Thursday, January 31, 2013

Flats that really sparkle

A while back I was cleaning out my closet and found an old pair of flats, instead of tossing them into the donation pile, I decided to pinch some pennies and reup  these flats into sparklers. It may look like it costs alot but once you have all the materials,  you can make more for friends and family!

Materials needed:


Plain flats ( I got mine from Target) $14.99 or less

Glitter: $3.00
Matte Modge Podge $5.99 
Foam Paint Brush $1.00
Paper plate: $0
Clear Glaze Spray (on hand or an extra layer of modge podge will do) $0
Newspaper to keep things tidy

Total Cost: $24.98 or less!


1. Using the plate, modge podge, gliter and brush;  With the brush, mix the equal parts of modge podge and glitter. 


2. Once you have a good mix going (use your best judgement, a little extra glitter never hurt) paint a layer of you glitter mix on your flats.


3. Do the same to the other shoes


4. Let dry. You know when it is dry when the modge podge turns clear


5. Repeat sets 2 and 3 until you have successfully covered the flats.


6. Once it is completely dry at a few sprays of Clear glaze (I used Mod Podge ® Acrylic Sealer - Super Gloss, 11 oz.


Voila, turn head when you struct in style!


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