Belt and Shoes Makeover

Save some cash and makeover your old accessories with multi-surface paint for back to school!

Americana Multi-Surface Paints (in your favorite colors)

Americana DuraClear Gloss Varnish

DecoArt One Step Crackle

Belts and shoes in need of a makeover

Painter's Tape

Craft knife

Paintbrushes

With a ruler, draw a diamond pattern on your belt lightly with a pencil

Fill in the sides with cream or white

Fill in each diamond with your favorite colors

Coat with DuraClear Gloss Varnish and let dry

Slim down some painter's tape with a craft knife and ruler

Place it on the center of a belt making sure it's completely adhered to the belt

Paint both sides of the belt with your favorite colors of multi-surface paint Let dry, remove the tape, coat with varnish

Clean and dust your shoes

Coat the entire shoe with your favorite multi-surface paint

Add black to the color you chose to make a darker shade

Accent the shoes with the darker color and blend with a cloth

Coat with varnish, lace up and you're done.

Pick your favorite colors and color block a belt from tip to buckle

Add a line of extra color at the end of each block and drag

with a dry brush into the next color

Paint your details

Coat with varnish and let dry

Coat an old belt with One Step Crackle and let dry

Coat the belt with your favorite color of multi-surface paint Coat the belt with Varnish and let dry