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How to Make Removable Shoe Decorations
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Removable shoe-decorations make it easy to match for example black shoes with different coloured bags :)

by Anna Maria
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Step 1 of 14
Here are my favourite pair of heels that I want to wear with a green clutch so I took some green ribbon.

Here are my favourite pair of heels that I want to wear with a green clutch so I took some green ribbon.

Step 2 of 14
The paperclips should preferrably be the same colour as the shoes. It's much better if you find bigger clips than the regular size but I used the normal ones.

The paperclips should preferrably be the same colour as the shoes. It's much better if you find bigger clips than the regular size but I used the normal ones.

Step 3 of 14
Cut a similar size piece of fabric as in the picture and glue the longer side of the paperclip to the fabric. Bend the clip a bit so only one of the loops will get glued. Let dry.

Cut a similar size piece of fabric as in the picture and glue the longer side of the paperclip to the fabric. Bend the clip a bit so only one of the loops will get glued. Let dry.

Step 4 of 14
Make 2 same-size bows from the ribbon. Adjust well and trim the ends.

Make 2 same-size bows from the ribbon. Adjust well and trim the ends.

Step 5 of 14
Apply clear glue or laquer to the ends to avoid fringing. I used decoupage laquer that's clear when it dries.

Apply clear glue or laquer to the ends to avoid fringing. I used decoupage laquer that's clear when it dries.

Step 6 of 14
Sew a thread through the centre of the bow a couple of times exept for the top layer that will be "on show". This will keep the bow in place. Make sure the bow looks good before tying the thread.

Sew a thread through the centre of the bow a couple of times exept for the top layer that will be "on show". This will keep the bow in place. Make sure the bow looks good before tying the thread.

Step 7 of 14
Pull the thicker thread twice through the back of the bow to create the band with which it'll be attached to the paperclip.

Pull the thicker thread twice through the back of the bow to create the band with which it'll be attached to the paperclip.

Step 8 of 14
So after it should look like this. Tie a tight knot with the ends. Cut the excess away and turn the created band so that the knot goes to hide underneath the ribbon. Use fingers or a needle.

So after it should look like this. Tie a tight knot with the ends. Cut the excess away and turn the created band so that the knot goes to hide underneath the ribbon. Use fingers or a needle.

Step 9 of 14
Do another but lower to make it sturdy. This is what it should look like after you have tied the two loops and turned the knots under the ribbon.

Do another but lower to make it sturdy. This is what it should look like after you have tied the two loops and turned the knots under the ribbon.

Step 10 of 14
Then insert the smaller paperclip loop through both of these bands. So now you have the bow on the other side of the clip and the fabric on the other.

Then insert the smaller paperclip loop through both of these bands. So now you have the bow on the other side of the clip and the fabric on the other.

Step 11 of 14
This is what it looks like from the front :)

This is what it looks like from the front :)

Step 12 of 14
Then place the paper clip to the back of your shoe. The fabric inside will protect your foot and only the bow shows in the back.

Then place the paper clip to the back of your shoe. The fabric inside will protect your foot and only the bow shows in the back.

Step 13 of 14
And here you have the removable decorations in use :) make these with different color ribbons to suit every bag and clutch! (Sorry about the horrible leggings in the picture :D)

And here you have the removable decorations in use :) make these with different color ribbons to suit every bag and clutch! (Sorry about the horrible leggings in the picture :D)

Step 14 of 14
Later I thought about making these for example from hair piece flowers with a similar technique! This hair piece is too big though..

Later I thought about making these for example from hair piece flowers with a similar technique! This hair piece is too big though..

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This guide was made by:
Anna Maria
Turku, Finland
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Grechel Maldonado

Your welcome girl!

Grechel Maldonado 7 months ago

Anna Maria

Thanks :)

Anna Maria (author) 7 months ago

Grechel Maldonado

Love your idea pretty cleaver

Grechel Maldonado 7 months ago

Indira Piteu

Nace re-fashions

Indira Piteu 8 months ago

Anna Maria

My point exactly when I bought those heels, I don't want to own many pairs when all I need are these :) they go with everything.

Anna Maria (author) 8 months ago

Oh Snap Snap

The great thing about your shoe decoration is that it's removable. So you can make different colours and styles to clip on to match with say, toe nail polish, purse as you mentioned, dress, pants etc. I don't think your heels are boring. Solid black shoes are versatile and go with anything. And most importantly, they fit.

Oh Snap Snap 8 months ago

Anna Maria

Darcy, why don't you try this on flats if those are the ones you use with different bags? :) the shoes might look boring, but I bought them in NYC this summer when visiting the States and never thought I could find a fitting pair of heels :p love them!

Anna Maria (author) 8 months ago

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Shoes of your choise

2 Paperclips

80 Centimeters Ribbon

1 Small piece of soft fabric

Superglue

Needle and thread

Thicker needle and thread

Clear laquer or glue

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