Fun Flats

Design your own cute, fun flats!

Usually I don't care much for

the color red, but I thought it would

be fun to own a pair of red flats.

The only problem was

was that I couldn't find a pair I

actually liked. Therefore, I made

my own. They turned out quite

nicely if I say so myself.

I bought a $3 pair of flats from Walmart.

Who says you can't be thrifty while

being creative? You could also use

an old pair that aren't getting

much use.

Of course, I cut the bow off of them

before starting the bulk of the process.

Cut a piece of your fabric of choice

so that it has more than enough

to fit from top to bottom and lengthwise.

Next, cut the fabric in half up to

the point of the inner rim of the front

of the shoe.

Cover the front of the shoe with

Mod Podge (I used outdoor Mod Podge

because it is supposed to be waterproof).

Put the fabric in place and smooth it out.

Cover the rest of the shoe in Mod Podge

and smooth the fabric down all the way

to the back of the shoe.

Cut slits in the top of the fabric down to the

level of the inner rim of the shoe.

This will help give the shoe a smoother

edge. Mod Podge the flaps down

both under and on top of the fabric.

Using an Exacto Knife (or something similar),

cut the remaining fabric from the bottom of the

shoe so that it lines up where the side and

the sole meet.

When all is in place,

put a good layer of Mod Podge over

the entire shoe. Be generous, it will dry clear.

Let them dry for quite a while

(I recommend letting them sit for a day)

to make sure they are fully dry

and ready to wear.

Then put them on and be the talk of the crowd.

;)

With love,

Cassie