Decoupage+Glitter+Thrifted Flats

So last week I promised a new blog about my new ventures into refashioning.  I had high hopes to feature a new tunic shirt I was working on this week but I'm still debating whether to keep working it or trash it!  The good thing for this cheap-skate is that I'm only out the $2 from the thrifted men's shirt.  The bad thing is the time I've put in to sewing.  I really should make improving my sewing skills a goal for this year but right now I'm too impatient!  So, the verdict is still out on the striped tunic.
BUT...I do have a sort of refashion I did a few months ago that doesn't involve sewing at all...just a lot of glue!:)

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I found this project from Sweet Verbena DIY Bow Tie Glitter Flats and wanted to give it a try.  I found a canvas dressy navy flat at the thrift store for $2.99 and got started.  I pretty mush follwed her tutorial using Mod Podge and mixing in fine glitter then brushing all over the shoe.  It took 3-4 coats to cover all the navy and I was so surprised how that worked!  They are completely glitter-fied!

Instead of making a bow tie embellishment I opted for a scrap fabric rosette.  I used my glue gun and cut small circles, folded each into a an s-like cone then glued onto a slightly smaller fabric circle.  Completed the circle with 5-6 triangle pieces then arrange 2-3 in the middle to fill in.  See this felt flower post for better directions Felt Flower Pins .  To attach I used a glue gun initially but have since used E-6000.

I am very happy with how they turned out!  I have to say I've only worn them once and am a little nervous about wearing in the rain but otherwise they seemed to hold up very well!  Teaching three toddler music classes and still going strong.

What do you think?  I think silver was a safe color for this 33 year old!  Let me know if you try it for yourself or maybe a little girl needs some pink sparkly ones!:)
Love,
Andrea

Still on Christmas Break...DIY overload

Well, here it is January 16th and I am finally getting around to posting all my DIY Christmas gifts!  I had a blast making all of them and adding personal touches (even at 1 in the morning!) but I have been on overload since then and taken a big break from crafting and obviously blogging.  It's very hard for me to sit and do nothing (just ask my husband) but I have been filling my time with my new iPad.  Sometimes looking up new crafting ideas is better than actually doing them!:)
Here's the gallery of Christmas presents made by yours truly:

Infinity scarves for my beautiful niece...
Above: refashioned from a thrifted polo
Left and Below: Pashmina scarf embellished with painted circles (toilet paper rolls of course) and transformed to inifinity!

Freezer paper stenciled tshirts for two cool dudes!

Dollar store composition books cute-i-fied with some iron-on fabric and ribbon!

 Wooden picture holders...two ideas combined.
2x6x12 + wood stain + paint marker + wire ornament hangers + your favorite pictures =

Inexpensive and Unique gift!

Unfortunately I didn't get pictures of the subway art teacher quotes and fruits of the spirit before giving away. Hoping my m-i-l is enjoying this one!

Magnetic Scrabble Board!!!

What more can I say?  My parents loved it and I loved adding personal touches with the dictionary pages in the background.  Can't 

wait to leave messages each time we visit!

Last but not lease I can't take full credit for these hand painted canvases.  These gallery worthy paintings were created by 17 month old Emerson and 3 1/2 year old Will and will be showcased in Pop's office. He loved them but this is as excited as he gets!:)

I think my next post may include some more refashions I've been working on.  As always I have so many ideas in so many genres!  I had a blast gifting all these projects!  Maybe I should pick a creative mode for each month this year...painting, sewing, hot gluing, paper, felt, wood...

How can I use all those for February?  Stay tuned!

Love, Andrea