Sunday, December 5, 2010

Shoe Decorating 101

I love shoes. A while ago I thought it would be a great idea to decorate shoes and sell them. Once we got Thomas, I really didn't care about selling shoes anymore! :) So now I am going to show you the supplies and steps to decorate your own shoes!

If you have an older pair of shoes that are still in good condition but you want to jazz them up, you could paint them. I use Meltonian Nu-Life Color spray on my shoes. There are tons of colors to choose from, and the paint goes onto the shoes really well. I have found that patent leather shoes take the paint the best.

After paining them, or if you decided not to paint it is time to decorate! What I have used on the examples below are mostly buttons, fabric and ribbon. Make sure when you glue the accessories on you use some form of super glue. You can use hot glue, but hot glue has a tendency not to hold as well as super glue on shoes. Feel free to copy any of my examples below or experiment yourself!

Simple black open toe with cameo button.


Ribbon with sparkly button

I left these shoes black and added ribbon to the side, a button clasp on front with matching ribbon knot in the center!

These are fun with a leather strap and buckle. Also my fantastic friend Jenna is modeling the shoes!

My feet in a painted red pair!

Black and red ribbon

24 comments:

  1. I LOVE this idea and never thought of decorating my shoes like this! WOW! Thank you for sharing this! Miki

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  2. Your shoes were fabulous! I LOVED the shoes you made for my bridesmaids!!

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  3. Ridiculous! Absolutely love this idea and think you're awesome!!!
    A
    www.littlebuggietutu.blogspot.com

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  4. I love your idea of decorating shoes. I think you should sell them on Etsy! You are a very talented.

    Bree

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  5. Very cute - great ideas!

    Melissa
    http://www.burstsofcreativity.blogspot.com/

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  6. These are SO cute! I don't know if I have the guts to do this to a pair of shoes but maybe one day!

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  7. What a fun idea! I love them all - TFS!

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  8. Thanks for sharing with us at A Crafty Soiree! You did a great job embellishing the shoes they look really pretty and chic. Hope to see you next time too!

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  9. DARLING!!! TFS on Thrilling Thursday @ Paisley Passions :)

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  10. very very pretty! I need to find some shoes I'm brave enough to paint and decorate too! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!

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  12. Great idea - thanks for sharing!! Nice to see another Blogger that loves the Lord and not afraid to talk about it. I just became "Follower #20"... hope you'll stop by and visit me as well! Hugs!

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  13. GREAT idea!!! I used that paint to revitalize a pair of cream dress shoes my daughter had. It is amazing!

    Thanks for linking up!

    Ashley
    www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com

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  14. Cool! good tips on the color refresher!
    Thanks for linkg to Making It With Allie!
    I hope to see you next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  15. These are all so `gorgeous`
    I think I will be decorating my shoes from now on...TFI
    Terrie
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/

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  16. They're fab! You'd have to open a shop! ^^)

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  17. So fun! I love the red ones and the black ones with the polka dot ribbon!

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  18. Turned out great!

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  19. What a great idea! Is there a special place to find that spray paint, I don't think I have ever seen it. Your shoe makeovers are fabulous, thanks for sharing! Theresa xoxo

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  20. LOVELY! I love fun, cute shoes. Thanks for linking up Topsy Turvy Tuesday's!

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  21. Love them! And I have some pairs that I need to decorate now :D

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