One of my favorite parts of crafting is trying something totally new—even if I have no idea how it’ll turn out. That’s the heart behind my Craft Something New With Me series! Each post is all about stepping out of the comfort zone, having a little fun, and hopefully creating something cute in the process.

This time, I gave DIY lip gloss charms a try, and I’m officially obsessed. 

I had a pack of mini lip glosses sitting around and thought—why not turn these into keychain charms? A few minutes, a thumb tack, and some crafty magic later… I had a collection of glossy, giftable cuties that instantly made my purse 10x more fun.

Supplies I Used:

Here’s what I used for the project:

• Mini lip glosses (already filled)
• Thumb tack or safety pin (to make the charm hole)
• Jump rings
• Keychain rings or clips
• Beads, tassels and charms
• Gold chain link

What I Did:

I carefully used a thumb tack to poke a small hole in the top of each lip gloss cap, then screwed in a mini eye pin to create a charm loop. From there, I added a keychain ring and some fun little add-ons like mini tassels and name labels.

My Honest Thoughts

I thought this might be one of those crafts that looks better on Instagram than in real life—but nope! It’s super easy, takes minimal supplies, and is such a fun way to upcycle inexpensive glosses. They make great teacher gifts and party favors.

I’m calling this one a win and definitely adding it to my list of go-to DIY gift ideas.

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Try It With Me!

If you’ve never made DIY lip gloss charms, consider this your sign to start. Whether you’re crafting for fun, gifting, or making party favors—these are a hit.

Tag me over on Instagram @thenicoleroseblog if you give it a try—I’d love to see your versions!

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