DIY Shoe Makeover Round Up

I spent some time over the weekend looking up ideas for ways to bring new life to shoes. I think it sounds like a fun summer project and a good way to use what I've got and not spend money on new shoes. Here are some of my favorite ideas. Click through to go through Pinterest to the tutorial.

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I just wonder how long these embellishments last. Is the glitter going to flake off? The spray paint? Will the fabric fall off? Anyone have any experience with anything like this?

These Are a Few of My Favorite Pins

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I love this. I want to make some for my craft room.

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I have been looking at a lot of crochet flower patterns because that is what we are learning in my crochet class next week.

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I love this neon polka dot gift wrapping. It's so on trend.

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We could all use another idea on how to fasten a belt, right?

Have a great weekend!

These Are a Few of My Favorite Pins

Hi friends! Did you find anything inspiring on the Internet this week? Here are some of my best finds!

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This is a great tutorial to make a maxi skirt. Maybe one day I will make another skirt.

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This is such a good message, and a cute printable. It would look great in my retro room.

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I made this for dinner recently and it was de-lish!

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I love this color inspiration board, probably because it is close to the colors of my wedding (my orange was a little brighter) and now the colors of my living room.

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This is the best book craft I have ever seen.

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This is my dream outfit. I have been scouring the world for yellow pants that fit, and haven't had any luck yet. The yellow, the stripes, the bag.... sigh.

Have a great weekend!

These are a Few of My Favorite Pins

It's Friday... that means it's time for me to share some creative inspiration. This week I will be sharing some of my favorite pins.

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I think this is perfection in an outfit. Mustard cardi, boots, not too over done. Yes please.

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This may appear that I am looking towards Valentines Day already. Certainly not! I just think this is a beautiful way to wrap that could be incorporated into many occasions.

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Bird's nest made out of book pages?? Does it get more Aubree than that?? I have to make one for my craft room!

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This is a great tutorial to get this photo effect in Photoshop. It's on my to-do list!

Validation

I know that not many of you are going to want to hang around my blog for 15 minutes to watch this entire video. But you won't regret it if you do. We watched it for Family Home Evening tonight (it's not church related though) and talked about how we can be happier each day if we are trying to make other people smile. I saw it for the first time 1 week ago and have been thinking about it and trying to act on it. It has made a difference in my life.

(Sorry in advance for the quick "h" word at the beginning!)

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Have a great week everyone!!

Craft Room: My Inspiration Board

Do you have an inspiration board? Besides Pinterest I mean. As great as that website is, I still love my 3D tangible collection. I have had this board for awhile, but I recently painted the frame white so it would pop against the green walls of my craft room. I like it.

Here are some of my favorite "pins."

My favorite thing is literally a pin. I have a big collection of pins. This one was purchased at Disneyland about a year ago. It was just me and husband and it was an amazing trip. It was the first time I had been to Disneyland since I had started crafting and blogging and selling on Etsy and it was tremendously inspiring.

You guys, I can't draw. At all. I am not being modest. During this same Disneyland trip we discovered this great place in the California Adventure park that gave drawing lessons. I drew this Minnie Mouse all by myself. I was so proud! I had to bring it all the way home.

(I also love the dress and outfit in the top corner.)

This outfit inspired the skirt I made. When I saw the fabric on sale at Walmart for $1 per yard it reminded me of this picture on my board so I bought it. Aren't those necklaces amazing?

It's good to inspire yourself, right? This is a flower that I made.

There are still blank spaces on the board because it is continually rotating. I can add and subtract as I feel like it!

Color Inspiration video

I hope the format of the blog is working ok. I have made a few changes.

This is a great video clip for color combination inspiration:

What color combos are you into right now? I am loving anything with turquoise. I am also working on some wedding jewelry in pink and gray so that is on my mind.

TP art inspiration

I recently discovered toilet paper holder art. I am TOTALLY making some of these. My mom has been saving the rolls from her house too and I have enough to start today while I listen to LDS General Conference. Here are the projects I will be using for inspiration.

Suzy's Artsy Craftsy Sitcom

How-To Gal

Campfire Chic

Twig and Toadstool

Creative Jewish Mom

The How-To Gal

My plan is to combine a few of the ideas and put my own twist on it. I want to make four small pieces to hang together for a big impact. I am totally copying the turquoise color- I already bought the spray paint.

Any suggestions? Wish me luck! Hopefully it will be all done to show you in a couple of weeks.