Don't you hate it when you love wearing something...sweater, shoes, or in my case, boots, and they start looking a little too shaggy? That was the case with my favorite brown boots. They are so comfy to wear, even though they have a heel. I was sad to see the "pleather" was finally beginning to tear.
I decided to experiment with my good friend, Mod Podge, and see what I could do to cover up the tears. I found some faux patchwork fabric in my stash and cut out pieces to apply to my boots using a brush and Mod Podge, and then Mod Podge to seal the fabric covered boots...several coats.
They may be a little too wild for your sensibilities, but it was an experiment worth trying and gave me more mileage out of my trusty boots. I usually wear these with jeans and my brown sweater, not a dress, so mainly the print shows. I have had lots of compliments, as well as, interesting conversations about one of my favorite quotes (although I don't follow it nearly as well as I should.) "Use it up. Wear it out. Make it do, or do without."
These pictures were taken after wearing them probably five times...once in the rain. So, they are holding up better than I expected. I did re-glue one little part on the side, but it was no big deal. My favorite boots have a few more miles left in them.
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Love it!!!! hmmm, you just might have inspired about 5 other projects!
Posted by: Ellen | March 11, 2010 at 12:26 PM
What a cool idea! I LOVE Mod Podge. :)
Posted by: Brooke | March 11, 2010 at 03:56 PM
I agree, your boots are very cool - and that was a wonderful idea!
Posted by: HeidiAnn | March 11, 2010 at 07:12 PM
wow -those look great! maybe you are the next steve madden!
i love these!
Posted by: jen | March 12, 2010 at 08:15 PM
They look great ! It is amazing all the things that you could use Mod podge for!
Debbie
Posted by: Debbie | March 13, 2010 at 06:32 AM
How Cute is that, Decopaged boots- i have done mini lunch boxs-suitcases-but shoes-nope.. Love it...ANd I TOO love pink- the shop im at, we try not to do too much pink, keeping our design vintage,classy,eclectic,neutral (barely a bit of pink), SO my blog is where i go girly.. Love It..
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karryann (Gracefully Vintage)
Posted by: karryann pallitto | March 22, 2010 at 10:47 PM
Thanks for stopping by and following me, it truly does make me so excited when i see a new follower or a new comment.. IM loving the sharing-giving-and inspiration... I get so happy from it all.
Love your blog again, and those boots still crack me up..
karryann
Posted by: karryann pallitto | March 24, 2010 at 01:21 AM