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25 Fun DIY Shoe Accents

From Handmade Sci-Fi Heels to Heart-Shaped Shoe Clips

— May 23, 2013 — Fashion
Fashionistas looking to revamp their out-of-date shoe collection in a creative and cost effective way are in luck, because these fun DIY shoe accents showcases how you can transform an old pair of kicks into something completely new.

Shopping for a brand new pair of shoes is always an enjoyable experience, the downside to it however, is that it often ends up costing you an arm and a leg. These DIY activities showcase how you can give yourself a new pair of shoes by simply adding some sparkly accessories and cutout materials to pieces of footwear you already have.

From colorfully decorated spring sneakers to heart-shaped shoe clips that you can attach to any pair of flats, these fun DIY shoe accents are the perfect way to reuse items you already have.
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DIY Light-Up Kicks
DIY Light-Up Kicks
Converse Shoe Designs Will Look Even Cooler with Light Installations
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Bow Tie Ballet Flats
Bow Tie Ballet Flats
French Garden Shoes are Adnorned with Cute Customizable Clip Ons
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DIY Cap-Toe Heels
DIY Cap-Toe Heels
Create Your Own Version of This Season's Hottest Shoe Development
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DIY Twinkling Toes
DIY Twinkling Toes
The LED Shoe Clips Will Light up Any Pair of Heels
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Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
Upcycled Sparkle Brogues
The 'DIY Glitter Oxfords' is a Lesson in Refurbishing
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DIY Imitation Couture Stockings
DIY Imitation Couture Stockings
The 'Trendy Girl' Miu Miu Socks are an Affordable Alternative
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Flamboyant DIY Spring Sneakers
Flamboyant DIY Spring Sneakers
A Beautiful Mess DIY Sneakers Add Spring to Your Step
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Heart-Shaped Shoe Clips
Heart-Shaped Shoe Clips
This DIY Project Lets You Accessorize Your Ordinary Footwear
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Interchangeable Shoe Jewelry
Interchangeable Shoe Jewelry
Make Any Pair of Flats Fabulous with This Easy DIY Using Old Earrings
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Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Thrifty Geometric-Patterned Pumps
Fashion Magazine Recreates the Prada Fall 2012 DIY Platform
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Handmade Sci-Fi Heels
Handmade Sci-Fi Heels
These DIY R2-D2 Pumps are Crafty Star Wars Shoes
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Playful Prehistoric Pumps
Playful Prehistoric Pumps
These DIY Dinosaur Heels Will Have You Walking Like a T-Rex
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DIY Snow Plow Shoes
DIY Snow Plow Shoes
Why Shovel the Driveway When You Can Foot Plow the Snow Instead?
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DIY Milky Way Kicks
DIY Milky Way Kicks
The Goth Reform Space Vans Tutorial Rocks Your Old Sneakers in a New Way
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DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
DIY Metallic-Tipped Boots
These DIY Gold Tip Shoes Bring Flirty Vibes into One's Fall Wardrobe
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DIY Kitty Accented Shoes
DIY Kitty Accented Shoes
This Clever Project Lets You Add Some Feline Touches to Your Footwear
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DIY Feathered Heels
DIY Feathered Heels
This 'A Pair and A Spare' Shoe Tutorial Takes Flight
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Hand Painted Heels
Hand Painted Heels
Studio Jellyfish Adds Eye Popping Graphics to Girlie Shoes
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DIY Laced-Up Pumps
DIY Laced-Up Pumps
The Brit & Co. Slingbacks Project is a Great Way to Spruce up Old Shoes
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DIY Tin Can Pumps
DIY Tin Can Pumps
The 'Pringle of Scotland' Metal Heels are Urban Chic
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DIY Dungeon Boots
DIY Dungeon Boots
Blogger Recreates Charles Anastase's Spiked, Sky-High Platforms
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Couture Footwear DIYs
Couture Footwear DIYs
The Refinery 29 Painterly Pumps Tutorial is Affordably Chic
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DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
DIY Caviar-Capped Kicks
These 'a pair and a spare' Heels Customize and Update a Classic Shoe Style
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DIY Superhero Kicks
DIY Superhero Kicks
The Easy Comic Book Heels are Crafty
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Customizable Strappy Sandals
Customizable Strappy Sandals
Go From Boring to Fabulous Using These DIY Gladiator Wrap Sandals
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