Tip for the laces that were unraveling: if they’re made of a synthetic fibre, you can carefully melt the end of the strand with a lighter and mush it together into a little nub and it won’t unravel! It’s a little scary and it’s best to practice on a scrap piece first, but I did this all the time when I worked at a theatre costume shop. It also doesn’t work on natural fibres unfortunately. For those I usually tie the end in the tiniest knot I can manage and/or use a bit of liquid stitch glue to keep it secure. You could also easily go back in with a tiny bit of liquid stitch under the ribbons you used if you wanted to make it a bit more durable while keeping that aesthetic!

In theater I use Angelus’ Paint to paint shoes for dancing. They have a shoe prep base, lots of colors, and a finishing coat in different types of finishes. They do really well. They can be used on vinyl, leather, and canvas. Really good and do recommend. They can also go in an airbrush.

@GearAndButton

Жыл бұрын

Seconded! Angelus paints are super durable if applied correctly. They’re designed for leather, which means they’re designed to stretch over time. No cracking! I’d recommend doing research into what kind of paint mediums and/or sealants to use for your specific material, though.

@meggie2192

9 ай бұрын

Needed this info! Thank you. Too many times I've sanded, primed and painted shoes just for them to flake T_T Would love to make custom shoe designs that are durable enough for daily use.

Omg this totally just saved me over $100 by just diying it myself!! Thank you so much!

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Yess! Glad I can inspire! Just make sure you get a good top coat if you paint the shoes. I need to go get a better one for sure 😂 one little frolic in my back yard left some scratches on my poor paint job.

@criskiss80s83

8 ай бұрын

Thankyou thankyou thankyou 🎉🏆👏👏👏👏💯🧙🧝❤️❤️❤️

I’m an oldish lady but totally adored these shoes. I loved your talking about them and showing the full process. Beautiful work🌷. I would wear them. I’m not a fairy type but I am a lil hippy dippy, compared to most of my friends. Glad I found you 🎉

These both turned out so pretty! 😍 Have you tried angelus leather paint? I feel like I’m a broken record player recommending them to everyone and hope i haven’t suggested them already! 😂 But they work on both leather and pleather. I find almost anything you spray on will crack because it’s not flexible, but angelus paints don’t crack almost at all (unless you slap on a way too thick layer, which is hard to do!) and they’re SUPER durable. They also don’t need varnish - they dry sealed.

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Ooo thank you! Adding that to my shopping list ASAP!!

@StrawberryMad6

Жыл бұрын

I totally thought she was going to be using that but I guess this wasn't really a tutorial. More of just a craft watch.

@StrawberryMad6

Жыл бұрын

@@cpt_eleanore potato potato

@grandmasgopnik9642

Жыл бұрын

😮

@leveluplabs2966

Жыл бұрын

Haha I came to suggest the same thing…

If you like: Fairy core ✅ Hobbit core ✅ Cottage core ✅ Cosplay ✅ Thrifting ✅ Nerdy things ✅ Being yourself ✅ Well, guess I had no choice but to subscribe! 😊 So excited to be here!!!

I love these. I will be adding leaves to my boots but after reading the comments I will now be getting the paint that is made for leather/fabric. I'm glad I saw the comments. :)

Angelus leather paint, jacquard leather paint, and floral spray paint are all fairly flexible and work on shoes!

BIG TIP : Artists Interference clear Gel/Paint is magic. If added to paint first, fabrics become ...surprise.....waterproof !!!

Nail art striping brushes have been an absolute godsend for painting little precise lines in my crafting projects!! I would 1000% recommended picking up a pack for anyone looking to add tiny lines like the veins on leaves.

For the oak leaf ones, next time try leather acrylic paint, it might be more durable. Not sure if it will work on the vinyl, but it might. Flower fairy ones were super cute.

To think I was planning on buying some brown gladiator sandals and glueing ivy leaves to them, these are next level and gorgeous 😍 xxx

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Ooo that would be so cute!

Try fabric medium mixed into the acrylic as it will add more elasticity to the paint job (I used just straight up fabric paint on y faux leather jacket and it worked great). Or just look into leather paint.

What helped me get better with airbrush was practicing on paper or using it for makeup because when you feel the airflow it helped me use it on paper better. So using the airbrush on different surfaces helped me to get better faster. Plus it was fun! But look up the ingredients because some of the companies are using things that are toxic to inhale…. Which you would hope they wouldn’t do but some of the biggest companies do!

The tip that I was given that worked well was to mix acrylic paint with Shoe Glue. Get cheap brushes though, because they'll be pretty much destroyed after.

Giving hardcore fawn vibes from Disney fairies with the oak one. Plz tell me you’ve read those books!!! Their outfits are chefs kiss

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t 😅 but sounds cute! I’ll have to look into those. I love fairy books! ♥️

I'm feeling 1st pair wood elf. 2nd pair high elf.

First time watching. I think they look great! I’m not a fairy person but I do like fairies…but I love being in a forest…so maybe I am a fairy. However, since fairies get all their clothes from the forest…would thing match perfectly…I would think not. Anyway fun project!

This is the smartest idea! You definitely need a pair of fairy shoes to match the dress :)

Making a fairy core toddler reborn your projects are coming in handy 😀

I have ABSOLUTELY no purpose for these shoes, but now I feel the need to make them! 😍

“Only Faes” LMAOOOOOO! I love it. And I love the shoes!

I love that use of the braided leaf cord! Now I should see if I have enough to re-lace my faire shoes... :D

For securing the paint job I think either mixing fabric medium into the paint or using leather paint would work! 16:20

Awesome. Wish I could wear these types of shoes but any flats with a seam at the back gives me blisters no matter what I do!

How adorable! Wish I would have made some for my granddaughter’s birthday parties.

What an absolutely delightful find to simple upon I'm thrilled you exist...🧚😇 Right up my alley, good on you lady...tops...

When people paint table top miniatures they do a coat or to of gloss to seal because it is more durable then add Matt on top so that when the miniatures gets shiny it’s time to rematt

Great ideas. they looked very comfortable.

If you want to use regular acrylic paints on shoes, you need to mix in textile medium. It will help the paints stay flexible and bind to the fabric. They turned out cute though! Angelus Leather Paint or Tulip Soft fabric paint also work.

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had a couple people give this tip, thank you!! I’ll be sure to remember for next time. 😁

Only Faes 😂 These came out SO GOOD!!!

I love the oak ones! I feel like with those neutral tones they'll be super versatile - fall, summer or spring. With florals or browns!

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Ty! I agree, they gonna be able to go with so many outfits 🥰

11:30 When you pulled out the leafy twine... palpitations, I tell you 🙀 Lol These turned out amazing, thank you for the awesome tips!

I might try scuffing the surface with sandpaper or an emeryboard before the base coat.

There's a weatherproofing/waterproofing spray I use on a lot of my shoes that might help with the wear and tear on these! Putting it on top of the varnish might help give it some extra protection.

These are the cutest shoes ever. I need to figure out a reason to make a fairy costume. I can't wear them to RenFaire because I belong to a guild that strives for historical adequacy but we do the occasional pageant. Anyway, you are super skilled and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing your process.

Super cute! Both pairs.

Poppy! I still have her photo from your What Not show. Those shoes are amazing. Well done.

sand before you paint is the best way to secure paint on leather and pleather

🧚 Beautiful shoes! But my heart broke for you the moment I saw you go straight in on the leaf shoes with the base coat. I just knew they would chip. In future, try very lightly sanding the shiny side of your vinyl/pleather with some fine grit sand paper and always use a primer coat before going in with any paint (try using leather paints). You don't have to sand off much. Just enough to take down the shine. The aim of the game is to create tiny pores in an otherwise smooth-ish surface (the general leather type texture isn't really enough to give a good grabby surface) for long lasting paint adhesion. Best of luck! 😊

Super pretty! I love both pairs! From now on, I'mma keep an eye out for some beaten-up shoes that I can DIY. I already have those leafy twine in my crafting stash, never thought to use them as shoe laces! 😍

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

🥰

Since you already painted the the leaf shoe i would recommend clear plasti dip spray as that can flex. I use it to seal all my paint jobs on eva foam armor (#cosplaylife lol) and i've yet to have an chipping from normal wear. While i know the shoe is covered in fake leather, it should work just fine.

Absolutely 🩷 both pairs 🧚‍♀️

Oooh!! I have my (now-vintage) little strappy suede fairy flats but Never thought of doing this for RenFest…! ThankYouThankYouThankYou!!!🧚🏼🌸🌿🌼🍄

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Yess they’d be so cute!! We tend to have our Faires in the summer so I think strappy flats are perfect. Better than boots when it’s hot! 🥵

Super cute, now I need fairy shoes. 🧚

First video i've seen, & i'm coming back for more! Great job on the shoes. Don't take this the wrong way please. But when you do the faery dress up......."I" think it'd be better to have a more natural look on the make-up(more like a real faery). You're a very cute girl that pulls it off very well💚🌲🧚‍♂

Loved the shoes, loved the zelda & chill. first of your videos i've seen and i'm sold

They look so pretty💚🧚💚 When I used to do the ballet and tap shoes for concerts I'd order leather or fabric paint or there's a fabric medium you can add to paint that will make it stick to the shoe then once they were dry and before embellishing I'd put a matt, clear wax over the paint and let them dry for about a week before any embellishments were added. They really lasted and barely chipped 😊 xx

These turned out SO GOOD! I’ve always coveted these shoes whenever they would pop up on my Pinterest or Etsy, but they are always out of my budget. Never thought about making them myself! This tutorial is so helpful!! 10/10

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Yay! Although if you do this, people are suggesting leather paint, which I didn’t know worked on vinyl but I guess it does! Idk if I can repaint mine but I’ll def use it for my next pair.

@Scribblebug

Жыл бұрын

@@DressMeUpScotty oooo good tip! Thanks!!

Thank you for inspiring this old rennie to get my boxes out and play pimp my shoes.❤

Oh! And I meant to mention where my outfit for the photoshoot was from! The green underdress was my bridesmaid dress for my friends wedding last year. It was from Shein but no longer available. The pink dress is from a local costume & novelty shop in Sac (Evangeline’s) it was down stairs. The brand is “Flower” however if you’re looking for similar stuff check out the Little Bazaar. The cream dress from the 2nd outfit is Cider & my vest was thrifted, brand is Charlotte Russe.

@MamaMidnight98

Жыл бұрын

Evangeline's is such a giant, wonderful building that's a costumer's dream! What an awesome resource to have near(? first time viewer lol) you!!

I also tend to do things the hardest/most complicated way rather than the easiest/sensible way, because I do not make sense, either. These shoes are gorgeous! I thought you would've just used fake leaves, but using the faux leather ended up making them look more like they were cobbled that way. I'm so tempted to make a pair for myself; I have a spring-green sundress, and I've been thinking of making fairy wings...

Leather paint maybe be your friend in the future.

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Yes someone else suggested a specific brand, I’m definitely going to get my hands on some!

Omg I literally just thrifted some shoes exactly like this!! I can’t wait to try this out!!

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Yess!!!

Hey if anyone wants to do this project PLEASE use fabric medium when painting your shoes. It'll make them last so much longer

cant get enough of shoes! 🙂

I made mine out of fabric! Leaf shoes are so cute!!

Super cute! First video of yours I’ve seen but I’m looking forward to seeing more!

How absolutely delightful are you?? So happy I stumbled upon your page. Love, love, love the shoes!! Can't wait to see what else you have to share with us. Well done!!😊

love the fairy shoes

I love the sweetness of the floral shoes. So whimsical.

Using paint specifically meant for leather and/or fabric will help with the flexibility and durability of the paint job ❤

They both look amazing.

this came at just the right time! i've been wanting fairy shoes like these for a long time! you read my mind

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

👏 🥰

to help with the paint job, you're best to buy leather paints (highly recommend angelus paints) and a fabric medium. And then a leather/fabric sealant instead of varnish

Could not love them more ❤❤

THANK YOU ALGORITHM GODS

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

🥰

This is my first time at your channel. And it soooooo reaches my inner forest fairy. Well done. Keep it up.

These are so cute! Very well done and if you heard a weird sound it was me when I saw ✨OnlyFaes✨ 😂😂😂

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

😂😂

It is difficult to choose a favorite. Love the faux leather, but I'm a girl who loves flowers, so...

Great creativity!!!!!

These shoes are soo cute! Love how they turned out

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ♥️

This is the first time I've watched your channel. I really enjoyed it. You gave me such a great idea to make a pair of fairy shoes for myself instead of buying them.

These are absolutely gorgeous and so creative. Wonderful job! Blessings - Judith 🎭🎵

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Judith! 🥰

These are just ridiculously cute

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Ty! ♥️

Really appreciate the materials list! 5am is the wrong time to be searching for the perfect vine rope for something I'll probably never make, I've tossed yours into my wishlist in case chaos must coalesce. Putting your affiliate page into the notes on it since it doesn't appear to remember where I found it ^^ May want to update the leaf ribbon to a new listing though, the non-twine one is unavailable at your specific link (they all appear to be dropshipped, though, available from many sellers, so you should be able to find the same thing to replace it with)

Aaahhhh!!! They came out sooooo Good, I need a Flower Fae pair 💕 for sure now. 🧚‍♂️

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Glad you loved it!! 🥰♥️

First time seeing one of your videos and in already loving your aesthetic! Ive loved fairies since a child! You just earned another subscriber.

I never thought of doing this, but it's such an awesome idea! I definitely will have to try this!

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Yess!! It was so fun. Honestly my fav craft yet!!

I'm not a pro but maybe if you degloss the vinyl before you paint it, it may allow the paint to stick more permanently or at least a longer semi perm..that's what they say about how to redo cabinets.

Nice D&D shirt!

They came out just beautiful! ( I am very allergic to Barge, so I am looking into another adhesive. Got a tube of "Shoe Goo" for an alternative to the barge. . Trying it on a slipper repair where the sole came away from the toe box front.)

How lovely!

Scotty these look fantastic!!! 😮 they’re so freakin cute. Thanks for making such an informative tutorial. Perfect for Ren faire peeps and Halloween hunnies.

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

🥰♥️

Well done for fun.🍁👢

Absolutely beautiful. You are so creative, and a joy to watch. I will subscribe to your channel. Thank you.

THESE ARE BALLLLEEERRRRRR

They turned out great! I feel like using exterior house paint would be more durable. You could get samples of the colors which would be plenty for these types of projects.

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Some have suggested I use leather paint so I may try that!

I love these. I did a similar thing, and the paint all chipped off. Also, the appliques started to fall off. I may have not used the right glue. If I were to do it again, I would use artist oil paints, and do some hand sewing to the appliques to better secure them. The oil paints take a while to dry, but I think are more durable.

they both look gorgeous! The pink outfit is giving Prilla vibes from Disney Fairies! 💖

Very super cute! Love love 💕

Ah! Both shoes are so pretty! They turned out great, I think my fave is the flowers because that's just my aesthetic. Personally I never wear second hand shoes for sake of my feet's health. And I don't mean sanitary, I mean structural health. You never know how close a pair of second hand shoes are to completely dying (I have had pairs of brand new shoes that last barely a year and I've had pairs that last for 5+ years, both were causing pain at the end and I wouldn't wish on anyone). And also shoes form to their wearer, it takes twice as long for them to reform to a new wearer (if ever).

30 seconds in and I’m like YES finding your channel is a rare gift from the algorithm 🤩

This is so amazing😍

i have two pairs of the same type of lace up shoes, both from thredup!

Very very cute!!!

I love what you did with the shoes with the flowers! The minute you started painting them light green I knew they would be fabulous. The leather pair turned out nice too. Amazing job.

Your husbands groan at the “only fae” made me laugh. Nice work btw hope they hold up for waking around at fairs!

@DressMeUpScotty

Жыл бұрын

Hahaha when he watched the video too he was like “you kept that in?” And I’m like yes 😜 it’s hilarious.

So cool and pretty 💖💖💖

Love it