DIY Polka Dot Painted Shoes for Kids Using Puffy Paint
Today I’m showing you how to make adorable polka dot DIY painted shoes for kids! Customize plain and boring shoes with fun puffy paint, chevron ribbons, and cute buttons.
Equipment
- scissors
- Pins
- Needle and thread.
Ingredients
- 1 pair of plain canvas shoes – best for painting
- White puffy fabric paint – for dark surfaces
- Chevron ribbon – any color of your choice or a different design
- Cute buttons – matching or contrasting the ribbon
Instructions
Prepare the Ribbon
- Firstly, Cut 2 strips of chevron ribbon (or the design you chose).
- Make sure each strip has a few extra millimeters on the sides to fold in later.
Pin and Sew the Ribbon
- Place them where you want them to be on the shoe and pin them in place. I decided to place them in the middle of the top.
- Fold the excess ribbon in, and stitch it along the very edge between the shoe fabric and the sole. Do this on each side of both shoes.
- Be careful not to pull the ribbon too tight or leave it too loose—it should sit snugly but comfortably.
Create the Puffy Paint Polka Dots
- Using white puffy fabric paint, apply random polka dots across the toe area and the back of the shoes. Keep the dots evenly spaced for a nice look.
Let the Paint Dry
- Allow the puffy paint to dry completely—ideally, let the shoes sit overnight in a cool, dry place.
Sew on the Buttons
- Once the paint is dry, sew one button onto the outer side of each shoe on top of the stitched ribbon.
- That’s it! There you have it!