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sugar skull shoes yum :)
more shoes lol :) just remember to varnish them when yourfinished :) i got a few messages saying that the warhammer paints were a bit steep but i strongly recommend them. as they are so durable. :)

Posted by gwenives from Newbridge, Kildare, Ireland • Published See gwenives's 18 projects »
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  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 1
    Step 1

    start with white shoes, i chose white mainly because the colours pop more :)

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 2
    Step 2

    i drew in the skulls and the roses freehand, if you use pen make sure its waterproof

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 3
    Step 3

    i did originally want to put roses either side of the skull but it was just too busy so 1 vintage style rose :)

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 4
    Step 4

    i used block colours and where the rose petals turn out i left white for now. and my fav green in the planet on the leaves :)

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 5
    Step 5

    its a simple skull but i still like it :) i used a cocktail stick to paint the dots.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 6
    Step 6

    just put dots around the eyes and nose. use as much colour as you can ae sugar skulls are bright and vibrant

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 7
    Step 7

    i painted around the eyes in a bright orange and yellow dots in the centers. to make the eyes full of expression use a drak green and put little lines in the corners of the eyes and when its all dry then use white to highlight. also do the same sound the nose and hearts and teeth

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 8
    Step 8

    this is the finished design of the rose, also highlight with white.

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 9
    Step 9

    i painted the side of the shoes with the pint, left it to dry and then used the cocktail stick the put multi coloured dots all over the pink . nice and cheerful

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 10
    Step 10

    i did the same with the other shoe

  • How to paint a pair of painted shoes. Day Of The Dead Shoes :) - Step 11
    Step 11

    i painted the other side of the shoe all pink and painted dots with the cocktail stick :) very simple design, doesnt take that long and looks really cute :)
    happy crafting :)

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Kellie P.
Kellie P.
You are very talented, I'm super jealous. But keep up the good work and thanks for the ideas!!!!
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Nomycookie^^
Nomycookie^^ · 14 projects
Super cute Tongue love them Happyx0x0
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Hot Coco
Hot Coco · Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, CA · 8 projects
I love these so much!
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Zombiella x.
Zombiella x. · London, GB · 49 projects
having a bit of a shoe fetish, i dont just love these i adore them, thank you for sharing Happy
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Mima
Mima · 2 projects
Loving the shoes!!!!!!! :O)
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Dianne.
Dianne. · Nederland, Colorado, US · 4 projects
Whoa, I'm speechless, its awesome! ♥
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