I’ve had this pair of bright apple green shoes sitting in my closet for almost 10 years! I’ve probably worn them a total of three times because they just don’t match many items in my closet…..so I thought I’d add some color!
My only supplies needed were Angelus Leather Paint and a very small brush (with half the bristles cut off for a finer point).
For my design I was inspired by Doodle Easter eggs made by Alisa Burke. I started with one flower….
….and then surrounded it with some doodles:
I just kept adding doodles, and more doodles….
….until the shoes were covered!
A tiny bit of blue design makes these shoes much more wearable!
They even look cute with my paint covered studio jeans:
But they look especially cute with Boo in them:
Do you have a pair of shoes in your closet that could use a makeover?
What a great idea! I never thought of that, but I have the exact same issue with a couple pairs of my shoes! I’ll have to come up with some cute doodles for them so I can actually wear them and stop my hubby’s complaints that I waste money on collecting shoes that I never wear!
Very cool idea. Very creative!!
What an awesome idea! I never would have thought to paint shoes. I just might try this. Thanks for sharing 🙂
You are such an inspirational lady! May many blessings continue to be showered upon you! 🙂
Super cute! I really want to try that now! Thanks for sharing!
Cute idea, but I have to tell you. I was following you fine with my google reader until you switched. I now can’t seem to follow you. Everytime I add you, it just adds your old page. Help?
Dang girl…really rockin out the tutorials. LOVIN’ it. Like the ol’ days…..
I have to order some leather paint….to.do.list
Love the shoes, very creative and what a wonderful idea.
LOVE this idea!
wow! these look SO good! you may have just tempted me to try leather paint 🙂
You’re a genius. That is all.
Are YOU kidding me?! LOVE the outcome & those doodles are masterpieces! Love that color combo too! (my 13 y/o’s room is painted in those two colors!) FAB fab fab!!
What a great idea…I’m inspired! So glad I stumbled upon your blog via Thirty Handmade Days. I’m a new follower and hope you’ll have a peek over at my place sometime soon.
Michael
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YES! I have a pair of orange shoes that I NEVER wear for the exact same reason– they match nothing! This is an awesome idea!
Hey, thats a wonderful idea for my white wedding shoes! I will doodle in black…
Very good idea!
very cool! but I LOVED them green! what brand are they???
This is an awesome idea!!! Your doodles look like henna painting.
Awesome transformation! Every time you want to admire your creativity -just look down! 🙂
Can’t believe you free handed those!!! I was sure it was going to be a stencil or something. Pretty sure I have some pumps that could use some “doodling”! Not sure I can free hand it like you did – those are AWESOME! I’d love for you to share these over at Trash 2 Treasure Tuesday on the Korner. http://kammyskorner.blogspot.com/2011/10/trash-2-treasure-tuesdays-4.html
You never cease to AMAZE me. You’re such an inspiration. I am truly amazed and in awe at the things you not only come up with, but with your style and fabulous talent. I am a HUGE fan! And I LOVE, LOVE the tutorials. THANK you!
such pretty and unique shoes…very amazing. even the combination of colors. great.
I linked to your tutorial on my blog – thanks for sharing!
doro K.
Beautiful colours. I love the idea. I think I do have a pair of shoes that can do with a very similar facelift. Thanks for sharing!