I know we've all seen and heard of the glitter heel craze sweeping the fashion blog-osphere this fall. This can all be attributed to Miu Miu's fall 2011 line of glittered and bedazzled pumps, booties and sneakers. As much as I'd love throw down $600 on a pair of golden glitter heels I decided to go the cheaper route and make my own. Big thanks to the Glitter Guide for inspiring this DIY tutorial!
You will need:
old patent leather heels
sandpaper
extra fine gold glitter
paint brush
Elmer's glue (any type of basic glue)
bowl for mixing glue and glitter
Modge Podge clear sealer spray gloss (not pictured)
newspaper
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| I'd suggest using extra fine glitter. It will mix better with the glue. |
How to make your pumps:
1. Gently sand or "exfoliate" your heels on all areas where you plan on applying glitter
2. Mix 2 parts glue to 1 part glitter. I used about 1.5 tablespoons of glue per shoe. Just play it by sight and make sure your glitter paste is not too thick
3. Paint your shoes with your glitter glue
4. Sprinkle the leftover glitter all over your shoes. Do not worry about getting glitter in your shoes you can clean them out later
5. Allow your shoes to dry for 24 hours
6. Take your shoes outside and spray them with a sealer. This will prevent the glitter from falling off later. I sprayed mine twice
7. Allow your shoes to dry for another 24 hours
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| Me wearing my glitter heels! |
42 comments:
Nice!! Sounds easy enough!
great!
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Very cool. Your shoes look fantastic!
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WOW! I think this is fantastic!
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thats sooo clever!!!
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Such an awesome DIY project! They look great.
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They look amazing!
I did this! But yours look so much hotter lol x x x
You are so remarkable! We really loved what you did with your shoes! :) Your shoes really look amazing! :)
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Awesome. I am 12, and I wanna tried it!!!! <3
what a great DIY, you did an amazing job :)
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This such such an amazing DIY! Now I can finally refurbish my worn out heels. And a great way to glam up without breaking the bank! Thanks for sharing :)
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Wi
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This is a great idea!
So creative!
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so cute this idea.
That's so cool!
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That is SUPER COOL Katie, how creative of you!!
I just DIY'd a semi-Celine-ish pouch haha, it turned out pretty cool too!
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Soooo crafty you are! :p
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wow thats so cool! awesome project
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HOW fun!!!! Love it!
what a fun DIY! i love the glittery shoes!
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wow these turned out really well! might have a go at doing them myself! thanks for inspiring
AMAZING IDEA! I want to do the same with some flat shoes, but I have a question, what is a sealer?
I'll check your video too.
I can walk under the rain later, or they are not made to resist the water?
See you and thanks :)
you are so creative! i might try that in red just to match darothy from the wizard of oz!
Wow! You did such a great job :)
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SO cute - i wanta give this a try!
so cleaver. love these. great post, love. I hope you had a wonderful weekend. I've got a brand new post on my recent stop to Rachel Zoe's favorite Beverly Hills spot. xoxo
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fantastic work done! :D
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Job well done! Very nice. You might want to visit LIFO. It's an online hub for girls that provides an online home for information and comment on their interests whether it be the latest Hollywood gossip or tips on the trendiest fashions.
Definitely need to try out this DIY, such a great idea!
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totally awesome!!!
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You really did great! I love those glitter shoes !
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This is amazing bc I was planning on doing this very thing! Good tip on the sealant though!
this is amazing! so the elmer's glue really holds the glitter up?
They look great! Check out my attempt at making the new Miu Miu Glitter Booties.
http://www.aprilgolightly.com/2011/10/diy-miu-miu-inspired-glitter-booties/
Your fashion is what I wish I could wear if I had the money and the guts I absolutely love it
OMGOSH. These are so cute and so perfect. I also have a pair of regular black pumps I never wear. Gonna try this out sometime!
Thanks so much for this! I've been looking for a tutorial on how to cover up an unfortunate nasty scuff on my new patent leather black heels and every tutorial I've found does the glitter on fabric. You're awesome! :)
I just did these to a pair of my shoes, but i think i might have messed up. At the end when i sprayed them, i didnt realize it but i think i bought the wrong spray. I got the elmers craft bond spray adhesive. Do you think they are ruined? They feel a little sticky
looks like easy to do. great job Katie. Thank you for visiting my blog and commenting. I appreciate it. Wanna follow each other?
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Thanks for the tips! xoxo
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