Dorothy inspired Up cycled Glitter shoes
As my nothing new for a year challenge restricted me on my epic date night with my hubby outfit i had to improvise… and quick!
Armed with a few quid, some charity shop found fabric and an old pair of white brogues i created a vintage inspired outfit to die for!!
However my shoes got talked about more than my dress!!
So heres a quick tutorial on how to up cycle yours or your little ones shoes to sparkle!!
An old pair of shoes/pumps/trainers/heels… WHATEVER!
Glitter colour of your choice, though do make sure you have a few tubs. I bought mine from the £1 shop.
Mod podge or pva glue. if you do use pva glue make sure you have some spray adhesive hanging about or you will leave a trial of glitter wherever you go!
A paint brush
Shoe laces, ribbon or tulle to match your glitter choice.
Masking tape
1: clean the shoes of any loose dirt and dry.
2: Remove the laces, you could dye them if you have some matching colour dye hanging around.
3: Place masking tape in any areas you don't want the glitter to cover, i just did around the soul but you could use stickers to leave a pattern or shape unglittered.
4: Now for the fun part!! Apply the glue of your choice, liberally all over the shoe or work in sections, whichever suits you.
5: Sprinkle your chosen glitter of choice all over the shoes making sure a lovely deep coverage.
6: Tap gently to remove any excess after a short drying time.
7: if your happy with the coverage leave over night to dry. if not wait to dry then apply another layer.
8: once the glue is fully dried use your ribbon etc as shoe laces, tie and wear with pride!!!
i used tulle as my laces as it was all i had on hand and i made them the night before we went out. i was however very happy with the look as it gives a really full bow and they where my birthday shoes!!
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