UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who entered our giveaway! It is now closed, the winner is comment #36, Sandy, who said "My favorite pair of shoes are the boots, oh my just love me some good boots." How right you are, Sandy! We'll be in contact with you via email soon :)
Itching for a new project? How about giving those boring old doll shoes a makeover?
All you need is some fabric or lace, your plain shoes, and some mod podge!
Start by taking off any embellishments (these little bows just peeled right off).
Cut an oval-shaped piece of lace or fabric; make it slightly larger than the shoe so you have enough to overlap. Cut a slit up the back.
Coat the shoe with mod podge, and gently position the lace, arranging it so that the slit lands at the back. Trim off the extra at the back, leaving just enough for a small overlap.
Trim off the extra lace around the sole line. Stick down any rebellious raw edges with more mod podge!
Trim the extra fabric around the inside edge of the shoe down to about 1/4" or 3/8", and cut little slits into the remaining lace. Then, glue the little lace 'tabs' down into the inside of the shoe. Give the shoe a final coat of mod podge, and let it dry overnight.
Embellishment time! After much deliberation, I went for these little fabric flowers; but you could just as easily use sequins, beads, buttons, or ribbon bows. (So many options!) In any case, hot glue works wonders to affix them to the shoe.
NOW: would you like to win this pair of shoes, instead of making them? Super!
To enter, just leave a comment answering this question: "My favorite pair of shoes is..." (because, let's be honest, who doesn't love a good shoe story!)
We'll run the giveaway through Monday, May 5th, pick a winner randomly, and contact them via email.
Thanks for following along, and happy shoe-spiffing!
For Pixie Faire,
Melinda
73 Comments
To be honest my favorite pair shoes are any I can kick off and go barefoot fast…
I love shoes, too many pairs to count. Over the many years clothing sizes have changed, but my faithful shoe size is always the same. My favorite memory of shoes are the red boots I wanted as a child. Sure Santas elves had made them, never saw a pair in the stores. But magically they appeared Christmas morning.
My favorite pair of shoes were my old saddle shoes! Had to be like my Aunts and cousins – every where, everyday – keep them white! What a trip.
MY FAVORITE PAIR OF SHOES IS…any of my Minnetonka styles. They are so comfy, but let my foot do what it’s supposed to do: flex, bend, and breathe. I love them so much I own 7+ pairs and wear them in every season. My sneakers and heels are pretty envious!
My favorite pair of shoes is….honestly any pair of shoes, even slippers perfectly matched to the outfit! LOVE shoes as an important fashion accessory to ANY outfit. The shoes are important and make the outfit.