Miss 8 had decided (at least for this week!) that she wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up! Both my girls are all about sparkles and ruffles and pretty shoes! As I don’t want to encourage an expensive shoe fetish (at least not too early), this DIY fashion project is a perfect compromise – decorate your own shoes! They are super easy to make, in fact, the hardest part might just be getting your child to take the completed shoes off!
Create Your Own Decorated Tennis Shoes
You will need:
- A pair of white, canvas tennis shoes
- A set of fabric markers – we used Crayola’s Bright Fabric Markers
- Small, decorative costume jewels (optional)
- Hot glue gun (optional)
To make:
1. Remove the shoe laces and create your very own colourful designs all over the shoes with the fabric markers.
2. Follow the manufacturer’s directions provided with the fabric markers to heat set the design. Our markers required putting the shoes in the tumble dryer for 30 minutes.
3. Glue jewels into place with hot glue.
4. Re-thread the laces and step out with your very own rainbows at your feet!
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Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.
