Thursday, June 14, 2012

Spray Painted Color Block Shoes


Color blocking. 
Isn't it all the rage?  I love the bright colors that around right now.
And the fabulous color block shoes!?  LOVE them.
Which is why I had to make some for myself!  Wanna see!?


With some old shoes and some spray paint, I created some DIY color block shoes.

I started with these shoes.  
I've had them for a probably a year.  And I wore them once.
Not because I didn't like them...


Because after the first time wearing them, this happened:


Brutal!

They were the perfect candidates for my color block shoes.
So I got together my spray paint (yellow!) and some painters tape.


First, tape off where you want the color to end.


I also taped the sole so it wouldn't look silly.


I used a garbage bag (you could use newspaper, I just didn't have any at the time) and taped it up to the existing tape mark.  Be sure you tuck the bag/paper all the way around the taped edges and be sure your tape is down on all your areas.  


I primed them first.


Then painted on my yellow.  I only used one coat since they covered so well.


And voila!!


Yellow and blue color block shoes!



Fun, right!?  So make some already!!



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42 comments:

Katie Goldsworthy said... Best Blogger Tips

So cool! I was totally thinking about doing this the other day. I noticed Anthro had shoes that were color blocked with dye.

Love them!

--Kaite

xo, Jersey Girl said... Best Blogger Tips

Love them

Donata @ DK's Craft Cafe said... Best Blogger Tips

What a nice idea!
Recycling and doing it in style :)
Great job, girl! I'd like to try this too.

Amy said... Best Blogger Tips

Ohhh! I LOVE these! Now I'm bummed; I had bought a pair of yellow flats from Kohls and the same thing happened the first day I wore them, but I returned them. So now I can't try this! Oh well, at least I got my money back!

Kimberly @ A Night Owl said... Best Blogger Tips

oh wow i love them and they look brand new! good job!

xo,
Kimberly
anightowlblog.blogspot.com

Maria said... Best Blogger Tips

This is so cute! Love the bright tips!

Kara @ Mine for the Making said... Best Blogger Tips

Love it! Beautiful yellow and perfect way to fix a pair of shoes! Thanks for linking up to DIY Diva Thursdays :)

Kara

creativeladyofthehouse said... Best Blogger Tips

I love this idea. I need to raid my closet and see if I have a pair of shoes that I can color block.

Kathie (Krafty Kat) said... Best Blogger Tips

Pretty cool! I hope the spray paint holds up better than the original!

Jacinda said... Best Blogger Tips

You are a genius. I saw a pair of shoes that I loved that looked EXACTLY like that except they probably cost about $100. I am totally doing this! Thanks!
Jacinda
www.yellowcloth.com

Debi said... Best Blogger Tips

These are so cute and such a good idea. I was wondering if you would link it in my Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop. Here is the link:

http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/06/natural-translucent-face-powder-and.html

I would love to have anything that you would like to link.
Sincerely,
Debi Bolocofsky
www.adornedfromabove.com
Adorned From Above

Kristin said... Best Blogger Tips

Too cute! Love them =)

Visiting from Craft Envy

Jess_LyMi said... Best Blogger Tips

Absolutely adorable! I think I have some shoes I can upcycle. Thanks for the tutorial/tips. :) Visiting from Young & Crafty linky party.

Your newest follower, Jess
http://thedelightfulcrafter.blogspot.com

Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com said... Best Blogger Tips

SUPER CUTE! Crossing my fingers you'll share at my party! Saturdays at Seven!

XO, Aimee

twelve-O-eight said... Best Blogger Tips

Soooo cute! Need, want, must make :)

Tanya

Paula Parrish said... Best Blogger Tips

Wow, Thanks for sharing. I love the idea of updating an old pair of shoes to match a new outfit. Awesome. Smiles, Paula

~Damita's Pretty Wrap~ said... Best Blogger Tips

Love these! They are so cute and fun for summer! Hugs Holly

Mama Jodi said... Best Blogger Tips

I would have never thought to do this. What a transformation! Jodi @ www.meaningfulmama.com

MostWhatMatters said... Best Blogger Tips

I love this! I will be looking through my closet today to try it out! I found you through the link up today and I am your newest follower in all capacities. Check out my post if you get a chance!

Crafty Cousins said... Best Blogger Tips

Super cute, and very clever! The colors are fabulous. I'd love for you to link it up to our link party!

http://crafting-cousins.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-i-wore-sunday-week-20.html

~Natalie

Amanda said... Best Blogger Tips

I love this so much! I am majorly digging the yellow. Curious how it will hold up? Stopping by from vintage wanna bee link up. Amanda @ www.the-cadence.com

D. Lynn @Purple Kale said... Best Blogger Tips

I am definitely doing this! I have a pair of shoes that are a little worn out-this would be perfect!

Thanks for sharing!

Mrs. Handyverger said... Best Blogger Tips

Adorable! And if the toes chip again, there's always more spray paint. ;)

Stopping by from Trash-2-Treasure Tuesday. :)

Jill said... Best Blogger Tips

Great work Vixen! and such a nice bright colour you chose!


Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a fabulous week!
Jill @ Creating my way to Success
http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

Michelle said... Best Blogger Tips

these shoes are so cute!! what a great way to dress up plain shoes or cover up worn shoes.

i'd love for you to post over at Get Your Craft On at the Gilded hare:
http://thegildedhare.blogspot.com/2012/06/get-your-craft-on-2.html

michelle

Miss Cinti - my poppet said... Best Blogger Tips

They look fab, and I love anything that gives new life to fashion languishing in the wardrobe.

Mindie Hilton said... Best Blogger Tips

featuring on Thursday at Bacon Time!

Carrie @ My Favorite Finds said... Best Blogger Tips

Smart idea! I would've probably just thrown them away ;(. Thanks for sharing at our Handmade Tuesdays party.

Carrie said... Best Blogger Tips

Very cute and clever!! I would have never thought of it. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

Tutus & Tea Parties said... Best Blogger Tips

You just saved a pair of my shoes! Hate when they do that! Thank you for linking up to our Pinteresting Party.

Nikki Monet said... Best Blogger Tips

They came out awesome!! Thank you for sharing them at Bedazzle Me Monday! :)

Nikki Monet said... Best Blogger Tips

They came out awesome!! Thank you for sharing them at Bedazzle Me Monday! :)

Beverly {Flamingo Toes} said... Best Blogger Tips

Victoria! These are super cute! I love the pop of yellow you chose - they look so great! I featured you today - http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/06/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-55/

Summer said... Best Blogger Tips

What a fantastic idea! I'm going to go through my old shoes now! I'll be featuring this on my blog tomorrow!

http://www.sumossweetstuff.com

Thanks!
Sumo:)

ToSewWith Love said... Best Blogger Tips

What a great idea! I am totally pinning this. thanks for sharing, girl and have a fab weekend!

Hugs,
Lelanie

to-sew-with-love.com
tocookwithlove.com
villaportillo.blogspot.com

Michelle said... Best Blogger Tips

Hi just wanted to let you know that i'm featuring your project this week on my blog!

http://thegildedhare.blogspot.com/2012/06/get-your-craft-on_24.html

Becolorful said... Best Blogger Tips

Another great project from you and again I had to feature it on BeColorful. Have a great week.
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DebbieDoesCreations said... Best Blogger Tips

What a great idea! I need to go color block something. Thanks for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday :)

Jenn "Rook No. 17" said... Best Blogger Tips

Fabulous way to rescue and revamp those adorable shoes! I'm going to have to keep this in mind for the future.

Spotlighting your post on FB today.

Jenn/Rook No. 17

Nichelle @ Vintage Wanna Bee said... Best Blogger Tips

These are soooo awesome! Thanks for linking them up to Talent Tuesday, they are this weeks feature!

xoxo
Nichelle

Sarah said... Best Blogger Tips

Thanks so much for linking this up at The Winthrop Chronicles, this will be featured at tomorrow's link party! http://thewinthropchronicles.blogspot.com/

Inspire Me Heather said... Best Blogger Tips

Your shoes look great - I like the grey & yellow combo! I've got this linked to my post over at the Blog Guidebook too today!!!