Monday, March 26, 2012

Mint Mallow Knockoffs

Anthropologie-Inspired Shoe Makeover

mint mallow shoes

Chalk Painted Shoes



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I've been known to say that I'm going to have a closet full of nice shoes when I'm a doctor. The soon-to-be Mr. Frosting says, "then we'd still live in the same place but with a lot more shoes."

Read on to see the inspiration, the BEFORE pics, and of course a short tutorial.


I spotted these Anthropologie Mint Mallow Peeptoes on Pinterest. I loved the fresh green color but not the $268 price tag.


For now I can't justify splurging on darling mint green shoes. I remembered seeing cute spray painted shoes at Christina's Adventures.


So I plucked my sparkly zebra print flats (what was I thinking with those?) out of the GW pile and jumped on the shoe-painting train.

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Anthropologie Mint Mallow Knockoffs
Ingredients
  1. Shoes (Target circa Winter 2009)
  2. Acrylic Paint, Spearmint (Michael's)
  3. Non-sanded White Grout (Home Depot)
  4. Felt (Michael's)
  5. Ribbon (Michael's)
  6. Hot Glue & Glue Gun (Michael's)
  7. Sticky Back Velcro (99 Cent Store)
Total Cost = Free

I already had all of the supplies!

*Chalk paint recipe also found here.
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The Original
Anthropologie Mint Mallow Peeptoes, $268

I'll definitely be making more velcro flowers for different options.

I wonder how long the paint will hold up?


Have you tried painting old shoes?

Enjoy!


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46 comments:

  1. Wow! What a makeover! Those went from "fine" to absolutely adorable! Who would have thought you could paint shoes!

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  2. Those are AMAZING!! I've seen how people paint their shoes, but I think you've finally convinced me that I can really do it. Thanks for the great tutorial!!

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  3. I think I actually like them a lot better than the Anthropologie ones! They are just too cute!

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  4. These are SOOOOO cute!! I can hardly believe they're the same shoe. And I would never have thought to use chalk paint. Must dig up a pair of old flats and try this!

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  6. Awesome makeover. Your brain was working overtime! Pinned onto Anything Anthro Inspired.

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  7. You are brilliant! I love that you're a scientist AND an artist.

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  8. Hello doll,
    first of all I’d like to thank you for having visited and comment on my blog. I came to pay you a visit as well and I am really delighted with yours. It's beautiful, well structured, interesting, sweet amazing [probably your own qualities right?] and it has completely got me hooked. I think we're going to get along just fine! ;)
    I'd like to invite you to visit mine and follow each other if you please. I’d be very delighted!
    I wish you lots of success and will surely come back often.

    kisses

    http://cottoncandy-peaches.blogspot.com/

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  9. OMG! This is awesome! I am so in love with these shoes... And the color choice is to die for. Great tutorial...

    Jeanna

    dramaqueenseams.com

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  11. I am experimenting with decoupaging leopard shoes right now, but these are so.cute. I need to try this chalk paint I've been seeing everywhere too. Lovely!


    I would love for you to follow my blog too so that we can share ideas!

    Your newest follower,
    Val @ http://cookcraftcrocheting.blogspot.com/

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  13. Wow these are so beautiful! Great job- I have to try this!
    ~Laura

    http://somekindoflovelyride.com

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  14. WOW!!! These are amazing!!! I LOVE that color! so pretty!!!! thanks so much for sharing... I am sharing on facebook and pinterest now!!! xoxo- Rachel

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  15. So cute...I am making mommy and daughter shoes...my little one would get a kick out of these cuties too!

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  16. I love shoes. Being able to re-style them myself excites me. Opens up a whole new world for me. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  17. these are awesome!! need to dig through my old shoes & hope i have the perfect pair to paint :) thanks for sharing!

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  18. Completely adorable! Have a wonderful weekend.

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  19. I love how these turned out! I featured them on my blog last night.

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  20. LOVE the shoes!!! I would love for you to share them at my party at Jillify It next Tuesday!

    I'm a new follower!

    Jill
    www.jillifyit.com

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  21. These shoes are awesome! I love that color. It is so springy. I need to find a pair of shoes to do this to.

    Christine@ Projectsaroundthehouse.blogspot.com

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  22. This is soooo great! Thanks for sharing -- love your blog!

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  23. So cute! I love how you transformed those shoes! :)

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  24. Really lovely shoes. Better than the originals!

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  25. Cutest idea EVER!!! I need to go through my closet! Thanks for sharing at this week's BFF Open House.

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  26. I love this concept! But my 7yr old zebra loving daughter can't get over you painting over that awesome print! hahaha!

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  27. LOVE these!! That green is so fresh...and that flower is SO cute!

    Thanks so much for linking back to my blog too :)

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  30. Love this so much that I had to feature it as part of my link party wrap up! Please feel free to grab a featured button from my sidebar if you like!

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  31. I just featured these! http://bubblynaturecreations.com/2012/04/project-party-weekend-wrap-up-fun-finds.html
    Great job!

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  32. These are super cute! Very creative! Love 'em!
    http://dixie-n-dottie.blogspot.com/

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  33. Oh my goodness these tootsies came out so nice! And of course like the rest of the world I've gone mad for mint too.

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  34. I like yours even better than the originals!
    We'd love for you to link this and whatever else you'd like at our new Beautify It Monday link party going on now at Bringingbeauty.blogspot.com

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  35. This is so cool and very helpful..


    Visiting for Pink Sundays- hope you can stop by:)

    http://www.loveablecassandra.com/2012/03/shes-my-yellow-bear.html

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  36. So wonderful! I've spotlighted your project on my Facebook page today!

    Jenn

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  38. Wow, how awesome are these?! I love your "new" shoes! Thank you for sharing on A Pinteresting Party!

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  40. WOW! This is such a creative idea! You did an amazing job! I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: http://ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com/2012/04/show-me-what-you-got-linky-party-8.html


    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  41. Featuring you today @ Fantabulous Friday!

    Hope you have a great weekend!!

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  42. These are amazing! I'm featuring this tomorrow on my blog! http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/

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  44. Those are absolutely adorable! I like the Anthro ones, but I wouldn't spend that amount of money on them - who knows how long that mint green is going to look fresh to us? But the knockoff? Perfection! :)

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  45. Love the shoes. Is there a special reason you used "chalkboard" paint instead of just plain acrylic paint?

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    1. Thanks Suzanne! I couldn't find your email to reply. And yes, I used chalkboard paint for two reasons: 1) it is supposed to stick better without primer & I was worried about the paint peeling off shoes after I wore then a few times, 2) wanted the more matte chalk paint look, as acrylic paint looks more shiny.

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