Today we want to show you how to make some super cute color blocked booties. Emma and I had some short boots, but we wanted to add something to make them more interesting. We painted these in an afternoon. Mine are brown with black and hers are black with gold...
Here's what we did... 1. Find a pair of boots that you like. 2. Mark the area you want to paint. You can use matte fabric paint or screen printing ink. I also love Matha Stewart's multi surface craft paint, that's what we used for the gold pair. 3. Paint your shoes. Ours took three coats. 4. Let them dry completely and then wear them out. You can be proud that you gave your pair so much more personality!
Here's our finished shoes!
We both wore them to work at our vintage shop today! I'm also wearing a vintage dress borrowed from Katie (HAPPY B-DAY, KATIE!) and a heart cardigan c/o Lace Affair.
Emma wore hers with a heart dress c/o Francesca's with a vintage top and purple tights. And because I know some of you will ask, here's how to style your hair like Em.
Hope you're having a lovely day! We're working like crazy on a bunch of blog projects for next week. Just you wait... xo. elsie and emma
So cute! I need to do this.
Posted by: Reyna | January 06, 2012 at 04:47 PM
I love the shoes! The gold and black is such a great contrast.
Posted by: stephanie | January 06, 2012 at 04:48 PM
So cute! Love this!
xxo
Taylor
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Posted by: Taylor Pulsipher | January 06, 2012 at 04:50 PM
love love love the finished product.
Posted by: debbie | January 06, 2012 at 04:51 PM
Love the black and gold particularly! Very cute :)
Posted by: Nat @ Dear Little House | January 06, 2012 at 04:52 PM
The gold and black are visually stunning. I love them! Thanks for the tutorial...looks easy enough! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Amy | January 06, 2012 at 04:53 PM
Freakin' adorable!
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Posted by: Vanita | January 06, 2012 at 04:54 PM
oohhh, the black & gold ones are so fun!! I love this, ladies! :)
xo.
Posted by: kelly ann | January 06, 2012 at 05:02 PM
love this!!! thanks for the great idea!!
Posted by: lydeebee | January 06, 2012 at 05:05 PM
This is such a perfect little idea!Love them!
Posted by: Domonique | January 06, 2012 at 05:07 PM
I'm definitely going to have to try this. I've been looking for shoes in that style for ages but haven't been able to find an affordable pair. Don't know why I didn't think to just paint some plain ones! Thank you!
Posted by: Turtle | January 06, 2012 at 05:08 PM
I've this! Such a great way to make simple boots more fun!!!
Posted by: Miranda | January 06, 2012 at 05:16 PM
woow that is stunning! definitley doing that. clever clogs you both
xo katrina
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Posted by: Katrina | January 06, 2012 at 05:25 PM
This is such a clever idea to spruce up a plain (or scuffed) pair of shoes! I'll definitely be trying this (I love the idea of using metallic).
Posted by: Erica | January 06, 2012 at 05:31 PM
what a wonderful idea!
you girls are just flowing with creativity!
Posted by: vivienne k | January 06, 2012 at 05:32 PM
What a great idea! So creative ...
Kelly @
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Posted by: Elegantly Academic | January 06, 2012 at 05:32 PM
These are Legit! Any advise on where i could get some really sweet Combat Boots?
~T
Posted by: Toby | January 06, 2012 at 05:40 PM
Currently wearing the same polka dot tights. Looove!
Posted by: misskatiemack | January 06, 2012 at 05:44 PM
these are amazing - you always have the BEST diy-projects for us to try out! I might just have to do this one soon! Thanks for sharing!!
xx Ashleigh
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Posted by: Ashleigh | January 06, 2012 at 06:01 PM
I love this project and how polished the finished results are! It's on my to-DIY list for sure.
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Posted by: ACC | January 06, 2012 at 06:12 PM