Bowtie Shoe Clips

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I love it when I can take a papercrafting idea and transform it into a completely different type of project.

Today's project is inspired by the many handmade cards that feature beautiful bows. Bows are not really my go-to accent for cardmaking, but I have found another place where a bow is the perfect accent....SHOES!!

My love of shoes is right up there with my love of crafts. Just like my craft supplies, I own way too many shoes. Currently, I am using portions of my TV unit as shoe storage - kind of like that episode of Sex & The City where Carrie is using her oven as a closet.

Today's project is SUPER SIMPLE and you are gonna love the outcome!

In the spirit of full disclosure, I should also let you know that this is a no-sew project, simply because I have no idea how to sew...with a machine that is (I should note that sewing lessons are at the top of my list for 2011 - just haven't gotten there yet!). 

I can hand-sew in emergencies, but even that is not very good. For today's project my go to adhesive is Fabri-Tac. It's a permanent, washable, fabric adhesive that is totally my excuse for not knowing how to use a sewing machine.  

I am pretty sure I could construct a red carpet gown with Fabri-Tac - full length with ruffles. I am a master with this stuff. So if you are like me and don't know the first thing about sewing - this project is for you!

With all that blabbing out of the way - here's the project.

I started with a piece of fabric, two small rectangles of batting and a shoeclip. I chose this fun satin gingham pattern, which was 40% off at Joanns!

**You will actually need two sets of these materials, since you'll be making a pair**

Next up, you'll use your Fabri-Tac to make a cute little burrito (for lack of a better term)  with the batting and fabric.

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and done!

OK! Fabric Burrito is done! Time to cutesiefy this project.

I simply tied a piece of black satin ribbon around the middle to cinch the burrito... and voila! I love how the batting adds some floofy-poofy girliness to the bow

And from the back...

Next I did some hand-sewing to attach the shoe-clip and then covered up my terrible sewing with a strip of PTI True Black felt. 

 

Here they are as a pair!

Now just clip these babies on any of your shoes to add a little fun & flair. I clipped mine on a pair of boring black pumps - not so boring anymore!!

And how about a  little double duty for these? Just take one bow and clip it to a headband!

 

And of course there needs to be some cute packaging for these- that's the the Damask Love way of doing things!

I repurposed one of my PTI clear stamp boxes to make customized packaging.

I mounted the bows on a 6x6 piece of chipboard which I covered with bright pink polka dot paper - so fun!

And I must be honest - as much as love this packaging for gift giving...I think I'm keeping these cuties for myself!!

Hope you enjoyed this simple project. It's a great way to bring new life to your shoes!

Thanks for stopping by for some Damask Love!

Supplies:

Bowtie Shoe Clips:

Stamps: none

Paper: none

Ink: none

Other: satin gingham fabric, PTI True Black ribbon, shoe clip findings, batting, Fabri-Tac adhesivs,

Gift Box:

Stamps: Cupcake Collection

Paper: Distressed Dots patterned paper, Raspberry Fizz, Stamper's Select white, Bitty Dot patterned paper

Ink: True Black

Other: Michael Basic-Basic Ribbon, Doily Details die, Limitless Layers die, pink rhinestones