I often find myself web surfing throughout the day looking for inspiration for new projects. There is no shortage of fabulous blogs and websites that give the "how to" as well as beautiful before and after photos of repurposed projects. Here are a few of my favorite...
http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/
http://tatertotsandjello.com/
http://redhenhome.blogspot.com/
REUSE. REMODEL. REPURPOSE.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
ALTERED SHOE PROJECT
My son decided he wanted to do something sweet and unique to ask his girlfriend to prom this year, so we came up with a Cinderella theme. We decided to have him dress as prince charming and present an altered shoe on a pillow with a pretty card asking her to be is Cinderella.
I found an inexpensive pair of white high heeled shoes at the Goodwill and spray painted them with Krylon Glitter Blast Silver Flash.
This glitter spray coats very nicely but does get everywhere so I would advise using it outside or in a spray box. It also has a reputation for having the nozzle stick and being unable to stop the spray. This did happen to me and I had to purchase another can, but it covers so nicely and I was in a hurry so decided to make it work.
I let it dry for 24 hrs and then attached a rhinestoned flower brooch from the clearance section at Joanne's and glued some lace trim on the inside heel. Then, using 20 gauge wire, made 2 swirls and attached those to the back of the lace trim. I then printed on white cardstock and attached it lightly to the shoe. We kept it simple for this project even though my inclination is to embellish much more.
Here is the finished product:
I found an inexpensive pair of white high heeled shoes at the Goodwill and spray painted them with Krylon Glitter Blast Silver Flash.
This glitter spray coats very nicely but does get everywhere so I would advise using it outside or in a spray box. It also has a reputation for having the nozzle stick and being unable to stop the spray. This did happen to me and I had to purchase another can, but it covers so nicely and I was in a hurry so decided to make it work.
I let it dry for 24 hrs and then attached a rhinestoned flower brooch from the clearance section at Joanne's and glued some lace trim on the inside heel. Then, using 20 gauge wire, made 2 swirls and attached those to the back of the lace trim. I then printed on white cardstock and attached it lightly to the shoe. We kept it simple for this project even though my inclination is to embellish much more.
Here is the finished product:
My son might kill me for posting this but he looked so adorable I can't resist.
Because we only used one shoe, I now have another shoe to use for another altered shoe project!
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