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I love it when I can take a papercrafting idea and transform it into a completely different type of project.
Today’s project is inspired by the many handmade cards that feature beautiful bows. Bows are not really my go-to accent for cardmaking, but I have found another place where a bow is the perfect accent….SHOES!!
My love of shoes is right up there with my love of crafts. Just like my craft supplies, I own way too many shoes. Currently, I am using portions of my TV unit as shoe storage – kind of like that episode of Sex & The City where Carrie is using her oven as a closet.
Today’s project is SUPER SIMPLE and you are gonna love the outcome!
In the spirit of full disclosure, I should also let you know that this is a no-sew project, simply because I have no idea how to sew…with a machine that is (I should note that sewing lessons are at the top of my list for 2011 – just haven’t gotten there yet!).
I can hand-sew in emergencies, but even that is not very good. For today’s project my go to adhesive is Fabri-Tac. It’s a permanent, washable, fabric adhesive that is totally my excuse for not knowing how to use a sewing machine.
I am pretty sure I could construct a red carpet gown with Fabri-Tac – full length with ruffles. I am a master with this stuff. So if you are like me and don’t know the first thing about sewing – this project is for you!
With all that blabbing out of the way – here’s the project.
I started with a piece of fabric, two small rectangles of batting and a shoeclip. I chose this fun satin gingham pattern, which was 40% off at Joanns!
**You will actually need two sets of these materials, since you’ll be making a pair**
Next up, you’ll use your Fabri-Tac to make a cute little burrito (for lack of a better term) with the batting and fabric.
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and done!
OK! Fabric Burrito is done! Time to cutesiefy this project.
I simply tied a piece of black satin ribbon around the middle to cinch the burrito… and voila! I love how the batting adds some floofy-poofy girliness to the bow
And from the back…
Next I did some hand-sewing to attach the shoe-clip and then covered up my terrible sewing with a strip of PTI True Black felt.
Here they are as a pair!
Now just clip these babies on any of your shoes to add a little fun & flair. I clipped mine on a pair of boring black pumps – not so boring anymore!!
And how about a little double duty for these? Just take one bow and clip it to a headband!
And of course there needs to be some cute packaging for these- that’s the the Damask Love way of doing things!
I repurposed one of my PTI clear stamp boxes to make customized packaging.
I mounted the bows on a 6×6 piece of chipboard which I covered with bright pink polka dot paper – so fun!
And I must be honest – as much as love this packaging for gift giving…I think I’m keeping these cuties for myself!!
Hope you enjoyed this simple project. It’s a great way to bring new life to your shoes!
Thanks for stopping by for some Damask Love!
Supplies:
Bowtie Shoe Clips:
Stamps: none
Paper: none
Ink: none
Other: satin gingham fabric, PTI True Black ribbon, shoe clip findings, batting, Fabri-Tac adhesivs,
Gift Box:
Stamps: Cupcake Collection
Paper: Distressed Dots patterned paper, Raspberry Fizz, Stamper’s Select white, Bitty Dot patterned paper
Ink: True Black
Other: Michael Basic-Basic Ribbon, Doily Details die, Limitless Layers die, pink rhinestones
Those bows are so fun and so you! Definitely keep them for yourself–you deserve it!
Wow! Those bows are simply adorable! I absolutely LOVE them! And the packaging!? Almost too cute to open!
How clever are you?? What an adorable idea, thanks for the step-by-step picture tutorial!!
How fun are these!
TFS
Ang
How adorable! What a cute and impressive gift (even if you do keep them *wink). They really do make those pumps to die for. Great project but one quick question… where do you get the clips?
I have a pair of shoes just begging for some bows.
The shoe clips can be purchased at Rings & Things. Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting:-)
totally cute!!
What a cute idea!
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