"Life's short, buy the shoes"...

...and then make them even cuter!  Jodie and I saw a pair of super fab "junked out" ballet flats a few weeks ago at one of our favorite spots, Forever 21.  We simultaneously picked them up and both agreed that we needed to recreate the shoes.  We would of course make them better, sparklier, add more junk to them and have the satisfaction of knowing that we made them ourselves.  So here they are.  This is really fun project for you to do with your little cutie or for yourself (like I did).  Collect a bunch of cool junk, buy a pair of ballet flats and get ready to answer the question, "Where did you GET THOSE?" about a thousand times!

1.  Start with a pair of flats.  I of course picked a pair that came with some sparkle already included.  You can totally use a pair you already have in your closet!

2.  Gather bows, fabric flowers, sequins, rhinestones and other fun miniature items to add to your shoes.  Be sure the adhesive you are using is appropriate for the material your shoes are made out of.  I took the time to sew on the bows and rose beads.  I'm not going to lie- it sucked and took a long time.  

3.  For the crystals I used "Aleenes Platinum Bond Glass & Bead Glue".  I've tried them all and its the best.

Be sure to let your shoes dry over night and then go out and strut your stuff!

Peace Love & Glitter,  Ellie

Merry Recycled Christmas! Create your own magazine tree!

If your parents didn't teach you this neat trick, it's not too late to learn how to do it! Now, you can get your friends, kids or grand kids into the holiday spirit with this easy and fabulous craft.

Transform old magazines into glittered table-top trees with this easy -- and kid-friendly -- step-by-step process. Post your pictures of your magazine trees and you'll receive a gift from The Glitter Girlz!

You Will Need:

• Magazine
• Glue or spray adhesive
  
• Glitter
  
• Spray paint (optional)
• Patience ; )
  
• An hour or 2 depending your folding speed!

What to Do:

1. Remove both covers from magazine. Take the upper right hand corner of the first page and bring it down so that the top edge of the page rest against the glued binding of the magazine.


2. Now crease this first fold, carefully. Again, take this page and fold it over until the crease rests against the glued binding of the magazine. Crease second fold.


3. Finally fold the triangle (that overlaps the bottom of the magazine) upward so it will be even with the bottom of the book, crease it. The first page is finished.


4. Continue folding & creasing the remaining pages.


5. When the magazine is completely folded glue the front and back pages together. Spray tree with spray adhesive and sprinkle glitter while still wet. If you're not into the "all natural" look you can spray paint the trees too!

Tip: To create a bigger tree, try gluing two magazines back-to-back.

Just a reminder: Post your pictures of your magazine trees and you'll receive a gift from The Glitter Girlz! More fun and festive crafts to come!

xoxo,
Jodie