As I hinted at yesterday, this is one of my all time favorite projects! I would have done it much earlier, but wanted to find the perfect supplies to pull it off. During a trip to a Florida thrift store I spotted a pair of black strappy sandals that resembled the Valentino version, then back in New York I picked up the perfect pointed toe kitten heels (on sale!). From my previous stints with studding, I knew M&J Trimming was the place to go for the gold pyramid nailheads. Then I got to work!
Supplies:
Strappy sandals ($5)
Pointy toe kitten heels ($15)
Thin black ribbon
E600 Glue
Scissors
How to:
1. First line the edges of your heels with the black ribbon by gluing it to the shoes
2. When rounding the front, make a couple slits and overlap the ribbon, then glue to create the curved edge
3. Next cut the straps off the sandals
4. Then attach to the heel by gluing a piece of ribbon to connect the strap and the shoe. I did this step on both the inside and outside of each strap, then held in place until it dried a bit
5. Once all the straps are connected, let fully dry
6. Last, glue studs onto the straps (click here for tips) and let dry!
I can't wait to take these for a spin at Fashion Week in February!
These turned out perfectly!!! They are gorgeous and so much more affordable than the Valentinos... ;)
ReplyDeletexo Andrea
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Good job :)
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genius! you are so creative. love them!
ReplyDeleteThey look lovely, good job! I love how versatile those pyramids are; I bought a bulk pack from eBay and have done a few DIY projects myself using them!
ReplyDeleteI am obsessed with this DIY!! You are a genius!
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Cool stuff. Doesn't seem time consuming and really cost effective, I like!
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Fantastic results! Love how they turned out!
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brilliant!
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These are just soo coool! love them!
ReplyDeleteAw so cute, I so want to try this!
ReplyDeletehah, amazing DIY, wanna try it!!! :)
ReplyDeleteOh! Great!
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Great, great idea!
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OMG this is amazing !
ReplyDeleteThese look just like to valentino ones! fantastic job xx
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This is so amazing - I have been wanting a pair of these shoes forever and it never crossed my mind that I could just make them! Great job :)
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You are brillant. Love the shoes.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love this idea!
ReplyDeleteYou are brilliant! loved them!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your site, I visit every day :)
Massiel
Wow this idea is amazing. I love that shoes but the shoes in original
ReplyDeleteare really too expensive for me so thats DIY is perfect. Thank you very much for this idea.
xo, Petra
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Loved it, they look so expensive and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteinsane!!! you are genius!
ReplyDeleteoh my god - amazing! nice job!!!
ReplyDeleteAll the things that you do are amazing! And all the steps are easy to understand. Congratulation for your job! :)
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This is such a great idea. I will be trying this. Love the colors.
ReplyDeleteLove these and so clever! Definitely my favorite project of yours too!
ReplyDeleteTotally Amazing! They look fabulous and love this DIY, must give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThese look amazing.. just like the inspiration posts you had up yesterday!
ReplyDeleteNow this is something I would love to try. Shoes are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THESE !
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought of using the straps from other sandals! These are amazing!
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Great DIY Jenni! So creative to use the straps from another shoe!
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Lia
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It looks really as Valentino shoes!
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What a gorgeous idea!
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Great DIY!
ReplyDeleteMore fun and a lot cheaper then the real ones!
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Looks Fab!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cool idea. Love the shoes and the colors.
ReplyDeletewhere did you get the original shoes from. they are crazy cheap
ReplyDeleteFrom a random store in midtown called PrimaDonna
DeleteWow, that's amazing! At first when I saw it on your Facebook page I thought it was the real deal! love love love.
ReplyDeleteFranci
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Love how these turned out!
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Wow you did a great job!
ReplyDeleteOMG!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI want them and I wish I can find the time and patience to do them!
What? I can't believe you made these, you rock! So cute :)
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Nicely done, you saucy lady!
ReplyDeleteThey look great, and such a steal compared to the Valentinos!
ReplyDeleteAs always, thanks for the inspiration.
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What a smashing success. Love the shoes. Love the skirt.
ReplyDeleteAwesome job! Do you need the ribbon or can you just glue directly on straps?
ReplyDeletegreat tutorial
ReplyDeletewhere can i get a gold pyramid nailhead?
ReplyDeleteOh la la la my god this is a great way not to spend a thousand bucks on a pair of shoes, definitely gonna try it <3
ReplyDeleteThese are just amazing!!!!! I want to try this right now!! Amazing
ReplyDeleteI studded my handbag and top, please have a look at: http://whatscraftdoc.blogspot.co.uk/2013/04/diy-stud-stud-stud-handbag-and-top.html
Ummm... genius!! How did you come up with this??
ReplyDeleteI recently made Asymmetrical heels (Zara / Prada inspired)..They were originally old thrifted 80s heels. :) Totally changed the look.
xo,
Emily
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This is so cool love customisning things
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