Boots

Women's Merona Kasia Leather Riding Boot - Assorted Colors (see more knee high leather boots)

DIY Embellished Shoes

I love shoes, what girl doesn't? But being a stay-at-home mom

means I don't get to spend as much $$ on them as I used to!  

When I saw this picture pinned on Pinterest, I knew I had to

make myself a pair! 

Photo courtesy of Starsforstreetlights

Stars for street lights has a great tutorial on how to make

your own pair! They were really easy to make. I used 

some hot glue on mine too, just to make sure the material

was on there really good :-) 

I bought a pair of flats at Target on clearance for $7.48. 

I used some scrap fabric and got to work! It was really simple

and instead of a bow I opted for just a knot with tails. A little less

frilly and bulky, more my style! 

Pure awesomeness for under $8. 

Ruffle Sandal Tutorial

While shopping at Kohl's the other day I ran across these Vera Wang sandals-and instantly fell in love with the ruffles. G was being a crab pants (hello nap time!) so I headed for the check out without giving them another glance.

Then today I was in the mood to craft, but do something simple and the Vera Wang sandals

came to mind. I immediately started this project....

What you need:

*Scrap tulle, jersey knit and felt (or any fabrics-I just chose ones that didn't fray)

*Hot glue gun

*Paint (optional)

*Old, worn down sandals

I bought these sandals last year and wore.them.out. I was about to throw them out when I had an idea-I'll upcycle them!

First-I traced around the top of the strap of the sandal with felt. I chose n

ot to cover the sides of the straps, but that is up to you. Then, I cut out the felt.

Second-I painted the straps that wouldn't be covered in fabric. I have no idea how well the paint will hold up, I'll keep you guys updated. I just used a wall paint I had in

the basement.

Third-While the straps dried I cut two piece of black tulle (15"x3" each) and two pieces of black jersey knit (15"x3" each). I sewed the tulle on top of the black jersey knit, making it ruffle as I went, simply by bunching up the fabric together under my foot on my sewing machine. This was the easy way out-but it turned out great! (Do this twice, one for each sandal)

Fourth-Now take the felt and sew the ruffle piece onto the felt.

Fifth-Make sure your paint is dry! Once it's dry cover the top of your sandal strap in hot glue and place the felt onto the hot glue.

Sixth-Go get a pedicure! Atleast I know after seeing these pictures, I need one!

Now model your shoes for everyone you know and redo every ugly, worn out sandal your family owns-you know you want to!! :-)

(Side note...this is one of my first tutorials so bare with me. If it's confusing please feel free to let me know, and I'll clarify!)