Getting Crafty

So I was on Pinterest a couple of days ago and came across the coolest project(s)! The first one is super easy! I've taken pics to help you get a visual of the project!


First project: HANDMADE COASTERS!!
All You will need is:

4x4 tiles ($0.16 at Home Depot)
Scrapbook paper
Mod Podge
Foam Paint Brush
felt circle stickers to stick on the bottom
Clear Spray Paint

Make sure to cut the paper a little smaller than your 4x4 tile (Brady told me this AFTER I did my first one lol)

Then slather Mod Podge onto the top of the tile.

Align the paper with the square and press down firmly, making sure there's no creases and what not. I also put some Mod Podge over the top to give it an extra glaze (you want to buy the kind with a gloss finish)

Once it is dry, go outside and spray clear spray paint over it.

Once the spray paint is completely dry as well as the Mod Podge, just simply stick 4 little felt circles on all the corners...and viola!

You now have 4 new coasters!!! Don't worry, if you don't have time to make these--I'll make some for you!! :)

Next project: UP-CYCLED SHOES!!


(just an fyi, this one isn't as easy as they make it look, so I've only completed one shoe! lol)

All you need is:
An old pair of shoes/ or fairly inexpensive pair
Mod Podge
1/4 yard of your favorite fabric
scissors
exacto knife
and patience ;)

I've had these for about 2 years, they're worn in & I cut the bows off.

Lay a piece of fabric over the top, trim around the edges so you don't have a ton of fabric hanging off.

Cut a slit down the middle, almost to the round part of the top.

Start putting Mod Podge at the top of the shoe, using plenty is ok. You want as little pleating as possible, so as you're draping the fabric, stretch it and smooth it across the shoe.

Continue on both sides, using plenty of glue.

Once you get to the heel of the shoe, fold the piece of fabric over so you don't see the fraying part. (I had to put a ton of glue back here to make it stick--but good news is--it dried clear!)

Once you're done with the easy part (gluing the outside) you need to cut some fabric off the inside, leaving about a 1/2 inch. Around the top, cut some slits, put glue on the inside of the shoe, and press firmly, then follow with the side and the heel and let dry completely. If you have tons of fabric hanging off of it, just take you exacto knife and cut around the edges, leaving only the fabric showing and non of the old shoe showing!

At the end you should have this finished product:

Doesn't even look like the same shoe!!

Hope you've enjoyed this! Have a great day everyone!