
I've been working on a few other design projects for new clients and friends that I'm beyond excited about ... some previews may be posted at a later date on Instagram. This DIY is a very easy project that you may even create during a television programme! In the spirit of appreciating the needle and thread profession I also decided to make spool earrings with neon hues!
Materials:
Wooden or acrylic spool pieces
Earring pin + fish hook earring wire (pair)
Thread (gauge of your choice)
Glitter
Fabric glue, and a waterbased sealer- glue finish
Foam spatula
Scissors
Needle-nose pliers, and wire cutter
Sole glitz:

A fun project that you've probably seen from many others, this glitter glam project was so much fun to do, and very quick! With mixing the glitter and glue together I carefully painted my shoes one side at a time. Within 5 or 6 minutes I started to see the glue dry and started on the next coat to completely cover the shoes. For both shoes I ended up using approximately slightly less than 14 gms., from a small container and painted about 4-coats for full coverage.
According to your preference of coverage, i.e. scattered effect of glitter or entirely saturated with glitter (like my version) start with more glitter than glue, because my glue covered quite well in a simple coat, however there's a different effect when actually dried. I also glittered my heels side, and used a sealer. Once you achieve the result wanted, let dry, and then you're ready to wear your glam heels out!

Spools of colour:

By using a metallic pen or gold paint I brushed the tops and bottoms of each spool- let dry for a few minutes. Use a brush to carefully paint fabric glue on the body of the spools, then wrap the thread around each spool to desired thickness, and cut the end with scissors at a stopping point where you can tuck the end inside one thread. Glue in place. (see images)
With needle-nose pliers and wire cutter, attach earring pin by inserting it into the center hole of spool. Tuck metal end until flat. Atttach jumpring of fish hook earring wire to opposite end of spool. Now you're complete!

That's quite a DIY on those sparkly shoes;-)
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ReplyDeleteI love the glitter shoes - so very Dorothy xx
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Brilliant, as soon as I get better i´wll get to it. I have a pair of shoes and time.
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I did the glitter shoes too DIY too lol :)
ReplyDeletehaha, I think it's addicting, I forgot to post this when I did it last week... it was so much fun! Can't wait to check yours out too! xx :)
ReplyDeleteThank you. Sparkle happy! :-)
ReplyDeleteOh dear Sacramento, you're such a wonderful person. Get some rest dear. Thanks for taking the time to visit my little creations.
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Thanks so much Sierra!
ReplyDeleteLove the DIY sparkly shoes babe :) xx
ReplyDeleteBoth projects are great, but I am really a fan of the glitter shoes.... I have got to try it!
ReplyDeleteGreat DIYs - love those shoes especially!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
Wow, those glitter shoes are insane!!!!
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How fun!! The shoes are awesome :)
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Must make glitter cowboy boots!
ReplyDeletei want to make DIY glitter shoes so badly! yours came out amazing
ReplyDeleteSeems a like a pair of glitter pumps are the must-have this season. Show us a snap of your outfit when you wear them, please!
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome DIY projects and I'm seeing these glitter shoes on many posts but seriously...yours turned out amazing! They look like what I could buy at the store!
ReplyDeleteOmg they're fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYour DIY shoes looks perfect...
ReplyDeleteLove it
Lee x
wow, those shoes look so neat! I wonder if i'm daring enough to try that! great blog! I'm definitely following you! I hope you'll visit my blog and follow me too!
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The shoes are awesome! Great job!! :)
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Antonia
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love it! they turned out super cute!
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Wow, loving the glitter shoes!
ReplyDeleteOhmigosh SWOON at the glitter pumps! You are seriously my new hero for this DIY - love! :)
ReplyDeleteThose glitter shoes are pretty amazing - great job darling!
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Your DIY glitter shoes are amazing. Xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow - I can't believe how good those DIY glitter shoes look. What happenes when you wear them? Does the glue crease and crack at all and does any of the glitter riub off? Or do the shoes stay looking as glamorous as they look here?
ReplyDeleteGlittery shoes are my favorite!!! They make such a fun statement.
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I love the pink glitter heels you diyed! They are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks Roz, so glad that you like them too! Actually the glitter will not and has not creased or rubbed off, hence my sturdy sealer (I recommend an industrial design quality) I also put an extra coat to finish. I love them so much! Enjoy your week dear. -xo
ReplyDeleteThanks girl! :)
ReplyDeleteHAHA! Thanks love, I really appreciate it! xo
ReplyDeleteHi dear, thank you! I was quite happy with this DIY! alot of fun to create.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lee! :) xx
ReplyDeleteHi Leia! Hope you are doing well. Thanks so much for the comment.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I'll let you take that one, share some snapshots pls! :-)
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ReplyDeleteThanks Alexis! Have a wonderful time on your holiday! whooo!
ReplyDeleteooooh, thanks Jas, you're the sweetest!
ReplyDeleteThank you Bessie, that's such a great compliment! I know, I had to just try them, despite many others doing it, and put my little spin on the glitter pump. I really had patience with this one because it was fun to do as well. :)
ReplyDeleteThose shoes are amazing!
ReplyDeleteThank you! xx
ReplyDeleteLove them!
ReplyDeleteWow those are gorgeous! What a great color you chose. You've inspired me. I might just have to give this a try.
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OMG, those shoes are so cute! I've been wanting to try some totally glittered and your method of mixing the glue and glitter together is perfect!
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Thank you so much Jessie!
ReplyDeleteHello and welcome! So glad that you were inspired and liked my glitter heels. Definitely give it a try! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Meanz! Enjoy your weekend.
ReplyDeleteAww thanks Jaime, that's so sweet, So happy that you liked them too! I hope that you give them a try.
ReplyDeleteI love DIY projects and this one is absolutely amazing.I'm so trying this out.
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Oh the shes came out amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! And I'm seeing glitz gems everywhere. thanks for showing me how to do my own.
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Loving the shoes, they look professional!
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i so want that earrings :) lovely shoes!
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Your red glitter shoes are honestly the best diy glitter job I've seen yet! I've always been hesitant to glitter my own shoes because the diy demos look like a mess and the finished product , not that great. It seems sealant was the missing ingredient! And patience :) Thank you for such a great diy post, love it!
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Oh thank you so much! Yes, sealant does help, but I do believe patience (for me) was another essential ingredient as well. haha!
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Thank you. So glad that you liked it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks! I actually wore them in the previous post! xo :)
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