tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post7825031433569522891..comments2024-03-28T08:55:53.888-04:00Comments on Fashion Doll Stylist: Shoe Biz: Dollar Store Flip Flopsapril_n_parishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-35747991885115984152021-08-20T23:47:54.396-04:002021-08-20T23:47:54.396-04:00You can also use popsicle sticks cut to size and t...You can also use popsicle sticks cut to size and then add leather etc. TheDollAsArthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368402413093528472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-41804582297625956272021-07-05T13:24:20.130-04:002021-07-05T13:24:20.130-04:00Wooow, April! These shoes look really sooo coool! ...Wooow, April! These shoes look really sooo coool! You have amazing ideas! Aya w Świecie Lalekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00210098171197353179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-58742299806499096162021-07-04T13:10:03.846-04:002021-07-04T13:10:03.846-04:00Thank you, Sandi. I have not yet tried cork sheets...Thank you, Sandi. I have not yet tried cork sheets, but that is an excellent idea. In its usual state, cork is usually pretty fragile. That means you would have to seal it in some way to keep it from disintegrating. Maybe in the form of sheets, it is more stable? It is certainly worth exploring. april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-83860935663378114642021-07-04T13:04:01.569-04:002021-07-04T13:04:01.569-04:00Thank you so much for your kind words, Shasarignis...Thank you so much for your kind words, Shasarignis. Oh yes, yes, yes....go on and make some shoes for your dolls....especially when they are so easy to make. You have many options here..from simple slip-on to fancier versions that match the doll's outfit. Can't wait to see what you will choose! Big hugs.april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-39153441640125730512021-07-04T13:01:27.575-04:002021-07-04T13:01:27.575-04:00Thank you Dlubaniny. Well, you are way ahead of me...Thank you Dlubaniny. Well, you are way ahead of me!!! So you don't need me to tell you how easy it is to work with craft foam. Big hugs!!!april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-19016857256111884732021-07-04T13:00:29.293-04:002021-07-04T13:00:29.293-04:00Thank you, MC. You know, what makes this tutorial ...Thank you, MC. You know, what makes this tutorial especially useful is that craft foam is extremely easy to work with, as opposed to something like leather. I did start one set of shoes using clay (oven baked), but it is more complicated, more time intensive and requires a pretty strong glue to hold the upper to the platform. Eventually I will post that version. But in the meantime, the craft foam is a much easier way to go. I have not tried cork. At one time, I had tried to take a cork from a bottle of wine to make a shoe sole, but carving it was not easy. Then again, there are those sheets of cork which I have not yet tried. Traditional cork is pretty fragile so I think you would need to find a way to stabilize it. Perhaps with a layer of shellac. The sassy sandals have endless possibilities because you could use almost any upper in almost any material! So the Dollar Store flip flops could conceivably be converted into high end footwear!!! april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-78176404175974837052021-07-04T12:52:53.603-04:002021-07-04T12:52:53.603-04:00Thank you so much Olympia. At first I was not so s...Thank you so much Olympia. At first I was not so sure I should post this because it is so basic. But when I finished them and photographed them, I realized how well they had all turned out. This is especially of help when you have a lot of dolls and need some quick and easy footwear for all of them. Thanks for stopping by.april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-80077885695761505062021-07-04T12:50:40.388-04:002021-07-04T12:50:40.388-04:00Thank you so much, Linda, for your kind words. Yes...Thank you so much, Linda, for your kind words. Yes, I do think they sell the craft foam in thicker dimensions. As soon as I can get to a craft store, I'll probably pick some up since I've got a bunch more dude dolls who need summer footwear. Good luck with the big girl!!! Big hugs.april_n_parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14548456156450662065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-54268167782817454562021-07-02T19:39:30.054-04:002021-07-02T19:39:30.054-04:00April, these are great, I was wondering if you cou...April, these are great, I was wondering if you could use cork sheets? I've never worked with cork, but that would be fun to...enjoyed these ideas, and love the last ones! SandiSandi Maglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09704266549174163817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-26609869754493349572021-07-02T18:48:34.991-04:002021-07-02T18:48:34.991-04:00Hello April, now is the time for the end of the da...Hello April, now is the time for the end of the day or I sit down to read your blog. By reading your new post, you made me want to remake shoes. I really like your models for men. I especially like in the models of woman where the sandal is matched or in the same fabrics as the clothing. I presentememt another sewing project and I wonder if I should create my sandales in the same fabric. Shasarignishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00640829190355452583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-65160915594714797362021-07-02T11:13:10.983-04:002021-07-02T11:13:10.983-04:00Great tutorial!
I often use foam to make shoes for...Great tutorial!<br />I often use foam to make shoes for Paola Reina.dlubaninylalkowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450949895294539248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-65036314538604687712021-07-01T05:12:08.477-04:002021-07-01T05:12:08.477-04:00This is such a fantastic idea! I've been think...This is such a fantastic idea! I've been thinking for a while to make sandals for my dolls using materials such as cork or craft foam. I can't use harsh materials such as epoxy clay because everytime I put on rubber gloves I get a skin reaction (even with the hypoallergenic ones). And epoxy is not something you should touch with your bare hands. <br /><br />I like all of your designs. The "Sassy Sandals" one looks somewhat similar to the idea I had in my head. The criss-cross idea could always be done with different materials for a more elevated look.<br /><br />This was such a great post. I'm happy to see that you found some inspiration again. monstercraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02783206408776211745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558646734577104063.post-46043522445317976562021-07-01T00:54:49.419-04:002021-07-01T00:54:49.419-04:00What a fantastic lesson, April! These sandals appe...What a fantastic lesson, April! These sandals appear so professional yet easy to make - with patience of course. Simply LOVE the "zebra inspired pants. Very striking! olympia.mackendree@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16231572351552923768noreply@blogger.com