This is a slip-on loafer with style – your own style, because you can create these “catch phrase” shoes for yourself! I’ve seen very few companies making shoes like these, and I didn’t like everything they had to offer, so I sought to make my own. I found my blank canvas slip-on shoes in several colors and textures at H&M (example) for $12-15 per pair. You can also find similar shoes at Target, ASOS and Payless (click for examples, prices vary).
Here is how you can create your own pair of Catch Phrase Shoes:
Supplies:
– slip on shoes
– puff/fabric paint
– paper or plastic to cover your working surface
– pencil
Directions:
1. Decide on a phrase you’d like to display on your shoes, such as “Flaw – less” “TG – IF,” “Girl – Boss,” or “Fierce – Ness”
2. Brush shoes off and make sure they are free of lint or dirt, especially if you are using a pair of shoes that you have already worn.
3. Depending on the shoe material color, you can use your pencil to sketch an outline of your design to serve as a guide for the puff/fabric paint.
4. Shake and test your puff/fabric paint on the scrap paper or plastic to make sure it flows out of the tub steadily and evenly. You don’t want to spew paint on your shoes.
5. On your covered surface, carefully create your design by following your penciled guide or free-handing it, as I did with my shoes.
6. In some cases, designs require more than one phase. For the navy blue shoes, I drew the border first and let it dry for the required amount of time (4 hours, but I let them dry overnight). I then drew the PYT and heart on the shoes. 
Once your shoes are dry, get your fashionista on and wear them with pride. You made them, after all – so they are just your style!
See a recent outfit that I styled with my catch phrase flats here!
xoxo, dolls & dudes!
The Comments
Crysta @ WellWornSuitcase
Totally adorable.
Addie
Crysta @ WellWornSuitcaseThanks, Crysta!
Logan Can
This is a great DIY! I would’ve never thought to do this myself! So adorable!
Addie
Logan CanThank you, Logan! 🙂
Tiffani
CUTE! I love this shoe then to have your own saying on them is perfect! So creative! 🙂
Addie
TiffaniIsn’t it cool to add your own touch? Thanks, Tiffani!
Cole
This is such a cute idea! I love it!
Addie
ColeThank you, Cole! 🙂
Pascha Shepard
Okay, this I will try. Super cute. Thanks for sharing.
Addie
Pascha ShepardI hope you make some you really like, Pascha! 🙂
Lisa K
I used to use puffy paint on my Keds when I was a kid, but as a grown up I’m sure my designs would be much better! This is a fun twist to add to a plain pair of shoes. 🙂
Addie
Lisa KI bet those were so cute, Lisa! 🙂
Debra
Oh how cool doll! 🙂 I definitely want to try these. Thanks for the inspiration. Come visit my site as well.
Debra
http://www.stylewisebydebra.com
Addie
DebraThank you, Debra! 🙂 will do!
Erica @ Coming Up Roses
This is such a cute, SMART DIY! I love the loafers with open and closed eyes on them…I guess you’d have to be great at drawing to master that, but it’d probably be a fun extension!
Coming Up Roses
Addie
Erica @ Coming Up RosesThe eye loafers are always so cute! Patience is needed when you are drawing, for sure! 😀
Ramona
OMG. I love this. I never thought of creating my own. I’m adding this to my to-do list. I love a cute loafer. Thanks so much for sharing this!
Addie
RamonaThank you, Ramona! I hope you create a pair that you love!
jess
Great idea Addie
Love the pink and you are very creative, more crafy than i!
Thanks for linking up with Turning Heads Tuesday!
jess xx
http://www.elegantlydressedandstylish.com
Addie
jessThank you, Jess! I hope the tutorial makes them easy enough for everyone to want to try, crafty or not! 🙂
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