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