Converse style bling shoes at a fraction of the cost! tutorial link

[momma2many]

I found these shoes at some of the high end boutiques in town and loved them but couldn't stomach the price tag so I figured it out myself take a look at my blog for pic and tutorial! just shoes, crystals and e6000 glue is all you need.  Now on to her pettie skirt!

http://trialsofafrazzledmom.blogspot.com/2008/06/bling-shoes-with-tutorial.html

thanks Anna

[porfavoray]

Those are so cute!
I would wear them with pretty skirts.

[momma2many]

Thank you, I am making a pettiskirt for her today if I can figure it out.  black with hot pink ruffel.  I have been looking at all these boutiques and inspiration took hold.  She will have a high end wardrobe at a fraction of the cost!

Anna

[fantasyvintage]

You did an awesome job on these!

[momma2many]

I had just got into sewing and crafting for my little one and realized that I should have put them in the childrens section.  everyone that see them on her asks about them and I just cant get them off of her.  I am about to make her a few mor pair in difftrent colors.  every little girl needs some shoes to go with their cute outfits.

Anna

[karmickaboom]

They are so ...wonderful! Could I pretty please ask...are those regular sequins on the toe? I wonder if I could get by with wearing some if my girls had them and it was a mother daughter thing...

[momma2many]

no they are flatback crystals there are several diffrent brands but the swaroviski are the best and give you the most shine the next best and alot cheeper are the korean glass ones.  I am thinking of makiing myself some to go with my daughters.  she wont take them off and wants me to have a pair too, lol I tell you what you need on my blog and feel free to ask questions.

Anna

[italia_rican_520]

SO CUTE!
Our local "marshalls" store had adult converse shoes on clearance for $10, I wonder how much the kids ones are on sale for?
I decorated my phone w swarovski crystals, using the same method and it held up through TONS of abuse!

[momma2many]

I found the kis ones on sale at sears for like 14 bucks and Hobby Lobby had the crystals on sale for 2 bucks per pack so I stocked up on both! so when she out grows these she will have more, I also made a pair for her best friend per my daughters request.  I have not lost one crystal!  they have held up to daily wear been washed and still are intact.  She really loves them and goes up to perfect strangers (trying to discourage this) and says "look at my shoes"  She is so proud of them and they seem to be better than any toy I have bought her.  I will be making several more!  I just finiushed a pair of pink high tops with her name on one and a buterfly on the other.

[italia_rican_520]

She really loves them and goes up to perfect strangers (trying to discourage this) and says "look at my shoes" 

Oh wow, this sounds like my kiddo! She's 6 and is just getting out of that "Everyone who smiles at me is my best friend" stage.

I love them for kids but I really think I need a pair, also! Thank u so much for the tutorial, with over 1,000 views, i'm sorry you didnt get more comments cuz' u definitely deserve them!

[italia_rican_520]

oops, sorry to be a comment hog but I have more to say!
Can you post the other pairs that you made? I'd love to see them!

[momma2many]

I will when I find my camara, lol I have several things to post but I have misplaced it in all my crafty mess.  thank you for the kind comment.  I think I really put it in the wrong place to begin with then moved it to here.  I am new to the clothing section I have just mainly hung around the crochet section.

Anna

[blondeboheme]

i can't seem to get the instructions for the bling shoes.  can you help me out?  thank you.  when i click on the blog i can't find it.

[annieplayground]

OH MY GOSH!!! I loves these.  My mother-in-law just bought my 5 year old a pair from the department store and paid $68 for them.  I was mortified becuase I don't even own a pair that expensive and her feet are still growing lol.  I am so gonna have to make her a pair.  Thanks for sharing