Last week I posted a pic on Instagram of some shoes I was glittering for my friend, Stacy. She wanted a pair of glitter booties like this pair but since they were no longer for sale I decided to make her a pair. I recieved tons of questions about the process and supplies. I thought I'd post a quick how-to for those of you wanting to DIY your very own pair of glittery shoes. There are many ways to get this look but here's what I did...
You'll need: A pair of shoes that you want to glitter. Choose a pair with a nice shape. We did a pair of bootie heels and a pair of slip on flats. Use either fabric glue or tacky glue. Glitter (we used the big rainbow glitter from the kids aisle at the craft store! You'll also need a small paint brush.
All you have to do is use a small paint brush to apply a heavy layer of glue to a section of your shoes, cover them in glitter (pour it on over a piece of paper). Allow that section to dry and then do more and more sections until your shoes are completely covered in glitter! After you've worn them a couple times you might have to touch them up with more glitter. It really depends on the pair of shoes and how much they bend when you walk! Beware, glittering shoes is pretty messy. You'll be finding glitter everywhere for a week or two, but I think it's worth it!
Tips: It can be difficult to get the details perfect, like going around laces, getting the tounge of the shoes and creating clean edges. Take your time and after you've finished the entire shoe and it's dry, go back and fix any details that you missed with more glitter! These are a little time consuming, but I finished a couple pairs in one evening.
Here's a tiny peek of Stacy wearing her new glittery shoes! I hope this answers some of your questions. XO. elsie
PS. If you want a less messy method, I did another pair of shoes with glitter paint last year. See them here!
these are so amazing! i could wear them every.single.day. eeppp!!
xx Ashleigh
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Posted by: Ashleigh | January 04, 2012 at 04:08 PM
These are beautiful! I made a quick pair for a costume once and a heavy duty glue for the glitter paired with a coat or two of glossy Mod Podge on top seemed to do the trick for repeated wears.
xo,
Michelle
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Posted by: Michelle | January 04, 2012 at 04:09 PM
Oh my goodness! My day was just made! I've been wanting a pair of glittery shoes for the longest time! This looks like the perfect project! Thanks for sharing! <3
Posted by: Ashlee | January 04, 2012 at 04:09 PM
This is such a lovely idea. Thanks for sharing your process. I'm thinking about making some hot pink glitter shoes now! :)
Posted by: Jacque Stewart | January 04, 2012 at 04:15 PM
Oooooh the boots are gorgeous!! Very good idea, thank you for sharing this xx
Posted by: Charlotte | January 04, 2012 at 04:16 PM
these are the prettiest shoes ever!
Posted by: debbie | January 04, 2012 at 04:17 PM
This is a wonderful solution for an older pair of shoes I have. They're a nice shape and I have considered a DIY project such as this so I can extend their life. I don't think I'd have to worry too much about glitter getting all over our apartment; my hubby is Asian, so we take off our shoes at the front door, haha.
Posted by: Elissa | January 04, 2012 at 04:21 PM
How lovely! Gosh, they're really statement shoes! :)
Best,
Danielle
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Posted by: Danielle V | January 04, 2012 at 04:24 PM
Bravo!
Love your DIYs :)
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Posted by: Life According to Jes | January 04, 2012 at 04:26 PM
A beautiful pair of glitter shoes ;) I looove them! I did my own pair in red glitter for New Year's Eve party and they turned out great too ;)
xoxo
Posted by: Agnieszka | January 04, 2012 at 04:37 PM
Thank you so much, I love it!!
Posted by: Mirandab | January 04, 2012 at 04:45 PM
I love this! I've been looking for a pair of glitter heels but may just do it myself now, thank you for the tip :)
Posted by: Maria | January 04, 2012 at 04:47 PM
I normally mix glitter with glue and do a few coats. This way the glitter doesn't fall off all the time; the stuff is sealed in there.
Posted by: Sara | January 04, 2012 at 04:48 PM
Hi! LOVE THESE. Will have to try soon. You said you're on Instagram... what's you Insta-name? I'd love to follow.
♥
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Posted by: Esther | January 04, 2012 at 04:51 PM
This is definitely going on my list of creative projects for January! LOVE IT!
Posted by: Chloe | January 04, 2012 at 04:51 PM
WOW!! I should find the whackest pair of shoes I have and make them sparkle too!
Posted by: Ashley S. | January 04, 2012 at 04:55 PM
I was planning on doing this anyways, but now I actually know how! Thanks! :)
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Posted by: Becca | January 04, 2012 at 04:55 PM
So freakin' adorable.
A blog for the jewelry-obsessed.
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Posted by: Vanita | January 04, 2012 at 04:59 PM
Thanks for the DIY tips! The shoes you glitzed up look so lovely and just like the inspiration! I am def going to have to have a glitter party soon!
xo
Jackie
http://www.hourglass-fashion.blogspot.com
Posted by: Jackie | January 04, 2012 at 05:01 PM
OMG, I want them for so long ago! In every shop I've been they're absolutely expensive and now that I can make some oldies into these babies, I'm into it! (as with the song lyric wall art <3) thanks so much elsie, I love your ideas and the fact you share them with us! xoxo
Posted by: Paula | January 04, 2012 at 05:03 PM