Black Flats Reconstruction (3 in 1)

I've been so lazy!! and for too long! I've been keeping myself busy here and there working on small projects.

Here is a simple and yet fun project using basic black flats. I bought these at a stand from my local Farmers' Market. They were only $10! So I couldn't resist! I never ended up wearing them and began to collect dust in our storage room. I decided a change was needed to make these shoes wearable. As I was walking around Joann, ideas starting coming to mind and I ended up purchasing (2) gold bracelet toggles, a bag of silver end connectors, leather band lace, and a metallic gold lace.


This is the what the Mary Jane flats looked like when I first bought them.




A close up picture.


Black leather band I sewed to the back of the shoe.


This is the final product! So I know I skipped a few steps, I was so into it that I completely forgot to take progress photos. :( But as you can see, I used the gold lace, gold toggles, and silver end connectors to make the ankle wrap.


Here is a close up of the ankle wrap with all the jewelery hardware.


I also found some other fun uses for the ankle wrap!


A bracelet!

There you go! A pair of black flats reconstructed/altered to my liking with 3 uses in 1 product. What do you think? :)

Moccasins with a personal twist!

I know it has been a while since I last posted, but with good reason! I have been keeping myself busy with another project!

I was browsing around Michael's one day and came across a DIY: Moccasins kit. I thought it would be something fun to keep myself busy with. It was about $15.99, but since I had a coupon it only cost me about $10 dollars or so with tax.



This is what the kit came with:



When completed:



Upon completion, I felt that the final project lacked serious character and wanted to do something more. After browsing through much online tutorials and YouTube videos, I came across Katie's Darlingtonia Moccasins. This was just the inspiration I needed. Although love her Moccasins very much and would LOVE to purchase one, I don't have the financial means to do so as of now. But I will be purchasing a pair in the near future.

I drove back to Michael's again in hopes of searching for something that would give my Moccasins what it needed and I found this:



Who would have known that leather jewelery would go a long way!



I added some embellishments so it wouldn't look so plain. These beads were sitting in my arts and crafts bin for a long time and figured it would be the perfect opportunity to use them.



A side view of the Moccasins.



As you can see, the stringing on the left Moccasin is different from the right because I ran out of string and didn't want to go buy more if I only need such a small amount. Kevin suggested that I put a charm on the back of only one shoe to make it unique and I do say that it looks good.



So here you have it, a completed Moccasins project. I hope this will inspire you to go out and make your own or to purchase one from Katie because her Moccasins rock!




*Side Note*: I also wanted to mention that these Moccasins kit didn't have soles on the bottom of the shoes, so I went to a local shoe repair store and had one slapped on.

Currently Fancying: Red

I guess I'm back but not really at the same time. I still have tons of things to do and since I'm on a "break" right now from school work. I thought, "hey, why not sneak in a post?" So here I am before you posting away. It seems strange because I haven't updated in awhile. I've gotten out of the habit you can say. So it's weird getting back into it. Anyways, I don't have time to do any projects so bad news there. But I have TONS of ideas for new projects coming your way in Summer 2010, so stay tuned! :)

Red has never been a color of my choice, but lately it has grown on me quite a bit. Even to the point where I even dyed my hair red! But it's non-permanent because I wasn't daring enough. However, to my surprise the color came out quite lovely. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of it because it's only noticeable in the sunlight. But, I've posted some pictures of my lovely red things.

Of course, they were embellished with creations from the lovely Katrina. I swear, I can never get enough of her wonderful freebies!







Netbook: Asus
Shoes: Cole Haan

Thanks Katrina!

Lovin' these shoes! + Pugly Pixel + new banner!

I was ecstatic when Katrina released some freebies to her fellow readers. I downloaded them right away and when to work. Let me tell you, they are amazing! I love it how it can brighten up photos! As you can see, I went a little crazy and decided to re-do my banner too. Ah, it looks so much better :)

I used the shipping tags and the tape strips.

p.s. you rock, Katrina! Love, love your freebies! Please visit her website to get your own! :)

I decided to take a picture of these strappy/gladiator sandals I've been constantly wearing. I got these at Nordstrom Rack when I went shopping with Katherine. Gosh they are so cute and are by far the best sandals I've purchased!



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