple Barrel paints
  • Paint brush
  • Wooden earrings- I purchase mine from Banglewood Crafts
  • Washi Tape
  • Gloss Mod Podge
  • Foam sponge applicator
  • Earring hooks

Painted Earrings Supplies

Skill level: Easy

Begin by painting the earrings in one solid color. I painted the front and the back of the earrings. Since I was painting on bare wood, it took several coats to completely cover the wood. Do as many coats as it takes and let dry completely.

Painted Earrings Step one

Mark off an area on the front of each with washi tape. Be sure the washi tape is pressed down well with no air bubbles to prevent paint bleed. Paint the secondary color in between the washi tape. I painted a total of seven coats of yellow before the blue was covered. Let dry completely and remove the washi tape.

Painted Earrings Washi Tape

Painted Earrings Yellow Coat

Flip earrings to back side. Matching paint lines on front, apply washi tape to back of earrings. Paint completely and let dry.

If the hole in the top of the earring is covered at this step, push a pin or needle through it to ensure that it is open.

Using the foam applicator sponge, apply Gloss Mod Podge over entire earring front and back. Let dry. I applied a second coat, as well. Let all coats completely, preferably for a 24 hour period.

Painted Earrings Mod Podge

With small pliers, open the earring hook and slide the wooden earring hole over the hook. I did have to remove a ball portion from the hook to make the earring fit. Close the hook over the top of the earring with the pliers.

Painted Earrings Jewelry Hooks

Painted Wood Earrings from It Happens in a Blink

Enjoy these fun summer earrings!

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Comments

  1. Cheryl @ That's What Che Said... says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:30 am

    These are adorable Melanie! I love how easy it is to personalized them! I am sharing!! xoxo Cheryl

    Reply
  2. Lindsey@HappierThanABirdQuilts says

    May 27, 2013 at 9:30 am

    Oh wow those are so easy and cute! Great gift idea that kids could help with.

    Reply
  3. Tara @ Suburble says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:30 am

    Oooh… love these! I’ve been wanting to dip my toes into jewellery-making water. These look like a craft I could tackle! Great job!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 27, 2013 at 1:13 pm

      I don’t make much jewelry, Tara. I just don’t feel like I know what I’m doing! But this was simple enough for even me!

      Reply
  4. Kendra @ AProverbs 31 Wife says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:00 pm

    Those turned out super cute!

    Reply
  5. Adrianne at Happy Hour Projects says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:06 pm

    Love the color blocking!! Super cute, Melanie!

    Reply
  6. Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:35 pm

    So cute!! Love the colors!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 27, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      Thanks, Lindsay!

      Reply
  7. Tonia@thegunnysack says

    May 27, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    So cute! They remind me of beach balls! 🙂

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 27, 2013 at 1:12 pm

      🙂 Thanks, Tonia!

      Reply
  8. Cyn says

    May 27, 2013 at 11:09 pm

    These are so cute!

    Reply
  9. Nancy says

    May 28, 2013 at 7:48 am

    How crafty! A perfect pair of summer accessory indeed.

    Reply
  10. Kirsten @ One Tough Mother says

    May 28, 2013 at 8:10 am

    Those are so cute! Perfect summer accessory, and so easy! These would make great gifts, too – thanks for the tutorial! 🙂

    Reply
  11. Jenn McCullar says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:26 am

    Nice job, that turned out great.

    Reply
  12. Emily Anne Ploch says

    May 28, 2013 at 11:58 am

    Wow those are super cute!

    Reply
  13. Kari Ann says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:16 pm

    Cool Idea! I wish I was more crafty! I am more of a technical person though.

    Reply
  14. Katie says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    What a very cute idea.

    Reply
  15. Lexie Lane says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    Wow! I’m not very creative so I would not have thought of anything like this but thanks for making it look so easy, especially with the images!

    Reply
  16. Kelly@ Here Comes the Sun says

    May 28, 2013 at 12:39 pm

    These are beautiful! I love the summery colors that you used!

    Reply
  17. Randi Sowders says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    Love these! Great job!!

    Reply
  18. Tori says

    May 28, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Very Cute!! You did an awesome job!

    Reply
  19. Nicole @ One Punky Mama says

    May 28, 2013 at 3:09 pm

    How adorable! I’ll bet my teen and her friends would love a project like this. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  20. Pam says

    May 28, 2013 at 3:17 pm

    They are so cute and you did a great job. Very crafty. I love it.

    Reply
  21. Angela Peters says

    May 28, 2013 at 9:32 pm

    LOVE!! The colors are awesome!!

    Reply
  22. Amanda says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:33 am

    Those are so cute! I agree that they’re perfect for those beach days.

    Reply
  23. Paula -Growing Up Bilingual says

    May 29, 2013 at 7:59 am

    Love these, super cute idea and so easy! Thanks.

    Reply
  24. Marilyn says

    May 29, 2013 at 10:28 am

    Melanie, these are so fun! The colors sing, “summer fun!”

    Reply
  25. Danielle says

    May 29, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    What a simple DIY and so cute too!

    Reply
  26. Jamie says

    May 29, 2013 at 3:08 pm

    So cute!! Love the colours! Definitely want to try and make myself a pair! Will be pinning these for future reference. 🙂 I would love for you to come and link these up to our weekly party, http://www.huckleberrylove.com/2013/05/much-ado-about-monday-no-11.html

    Hope to see you there,
    Jamie
    http://www.huckleberrylove.com

    Reply
  27. Sarah @ An Inviting Home says

    June 1, 2013 at 9:57 pm

    These are so cute! The colors match my house. 🙂

    ~Sarah

    Reply
  28. Inspire Me Heather says

    June 5, 2013 at 9:55 am

    So fun, your earrings turned out beautiful!

    Reply
  29. Halley says

    December 4, 2013 at 12:20 am

    What’s up, after reading this remarkable paragraph i am as well happy
    to share my know-how here with colleagues.

    Reply

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