Sunday, March 6, 2011

Step 1: Shoe Transformation

I was recently at Melrose and bought 2 pairs of shoes off the clearance shelves at $9 each. I didn't like the ruffly-satin like decoration down the front so I removed it all.
Unfortunately, what looked to be just sewn on decoration, turned out to be also glued down.
So, I was left with some damage to the front strap.
Not to be undeterred, I set forth to search for a pair of earrings or jewelry that I could use to decorate the shoes.
I had narrowed it down to a 2 pairs of earrings and 2 bracelets.
The Heart earrings & Black rhinestone bracelets i purchase from Melrose and the Rhinestone mesh earrings I purchased for $6.50 from the Charlotte Russo Outlet store.
Necessary items to finish project: Clear thread which I purchased from Hobby Lobby and a needle, preferably a curved upholstery needle, thimble which I like to use a leather one. Thimbles like this are available at most craft stores and places like walmart.

Thursday, December 24, 2009

Decoty Creamer Project 1 -Step 6


Finally, I use 2 clear tack to mount it onto my wall and immediately fill it.

I would think that most people would want to cover or paint it to make it prettier.

My suggestion: Glitter and glow in the dark paint make everything better!

Decoty Creamer Project 1 -Step 5

VIOLA! A successful fold in along the length!

Decoty Creamer Project 1 -Step 4


I then took another of my clay tools, and used this wood tool as a "bone" folder to press an indention along the remaining uncut length of my drawn area.

Decoty Creamer Project 1 -Step 3


As you can see, I have cut open along the punched lines I just did to create my opening and to dump any left over creamer out of the container.

Decoty Creamer Project 1 -Step 2


Using a needle tool from my Clay tool set, I punch really closely along the drawn lines along the 2 width sides and only one length since I will need the other length side to be the fold.

Decoty Creamer Project 1 -Step 1




I drew lines were I wanted to make my opening with a red marker and then I proceeded to punch a hole at each corner with a punch tool. I happened to use Matco Tools SP158A.