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Southern State of Mind Blog by Heather

{Kate Spade Style Soiree} How to Make Knock-Off Kate Spade Shoes

in Inspiration on 05/14/13

 I hope you are excited to see 
polka dots, colors, and whimsy, 
because today is the Kate Spade Style Soiree!

Today is the first Style Soiree Summer link party and we are featuring all things Kate Spade. That’s right, if you are a Kate-Spade-Luvah, fasten your patent leather seat belt because this is going to be more fun than eating cake for breakfast. 

When the idea for the Style Soiree Summer link party series first came to mind, I had no clue what projects I would create. I just thought it would be a fun concept to tackle with all of you amazing bloggers. 

Then the idea struck me while I was cleaning out my closet a few weeks back. As I threw an old pair of ballet flats that had seen better days in the donation pile, I wondered if I could perform a little CPR (Cute PairofShoes Remake).

I know I have a reputation for painting just about anything,
but I must admit that I have never painted shoes…
until now!
Yep- I painted shoes to create a Kate Spade Tipsy Ballet Flat Knock-off. Here I will show you how to make knock-off Kate Spade shoes.

The inspiration came from these Kate Spade Tipsy Flats-
(which retailed for $198 when they came out- and are no longer available)



This was quick, cheap and easy! 
Just a few simple steps:

1. Find a pair of old ballet flats from the depths of your closet.

2. Place a strip of painters tape at the toe squaring off the area you want to paint. 
Be sure to tape off the soles as well.

3. Mix some fabric paint with acrylic paint. I chose a bright coral orange FolkArt color from Hobby Lobby.

4. Paint the toe- I used 3 coats to ensure a saturated color.

5. Since the insoles to these shoes had seen better days, I pulled them out to give them a couple coats in the same color.

(and yes, I do crafts on my kitchen counter)

6. Let them dry and use Shoe Goo to glue the soles back in.

And there you have it! 
Knock-Off Kate Spade Tipsy Flats for a couple bucks!
I must say, I feel particularly darling in these and wore them all weekend!  
PS: Don’t forget about our Lilly Pulitzer party on June 12th!
When you link up with just one of us, your project will be seen on all of our blogs!  
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To}  
Camila {Effortless Style}
Jenna {Rain On A Tin Roof} 
Carmel {Our Fifth House} 
Did you channel Kate Spade and tackle a project? 
I can’t wait to hear about it!  
To link up, just click on the blue “add your link” button at the bottom of this post. Link your project blog post in the url field and type a descriptive name for your project. 


So let’s grab a mocktail (hey it’s 7am ladies) 
and shimmy on over to the linky party to see all of the Spade-Inspired projects! Toodles!

sharing with Savvy Southern Style, Between Naps on the Porch,
Rain on a Tin Roof, Just Us Four, Craftomaniac Home Stories A-Z, If it’s not baroque; Thrifty Decor Chick

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Related posts:

{Lilly Pulitzer Style Soiree} Make Every Hour a Happy Hour! {Style Files} Kate Spade Fashion Week Kate Spade is Coming to Dinner! {Summer Style Soiree} Princess Diana

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Comments

  1. AvatarJenna LaFevor says

    May. 14, 2013 at 11:24 am

    Heather! These are SO cute! Love the color you chose for the tip! Would have never thought to paint shoes! Pinning!
    Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 15, 2013 at 3:31 am

      Thanks. I am kinda obsessing with orange these days so it was a great fix for a couple bucks! Who knows what I will paint next, ha?!?!

      Reply
  2. AvatarCarmel - Our Fifth House says

    May. 14, 2013 at 1:41 pm

    Those are adorable – totally going to make a pair!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 15, 2013 at 3:39 am

      Thanks! Watch out- it seems to be addicting- I am already eyeing another pair to get a makeover! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. AvatarSheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says

    May. 14, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    Super SUPER impressed by your DIY! Those are DARLING!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 15, 2013 at 3:33 am

      Thanks! I didn't know I could DIY shoes, but nothing is safe from my paint brush I guess! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  4. AvatarDonatella M. says

    May. 14, 2013 at 6:49 pm

    Thank you for this partaaayy!!
    xox, d.
    http://www.inspirationrealisation.com

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 15, 2013 at 3:34 am

      Thanks for sharing your great flamingo tote and blue cuff!

      Reply
  5. Avatarnikkirm says

    May. 14, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    What a great idea! These turned out adorable!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 15, 2013 at 3:35 am

      Thanks! I was pleasantly surprised myself. I am already inspecting all of the other shoes in my closet for which ones I can paint next!

      Reply
  6. AvatarLaura says

    May. 14, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    Your flats are super cute! Thanks for sharing this fun party with me! xoxo Laura

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 15, 2013 at 3:35 am

      Thanks! And thanks so much for sharing your great DIY project!

      Reply
  7. AvatarSewPetiteGal says

    May. 15, 2013 at 12:58 am

    Your flats turned out really well – very cute!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 15, 2013 at 3:36 am

      Thanks and thanks so much for sharing your great dress. I am such a sucker for stripes and seriously drooling over it! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  8. Avatarmarty (A Stroll Thru Life) says

    May. 15, 2013 at 12:11 pm

    How cute are these and so clever. Thanks so much for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, marty

    Reply
  9. Avatar{Hi Sugarplum!} says

    May. 15, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    those are too cute!!! I think I'll look at my old shoes with new eyes next time I clean out my closet! Thanks for the fun party!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 16, 2013 at 4:18 am

      Thanks! I fear now I won't be able to get rid of anything! πŸ˜‰ A cost of paint can do wonders!

      Reply
  10. AvatarJenna Watley says

    May. 15, 2013 at 8:35 pm

    Love those shoes! Wish I was craftier! Thanks for hosting this fun link party! πŸ™‚

    Jenna

    {The Fashionista Teacher}

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 16, 2013 at 4:19 am

      Thanks and thanks for linking up… Now I think I need a hot pink necklace!

      Reply
  11. AvatarCarrie @ Cosy Carolina Interiors says

    May. 15, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    That's a cute idea! I'm wondering which of my shoes I could do that to… Thank you for hosting the party! It was fun to try to channel my inner Kate Spade. πŸ™‚

    Reply
  12. AvatarDesigning Domesticity says

    May. 16, 2013 at 12:55 am

    Oh my goodness, those are cute! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing, liz

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 23, 2013 at 6:15 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  13. AvatarCraftivity Designs says

    May. 20, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    So cute! I need to dig through my old flats and see if a pair would be great for this project πŸ™‚
    – Lora

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 23, 2013 at 6:16 pm

      Yes! You should definitely dig! Watch out though- it can be addicting!! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  14. AvatarGinger Bergemann says

    May. 21, 2013 at 3:43 pm

    Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made’s Show & Tell link party. You have been featured as the most viewed link! http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/05/show-tell-features_21.html

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 23, 2013 at 6:14 pm

      WOW! Thanks so much!!!

      Reply
  15. AvatarNavy Wifey Peters @ USS Crafty says

    May. 22, 2013 at 7:25 pm

    Cute show makeover!!!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party

    http://usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/05/submarine-sunday-32.html

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 23, 2013 at 6:14 pm

      Thanks! It is addicting… I am on the hunt for more shoes I can give some CPR to!

      Reply
  16. AvatarCarrie @ My Favorite Finds says

    May. 23, 2013 at 12:19 pm

    Love these! I'm featuring you later today from our Pinworthy Projects party last week! Congrats!

    Reply
    • AvatarHeather says

      May. 23, 2013 at 6:13 pm

      WOW!!! Thanks so much for the feature!!!!

      Reply
  17. AvatarAlexander reese says

    Feb. 14, 2014 at 9:31 am

    These orange colored kate spade flats are so adorable. Orange is the color of summer. This adorable pair is suitable for both beach and night party. I would really like to own these lovely flats. Please tell me it’s cost.

    Reply
  18. Avatarshamsher khan says

    May. 23, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Good post….thanks for sharing.. very useful for me i will bookmark this for my future needs. Thanks.
    amazon coupon

    Reply

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