I just knew when I saw this precious girl with the bow in her hair on my new digital collage sheet from Debrinna Pratt that she needed to go inside this little girls shoe.
I have wanted to alter a shoe for some time now. I did paint a pair of sandals for myself some years ago, I’ll have to post a picture of those another time. This little shoe (6″ long, 15cm) was white, with cut scalloped edges around the opening.
First I gessoed it and then decided to paint it pink and add black polka dots.
The amazing wings from The Graphics Fairy were the perfect touch, they popped up after I painted the shoe pink.
I am thinking I will come across just the right words to add to this piece or maybe a little something else. For now I am content. I thought it would look wonderful on the cover of my Garden/Nature altered book when it’s finished one day! I was too excited to wait that long to post it though.
20 responses so far ↓
Lorraine // June 18, 2008 at 4:21 pm
the words “sweet thoughts” come into my mind when I look at your shoe.. what a lovely different creation. This would make a great present for a little girls christening etc or you could fill it with little trinkets for a birthday..thanks for the great comments on my blog
Sandy // June 18, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Oh my gosh, Patty i´m so speachless when i see xour wonderful artwork again.
Absolutely STUNNING. Love this.
Janet // June 18, 2008 at 5:15 pm
You found the perfect wings, it is beautiful!
jasminduft // June 18, 2008 at 6:11 pm
Absolutely gorgeous and original!
Karen // June 18, 2008 at 8:36 pm
I LOVE it!! It’s darling! I’m always amazed by your creativity Patty!
Karen (The Graphics Fairy)
Jean // June 18, 2008 at 10:14 pm
Oh Patty, this is just toooo sweet! Love the little shoe! Darling!
Patricia // June 18, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Stunning !!! I really love this piece.
Eva // June 19, 2008 at 12:41 am
Lovely sweet little fairyshoe!!
Sanja // June 19, 2008 at 2:00 am
wowwwwwwwww..was für eine klasse idee,Patty!
fabelhaft!:-)
Donna // June 19, 2008 at 2:10 am
Amazing! I’ve had a nagging thought that I must have a go at altering a shoe for awhile now, having seen this think I’ll definately have to give it a go!
Eva // June 19, 2008 at 2:15 am
It´s so sweet, may I borrow your cute idea and phtoto my blog and link to you? (it is in swedish)
Lennie // June 19, 2008 at 9:26 am
Just Love the flying shoe, every gal needs one of those or maybe a pair! I also remember your altered sandals. Do post their picture for all to see.
Monique // June 19, 2008 at 4:01 pm
What a fantastic piece! The butterflywings are a perfect match.
Michelle // June 19, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Ahhhhh, the flying shoe
So cute and love the polka dots on a pink shoe, perfect! Just a beautiful little cocoon she is 
Xela // June 20, 2008 at 3:00 pm
WOW ist die süß!
Lanise // June 20, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Well, Patty, looks like we’re on the same wavelength! You have a head start (or is it…one step ahead???? hmmm) Lovely, scallops and polka dots…oh my!
TTFN,
Lanise
p // June 21, 2008 at 12:30 am
absolutely awesome, Patty!
Jeri Aaron // June 21, 2008 at 11:31 pm
Oh my gosh Patty – I ADORE this shoe – I have been giving some thought to gathering up some baby shoes to use for pin cushions but I haven’t had the time – this has inspired me to get my hands of those little shoes and do what – copy your work girl – I want a winged shoe too – Wonderful art girl!!!
Viola // June 22, 2008 at 5:06 am
Great work!!!
Heather Robinson // June 22, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Patty, I’m wondering if I can borrow your creative mind for a while because this piece just blew me away. Now why didn’t I think of using an image in a little shoe? Why? Because I would never have created something this gorgeous. Bravo my friend!