Okay, so I was DEEP in wedding DIY mode when I found these rhinestone brooches. At first glance, I thought 'these are way too cheap to be good' but HOLY SPARKLES was I wrong!

The 1.2-1.4 inch size is perfect - big enough to make an impact but not overwhelming. That velvet pouch they come in? Fancy touch that made me feel like I'd scored luxury items.

Hot glue gun confession: I may have gone overboard attaching these to EVERYTHING - bouquets, hair combs, even the cake stand! Not a single one fell off during the big day. My bridesmaids kept stealing them off the centerpieces to pin in their hair!

Best part? When my cousin asked where I got my 'designer brooches', I got to proudly say 'Amazon for $12.99!' The look on her face when she realized she'd spent $200 on similar pieces? Priceless.

Only warning: They're addictive. You'll start seeing brooch potential everywhere - Christmas ornaments, denim jackets, pet collars... no surface is safe from the sparkle!