MY DIY | Chain Ankle Strap Flats

3.05.2013



After spotting these ballerina flats in a magazine, I went into my closet (both craft and clothing closet) and decided to whip up my own pair.

Supplies:
Chain
Rhinestone chain
E6000 glue
Ribbon
Scissors
Jumpring
Lobster clasp
Paintbrush

How To:
Measure a piece of chain that wraps around your ankle
Next brush glue on the top of your chain and adhere the rhinestone
Let dry
Next add the jumpring and lobster clasp
Cut a 3inch piece of ribbon
Fold over and glue the ends together, then glue the loop to the back of your shoe, let dry
Repeat on other shoe
Slip on shoe and fasten through loop








36 comments:

  1. fascinating pieces!

    monkeyshines
    http://monkeyshines-monkeyshines.blogspot.com/

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  2. Love this DIY (I appreciate your love affair with E6000 - it takes me back to my dancer rhinestone days!) Definitely trying this since I have been crushing on a pair of flats with a gold chain for a while now!

    ellen-loves.blogspot.com

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  3. OH MY GAAAAHHH.. i literally gasped when i saw this. SO ADORABLE. Looks like I found my next diy

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  4. Love those flats! I normally don't like ballet flats with a longer skirt, but these are an exception! The chain detail is fabulous.

    -Erin-
    OneTwoSummer

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  5. Wow it looks great and it’s really going with the dress and the shoe which you’re wearing.

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  6. im soo in luv with this diy project
    doing it for sure
    thanx for sharing
    xoxo

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  7. this is awesome! :) now I can restaurate so many flats that I have :)

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  8. I don't even need the rhinestone piece! These are really fun and cute!

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  9. Very cool! This year ankle straps are very trendy.
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  10. That's really nice looking detail! I have to do this to my plain old black high heels some day..

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  11. Pero que original, queda precioso!
    Besos guapa
    http://judithbysucre.blogspot.com.es

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  12. Love it! The chain detail is reaaly cool.

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  13. Hey it’s really suits for your shoe pair, and it’s an awesome idea.

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  14. Nice!!
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  15. Love the chain look. Edgy.

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  16. Very simple! Should try this!
    Maybe changing the glue because here in Italy we don't have the e600 :(

    http://9lla.it/
    A Fashion & DIY Blog...

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  17. This is cool...

    http://lovelybusybee.blogspot.com/

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  18. this is such a cool idea. why didn't i think of that?! i love your creativity ;)

    Maggie
    lovestylehappiness.blogspot.com

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  19. I love this idea. Also, looks good in heels or going to beach.

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  20. excellent job!





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  21. Very easy and pretty!
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    1. Exactly:)

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  22. I am a college student and can afford to do this. So cool.

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  23. Hey I’m from Mexico! Love your blog =) I love this style and I will definitelly try this, so cute! Hope u can visit me and my friend’s blog, it’s new i would love to hear your opinion.. XOXO

    Sofi
    http://thestyletographer.blogspot.mx/

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  24. Loves it, Jenni! Can't wait to make my own

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  25. That is a fantastic idea!!! I'm going to do that! :D

    Vittoria from 5 IN THE MORNING
    http://vittoriafiveinthemorning.blogspot.it/

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  26. These bejeweled ankle straps are to die for! I can easily incorporate the things I learned from the jewelry making classes of Dragonfly Designs (http://www.jewelrybydfly.com) in South San Francisco when doing these stunners! I think a multi-layer swarovski or freshwater pearl embellished chains will really look good on a simple strappy flat/heeled shoes! Great idea!

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  27. I love that you can wear gthem for bracelets or use them as ankle straps! It's so awesome when you can have such versatility with a piece!!!

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