We are getting ready to move (again) and Jeff and I have been going through piles of clothes + shoes to decide whether they are keep, toss, or donate. But as we started to go through everything, I realized I needed to create a forth pile: things to DIY with before we leave. This pair of shoes is the first of those DIYs. I found them in the back of our closet and I don’t think I’ve worn them more than once or twice because they are a little too plain. I like fun flats!
So I found a couple of neon paint pens in my craft cabinet and did a little makeover. Here’s how you can recreate this look with your own pair of shoes.
Materials:
- old pair of shoes (mine are Ecote – got ’em on sale for $19.99 from Urban Outfitters)
- neon paint pens (I used these exact ones from Amazon) that can used on textiles
Here’s How to Make Them:
- Find a pair of shoes that you want to makeover and make sure they are clean from debris. If they’re in the back of your closet, they may have accumulated a little dust. Just be sure to wipe them down first.
- Grab one of your paint pens and get to work!
- I had a semi-complicated leather detail on my shoes that I wanted to paint and the leather pieces overlapped one another. So I painted the “under” areas first and let them dry before painting the “over” areas.
- Move onto the other shoe. And then circle back and give the first shoes another coat of paint if necessary. I did two coats for my pair.
- Finish up with coat number two on the second shoes. Let them dry. And you are ready to hit the streets!
I am so glad I did this mini-makeover. Now I’ll wear these flats all the time.
Here are a couple of photos of the finished shoes…
What do you think?
Will you be trying a neon project like this on an old pair of kicks?
Let me know in the comments section below.
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wow so pretty!
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(@deltafaucet) (@deltafaucet)what a great upgrade! I’m making a big move soon & have a DIY-before-you-leave pile 🙂
MeghanWhen I saw this over at Oh the lovely things I thought you actually sewn into a pair of plain ballet shoes. It would be an idea, but it could be a disaster as well LOL
But this is a superb idea to give an old pair of slippers a new breath of life 🙂 Just lovely!
xxx,
ErikaErika
http://jasminblancboutique.blogspot.co.uk/
This is beyond gorgeous, and so fun!
ClemenceAbsolutely adore these DIY Neon Flats by @papernstitch http://t.co/XvpJoMkS
M&J Trimming (@MJtrim)Impressive and so fun! I usually just throw out/donate mass quantities of stuff…I should consider makeovers next time!
SierraLove the neon trend but don’t want to go overboard? Try this DIY shoe makeover project from @papernstitch. http://t.co/AGRfgMbv
Delta Faucet (@deltafaucet)These are super cute! Pinning!
Melissa @ No. 2 PencilI have those shoes! What a great idea to spruce them up for summer!
KatherineSO cute! I LOVE this!
Caroline UOkay – THIS is a great idea! RT @papernstitch http://t.co/xkAKX94P
(@sheri_silver) (@sheri_silver)Thanks for the shout out Sarah. 🙂
papernstitchWhat a great idea! Never thought this would work!!!! Thanks a lot for sharing!
Danigreat idea and photos. added them + a link to my blog See Where You Stand. http://seewhereyoustand.blogspot.com/2012/06/neon-flats.html
pointshootenjoyI am thinking about it Brianne. 🙂 See you tonight?
papernstitch-Brittni
Cute! Wear them tonight to show them off to all your blogging buddies 🙂
brianneOh that would be a useful project Preemie. Let me know if you find a tutorial like that! 🙂
papernstitch-Brittni
Just a small touch can make a big difference. That looks like a lot of fun.
Unfortunately, I tend to wear the heck out of my soles before I throw my shoes away.
Maybe what I need is a DIY re-soling project. Then I would paint some of my tennies and wear them for fun occasions!
Preemie MaboroshiThanks Zee. And Robin. I know, right? After I completed this project I was thinking about how I could create this look with some of my other shoes too. Embroidery floss would do the trick on some of the shoes I have with thin uppers. Good idea!
papernstitch-Brittni
Ahhh, I want these! At first when I saw the photo, I thought you had added some lime green embroidery — which would be another option for boring shoes. You could do different lines or geometric shapes. Fun fun!
RobinRT @papernstitch: From That to This: Neon Flats DIY: We are getting ready to move (again) and Jeff and I have… http://t.co/rEzN5xNy
(@meganesass) (@meganesass)those are actually too swell. and they look great with the neon green!
zee