I took that old wood shoe last home, remember? I loved that there was a long history behind it. Modern lasts are made of ugly plastic. I promised to make it pretty. Even the wood worms had given up on it. It didn't fit anyone.............even Cinderella would have had a problem with this one!
I painted it red...............I gilded it with gold leaf............I antiqued it with a glaze of Baroque bronze..............the insole became smooth under golden leaves...........the music asked "Will There Be Any Stars?".........................and a handmade pin with ladies bathing became a buckle.
I think it's pretty now. It sits alongside the glowing old gold and pewter leather dancing slippers.......waiting to go to the ball. Until then it may be a paperweight, or sit on a chair in a quiet corner. It will not be hidden away in a shoe box I can assure you.
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Wow you did a great job on that old shoe. You made it all new again and I am sure alot more prettier. I need to catch up on your blog. I have been trying to blog alot more lately too. Well you have a great day in North Carolina. When is your trip coming up to England? Many Blessings,
ReplyDeleteKelli
Mary, That turned out so pretty. Now I will be on the hunt for a shoe last.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it is very pretty now. And I love those pewter and gold dancing slippers. Shoes were beautiful back then.
ReplyDeleteJulie
A very nice collection. I admire your creativity-mine doesn't run in those lines at all. I'm the least crafty person ever.
ReplyDeletePerfect...I love the dancing shoes, too!
ReplyDeletePat
The shoe looks great-you are so creative! And I can't wait to read your blog posts after you've been back to Devon!! Hope you have a marvellous time1
ReplyDeleteLook at what you did!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteMary, I have just been able to get online. We did get home from Canada Sunday, but I had to be taken straight to the hospital from the airport. You can read my perilous adventure in my post.
I have so much to catch up on!
It's so good to be back!
Deborah
OH~ forgot to say - I love your new banner!
ReplyDeleteDeborah
So cute!! What a creative idea.
ReplyDeleteI love it.
Rosemary
Love the altered shoe, especially the buckle ~ very creative!
ReplyDeleteI love what you did with the shoe last. It is such fun to alter old things, isn't it? I especially like the addition of the sheet music.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your creativity.
Blessings,
Tonja
Oh, Cinderella would be soooo jealous! Pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely redo! It went from trash to a real treasure!! xo, suzy
ReplyDeleteThe shoe is amazing--how really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh, how pretty! I love those dancing shoes, too. Can you imagine wearing such beautiful shoes everyday, instead of grotty old sneakers? ;)
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Mary
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ReplyDeleteHi Mary, Your shoe last is beautiful! What a lovely idea.. You come up with such delightful things. I really enjoy stopping by your blog to see what you have been up to.
ReplyDeleteHope all is well with you.
Have a good day! Hugs to you my sweet friend ~Mary~:-}
Mary, that turned out so wonderful!! I love it - it's so pretty!
ReplyDeleteManuela
What a transformation, it's so clever of you to have made such a difference. Cinderella has definitely come to the ball now:) I love the pewter shoe with the strap too, I'd like a pair like that myself.
ReplyDeleteAmazing transformation!! Are you keeping it in the States or here in the UK. I may need to go shoe last napping ;o)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!!thanks for sharing
Peg
Hi, Mary, what a charming way to revitalize an old wooden shoe stay. It looks like it's made for putting out for company now. Always enjoy stopping by to see you.
ReplyDeleteRhoda
Mary, great job on the show!! It does perfectly go with your other shoes! Isn't it fun to create and alter things. I've really been enjoying the couple of things that I've made recently.
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