Saturday, 6 August 2011

Paper Shoes

Long time readers of this blog will know I have a bit of a thing about shoes.
And as well as real shoes I've a rather a fascination with paper shoes too.
One of those things I thought I would always like to try making but I never quite got around to it.


So when I wanted to make a little thank you present for someone else who has a bit of a thing about paper shoes, it seemed an ideal opportunity.


Armed with an old cereal packet, old book pages, PVA, some lace and a glue gun, I set to work.


And believe it or not, they were not nearly as tricky as they look.


And they were loads of fun to make.


And the recipient likes them too!


Don't think she ought to wear them out in the rain though!
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26 comments:

  1. Anonymous6 August 2011 at 12:30

    What fun, how did you find out how to make them?

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  2. Victoria6 August 2011 at 12:56

    delightful!!

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  3. Maggi6 August 2011 at 13:19

    Love the shoes. What sort of size are they?

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  4. Beverley6 August 2011 at 13:25

    I like using old book pages and it always fascinates me the written word others find to use, and the various typefaces. Glad you enjoyed making, they certainly look a fun project.

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  5. Heather6 August 2011 at 13:56

    Do you do wide fittings?!! These are gorgeous and look so elegant. I am fascinated by the way that old book pages and even newspaper can look so interesting when they are used in unexpected ways.

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  6. Margaret Garrood6 August 2011 at 14:50

    They are really cute- what a fun idea!

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  7. Angela6 August 2011 at 15:30

    Soooo cute! I bet you enjoyed making them they look fun things to do.

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  8. Twiggy6 August 2011 at 16:19

    They are super pretty.
    twiggy x

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  9. Patchwork Linda6 August 2011 at 16:52

    I really like them.Well done x

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  10. Jill6 August 2011 at 19:09

    These have to be made for midnight dancing princesses (which I am sure Lesley is). Delightful.

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  11. kat6 August 2011 at 19:20

    delish!

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  12. menopausalmusing6 August 2011 at 20:06

    When I saw the picture of these, I thought of Lesley and how she would like them........... and then the further on I read, I realised they WERE for her! :O)))) She (Lesley) is such a generous person and I am lucky enough to have met her.

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  13. Crafting Queen6 August 2011 at 20:14

    Great shoes!!!

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  14. fabriquefantastique6 August 2011 at 20:53

    absolutely enchanting

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  15. Twiggy6 August 2011 at 21:38

    Hi Gina
    I've just posted my first sketchbook challenge - be gentle :P
    Twiggy x

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  16. harmony and rosie6 August 2011 at 21:55

    Oh I'm sure she loves them, these are a work of art. Just beautiful!

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  17. Daisie6 August 2011 at 22:31

    Beautiful shoes!!
    There is a local craft shop that has a paper dress in the window, I'll take a pic for you next time I'm near x

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  18. Doreen G7 August 2011 at 00:19

    Absolutely beautiful and I bet the recipient can't stop smiling.

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  19. BumbleBri7 August 2011 at 02:22

    Hahahahaa!!! These are SOOOO cute! I love them! They are hilarious, creative and interesting :)

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  20. Alex7 August 2011 at 07:55

    These are such fun - very Marie Antoinette!

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  21. LAC EMP 20207 August 2011 at 09:23

    I can tell you all that the recipient loves these shoes!!! Thank you so much Gina for making my day. L x

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  22. Twiglet7 August 2011 at 12:19

    Fab shoes - what a brilliant idea.

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  23. greenrabbitdesigns7 August 2011 at 15:36

    Oh wow, brilliant Gina, they're like Cinderella's slippers!!
    Vivienne x

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  24. Anonymous7 August 2011 at 16:23

    Gina they are lovely and as greenrabbitdesigns said just like Cinder's
    Judith. x

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  25. Mrs Moog7 August 2011 at 19:41

    Brilliant! What a great thank you gift :o)

    xxx

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  26. Mermaid's Purse8 August 2011 at 22:45

    Wonderful shoes! Can we expect further explorations in your degree work? x

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