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12.06

dictionary [shoo]s

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{shoe re-do 4}
……….
a very smart pair of flats
More $5 flats transformed into something great. This involves:
mod podge + dictionary pages 

 1. Find some words you like and rip the pages out of your old dictionary. 


I started with ‘shoe {shoo} n. pl. shoes 1. an outer covering, usually of leather, for the human foot.’

 2. Cut them up into small strips. The thinner ones are easier to lay flat on the shoes.

 3. Decoupage the strips to your shoes until all the white parts are covered. Make sure to keep it smooth and to layer lots of that mod podge all over.

 4. Ta-da! Let them dry.

 Indubitable-y a great way to use an old dictionary!

Plus, if you get bored, you can take them off and learn something new!
When they are done drying wear them around for a day, so they crack in the places you move the most. (Note: I did not mean to put ‘Tuberculosis’ on my shoes…I may have left that out if I was actually looking. ‘Magnolia,’ however, can stay.)

Add another layer of mod podge. Now your dictionary definitions will flex with your foot! 

So verbose.



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35 Comments

  1. Meredith

    12/06 at 4:49 PM

    last week, i seriously did that with an old map! it’s a Christmas prez for my little sis. I’ll post about it sometime. love these smart shoes!

  2. Pamela

    12/06 at 4:55 PM

    Oh, you gave me a good laugh. Every writer needs a pair of these. One author I know wears a well-worn jacket when he sits down to write. I could wear shoes–dictionary shoes. I will copy author, computer, delete, rejection and sold!

  3. Michelle L.

    12/06 at 5:06 PM

    Those are adorable! Tuberculosis comment – hilarious. Hey, nobody will read your shoe that closely – if they do, they have way too much time on their hands!

  4. melody-mae

    12/06 at 5:07 PM

    I am visiting from a life made lovely and have to say that these are LOVELY!

  5. Janthony-Garrett

    12/06 at 5:09 PM

    Love!!

  6. Jami Nato

    12/06 at 8:45 PM

    super cute! i am obsessed with book paper crafts right now. we should be friends…

  7. Emily @ Finding My Aloha

    12/07 at 12:07 AM

    So cute! Who knew?

  8. blesid

    12/07 at 12:08 AM

    Those are awesome! I’m in love! jules

  9. The Bonjour Four

    12/07 at 12:59 AM

    cute! so creative!

  10. A Girl

    12/07 at 1:49 PM

    Mod Podge rocks! Great shoes!

  11. Jennifer Juniper

    12/07 at 10:09 PM

    Very cool, I just saw two shoe tutorials in one day! One with a map and yours with book pages…obviously, I’ve been living under a rock :)

  12. Kathy

    12/08 at 1:46 AM

    I love these shoes too cute :-)

  13. Dewi Citra

    12/08 at 10:15 AM

    Cool !! I think it will be a great indoor shoes. I don’t think I will wear it muddy street. it is so precious :)
    Visiting from Craftastic Monday

  14. Patti's Artful Design

    12/08 at 1:54 PM

    Those turned out very nice! Happy holidays!

  15. greenbean

    12/08 at 5:13 PM

    freaking adorable!…

  16. Katie

    12/08 at 7:53 PM

    Love this, will have to try it out!

  17. Carmen

    12/09 at 12:56 AM

    How creative!! Would love to try this!

  18. Sachiko

    12/09 at 12:58 AM

    How unique and pretty! I would love to make one for me!

  19. Jana

    12/09 at 5:14 AM

    Fun idea!

    Come enter to win a pair of shoes!

    http://gigglesglitzandglam.blogspot.com/2010/12/sseko-giveaway.html

  20. OrloSubito

    12/09 at 10:11 AM

    woww they are really nice, this a very good idea!!!

  21. Kristy

    12/09 at 4:23 PM

    now thats cute!

  22. Jill

    12/10 at 12:50 AM

    What a fantastic idea!
    Thanks for linking to A Round Tuit.
    Hope you have a fabulous weekend!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/

  23. Madigan at madiganmade

    12/10 at 11:52 AM

    These made me smile! Very clever.

  24. Young and Crafty

    12/11 at 3:34 AM

    These are sooo fun!! They turned out really cute!

    Thanks for swinging by the Free for All party!

    Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/

  25. Autum

    12/11 at 3:40 AM

    Oh how I love your smart shoes! What a unique idea. Such an intelligent way to make a fashion statement!

  26. Katie

    12/12 at 6:34 PM

    Ahhh! I love these flats! I need to go through all of my old flats that could easily be thrown out due to the exterior ware and revamp them to make them something fabulous like these!!!

    Thank you for linking up with Sew Woodsy! We just wanted to let you know that we featured your project on Friday! Make sure you grab a featured button and display it proudly!

    http://sewwoodsy.blogspot.com/2010/12/friday-features-on-friday.html

  27. ASH

    12/13 at 3:03 PM

    OMG just the site to feed my shoe addiction!!!
    So CUTE!

  28. Roben-Marie

    12/13 at 3:24 PM

    What a terrific idea!! Thanks!

  29. Robin

    12/16 at 7:30 PM

    Love this and It would be great if you would link it over at my Upcycled/repurposed/ recycleable linky party: http://tinyurl.com/upcycled26

  30. serendipitously.create

    12/17 at 9:39 PM

    Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! My friend Steph and I are hosting a post pregnancy get away mommy night next month and this will be the center of attention – everyone will bring flats to decorate! I’ll post pics of the event. Oh my word I am sooooo IN LOVE with this idea!!!

  31. JulzVP

    12/30 at 2:28 PM

    Thanks for this awesome idea! I used them for my best friend for Christmas. Perfect!

  32. sarah

    01/17 at 5:44 AM

    How did they hold up did they last long?

  33. Aline

    03/23 at 3:33 AM

    You are one talented lady!! I love your blog and I’m always referencing it on my blog. Please come by when you have a sec thepolkadotsweater.blogspot.com.
    Thanks for inspiring me!

  34. Kristen

    05/04 at 9:04 AM

    I love this! I have been wanting to do this myself and was so glad to see that someone else had the same idea:) My question is where you got shoes for only 5 dollars?

  35. Candice

    06/08 at 11:31 AM

    Your project’s been Candoodled! I love it so I’ve shared it:
    http://candoodles.blogspot.com/2012/05/diy-wearing-knowledge.html

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