Not to be outdone by her sister, DD#2 decided she should embellish a pair of shoes in her own style. After searching the sale racks at Macy's, she found heels in her budget.
She carefully selected text to be included.
The Mod Podge that we used didn't hold up very well. After one day of wear the newspaper was peeling off. We'll be making repairs to these. Next time she'll try polyurethane. The other issue is the shoes were patent. She probably should have roughed them up first with sandpaper. (I was upstairs painting the bedroom when she made these so I wasn't around to give her that bit of advice.) Live and learn. Regardless, I love the concept.
It was convenient that she finished the shoes and I finished a pair of socks within days of each other. It allowed us to "kill two birds with one stone" in the photo shoot. I'm calling the socks "Burning Ring(s) of Fire" as a nod to the fire theme of the current Project Spectrum. Besides, who can resist a little Johnny Cash?
Burning Ring(s) of Fire Socks
Pattern: My own, I'll write it up soon.
Yarn: Pigeon Roof Studios, Superwash Merino Sock
Colorway: Pink Lady
Needles: US 1.5/2.5mm (Why doesn't Addi make 2.25 mm?)
Shoes look fabulous! As do the socks :)
Posted by: Ruth | March 09, 2008 at 02:46 PM
Gorgeous socks! You have such creative children :)
Posted by: Rachel | March 09, 2008 at 03:33 PM
DD #2 may be on to something. What a cool idea.
Posted by: Sonya | March 09, 2008 at 03:43 PM
LOVE the shoes! Brilliant, in fact....
Posted by: --Deb | March 09, 2008 at 03:56 PM
The shoes are great! Those socks are gorgeous! I have eyed her yarn before and I'm definitely going to have to get some next time there is some in her etsy shop. Very nice :)
Posted by: Stephanie | March 09, 2008 at 04:00 PM
Those shoes ROCK!!!!
Posted by: Kelly | March 09, 2008 at 04:13 PM
You truly have very talented children!
Posted by: Carole | March 09, 2008 at 05:23 PM
I want to see if they can come up with a full outfit, head to toe. Of course they can, but why not a little challenge? A bit of sandpaper should do the trick.
Love the socks and the song title . . . tis my ring tone for my mother. Whenever I hear the little trumpet solo, it's time to say, "Hello, Mom!"
Posted by: Ava | March 09, 2008 at 05:59 PM
DD#2 partially inspired my haircut--maybe she'll inspire a little wardrobe re-fashion on my part too!
Posted by: Ashley | March 09, 2008 at 06:06 PM
Love the socks and looking foward to the pattern. Toe-up Ampersand is OTN -- check out my blog for a small peak!
Posted by: jill | March 09, 2008 at 06:16 PM
How nice she can "walk the line" in her funky new shoes - what a great idea! And a little Johnny Cash just rounds it out nicely! Since that movie with Joaquin Phoenix, I just can't seem to get enough. The socks are gorgeous as is that pretty colorway! Love!
Posted by: Stacey | March 09, 2008 at 06:19 PM
Those are some more super kicky shoes!!!
Yes. Got to love Mr. Cash.
Posted by: Sarah | March 09, 2008 at 07:00 PM
that is so cool! and i love the socks.
Posted by: maryse | March 09, 2008 at 07:47 PM
Great idea for the shoes! I like the socks too; it's a nice pattern for a variegated yarn.
Posted by: Brenda | March 09, 2008 at 07:56 PM
nice socks!
Posted by: hpny knits | March 09, 2008 at 08:38 PM
I see a line of shoes in your future!
Posted by: deborah | March 09, 2008 at 09:12 PM
Your girls are so incredibly talented! What a proud Mum you must be!
LOVE the socks!
Posted by: Kim | March 09, 2008 at 09:36 PM
the socks are beautiful, and i actually think the shoes are hot! the DDs are such trendsetters!
Posted by: mai | March 09, 2008 at 11:26 PM
Love the burning rings and love the shoes! I imagine your household is constantly thinking up more creative ideas. How fun!
Posted by: tiennie | March 10, 2008 at 01:13 AM
brilliant shoes!
Posted by: Allegra | March 10, 2008 at 01:24 AM
Very cool concept on the shoes and love the socks! Great job ladies, as always :)
Posted by: Heather | March 10, 2008 at 01:57 AM
Oh to be a house mouse and just watch the goings on! I love her shoes! What fun children you have!
I can imagine how hard it would be to adhere to patent. Do they still make those ready-to-dye heels? Back in the day, they were for brides and prom go-ers. And possibly gesso would work for those.
Posted by: Susan | March 10, 2008 at 06:46 AM
It looks like your daughters are as creative as you!
I love the new socks, and can't wait for the pattern.
Posted by: Jodi | March 10, 2008 at 07:35 AM
All the shoes that's fit to print . . . hee hee.
Posted by: Nancy | March 10, 2008 at 08:37 AM
Amazing!! You are just one talented family!!!
Posted by: stacey | March 10, 2008 at 08:42 AM