DIY "Dopamine-Style" Summer Sunglasses

You have to see this! These DIY sunglasses—transformed using beads and stiff cardstock—are absolutely stunning. By gluing and wrapping colorful seed beads and sequins onto the frames, you can turn simple materials into a show-stopping accessory. It’s a total crafting win—grab your kids and give it a try!

Materials Needed

Stiff cardstock (for the base frames), colorful seed beads/regular beads, hot glue gun or glue stick, tweezers (to help with bead placement/gluing), sequins/small charms (optional, for extra flair), and colored PVC sheet (for the lenses).

Design and Draw the Frame Shapes and the Arms (temples) on White Cardstock.

Draw the Lens Shapes on the Colored Transparent PVC and Glue Them Onto the Frames.

Decorate the Frames by Gluing on Seed Beads, Sequins, or Other Small Embellishments.

Assemble the Arms Onto the Frames to Finish.

Once your child puts on these DIY beaded sunglasses, they’ll instantly turn heads and look like a total fashionista. It’s an easy project that anyone—even those who aren't naturally crafty—can pull off.