Okay, so I saw these plain white tennis shoes at the store the other day, and I thought, “These are boring!” But then I had this idea – why not jazz them up with some purple glitter? I mean, who doesn’t love a little sparkle in their life?
First things first, I gathered my supplies. I already had the shoes, so I just needed to grab some purple glitter, some fabric glue, and a small paintbrush. Oh, and some old newspapers to cover my work area – glitter gets everywhere, trust me!
I laid out the newspapers on my kitchen table and placed the shoes right in the middle. Then, I carefully started applying the glue to one section of the shoe at a time. I made sure to spread it evenly so the glitter would stick properly. You don’t want any bald spots, you know?
Sprinkling Time!
Once the glue was on, it was time for the fun part – the glitter! I generously sprinkled the purple glitter all over the glued areas. I tapped the shoe gently to shake off any excess, and then moved on to the next section. It’s a bit messy, but that’s part of the fun, right?
I repeated this process until both shoes were completely covered in sparkly purple goodness. I was already loving how they looked, but I knew I had to let them dry completely before I could wear them. Patience is key, my friends!
The Drying Game
I left the shoes on the newspaper-covered table overnight, just to be safe. It felt like forever, but finally, the next morning, they were dry and ready to go! I carefully brushed off any loose glitter that might have still been hanging around.
Now, I’ve got these awesome, one-of-a-kind purple glitter tennis shoes! They’re so much more fun than those plain white ones I started with. Every time I wear them, I get compliments. People are always asking where I got them, and I get to say, “Oh, I made them myself!” It’s a great feeling.
Honestly, it was such a simple project, but it made a huge difference. It was pretty cheap too, definitely cheaper than buying a new pair of glittery shoes. So, if you’re feeling a little crafty, I highly recommend giving it a try! You can use any color glitter you want, of course, but I’m partial to purple.
- Supplies Needed:
- Plain tennis shoes
- Purple glitter (or your choice of color)
- Fabric glue
- Small paintbrush
- Newspapers (to contain the glitter chaos)
So, there you have it, my little glitter adventure! This whole thing was way easier than I thought it would be. Go ahead, give it a go. You will not be sad you did!