DIY: Summer Moccasins!

I've been feeling exhausted these past few days and today I was tired of being tired so I decided to get up take a cold shower and make something. My problem though once I got to that point is that I don't know what to make soo I hopped on Pinterest which lead me from one blog to another and I finally found a little project I could do from stuff I already had at home. I loved this idea from honestlywtf.com.  This blog has so much inspiration but for today's project here is the link to their painted moccasin post.

When I saw it, I had to try it for myself because I have been having a old pair of slipper moccasins from Target that I stopped wearing and some fabric paint that I had yet to use. So here's my take on this really, really easy DIY. 

First, you'll need a flat tip paint brush (bristles about the width of your thumb) and any color fabric paint you choose.

And of course your moccasins. Mine were $16.99 from Target.

 Unlace them or pull back the top flap depending on the style you have. Then carefully start painting the edges of your moccasin. A tip to get clean edges all around is to lightly coat the tip of your paintbrush in the paint and dap around the edges as if you were stamping lines. I followed the lines of the seams. Then, once the edges are painted fill in the middle.

The picture above and below are after first coat and second coat. Two coats should be enough and as soon as the paint feels dry to the touch start the second coat.

Here is my final product after waiting about 4 hours of drying time. (It dries a lot quicker but it's important to give it time to permanently set). Now I have a new, bright summer pair of moccasins. Cute!

I can't wait to get more colors so I can do something more interesting. Have fun with your color choices and think about patterns too! Think chevron, tribal print, stripes etc. Enjoy!!

Gettin' Back On Track: Past due post from my Mexico trip

 So, I been back in Cali for 2 weeks now, which was how long I was in Mexico, so I know this post is very, very late. Sorry guys :/ But I'm happy to say I got some nice pictures to share hopefully to make up for that. :)

I loved taking pictures of the streets and architecture. The contrast between the colorful buildings and bright blue sky never failed to amaze me.

 One thing I could definitely get used to in Mexico was the streets and authentic bright and colorful yet simple buildings. I brought this inspiration home with me so hopefully I can somehow replicate it in my bedroom. #future post :)

Old city hall.

Botas galore.

I see mountains here at home but it was different seeing them covered in cactus rather than bushes and 

trees.

This was definitely the most amazing sight during my trip. El Cristo Roto. "The Broken Christ". He stands 82 feet tall which is shorter than the Statue of Liberty, but I was instantly more amazed when I saw this.

The view from where we took a small boat to the island where El Cristo Roto was placed.

There is so much more I could share like the food I ate but hardly have pictures of because I ate it too fast before I remembered to take a picture. Lol. Or the amazing churches and stories behind them. And of course the family I met while out there was the best part. Even though there was a language barrier between some of us I was so thankful for how welcoming they were and for the motivation boost to really learn spanish. For reals. :)

So toast to my first trip abroad. Can't wait 'til the next one :)