Outdated Sunglass Cases

Since I’ve upgraded my sunglasses and they’re now all over-sized I’ve found that none of my sunglasses cases work with my new lenses. So I set out looking for some other ways I could put my old sunglasses cases to use.

Gym and Beach Jewelry Holder

Stash sunglasses cases in your gym and beach bags and you’ll have a safe place to stash your jewelry when you take it off to work out or hit the waves.

Can you believe there's a sunglasses case under this glitter?

Small Clutch

Grace over at Stripes and Sequins came up with an amazing idea for turning a sunglasses case into a small clutch purse.  Check out her step-by-step tutorial – I promise, it’s a lot easier than it looks. I love her choice of rose gold glitter for this project.

 

Small Craft Project Case

A sunglasses case is perfect for a small craft project such as friendship bracelets or beadwork.

 

Restaurant Entertainment

Stash some crayons and/or markers in a sunglass case and you’ll be prepared the next time you’re little one gets antsy at a restaurant. You can always ask the waitress for a piece of paper if you don’t have any with you.

 

That’s all I’ve got, but if you all think of any other ways to use old sunglasses cases please post in the Comments below.

 

Help – My Pictures Are Slipping!

Hi all! Amber – a new Irish Attic addict (self-described) pointed out to me that some of my pics are missing. I think it’s because I moved them around and forgot to change the links and I think I’ve fixed them all – but if you find some missing pics please send me an email at info (at) irishattic (dot) net and I’ll be glad to fix them. BTW – check out Amber’s thrifted outfits over on Smashion. She sells entire outfits for $15 or less!

Frogs Gone Wild

Remember this refashion?

Refashioned Black Cable Knit Sweater

I’m a bit ashamed to admit that I cheated on this refashion. I pinned the frogs to the sweater to take the after pic. I kept meaning to sew them on but every time that I sat down with a needle and thread I thought of all the other fabulous things that I wanted to do with these unique frogs and just couldn’t consign them to a lifetime on the front of this sweater. Then it dawned on me! I could sew a couple of brooch pins on the back of each frog and then I could use them on whatever I wanted.

Wanna see how I’m using them now?

 

giving new life to a too tight sweater

 

on denim jacket

 

on a wrap skirt

 

closing up a too low neckline

 

fastening a scarf

 

 

jazzing up a plain sandal

 

 

decorating a velvet headband

Now go sew a brooch pin to something fun.