The right shoes can be the icing on the cake of a great outfit. This is just as important for kids as it is for adults, although they might have different ideas about what makes shoes great. Funky, embellished shoes are quite popular among the younger set. This provides a great opportunity to bring out kids’ creativity! Here are some shoe crafts that your kids will love (and that you can enjoy with them as well).
Paint Your Shoes
One of the simplest ways to make shoes unique is to paint them. This works well for many types of flip flops, as well as cloth sneakers. All you need is some fabric paint and a pencil to get started. Just draw your design on with a pencil, and when it’s just right, fill it in with paint.
For added flair, you could add some studs or colorful rhinestones. These provide nice, sparkly accents. The stick-on kind may work, but they tend to come off easily, especially when you put them on something you’re going to wear. A Bedazzler will attach them much more securely.
Spruce Up Your Shoelaces
Snazzy shoelaces can add pizzazz to any pair of sneakers. You can easily tie-dye shoelaces by mixing two or more colors of fabric paint with an equal amount of warm water. Tie knots in the laces about an inch apart, then dip each individual section into the dye, alternating colors. This can get messy, so be sure to cover the work area and protect the kids’ clothing!
For an even simpler way to decorate your shoelaces, use fine-tipped markers. Sharpies are the best, because they are permanent. And they now come in lots of different colors, so you can use them to make your laces extra colorful.
Make Your Own Charms
Shoelace charms look great on sneakers. There are kits available that have everything you need to make your own shoelace charms. You can also buy individual supplies at your local craft store or online.
For Crocs lovers, it’s easy to make your own snap-in charms. Using Fimo clay, you can make any kind of charm you can imagine. You can paint it with acrylic paint once it’s dry. There are also rubber plugs that you can buy online or in craft stores to glue to the back of any kind of charm. Using these, you can make charms out of virtually any type of material, including plastic, metal, and rubber.
Decorating your shoes is a fun way for kids to express their individuality. It’s also a great project to do with the family or friends. With just a few simple craft supplies, they can have hours of fun making their shoes unique.
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