Recycled Makeup Compact Upcycled Sunnies!

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  Step 1

  Gather your supplies.

  The sunglasses are all big frame styles that I found at my local Dollar Tree store. Sweeeeeeeeet!

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  Step 2

  Clean lids and compact cases. Dismantle by removing insides of lids and compact mirrors.

  TIP: Use your wire cutters to slightly crack lids and cases to aid in removal if you have trouble.

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  Step 3

  This pair of sunglasses has a faux buckle. Cut a piece of aluminum tape to cover buckle and make it appear silver.

  OR... if the arms of your sunglasses are plain, skip to step 6.

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  Step 4

  Cover buckle with aluminum tape and carefully trim with a sharp x-acto knife.

  TIP: use the handle of your x-acto to burnish the tape and remove bubbles or wrinkles.

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  Step 5

  Repeat step 4 on the other side.

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  Step 6

  Using your wire cutters, CAREFULLY start snipping SMALL pieces of the lid/compact away until you reach the size needed to fit the arm of your sunglasses.

  *CAUTION* do this step s-l-o-w-l-y so you do not break the lid and ruin the logo. Take small pieces using tiny nips with the cutter. And wear protective eyewear!

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  Step 7

  Glue your lid/compact piece into place.

  *Optional*: File or dremel the sharp edges before gluing into place.

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  Step 8

  If the arms on your sunglasses are plain, you may want to trim the logo piece with rhinestones, pearls, flower petals, chain... whatever inspires you!

  ENJOY YOUR NEW FUN FAUX SUNNIES!

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