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The perfect summer shoes
When I saw these cheap but cute canvas loafers in a local store, I knew what their new look was gonna be: watermelon!

Posted by kittenhood from Berlin, Berlin, Germany • Published See kittenhood's 13 projects »
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  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Watermelon Shoes - Step 1
    Step 1

    This is what you need

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Watermelon Shoes - Step 2
    Step 2

    First thing, fill the shoes with crinkled newspaper. This will keep the canvas straight (mine had an elastic, so this was a must).

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Watermelon Shoes - Step 3
    Step 3

    Then, mask the sole and the back of the shoe. Paint the red part of each one. When the first color is dry, mask it and paint with your second color: green.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Watermelon Shoes - Step 4
    Step 4

    When that it done, you can make the watermelon seeds with a thin paintbrush and black paint. Let them dry completely before removing the tape from the sole. If paint bled onto the sole, remove it carefully with an ear stick soaked in water.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Diy Watermelon Shoes - Step 5
    Step 5

    That’s it! Enjoy the rest of the summer.

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