We're just a little too excited about spring around here! This season we're feeling all things floral. Here's a cute and do-able DIY that made our plain-jane pair of boots feel fancy...
Supplies Needed: Plain boots with laces (we got ours a K-Mart!), pretty fabric (emma is doing her pair with striped fabric... i'll share them soon!)
note: use lightweight cotton- nothing too bulky or stiff, Glue, Mod Podge + an exacto knife.
Here's how we did it: 1. Glue fabric to the part of you boots you'd like to cover. Brush the glue (or Mod Podge) on and let the fabric dry. One great thing about using a floral pattern is that you don't have to be so exact about matching the pattern. Ours was pretty messy! 2-3. Use an exacto knife to cut around the edge of the boot. Take your time to cut clean lines. 4. Use Mod Podge to secure the edges of the fabric. This will keep them from fraying and make them boots more durable. ♥
Ta-Da! I'm so happy with these boots. I can't wait to wear them with lace tights and sun dresses. Maybe even a glass of lemonade! xo. elsie
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No way, I was just thinking of doing this to a pair of my own shoes! Thanks for the how-to, they look great.
Posted by: Laurel A. | January 23, 2012 at 02:27 PM
You'll have to post a pic of yourself wearing them. I'd love to see them in action.
-Lindsey
Posted by: Lindsey | January 23, 2012 at 02:30 PM
so gorgeous! they turned out great. Show us Emma's soooon! www.WearAboutsBlog.com
CHICTOPIA
Posted by: rory | January 23, 2012 at 02:33 PM
What a fun DIY! I'm totally going to try this, it's been pinned!
Posted by: Bettina | January 23, 2012 at 02:35 PM
they are amazing, I'll def try this out!
Posted by: Zane | January 23, 2012 at 02:40 PM
SUPER cute!!! this may be one of my fav DIY's that you've posted!
Love,
Stephanie May*
HTTP://WWW.MAYDAE.COM
Posted by: Stephanie May* | January 23, 2012 at 02:41 PM
Wow those are awesome boots! My friend's setting up a business selling custom made hoods with fur trim - you should do the same with your stuff! Very creative :D
Tom
http://www.rcjetshop.com/
Posted by: Tom | January 23, 2012 at 02:42 PM
Super cute, love them! :-)
Posted by: tinajo | January 23, 2012 at 02:45 PM
I'm so glad I discovered this blog. Definitely going to try my hand at those boots, they are beautiful!
Posted by: Chiara | January 23, 2012 at 02:46 PM
So cute! Those look great. I'm ready for spring + lemonade ♥
Posted by: Lindsay | January 23, 2012 at 02:49 PM
What a cute idea. I can think of a few pairs of boots sitting in my closet right now that I'd like to do this to. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Stephanie Elizabeth {Fab You Bliss} | January 23, 2012 at 02:58 PM
I love floral boots so much! I thought it would be difficult to make them myself but I will definitely try this tutorial! xo
http://www.almostdelightful.com
Posted by: Sarah | January 23, 2012 at 03:06 PM
so cute!!! :-)
xoxo
Ida
http://asplashofida.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ida May Bueno | January 23, 2012 at 03:07 PM
These are seriously cool. Great idea, Elsie!
Posted by: Mandi | January 23, 2012 at 03:08 PM
What a great idea! I love it!
Posted by: Mariló | January 23, 2012 at 03:12 PM
Those are so cute! They would look good with some fabric added to the heel as well
Posted by: Kelly | January 23, 2012 at 03:17 PM
Love these!!
This is so funny, cuz I just did a boot makeover kind of like this one!
You can see it here, if you like:
http://paperraindrops.blogspot.com/2012/01/boot-makeover.html
I really love how you used floral! I just love boots. :) Have fun wearing them!!
Posted by: Inna | January 23, 2012 at 03:25 PM
I'm in LOVE! I seriously need to pimp some boots right now, and it's 10:30 pm. I was going to bed, but now I'm looking for boots.. thanks for the inspiration and have a wonderful week!!
Posted by: Paula | January 23, 2012 at 03:25 PM
I would have never thought of anything so cool and beautiful! Thanks for such a wonderful diy idea!
Posted by: Margaret Groening | January 23, 2012 at 03:30 PM
These are fabulous!!!
Posted by: Dominique | January 23, 2012 at 03:37 PM