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Embellished/Hand Painted Shoes

Turn your boring old shoes into something stylish and new!

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/embellished-slash-hand-painted-shoes • Posted by Mademoiselle Ruta

Fancy, embellished shoes can be quite expensive, so here is a great way to turn some cheap shoes into something super stylish.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

2 h 00

Difficulty

So-so
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Description

Fancy, embellished shoes can be quite expensive, so here is a great way to turn some cheap shoes into something super stylish.

Instructions

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    Gather your materials. You'll need a cutting board, an art knife, a pencil, fabric glue, toothpicks, paper, black marker, and napkins.

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    Choose a pair of shoes that you can easily paint on.

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    Start by drawing out a design of choice or alternatively, look up something online and print it out. You just want to make sure that it will fit on the front of your shoe.

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    Outline your design in black marker, and photocopy it so you have a couple of back ups.

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    Use your art knife to cut out your design. Take your time.

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    Viola! You've created a stencil.

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    Trace your stencil onto your shoe.

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    Stuff the inside of your shoe with tissue so it'll make it easier to paint your design.

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    Use your toothpick to paint your design. This is slow work, but the end result is totally worth it.

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    Enjoy your finished painted/embellished shoes!