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How To Make Glittery and Glamorous Gardening Shoes

February 09, 2018
I am so thankful that gardening season is nearly upon us, just one more day of gray and I might just start to scream! I have just recently discovered that I need some new gardening shoes. My trouble is that I really can't justify buying a new pair of fun and flirty gardening shoes because I have several pair of old faded tennis shoes sitting in a pile in the garage. Those faded and tired old shoes have sat there for an entire season because I just couldn't come to terms with throwing them away. So I am going to share with you all how I turned those ugly shoes into glittery, glamorous gardening shoes for under ten bucks!

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You see the way I see it is this; if Micheal Kors can produce a glitter sneaker that sells for $275.00, yes that is correct and ridiculous! I'll share my little secret on how we can make our own pair for under $9.95! Who knows we might just have a proposal for a business venture here...

So today is our monthly Ten on The Tenth !

Whoo Hoo! Bargains galore friends!

Links are at the end of this post and you and I won't want to miss out on a single one of them. I am always just as surprised and tickled as you as to what everyone else is creating and coming up with.



Let us begin at the very beginning of this nifty and thrifty project with this pair of old faded black pair of Mossimo tennis shoes from target. The inspiration for this project came to me when I was shoe shopping with some blogging friends. One thing led to another as we were chatting and laughing. ( I honestly don't think that they thought I'd follow through with this notion!) So today let's take these faded old tennis shoes and elevate them to gardening chic.

I am excited, are you!

Get Ready-this project can be completed in just 6 hours.


SUPPLIES FOR DIY GLITTERY AND GLAMOROUS GARDENING SHOES





STEP ONE ASSEMBLE SUPPLIES


  • Glitter.
  • Mod Podge.
  • Scissors.
  • Painters Tape.
  • Paint Brush.
  • Measuring Cup.
  • Spatula/Spoon For Mixing.
  • Paper Towels.
  • Paper/Plastic to cover work space.
  • Tennis shoes.
  • Plastic container for modge podge and glitter.
  • Polyurethane spray to seal shoes.
  • Toothpicks to remove mixture from shoelace holes.





INSTRUCTIONS FOR DIY GLITTER AND GLAMOROUS GARDENING SHOES


  • Cover work area.
  • Tape off shoes.
  • Mix Modge Podge and Glitter together for maximum sticking power. About 1 1/2 parts glitter to 1 part glue.
  • Remove laces from shoes before applying glitter and modge podge mixture.
  • Apply Mixture with paint brush and let dry for 3 hours and reapply mixture if desired.
  • Use toothpicks to "clean," out modge podge mixture on lace holes on shoes.
  • Once shoes are completely dry spray with polyurethane.
  • Lace shoes.





These glitter and glamorous gardening shoes are all ready to be sealed, laced and worn into the garden!



I think Sadie likes my new glittery shoes too, or maybe she likes the scent of the treat I have in my coat pocket....what do you think!



I think that there are so many possibilities with this project and the real key is to just let your imagination take you on the journey of creativity. Love to hear from you on how you would take this concept and make it your own!



Thank you for joining me and feel free to enjoy the creativity of the bloggers listed below!


The Purple Hydrangea

At Home With Jemma

The Bookdocks Blog

Exquisitely Unremarkable

Pandora's Box

White Spray Paint

Patina and Paint

Poofing the Pillows

Cottage at the Crossroads

Let's Add Sprinkles



Please join me.

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  1. TammyFebruary 9, 2018 at 11:32 PM

    I feel some glitter coming on! I have a garage of gardening shoes too.... Thanks!

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  3. JemmaFebruary 9, 2018 at 11:47 PM

    Glitter just makes everything so much better! (even cloudy days;)

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  4. LisaFebruary 10, 2018 at 12:34 AM

    $275??????? I almost choked when I read that. You will be the fanciest garden lady in North Texas, no doubt!!!!

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  5. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 12:44 AM

    Lisa,
    Can you believe it $275.00...I am kicking my gardening game up. Trying to attract bumble bees and butterflies. LOL!

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  6. patti @ pandora's boxFebruary 10, 2018 at 12:46 AM

    My very first thought was that you would leave a trail of glitter behind you everywhere you walked - I never gave thought to adding the Mod Podge to the glitter causing the glitter to be coated - very clever. Now my wheels are turning with other glitter projects!! These sneakers are adorable. I think MK has a little competition!!

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  7. StaceyFebruary 10, 2018 at 1:08 AM

    These are so cute!! Little Sadie Mae will be able to see you and follow you anywhere. Next you'll have to do some flip-flops.


    I just love that we both gathered inspiration shopping. Just goes to show you that we can do so much on our own with just a little bit of thought. :)

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  8. Katie MansfieldFebruary 10, 2018 at 1:15 AM

    How cute are these? What a great idea. They are adorable.

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  9. CeciliaFebruary 10, 2018 at 1:19 AM

    So cute and clever, Jemma!

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  10. Lavender DreamerFebruary 10, 2018 at 1:23 AM

    They are adorable! I like the list...take off shoes! hahaha! I'm not really a 'glitter girl' but I think I would like these! Such FUN!

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  11. NanciFebruary 10, 2018 at 1:46 AM

    Well those are just about the most glamour gardening shoes I have ever seen. Congratulations to you for coming up with such a clever way of recycling old tennis shoes. You have given me all kinds of ideas of what I might do with some worn tennis shoes....Have a great weekend...

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  12. LauraFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:00 AM

    These are wonderful!
    I smiled when you mentioned the pile of gardening shoes in your garage!
    We are twins!
    It always feels satisfying to re-do what we have, right?
    Love to you and Miss Sadie this wonderful Saturday morning:)

    L-

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  13. Kris @ Junk Chic CottageFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:05 AM

    How fun are these Jemma. You go with your creative self. You are going to be styling with these!
    Happy weekend.
    xoxo
    Kris

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  14. anita riveraFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:12 AM

    Oh Jemma, isn't this the GREATEST way to get a Cinderella look in the garden! How fun is this! And I see Miss Sadie approves! Hello darlin', how are you today?

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  15. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:40 AM

    Hi Patti!
    The real secret for maximum sticking power is exactly what you made mention of. Mixing the modge podge and glitter together! This "recipe," would work well on canvas bags, hats, etc...the polyurethane seals the deal against weather conditions!

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  16. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:41 AM

    Stacey,
    As you know Sadie is my sidekick and we are working really well in the garden together, well that is until she digs up what I have planted!

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  17. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:42 AM

    Thanks Katie!

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  18. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:42 AM

    Glitter and gardening...a match made in heaven for me!

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  19. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:43 AM

    Good Morning!
    Hehehe...I am trying to attract butterflies:)

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  20. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:43 AM

    Yes my friend always feels good to figure out a way not to throw things away. Twins!

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  21. LindaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:44 AM

    Glitter makes everything beautiful. Great little project to makeover some shoes. You can garden and look fabulous! xo

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  22. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:44 AM

    Thank Kris, always fun to come up with someway to hold on to a few things a little longer:)

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  23. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:45 AM

    Anita,
    Love it, yes Cinderella in the garden and boy she did like her pumpkin! Sadie says goodmorning sweet friend!

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  24. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 2:46 AM

    Linda,
    Glitter is good isn't it?? Changes up our outlook and I will tell you with our gray days, I sure do need some extra sparkle in my life!
    xo

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  25. athomewithjemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 3:00 AM

    Hey Nanci,
    Great to have you stop by. I agree so many ways to take this "recipe," and be super creative!
    Jemma

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  26. jeanieFebruary 10, 2018 at 3:04 AM

    Hey, if you're going to dig in the dirt, do it in style! These are fun and cute!

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  27. JemmaFebruary 10, 2018 at 3:09 AM

    Jeanie,
    That is exactly right...dig, grow, be happy and sprinkle glitter along the way!

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  28. MaryFebruary 10, 2018 at 3:44 AM

    Jemma I'm with Sadie on this one. I love how you updated your shoes to give them a fresh and fun makeover that is full of spring.

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  29. JaneFebruary 10, 2018 at 4:07 AM

    Oh my gosh! I will have to glitterize some gardening shoes, too. They will probably need to be deoderized at the same time! Such a clever and fun project!

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  30. KimFebruary 10, 2018 at 6:40 AM

    Well you are certainly going to bring some sparkle to the garden! Crafty, inexpensive and fun! It doesn't get any better than that.

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  31. Carol @blueskyathomeFebruary 10, 2018 at 3:25 PM

    Jemma, I use my old court shoes as garde shoes, but I’ve never thought of making them look so cute. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

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  32. DewenaFebruary 11, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    They look fabulous to me, Jemma! The only gardening shoes that impressed me more than these are when I read that E.B. White's wife Katherine wore her Ferragamo shoes to garden in--with her tweed suit!

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  33. Bonnie MorganFebruary 12, 2018 at 12:10 AM

    So cute and cleaver! I look like a train wreck when I garden!

    Can't believe the price of those MK shoes!

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  34. LauraFebruary 12, 2018 at 12:17 AM

    These shoes turned out fantastic & I knew you would try it! I wasn't sure HOW you would do it though! They are adorable super sparkly!!! Don't your granddaughters need red ones? 😉 Love, love, love these! Great fun!

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  35. CarolFebruary 14, 2018 at 2:16 AM

    These are just darling, Jemma! Between you and Stacey, I've got a strong desire to add "bling" to something!

    Warm hugs,
    Carol

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  36. CindyFebruary 14, 2018 at 6:18 AM

    Well look at your cute little self with those darling glitter shoes! YES GIRL...my kind of bucks now! If I pay $275 for ANY KIND OF SHOE....it best have a WILL attached to it saying I am inheriting some money from someone! LOL! Happy Valentine's Day dear Jemma. Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  37. Karen (Back Road Journal)February 21, 2018 at 2:50 AM

    You are going to be the talk of the neighborhood or should I say garden when your friends see your sparkly shoes. You are so very clever.

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