DIY aztec inspired shoes

Apr 13 posted by
Aztec is the new chevron of fabric… Have you noticed it everywhere? I am loving it.

I bought this pair of Gap Keds for $10 at Plato’s Closet in Austin before we moved to Florida. I bought them with the intention of spiffing ‘em up, but what do you know… 4 months later and they are still sitting pretty looking just like the day I bought them.

Then inspiration struck. Thank goodness. I’ve been feeling very un-crafty and un-inspired as of late. Does that ever happen to you?

I was inspired by these nails on Pinteres:

and then a lovely little package that came in the mail from Elmer’s that included fun new colors of paint markers… along with lots of other goodies :)
All you need for this project is a few Painters and some shoes. Elmer’s Painters come with different tips. See at the bottom of the marker? It is very important that you have at least  a black fine tip painter. It works wonders for outlining.

I started with a few doodles to practice using my painters. Then I started drawing my lines… The painters are a lot like nails polish. To get the most vivid color, let the lines dry and then go over in the same color. Obviously, the more you go over them, the darker they get.

I stared outlining with the fine tip black.

I decided I did not want both shoes identical. I would let one shoe dry, while I started doodling on the other.  See the left shoe, I tried circles. I didn’t love them and decided to make it a straight line.

I went over and over the color. I’m telling you the black fine tip is your friend.  I almost thought I was done, but decided to do a little more outlining.

 And I’m happy I did.

I walked to grocery store in them, came home and added more black details. Can you spot the 2 differences? One on each foot :)

Here’s a close up…

Have any shoes that need an update? What do you think of mine… Better after? Do you ever loose crafting momentum for a period of time? I’m pretty excited to whip out my Elmer’s Painters again. I’m feeling a lot more paint maker projects in my future :)

*Please note Elmer’s donated the Painters for me to review. All opinions are 100% mine.  See my full disclosure for more deets. 

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Comments

  1. Daisy says:
    April 13, 2012 at 11:54 am

    this is epic! i love it.

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  2. Jenna says:
    April 13, 2012 at 2:12 pm

    These shoes are too cute, Jamie!

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  3. Shasta @ intheoldroad says:
    April 13, 2012 at 5:50 pm

    Great idea! I love your shoes and now I want some Elmer's paint markers. You've got my head spinning with ideas :)

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  4. Kelley @ TheGrantLife.com says:
    April 13, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    What a great idea! Im going to have to try this soon :)

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  5. seniorpal says:
    April 13, 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Love your design, reminds me when I visited Mom in Arizona. Your good but I dont know about me ?Thanks

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  6. Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says:
    April 19, 2012 at 2:58 am

    You always come up with the cutest out-of-the-box ideas!!

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  7. Christine @ Angel Stitch Embroidery and Jezebel says:
    April 19, 2012 at 10:33 am

    I had no idea Aztec was making a reappearance….that makes me happy :) Love those shoes!!

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  8. Jamie Dorobek says:
    April 19, 2012 at 11:53 am

    I think it is totally coming back! Lots of triangle and arrows… I'm lovin' it too!!

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  9. artclubblog.com says:
    April 27, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    I just love what you did. It looks totally professional! Gorgeous pattern as well.

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  10. Julia @ FaveCrafts says:
    April 17, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    What a cute project! I love it so much that I decided to feature it in our roundup of refashioned shoe tutorials! Check it out here: http://www.favecraftsblog.com/link-love-refashion-shoe-crafts/

    Have a great day!

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