Don’t pay a lot of money for new shoes when you can spend almost nothing by recycling old shoes or buying cheap ones to customize.

I hope these tutorials may also help you to get new ideas to create more beautiful footwear.

New Uses For Vintage Clip Earrings

http://blog.modcloth.com/2009-02-27-mod-diy-new-uses-for-vintage-clip-earrings

DIY Finds: 12 Ways to Pimp Your Shoes

Here’s a mini-guide to DIY shoe alterations.  Images belong to cited sources; please visit their sites (links provided) for more photos and full instructions.
http://shesabetty.typepad.com/shes_a_betty_single_girl_/2007/03/diy_big_pimpin.html

Don’t Buy, DIY: Christian Louboutin for Rodarte Super-Spiked Heels

http://www.chic-steals.com/2009/11/dont-buy-diy-christian-louboutin-for.html

Don’t Buy – D.I.Y.! Ann Demeulemeester Lace-Up Boots

http://www.chic-steals.com/2010/05/dont-buy-diy-ann-demeulemeester-lace-up.html

How to Make a Pair of Boot-Covers from a Leather Jacket

http://www.chic-steals.com/2010/04/how-to-make-pair-of-boot-covers-from.html

Don’t Buy…D.I.Y.: Elastic-Banded Pumps

http://www.chic-steals.com/2009/11/dont-buydiy-elastic-banded-pumps.html

DIY : lace-up ballet flats.

its really simple to do, and it takes around 15 minutes to complete it. really simple!
http://twosecondsnotice.blogspot.com/2009/05/diy-lace-up-ballet-flats.html

Spinal Wedges, or: Lauren Makes Shoes v.1.0

http://www.indecoroustaste.com/2010/06/spinal-wedges-or-lauren-makes-shoes-v10.html

D.I.Y.- Lace Bootie Socks

http://throwitinthebagfashionblog.blogspot.com/2010/06/diy-lace-bootie-socks.html

Neutral tones

Once you pick the neutral shoe best for you, pick a sheer stocking that will complement. Snip off the legs, and get creative with wrap methods.
http://psimadethis.com/post/619195309/neutral-tones-are-making-noise-this-spring-and-we

diy: sharpies and swallows

http://www.bleachblack.com/?p=10428

Chain Heels

http://fashioninfusion.blogspot.com/2010/04/chain-heels.html

YSL Cage Metallic Sandals

http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/07/ysl-caged-sandal-heels-diy.html

DIY ~ Blue Ruffle Shoes ~ Removable ruffles for your sandals heels, flats, wedges, pumps, stilettos!

http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/05/diy-blue-ruffle-shoes-removable-ruffles.html

DIY Ankle Fringe …add it to any shoe

http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/06/diy-ankle-fringe-add-it-to-any-shoe.html

Recycle your Clothes DIY

From Boot to Shoe Boot …Shoot?
http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/08/recycle-your-clothes-diy-from-boot-to.html

Christian Louboutin Inspired Petal Sandal DIY

http://www.lovemaegan.com/2009/05/diy-christian-louboutin-petal-sandal.html

Tashkent Creates Leather Lace-Up Gladiator Sandals from Scratch!

http://www.refinery29.com/i-diy-tashkent-creates-leather.php

DIY Shoe Embellishment

It’s a small detail, but it transforms any blah shoes into fabulousness
http://ruffledblog.com/2010/03/diy-shoe-clips-lace-flowers-pom/

viking shoes: a tutorial, sort of

http://earthandliving.blogspot.com/2008/08/viking-shoes-tutorial-sort-of.html

DIY Vera Wang Black Wrap Shoes

http://www.smaggle.com/2009/11/04/diy-vera-wang-black-wrap-shoes/

I Made This: DIY Green Upholstered Shoes

http://blahmutiny.com/2010/04/12/i-made-this-diy-green-upholstered-shoes/

I Made This: DIY Red & Yellow Upholstered Sandals

http://blahmutiny.com/2010/04/20/i-made-this-diy-red-yellow-upholstered-sandals/

All That Jazz

Inspired in Christian Louboutin’s Fred glitter lace-up shoes

http://carboncouture.blogspot.com/2009/12/all-that-jazz.html

Planting (Bead) Seeds

adding a bold pop of color and texture to sandals

http://carboncouture.blogspot.com/2009/05/planting-bead-seeds.html

Pearl of Wisdom

a project inspired by one of France’s most famed designers, Jean Paul Gaultier

http://carboncouture.blogspot.com/2008/09/pearl-of-wisdom.html

You can also find books and kits to help you make your own shoes:

Sneaker Personalizing Kit! Princess & Sweetie
Create Trendy wearable art with this unique sneaker customizing kit. You can take your old pair of sneakers and make them look new or you can take your new sneakers and make them totally unique. Express yourself with trendy wearable art created by you!

Altered Shoes: A Step-By-Step Guide To Making Your Footwear Fabulous
One size does not fit all. For diva-licious footwear as unique as you, step into Altered Shoes and be your own designer! Whether you’re working with new shoes or a pair you’ve worn-in just right, this book shows you how to add your own personal stamp. (Or rhinestones, or ribbons, or gilding …)

A Closet Full of Shoes: Simple Ways to Make Them Chic
These designer creations—with easy-to-follow instructions for the amateur shoemaker—will turn fashion dreams into a stunning reality. 

Noodle Head Flip Flop Fun-Flip Flop Making Kit
The “Decorate your own” Flip Flop sandal kit allows children to express their own creativity and style. Flip Flops are back and more stylish than ever! The kit includes one set of sandals, pearlescent colored 3D paints, waterproof glue, acrylic jewels and sequins.

Fashion Design Studio SHOES
The easy-to-use spiral-bound workbook offers detailed instructions for flowery flip-flops, wild wedges, cool clogs, and other up-to-the-minute looks. Also included are a wealth of fun and funky embellishments like sparkling glue-on jewels, glitter glue, ribbons, patches, stencils, and 3-D fabric paint

The Sneaker Customization Kit
This kit simplifies the process so it is easy for anybody to paint their own leather shoes, whether they are old or new. The kit includes all the necessary materials for sneaker customization and the most comprehensive guide to sneaker customization available. The waterproof JGoodsTM Leather Paint included in the kit exceeded 100,000 dry flex repetitions in the lab without chipping, cracking or losing color.

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