This weekend, I went on an embroidery kick.
I've only tried "embroidery" once before that I can remember--girl scouts in elementary schoool. (girl scouts was NOT my thing if I remember correctly... I was labeled a menace. Hard to believe, eh?) Anyway, the basic back stitch is easy. Practically no thinking at all.
This weekend, I decided I wanted to decorate something, but could NOT decide what it would be. I wear TOMS practically every day this time of year (not sweaty but not snowy...the perfect time for TOMS) but could not bring myself to try this craft on one of my beloved pairs.
I've only tried "embroidery" once before that I can remember--girl scouts in elementary schoool. (girl scouts was NOT my thing if I remember correctly... I was labeled a menace. Hard to believe, eh?) Anyway, the basic back stitch is easy. Practically no thinking at all.
This weekend, I decided I wanted to decorate something, but could NOT decide what it would be. I wear TOMS practically every day this time of year (not sweaty but not snowy...the perfect time for TOMS) but could not bring myself to try this craft on one of my beloved pairs.
So I googled. And found there are a couple of brands that make "off brand" style of canvas shoes. I found "Soda" and "Bobs." Well I then ran into the problem where I HATE paying money for shoes...especially when I can't try them on. So for the past couple days, I'd been googling them, trying to decide if I should splurge for the $20-25 to purchase these.
Lo and behold....after dropping a bag of donations at Goodwill, I went to find my sister somewhere shopping in the store. I looked down to see a brand new pair of "Soda" shoes, in navy (the color I was looking for) and in giant size (size 10) Perfect!!! I may have freaked out a little while my sister pretended she didn't know me (not really, she puts up with my craft excitements fairly well)
I am in love. Plus I love that if I feel like adding more later, or fixing them...I can! (maybe colored leaves?) I even got bored later in the day and added a little something to the back of the other shoe. I decided on the word "Live"
Here is how easy it is. These I just "free handed" by drawing what I wanted.
Then made it.
But you can also cut out a piece of paper, and sew around it. I've done that before too. I'm one of those people who cant cut a straight line...or write straight on an unlined sheet of paper...to save my life.
If you haven't tried the simple back stitch, just click here. You'll realize how easy it is!
16 comments:
suh-weet! So jealous :) How much did you end up paying? i don't have any toms but I really want some, so i think I'll get an off brand first... have you found them to be basically the same?
ooo good idea!
Cute.
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very cute!
What a brilliant idea! I love what you have done with the shoes.
You are so cool! They look great!
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Freaking love these. Sharing them on facebook.
Yes please! These look sooo wonderful! Would love to learn how to do this. You did such a great job!
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I can't believe how cute these turned out!! Very clever :)
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Awesome find!! I love the stitching! Great job.
I stumbled this!
I love that you embroidered your shoes!! Would you link up with my linky party, Creative Me Monday? It's open all week long and I'd love to have you. Here's the link:
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Hope to see you there!
Jenny
I love this! And congrats on finding that pair! I need to get over to my Good Will soon and see what goodies await me haha
Haha you don't have giant feet. I'm only 13 and I wear a 12 in women's. But I now kinda feel like embroidering my old converse....
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