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Customizing is a great way to make plain shoes look more interesting and unique. It is also a great way to bring life back into an old pair of shoes. This article will give you a few ideas on what you can do to give your shoes a new look. It will also show you how to embellish them, paint them, and even cover them with fabric or glitter. | Customizing is a great way to make plain shoes look more interesting and unique. It is also a great way to bring life back into an old pair of shoes. This article will give you a few ideas on what you can do to give your shoes a new look. It will also show you how to embellish them, paint them, and even cover them with fabric or glitter. | ||
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Making Simple Changes === | === Making Simple Changes === | ||
| − | # Doodle on canvas shoes with permanent markers or fabric markers.<ref>Sand and Sisal, [http://sandandsisal.com/2014/03/how-to-decorate-canvas-shoes.html How to Decorate Canvas Shoes]</ref> Make sure that the shoes are clean first, then start doodling. If you are worried about making mistakes, you can sketch your design out lightly in pencil first. You can use all one color, such as black, or many colors. If you are using multiple colors, put the lighter colors down first, then the darker ones, and finally your outlines. Here are some ideas on what you can doodle: | + | # Doodle on canvas shoes with permanent markers or fabric markers.<ref name="rf1">Sand and Sisal, [http://sandandsisal.com/2014/03/how-to-decorate-canvas-shoes.html How to Decorate Canvas Shoes]</ref> Make sure that the shoes are clean first, then start doodling. If you are worried about making mistakes, you can sketch your design out lightly in pencil first. You can use all one color, such as black, or many colors. If you are using multiple colors, put the lighter colors down first, then the darker ones, and finally your outlines. Here are some ideas on what you can doodle: |
#* Write your name, nickname, or initials | #* Write your name, nickname, or initials | ||
#* Swirls, spirals, squiggles, and zigzags | #* Swirls, spirals, squiggles, and zigzags | ||
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=== Painting Canvas and Fabric Shoes === | === Painting Canvas and Fabric Shoes === | ||
| − | # Gather your supplies. Painting your shoes is a great way to show off your individuality. This method will work great on canvas and fabric shoes, but it may also work on leather and other materials. Keep in mind, however, that paint sticks best to fabric as opposed to plastic, leather, and so forth. Here's a list of what you will need:<ref>Empress of Dirt, [http://empressofdirt.net/how-to-paint-shoes/ How to Paint Shoes]</ref> | + | # Gather your supplies. Painting your shoes is a great way to show off your individuality. This method will work great on canvas and fabric shoes, but it may also work on leather and other materials. Keep in mind, however, that paint sticks best to fabric as opposed to plastic, leather, and so forth. Here's a list of what you will need:<ref name="rf2">Empress of Dirt, [http://empressofdirt.net/how-to-paint-shoes/ How to Paint Shoes]</ref> |
#* Canvas or fabric shoes | #* Canvas or fabric shoes | ||
#* Acrylic paint primer | #* Acrylic paint primer | ||
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=== Adding Glitter to Shoes === | === Adding Glitter to Shoes === | ||
| − | # Gather your supplies. Adding glitter is a great way to dress up any pair of shoes. You can cover your entire shoe with glitter, or just a small portion (such as a heart or star shape). If you are glittering a pair of high heels, you can glitter just the sole part, and leave the rest of the shoe plain. Here's a list of what you will need:<ref>Modernly Wed, [http://modernlywed.com/2011/09/06/tuesday-shoesday-diy-sparkly-shoes/ Tuesday Shoesday: DIY Sparkly Shoes]</ref> | + | # Gather your supplies. Adding glitter is a great way to dress up any pair of shoes. You can cover your entire shoe with glitter, or just a small portion (such as a heart or star shape). If you are glittering a pair of high heels, you can glitter just the sole part, and leave the rest of the shoe plain. Here's a list of what you will need:<ref name="rf3">Modernly Wed, [http://modernlywed.com/2011/09/06/tuesday-shoesday-diy-sparkly-shoes/ Tuesday Shoesday: DIY Sparkly Shoes]</ref> |
#* Shoes | #* Shoes | ||
#* Mod Podge, Gloss Finish | #* Mod Podge, Gloss Finish | ||
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=== Covering Ballet Flats with Fabric === | === Covering Ballet Flats with Fabric === | ||
| − | # Gather your supplies. This method will allow you to change the color and pattern of your shoes. It will work best on a simple pair of shoes with as few seams as possible, such as ballet flats. It is not recommended for sneakers. Here's a list of what you'll need:<ref>Practically Functional, [http://www.practicallyfunctional.com/customize-your-shoes-with-mod-podge/ Customize Your Shoes with Mod Podge]</ref> | + | # Gather your supplies. This method will allow you to change the color and pattern of your shoes. It will work best on a simple pair of shoes with as few seams as possible, such as ballet flats. It is not recommended for sneakers. Here's a list of what you'll need:<ref name="rf4">Practically Functional, [http://www.practicallyfunctional.com/customize-your-shoes-with-mod-podge/ Customize Your Shoes with Mod Podge]</ref> |
#* Ballet flats (or similar) | #* Ballet flats (or similar) | ||
#* Foam brush | #* Foam brush | ||
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=== Adding Flowers to Flip Flops and Sandals === | === Adding Flowers to Flip Flops and Sandals === | ||
| − | # Gather your supplies. This method is a simple way to dress up a plain pair of flip flops or dress sandals. Here's a list of what you will need:<ref>My So Called Crafty Life, [http://www.mysocalledcraftylife.com/2014/07/15/easy-diy-floral-summer-sandals/ Easy DIY Floral Summer Sandals]</ref> | + | # Gather your supplies. This method is a simple way to dress up a plain pair of flip flops or dress sandals. Here's a list of what you will need:<ref name="rf5">My So Called Crafty Life, [http://www.mysocalledcraftylife.com/2014/07/15/easy-diy-floral-summer-sandals/ Easy DIY Floral Summer Sandals]</ref> |
#* Flip flops or sandals | #* Flip flops or sandals | ||
#* 1 – 1 ½ inch (2.54 – 3.81 centimeter) wide chiffon/fabric flowers | #* 1 – 1 ½ inch (2.54 – 3.81 centimeter) wide chiffon/fabric flowers | ||
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== Things You'll Need == | == Things You'll Need == | ||
| − | === Painting Canvas and Fabric Shoes<ref | + | === Painting Canvas and Fabric Shoes<ref name="rf2" /> === |
* Canvas or fabric shoes | * Canvas or fabric shoes | ||
* Acrylic paint primer | * Acrylic paint primer | ||
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* Thin permanent marker | * Thin permanent marker | ||
* Painter's tape | * Painter's tape | ||
| − | === Adding Glitter to Shoes<ref | + | === Adding Glitter to Shoes<ref name="rf3" /> === |
* Shoes | * Shoes | ||
* Mod Podge, Gloss Finish | * Mod Podge, Gloss Finish | ||
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* Fabric | * Fabric | ||
* Acrylic sealer | * Acrylic sealer | ||
| − | === Adding Flowers to Flip Flops and Sandals<ref | + | === Adding Flowers to Flip Flops and Sandals<ref name="rf5" /> === |
* Flip flops or sandals | * Flip flops or sandals | ||
* 1 – 1 ½ inch (2.54 – 3.81 centimeter) wide chiffon flowers | * 1 – 1 ½ inch (2.54 – 3.81 centimeter) wide chiffon flowers | ||
