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!!