Do you remember back in July when Eleanor Pimped Her Plimps? I was reminded of her post today whilst looking at my sad but oh so comfy Vans. They are looking a bit tired and ratty now - not helped by the fact that our pup decided to use them as a chew toy last year - I don't think I can get away with wearing them for much longer.
But when I first got them it was a different story...
They arrived all shiny and clean looking like this. Aren't they just a crafters dream? Just begging for some colour.
I ordered some So Soft fabric paint from an on-line craft store in both shimmery metallic and some bright non-shimmery colours. After a couple of nights relaxing in front of the TV with my Vans and the paints this was the end result...
A year and a half on and I still love them. The paint has been so hard wearing - and the colours still shimmer even if the rest of the shoes are now falling to bits (I have worn them to death - literally!) So now I'm on the hunt for a new pair to colour in or maybe I'll follow Eleanors example and have a go at pimping some plain plimpsolls... I don't think my old faithfuls will be relegated to the bin just yet though - maybe just saved for garden use ;)
Thanks as always for stopping by :)
Carmen x
Liking these Carmen! What lovely shimmer. Bet it was fun to do too. Think I might have to hunt down some of that paint! x
Posted by: Nicky | September 29, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Ooh what a great idea. Love the shimmer. I must try this out.
Posted by: Jaqui | September 29, 2010 at 11:42 AM
very pretty!
Posted by: Mandy | September 29, 2010 at 03:51 PM
Fantastic funky footwear.
xx
Posted by: Eleanor | September 29, 2010 at 10:18 PM
Oh wow these look great, no wonder they are a fave of yours.
Posted by: Suzanne | September 30, 2010 at 01:24 AM
liking those and a one off too x
Posted by: jayne | October 05, 2010 at 04:29 PM