{Tutorial} Mod Podge Glitter Flats
Using Mod Podge and glitter to spruce up an old pair of shoes has been all the rage in blog world in recent months. I first got the idea from Suburbs Mama. She transformed plain every day high heals into shimmering super stars! Months ago I planned to do this project, and yet time kept slipping from me. This past weekend I finally took the time out of my busy life to rehab my beloved black patent leather flats. They had seen better days, and to be honest are one of my most comfortable pair of shoes I own. The best part is that I bought them for $10 on the clearance rack at Old Navy. As you can tell from the picture below… They were in need of a makeover!
I was tired of looking at the peeling patent leather.
Supplies Needed:
Old Pair of Shoes
Mod Podge, Gloss & Fine Black Glitter
Sponge Brush, Wood Stick, Plastic Cup, Painters Tape
First, you will want to use painters tape and tape off all areas that you do not want the Mod Podge glitter to touch.
Since I tend to make a mess when I craft I covered up almost every ounce of shoe with painters tape (as pictured above).
In a disposable cup you will want to fill the cup a quarter full with Mod Podge (Gloss) followed by a quarter of the container of fine black glitter. Using a disposable wooden stick you will want to stir the Mod Podge and glitter until well incorporated.
Now, use a sponge brush and begin to liberaly apply the glittered Mod Podge on to your shoe.
Once you’ve covered both shoes let them sit and dry for about an hour. Make sure you cover your cup & brush with a plastic bag so the Mod Podge does not harden.
I was giddy with excitement when I saw how my flats looked after just one coat of Mod Podge with Glitter!
I didn’t want the glitter to be too overwhelming. I wanted a slight shimmer, and that’s exactly what I was able to achieve. *The pictures don’t do these shoes justice!
Here I am painting one more coat of Mod Podge onto my flats.
I let them dry for another hour.
Then I carefully pealed the painters tape off the flats.
Your flats are ready to be worn!
I finished this project Saturday afternoon, and wore them out to dinner on Saturday night!
Getting ready to leave for a fancy dinner out on the town!
What do you think of my new flats? Easy project–right?
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Very nice! I’m definitely going to try this.
Don’t put this project on the back burner like I did for so many months! It’s super easy and worth it in the end!
OMG! Those are fab Katie!!! I wish I could see just how pretty and glittery they are – the pics don’t do them justice, I’m sure! Cool that you were able to wear them the same night. I might try this with a non-flat pair of shoes…hmmmm.
P.S. Love the new site – very, VERY nice!!!
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Thanks Angelene! Yes, I agree. My pictures don’t do them justice! They have a slight shimmer to them which is what I was hoping for! Keeping them some-what like their original style.
Thanks for the kind compliments on our new design. We still have a few kinks to work out… but its getting there!
What a perfectly fabulous and sparkling idea! LOVE IT! The transformation is magical! I’m going to have to revive a pair of pumps so I can sparkle too!
TFS!
It’s a super simple project. The taping takes the longest. I wish I wouldn’t had put this project off for so long! So happy with the end results! If you revive yours I’d love to see them!
Your shoes turned out real cute! Love glitter!!
Thanks! I wasn’t sure how they would turn out… I figured it would have WAY more glitter look to it. But to be honest I’m so happy they turned out with only a small shimmer and not glitter overload!
I’ve been seeing glittered flats everywhere! I love the subtlety of yours. Great job!
Yes, I recently saw a pair of Steve Madden glitter flats for $80!!! That’s absurd. I’m so happy I was able to take my broken in flats and make them something new (for practically free)!
Cute Katie!! I think I’ll be trying this out pretty soon on an old pair of grey flats–easy and requires few supplies…my type of project in my current lifestyle
PS–your hair is getting SUPER long!!!!!!
Yes, this is a super easy project to do and doesn’t require a lot of supplies nor space! I guess I haven’t realized how long my hair is really getting! lol. Don’t plan on cutting it any time soon!
Awesome! Great job!
So cute! I have shoes just like that…I’m going to have to try this!
Thanks! Yes, I love these flats. So happy that I could restore them and really wear them out! lol
Thank is such a cute idea! I love how they turned out!!
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~Brooke
Thanks! I love them too!
Hi, I’m a new follower. I found you on Creative Me Monday Hop over and say hi if you get a chance Jennifer from Just Wedeminute–
What a great idea! I’m going to do this for my 11 year old, I know she will LOVE it!
Hi! Thanks for stopping by and following! It can get addictive since it’s so easy to make!!!!
What an awesome idea!
Going to feature this on “a few of my favorite things” on Friday!
Awesome, that would be wonderful!
you have just saved tons of flats for my daughter, I cant wait to try this!
Now that is cool….. With my 11 year old…. uuummmmm Thanks for the idea and the step by step instruction!!
Hop’n by from ‘Creative Me Monay Hop’. Sorry I am so very late, it has been a crazy week! Bu, I’m following your blog now, wont you please come and follow me back?? ~KM
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Thanks for stopping by! I’m also a new follower of yours.
Very cute!! I like the not too over done look..great job
Thanks me too! I wasn’t sure if it would be crazy glitter or subtle… it totally turned out subtle and I couldn’t be happier!
THANK YOU for posting this!!! I had picked up a pair of shoes for my daughter in the right size, but was not pretty at a consignment shop. After seeing this post and buying some hot pink glitter-they are something she’s excited to wear.
That’s awesome! Glad I could help inspire you. I’d love to see a before and after picture!
This is such an awesome idea! I totally may have to steal/try it. I have never seen that before! Please share this on Fabulous Friday so that my readers can see it too!
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Glad you like them! I just linked them up to your party and am a new follower of yours!
Hmm i LOVE this I have a pair of flats i might have to try this on!
Katie, these are fabulous! I love the subtle shimmer – just perfect.
Thanks! The pictures don’t do them justice! Thanks again for featuring them!
No wayyyy!!! SO so cute, so simple, so wonderful—-I ADORE them! Thank you for sharing the “how to part” I am going to have to up-cycle some old flats now!
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Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
(and thank you SO much for linking up!!!)
Glad you love them! Super easy to make!
This is so cool…..and so clever…..you did a fabulous job…tfs
Thanks! Hope it’s inspired you to revamp an old pair of shoes!
Aw, these are so cool! What a great way to embellish them & make them new again! I love all your fun projects–you always do such exciting things here! Thanks so much for sharing at Show & Share!
They turned out GREAT!! This is the perfect tutorial for Halloween too! Instead of going out and buying new glitter shoes for a costume you can make your own!! Thanks for joining last week’s What’s In The Gunny Sack? link party and I hope to see you again for tomorrow’s party!
Thanks! I know… I thought about the same thing. Too bad none of my costumes this year require glitter shoes!
So cute! I have some MP with glitter already in the mix, I picked it up at the craft store a week ago. I may revive some of my shoes, too!
Stopping by from Ohh Baby Link-Up.
Awesome! Hope to see your version in the near future!
What a cute idea! I can’t wait to dress up my old black flats! I live in the mountains of Vermont, where we don’t often hear about fun trends. Around here it’s mostly jeans and fleece, very little glitz. Let them call me eccentric, LOL, glittered shoes are my next project!
I have a question: Have your shoes peeled? I did a pair and they did, but I think I think I did too many coats (didn’t see your amazing tutorial first!!). Yours look WAY better than mine. Thanks
Hi Shawna, My shoes have not peeled. They did crack in one spot where my foot creases the shoe. I did not apply any clear acrylic coat on my shoes after I finished the mod podge mixture. That could be why?
Hi,
I was wondering, would I be able to purchase your shoes!? I looove what you did!
Please let me know!
Thanks
Jessica
lol… unless you really want an old stinky pair of flats that are a size 5 then yes! Otherwise… I would suggest you make your own! lol. I love these shoes! Glad you like them too!