This post is dedicated to my Orlando friend, Jessica, who self admittedly, has been stalking my blog waiting to see what I did with these... remember these? The mystery is over! This one's for you, Jess!
I talked about these shoes in this post. and at the time I had plans to use them in a gift I was making for someone. Well, that gift ended up going in a different direction BUT here's another use for those shoes!
First, I'll say that those shoes were not my size. Not even close, so don't feel badly that I cut off the buckles. Second, as you'll notice, I found them at Goodwill and actually got the pair for $2.50. If you know anything about actual rhinestone buckles, you know that you can't get a pair of those for $2.50.
So here's what I ended up doing with one of them...
The urn was actually a Goodwill find as well. When I bought it, it was white and cracked and definitely worse for wear. Add a little black spray paint and it was brand new!
The beauty of buckles? You can run ribbon through them and add them as a decorative touch to anything.. presents, wedding bouquets, headbands, etc.
For this one, I ran a wide white satin ribbon through and secured it with hot glue. Now, for the purpose of this photo, I added a red paper pom on the top, but imagine this with a ball of red carnations or roses. Very striking!
Here is the buckle up close:
I love it! I wish I would've had them for my wedding several years ago which featured red, white and black as the colors. Or wouldn't this be nice at Christmas or Valentine's Day?
I think I may use the other buckle on a photo frame. Wouldn't that be nice?
Next time you're in Goodwill, don't pass up the shoes! You never know what you'll find that you can reuse into something fabulous!
LOVE IT!!! And the rhinestone buckle is GORGEOUS!!!
Posted by: Jessica | June 02, 2010 at 06:11 AM
Great idea...looks absolutely stunning!
Posted by: Pamela Smerker | June 02, 2010 at 06:46 AM
This is just beautiful!
Posted by: Tammy @ Not Just Paper and Glue | June 07, 2010 at 04:01 PM
Wow that is a great idea!! It looks so pretty!
Posted by: Kaysi @ Keeping It SImple | June 08, 2010 at 05:41 AM
wow...loving this!
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Posted by: avid accents | June 08, 2010 at 08:12 AM
I want a couple of those, they are beautiful! Love this, great idea!!
Posted by: Sixty Fifth Avenue | June 08, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Now this is fabulous~ Well done!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | June 09, 2010 at 06:57 PM
what a good idea. It's great when you find things to repurpose in unexpected places! Thinking outside the box can save you some cash, too! Great!
Posted by: Kimberly | June 09, 2010 at 10:07 PM