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DIY Cat Toe Shoes Upcycle

July 21, 2017 by Julie 26 Comments

Turn a simple pair of flats into adorable DIY Cat Toe Shoes with this simple upcycle project!

cat toe shoes

I form sentimental attachments to inanimate objects. Especially clothing and accessories. I remember where I bought something or who gave it to me. Where I’ve worn the item. Vacations, date nights, fun times with friends and family. I’m also thrifty, and I love the chance to reuse or upcycle items.

cat toe shoes

These shoes are worn. Clearly. They’ve been to malls and camping. They have scuff marks and are dirty. And I was on the verge of throwing them away. But then I saw the cutest idea to turn them into cat toe shoes. And, since I am a crazy cat lady, I needed to make myself some DIY Cat Toe Shoes.

cat toe shoes upcycle

This was an easy craft that took less than an hour to make. Though I did let the shoes dry for 24 hours before wearing them.

Other than the worn out shoes I also used:
Tape
Black fabric paint
White fabric paint
Gray fabric paint
Paintbrushes in various sizes

cat toe shoes diy

Using some tape to create a straight line I painted the black cat face. Once it was dry I pulled up the tape and added the ears.

cat toe shoes cat face

I used just a dash of white for the eyes with a dot of black. And then I used gray paint for the nose and whiskers.

Even with a fresh face lift these shoes won’t last too much longer. But I sure will have fun wearing them for as long as I can.

cat toe shoes

Looking for more upcycled crafts? Check out my Upcycled Bread Pan Planter or Mini Flower Bud Vases!

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Comments

  1. 3ddblog says

    August 11, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    SO SO cute! I love this. I’ve been looking for ways to upcycle some of my things as well just because I can’t bear to part with them.

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    • Julie says

      August 11, 2015 at 4:39 pm

      Thanks! I hope you get a chance to try upcycling your own shoes ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. Janise says

    August 21, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    Great idea! Your ballet flats look brand new! I need to try this!!!

    xo,
    Janise

    http://MamaInHeels.com

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  3. geeksdiet says

    August 25, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    I love these – so cute!

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  4. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    August 31, 2015 at 2:41 pm

    Those are so cute! I want a pair.

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  5. lydiaf1963 says

    August 31, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    These are incredibly cute and I love that you’ve given them new life. Pinned ๐Ÿ™‚

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  6. Michelle F. says

    August 31, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Those are really cute shoes. I love how easy it is to do too.

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  7. Crystal says

    August 31, 2015 at 10:47 pm

    I saw shoes similar to these for kids, and was really jealous. I had never even thought to make them for myself. Love it!

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  8. Debra says

    August 31, 2015 at 11:19 pm

    How cute are these?! My sister would love them!

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  9. Jaclyn Anne says

    September 1, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I am a crazy cat lady too and I would love these shoes! I need to check my closet for a pair of light color shoes that I can try this on!! Thanks for the idea ๐Ÿ™‚

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  10. Michele says

    September 1, 2015 at 6:51 am

    What a really cute idea and you get to keep wearing your favorite shoes for a while longer!!

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  11. Liz Mays says

    September 1, 2015 at 2:31 pm

    That is one of the cutest ideas I’ve ever seen. I totally love how it turned out.

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  12. Mary-In the boondocks says

    September 3, 2015 at 12:09 pm

    This is so adorable, I am sharing it with my daughter she would definitely make something like this. Thanks for the tutorial.

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  13. the cape on the corner says

    September 9, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    absolutely YES! from one cat lady to another. ๐Ÿ™‚
    b

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  14. Tianna says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    this is awesome! thank you for sharing!

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  15. darlenebnemeth says

    September 15, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    I love your cat shoes. Pinned. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Darlene

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  16. Suzanne Carillo says

    September 16, 2015 at 12:03 pm

    These turned out adorable!

    bisous
    Suzanne
    http://www.suzannecarillo.com

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  17. Linda says

    September 18, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Visiting from Craft Frenzy Friday and love these “cat” shoes. Would love to have you link to What to do Weekends also… open now… http://www.craftsalamode.com/2015/09/what-to-do-weekends-140.html

    Following on facebook and Twitter

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  18. Audra @ Renewed Projects says

    September 18, 2015 at 5:18 pm

    The cat toes are too cute! And easy enough to make. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  19. Enzie Shahmiri says

    September 21, 2015 at 8:36 am

    What a fun idea! I wonder how long the fabric paint will stay on. I am visiting from the #HomeMattersParty and hope that you visit me as well.

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  20. Amber says

    September 22, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Adorable idea! What a great way to give old shoes new life!

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  21. Andrea says

    September 23, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Super cute! I may try these on some of my daughter’s shoes, she would love it. Thanks for linking up to This is How We Roll linky party!

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  22. paperworx4seniors2 says

    September 24, 2015 at 10:59 pm

    While reading your post I thought of animals a person could paint on a pair of white sneakers for instance. What a cool idea. Your kid could go to school every day with different animals on shoes. Maybe paint two different animals on one pair of shoes. Course your kid would need several pairs of shoes but what the hay huh? I’m on roll now, watch out. Your ballet flats are super cute with kitties on them. Could buy shoes at thrift stores to save money or a $store? Enjoy your adorable shoes. Happy weekend

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  23. satrntgr says

    September 26, 2015 at 2:01 pm

    Those are adorable!! I love making something into something new!! Beautiful!! #HomeMattersParty

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  24. Momzcuisine says

    February 11, 2016 at 12:30 am

    So cute!

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  25. Elise says

    January 14, 2017 at 6:31 am

    G’aww!! So nice.

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