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DIY Glitter TOMS

August 6, 2012 By Ashley Hackshaw 44 Comments

I recently refurbished my TOMS with spraypaint…..and now it was time to redo Boo’s pair. They had a few holes in the toes: CONTINUE READING

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12 DIY Ideas for a Shoe Makeover

June 21, 2012 By Ashley Hackshaw 9 Comments

You know how much I love to repurpose things and make them one of a kind! I’ve rounded up 12 different DIY projects you can do to makeover your old shoes!

Click “read more” below to see the gallery and links:

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Painting TOMS (A Tutorial)

May 27, 2012 By Ashley Hackshaw 35 Comments

My TOMS were looking a little dingy so I decided to spruce them up with a little spray paint!

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Doodle Shoes (A Tutorial)

April 26, 2011 By Ashley Hackshaw 25 Comments

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:

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Do you have a pair of shoes in your closet that could use a makeover?

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"Mom, do you think I could have something "store" bought…..

September 17, 2009 By Ashley Hackshaw 15 Comments

….manufactured, or maybe even mass-produced?” That is exactly how I picture the conversation starting one day. I make most of my daughter’s clothes and I am positive that one day the novelty will wear off for her.

Two things I do NOT make: shoes and underwear, so that part of her wardrobe becomes very neglected. But in all seriousness, does a two-year-old really need more than one pair of shoes (and maybe a pair of pink “super hero” boots)? Besides, I happen to think skater shoes look cute with a church dress….

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Thank goodness for Grandmothers. Thank you “Mimi” for Sienna’s new shoes! I no longer will be embarrassed when her school thinks she came in barefooted because none of the shoes on hand fit…..

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Changing the subject: I am a little horrified that Sienna “captured” Tinkerbell in her juice cup and then filled it halfway with water. Tink even looks like she is yelling “heeeeelllllppp”…….