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| How to Decorate Canvas Tennis Shoes - Associated Content Posted: 05 Sep 2010 07:24 AM PDT If you are using fabric instead, carefully cut out the patterns you want to use with sharp scissors in order to avoid excess fraying. Step 4. Lay your design out on the shoe to make certain it will fit. I recommend outlining the finished design with a graphite pencil. Revise the design as necessary until the pattern suits your  Step 5: Using permanent fabric glue, begin adhering the leaves, fabric, applique or ribbon to the shoe according to the design outlined in Step 4. Allow the bottom layer of the design to dry thorough before beginning to overlay any additional materials. Before moving on to the next step, make sure everything applied thusfar is fully adhered to the shoe. Step 6: Using puff paint, outline the raw edges of the leaves or fabric (Note you can skip this step if you are using an applique or ribbon that already has a finished edge). This will provide additional support, making sure whatever you are using is fully adhered to the shoe. Choose paint colors that compliment or contrast with her leaves, fabric, applique or ribbon. Allow each individual color to dry before moving onto another one. Make sure the shoe is thoroughly dry before moving on to the next step. Step 7: Using glitter paint and a paintbrush, apply a thin coating of glitter to those areas on the shoe where it is desired for accent. I don't recommend applying glitter to each leaf, fabric, or ribbon surface. Glitter should only be used as an accent on shoes. Step 8: Add additional decorative trim to the shoe as desired. For example, use decorative trim (e.g., ribbon or braid) all around the base of the shoe. Add sequins or flat beads as accents to the main pattern. Glue on small ribbon roses for a three dimensional look. Let your imagination run free and have fun with the design. Just make certain everything you choose is waterproof or can be washed by hand or in the gentle cycle or a washer. Kids in particular love this decorative shoe idea for holidays like Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day or Easter. However, you can have fun with it too; doing as little or as much as you like to accent and have fun with your wardrobe. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
| Kid to Kid: Recycling Kids Clothes in Santa Clara, California - Associated Content Posted: 02 Sep 2010 09:22 AM PDT Last year a friend of mine told me about a cool new children's recycled clothes store that just opened up in Santa Clara. I mentioned that my young daughter was outgrowing her clothes faster than I could store them, and  Kid to Kid, located at 2666 Homestead Road in Santa Clara, CA 95051, is a store that you can sell your gently used kids clothes and either walk away with cash in hand, or get store credit. I told my friend this was too good to be true, and went to the store myself. She was not kidding and I now have a new local favorite kid's store. Kid to Kid is a small store, but not small on the quality of merchandise or service. The staff is wonderful and very knowledgeable of their inventory. You can make an appointment by calling (408) 244-2248, or you can stop by with questions. If you are going to sell clothing, they only allow freshly laundered items, preferably stain free and wrinkle free. (It will go from your hands to the racks if approved, and they like having their stock clean.) They accept sizes birth to kid size 8. They also accept maternity wear, cribs, toddler beds, strollers, high chairs, bouncers and playpens. If you are going to sell toys the little ones have outgrown, then please clean the toy(s) first before bringing them in. The cleaner and better condition, the more you might get for them. They offer great prices for the used goods, and if you opt for store credit, they will give you an extra 20%! I have sold them numerous items that both my kids have outgrown, and have used the money to purchase 'new' clothes, toys, books, shoes and even movies the same day. If you sign up for their newsletter and mention it when you are checking out, you get an additional discount, too. It is always best to call ahead, visit the store, or check their website to see what their current need is as it changes week to week, season to season. To visit that portion of their site, click here. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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