A Colorful Treat For Your Feet!

This summer, I’ve been enjoying trying my hand at DIY projects that are a bit out of my comfort zone. Dip dyed shoes were no exception! Never in a million years did I ever think I would dye my own shoes, but boy, am I glad I did! At least once I got over my nervousness…because you know…dye…It’s permanent…and messy…and did I say permanent! Plus, I have children in the house who seem to flock and hover to anything that can be messy and disastrous like seagulls looking for food!

So many things can go wrong, but once I got over that and accepted that they won’t be “perfect” and will probably come out different than I was envisioning in my head, I was on board to at least try!

Supplies:

• White Shoes
• Glass or Metal Bowl
• Fabric Dye
• Salt
• Hot Water
• Gloves
• Trash Bag (to protect your table)

Directions:

• Unlace your shoes.
• Run the shoes under cool water getting them completely wet, but not soaking wet. (This helps the fabric absorb the dye better.)
• Set the shoes to the side.
• To make your dye follow the directions on the back. Mine asked for only hot water and salt.
• I started with dipping the toe in and holding for a few mins, then slowly lowering it more creating an ombre effect.
• Keep dipping and holding until your satisfied with the color.
• Once done with the dye, run the shoes under cool water rinsing until the water runs clear.
• Hang your shoes up to dry.

Notes:

• This project only costs me $11 for the shoes and dye! Not bad at all!
• If they are brand new shoes and came with a plastic hanger, KEEP IT!
• Make sure your entire work area is covered and that you wear gloves!
• I chose to also do the back of the shoe, but you wouldn’t have to do that!

It was a hot and sunny day, so outside they went! After a few hours, they were completely dry, laced up, and ready to rock! I’m definitely glad I decided to make these. They are one of a kind and personal! They are also a wonderful POP of color in my summer wardrobe!

These were super fun to make and I get compliments for them all the time! The color possibilities are endless, so have fun and get creative if you decide to try this out!

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