Last week I played with the new Martha Stewart Paints line, and got really excited- maybe over-enthusiastic- with the glitter paint and Tintable Fabric Medium. The result? Some rockin’ witchy shoes to round out my Halloween costume. Here’s how I did it.
Before- Eggplant Suede Pumps.
First, I mixed the Tintable Fabric Medium with Sugar Cube Glitter Paint by Martha Stewart (available at Michael’s) in a 2-to-1 ratio. I painted the sides of the shoes with this color, then painted the tops and heels with the Black Glitter, again, 2 coats.I finished off with some green satin paint on the tab.
Next, I hot glued some black stretch lace around the area where your foot goes in:
Then I cut a 7 inch length of tulle and folded it in half, so that the back stuck up about 1.5 inches higher than the front. I gathered this up and hot glued it on the front. I also glued a few black maribou feathers for fun.
Then I added some drops of silver glitter glue to the tulle for a little witchy bling. Because that’s how I roll!
Next up was adding some Glow-In-The-Dark fabric paint by Tulip. Oh, be still my heart…
When that was all dry, I hot glued a big ugly rubber spider on to finish the look.
I can’t wait to wear my witchy shoes and put a tingle up the spines of the neighborhood kids!
August 30, 2011 at 10:45 am
FABU!
August 30, 2011 at 12:29 pm
Fabulous!
August 30, 2011 at 2:33 pm
Oh my goodness I am so in love with these shoes. I help at the school with Halloween parties and I will be making myself a pair of these, for sure! I pinned ya, for Halloween Inspiration!!
August 30, 2011 at 4:28 pm
Thank you so much, Sarah- both for the comment and the pin! ; )
August 30, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Jenny – what a fantastic idea- you will be one glammed up witch this year! Have to do this!!!
August 31, 2011 at 1:13 am
Love them Off to the closet to see if I have some old suitable shoes …
August 31, 2011 at 7:25 am
Love these shoes! So cute
August 31, 2011 at 6:02 pm
LOVE these shoes! We attend a Witch’s Tea every year and these would be amazing to make! Guess I’m gonna have to go peruse the shoes at Goodwill to find me a pair to deck out
Awesome creativity! Gorgeous Shoes!
August 31, 2011 at 7:51 pm
Oh my! I love these – I pinned them way too early!! Repinning is in order!
September 4, 2011 at 11:04 pm
fun!
September 7, 2011 at 2:49 pm
OOH, I have some boring tan clogs that are begging for transformation. Will have to plot their rebirth.
September 12, 2011 at 11:03 am
WOW! These. Are. FANTASTIC!!!!! LOVE your ingenuity! Just joined your FB page as a fan. LOVE IT!
Doreen at whereisyourhappyplace.blogspot.com