DIY Beaded Flip Flops : DIY Fashion by Trinkets in Bloom. Even though the temperature is rising, you don’t have to compromise comfort or style.
The lazy days of Summer are almost here. Whether you want to admit it or not you probably have at least one pair of flip-flops in your closet. While thankfully the whole trend of wearing them everywhere has passed (that’s so 2005!) , but if you’re vacationing at the beach or just bumming around on the weekend you definitely need a fancy pair of flip flops to take your casual beach look up a notch and this DIY tutorial to make your own beaded flip flops, is just the way to do it. To see step by step instructions and photos click here. 1 Pair of flip-flops1 Spool ½ inch ribbonLots of beads in assorted sizesTiny seashellsHot glue gunNeedle and thread Step 1 Place a small amount of hot glue on the outside of the flip flop strap at the base and attach the end of your ribbon.
Step 2 Continue wrapping your ribbon around the straps on your flip-flops until they are completely covered. Tie Dye Galaxy Shoe. When Tulip approached me about creating a tie dye tutorial, I wanted to challenge myself and use items other than clothing.
I thought maybe something for the home, like a curtain or tablecloth, but when I saw a photos of galaxy print shoes online, I couldn't get them out of my head. There's something so beautiful about how all the colors blend into each other, almost like a watercolor painting. I checked out all of the tie dye techniques that Tulip provided and felt that "sponging" would work best. See the full tutorial after the jump... Materials: - Tulip Soft Fabric Paint in Marine Blue and White Velvet (from a previous project) - Sponge or Sponge Brush - Paintbrush - Cotton Canvas Shoes - Gloves Steps: 1. 2. 3. Project – Marimekko Inspired Sneakers. I am a big fan of Marimekko and their colorful Scandinavian designs.
In the last year or so they partnered with Converse (another of my favorite things) to create a line of patterned sneakers. I’ve thought about getting a pair for awhile, but they are a little bit pricey and they didn’t have my favorite pattern, Unikko. (I see they do have that pattern now, but of course not in my size.) I mentioned to Matt that I should try painting the pattern on a pair of shoes myself and he said it would be too hard. Well, challenge accepted and accomplished. Yes, these are not Converses. Also they are not painted. Supplies: white sneakers (You can use another light color, but it might slightly change the way the colors the markers create when drawn on.)masking tape (optional)pencilfine tip Sharpies in red, black and orange (I used 2 reds, because the first on ran out, and 1 of each of the other.) 1. 2. 3. 4.
Use the point of the marker to get into all the seams and stitches of the sneaker. DIY GLITTER SHOES : Trinkets in Bloom. With so many fun fashion shoes on the runways for Spring, and in so many bright colors I knew what my closet needed was a serious dose of color.
This DIY project is a fun and super easy way to bring an ordinary pair of pumps to the next level using only Mod Podge and glitter. You can make these in the morning and be doing the cha cha by evening! To see the step by step instructions and pictures click here. Suede pumps (in your color of choice – mine are from Forever 21)Mod PodgeGlitterBowlBrushes – 1 big, 1 smallWhite chalkFlexible curve – optional it helps with marking your design Step 1 Decide where you want to put your design.
Step 2 Using your chalk and your flexible curve (optional) carefully mark your design.Do this for both shoes. DIY Anthropologie Scarf Flats. Life lesson: whenever you get to make a craft for work, it's a good day.
When you are me and you make any excuse to break out the superglue, thread, needle, and grommet puncher-- it's like the greatest day ever. I saw these flats on Anthropologie's site about a month ago and since I work for a scarves store, I knew I had to make some sort of DIY project out of the idea. ;) The inspiration: Anthropologie, I love you. I mean I really, really love you. Step 1: For these shoes, you need a pair of flats. Step 2: Next you need to cut up your scarf into four strips. Step 3: Now you need to sew the little strips into tubes. Step 4: After you’ve stitched the little scarf tubes, you just start stitching the fabric to your flats. Step 5: After you have both of the sides of your bow stitched to your shoe, all you have to do is tie it up.
And voila! Oh, and you want to see how Maggie made her awesome flats with one of the Scarves Dot Net scarves? DIY Burberry Tribal High Heels. DIY Shoe Candy Part One: Trendy Chevron Flats.