Tuesday, October 6, 2009

If the Shoe Fits

When I saw a cute witches shoe at Swiss Days last month I thought I should have one. I do have a lot, OK, too many Halloween decorations so I put the little shoe back and decided to leave it for someone else. When I got home I was sorry it didn't come home with me because, really, can anyone have too many Halloween decorations? So I decided to try and make one myself. The first thing I did was draw a pattern on some newspaper.



I cut the boot out of plain muslin, stitched it up, stuffed it, spray painted it black, and while it was still a little wet, sprinkled a little purple glitter on it.


Then I gathered up some old Christmas garlands, pulled them apart, spray painted some of it black, and left some of it sparkly.





Hot glued a bunch of it on top and embellished the boot with other Halloweeny stuff.














I think it turned out pretty cute. Not exactly like the one at Swiss Days but waaay less expensive. And you know what they say..."If the shoe fits...."
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21 comments:

  1. Rachel BerryOctober 6, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Oh my gosh how cute!!!
    I have a pattern for a witches boot that I am going to make... I said this very same thing last year when I bought it. Maybe now I'll get around to it... Maybe... :)

    Hey I tried to find you on Facebook but can't seem to.... You are on there right?

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  2. Julie HarwardOctober 6, 2009 at 10:46 PM

    You clever gal...that is SO cute! I would never think to try that,mine would be a joke! I just love it...way to go! You crafty gals out there have my total respect!
    Come say hi anytime :D

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  3. Kathleen GraceOctober 7, 2009 at 2:40 AM

    I can't even imagine how the one you saw could be cuter than the shoe you made! That is adorable!

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  4. RhondiOctober 7, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    Hi Mimi Sue
    The witches shoe turned out fabulous! Why would you buy one when you can make such a great one yourself?
    Hugs, Rhondi

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  5. Just a bed of rosesOctober 7, 2009 at 5:21 AM

    great job!

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  6. Lewaina@cliffsideranchOctober 7, 2009 at 5:47 AM

    I love it! I agree with the other ladies...WHY would you ever buy one, when you could make such a cute one yourself? Love the purple glitter! ♥

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  7. Manuela@A Cultivated NestOctober 7, 2009 at 5:52 AM

    That is so darn cute! I love that you figured out a way to make it yourself!

    Manuela

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  8. ArleneOctober 7, 2009 at 6:12 AM

    Cute Cute Cute

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  9. nana rosieOctober 7, 2009 at 7:01 AM

    OH my goodness! That is soooo cute! I DID go to swiss days AND saw the shoe, I ALSO "tried" it ON...AND found the PRICE did not fit! Yours is just as cute! Good job!

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  10. joyOctober 7, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    Mimi Sue,
    Love your boot! The ones at swiss days were ordered wholesale, they did not make them. Yours, hand made and adorable.
    Love, Joy

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  11. GingerOctober 7, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    You are very creative!! That shoe turned out adorable.

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  12. Sometimes It's GoodOctober 7, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    Wow! It turned out really cute! Very creative!
    Hugs, Susan

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  13. decorator to the starsOctober 7, 2009 at 3:07 PM

    LOVE YOUR BLOG, STOP BY & SAY HI :) GIO

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  14. GayleOctober 7, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    You did a GREAT job on your shoe! If you can design your own pattern and sew it up like that, I know you'll make a good quilter if you give it a try.

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  15. cindy-stitches-n-stuff.blogspot.comOctober 7, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Mimi that is soooooo cool. It's amazing.

    cindy@stitches

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  16. AnnieOctober 7, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    How I wish I could have crafted with you today! Love the boot!

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  17. Alison HallOctober 8, 2009 at 8:46 AM

    ADORABLE!!!

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  18. AubreyOctober 8, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    That looks pretty dang good. I'm forwarding this to my mom--she was eyeballing them at Swiss Days too. Maybe I'll try to make one for her, since I can spray paint again. :)
    Thanks for coming over yesterday--It forced me to pick up really well (and hide our basker of junk in the laundry room) and it still looks almost as clean today--except the couch cushions are currently piled up and being used as a slide. Forget the one outside it took Dad a week to assemble. ;)

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  19. DonnaOctober 8, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    Love it, Mimi!

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  20. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsOctober 8, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    Oy My Gosh! That turned out so wonderful!!

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  21. Nanette MerrillOctober 14, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    It is darling. I can't imagine the Swiss Days one being cuter. I've never been to Swiss Days but every year I want to go.

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