Everybody has that favorite shoes we are always using more than the other ones. Maybe because they are extremely comfortable and beautiful or maybe because we get used to wear only them, it is really sad when they start getting worn and old.  It is always painful get rid of shoes we love and some people prefer don´t do it. If you are like this, we will give you some suggestions to customize your shoes in very simple DIY projects that you can do easily.

Before starting any projects it is important to be sure your shoes are cleans and dry. If the sole is damage it would be good to repair them before the customization. Look for a shop that does this kind of service in the place where you live. You can also do these projects using new shoes that you don´t like much or are outdate. Here are them:

Spray Paint Shoes

This simple project is the most efficient way to cover any damaged part or change the color of your shoes. First you need to choose a spray paint color for your shoes, we recommend you to do this project with synthetic or leather shoes because they accept better the paint. Start covering all the parts that you don´t want to be painted using a tape (sole, claps and inside them) and put some paper in the shoes to make them straight. I recommend to spray a coat of primer before the paint, it is not extremely necessary but this will help it stick and looks better. After the primer dry, apply the paint in a very thin coat, not too close from your shoes. If it is necessary you can make an extra coat. Remove the paper and tapes after your shoes dry.

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 Glitter Shoes

If you want something flashier you can cover your shoes with glitter. Sparkly shoes are a new trend and they can make you shine in any especial occasion. To make your glitter shoes you have to apply shoe glue on the surface using a soft brush (you can apply glitter in the entire shoe or only in some parts as heels) and pour glitter on them. You will probably have to repeat this process for two or three times until you cover them all but you must wait the first coat dry to make the second one. When the last your shoes dry, paint a layer of polyurethane over the glitter to not let them scape while you are walking (you can also apply hairspray to fix the glitter).

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Shoes Laces

Romantic and sexy at same time, laces are an excellent option to renew your shoes in charming way. Cut a piece of lace that covers the upper part of the shoe (the heel will be done later). Apply shoe glue in the surface and start gluing the lace from the front part to the back (try to make the lace glue as flat as possible). Meet the lace edges in the back of the shoes removing any excess and gluing them together.  Remove the excess of the around the bottom and up the sides. Do the same process with the heels and apply more glue to the edges if necessary (the glue will be white but after dry it will disappear).

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Rivets Shoes

Probably the easiest project, rivets are perfect to change the look of your shoes in a cheap and fast way. There are many kinds of rivets in the market with different shapes and colors but the easiest one to be used are the ones with small points in the back of the rivet (picture).  To apply the rivets in your shoes you will need to have pliers and patience. Press the rivet on the shoe carefully until it sticks and gets in. Close the points of the rivets very well using the pliers and if it is necessary you can give small beats to fix it well.

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Having a green area to plant your vegetables and flowers at home is something that not everybody can have. Nowadays popular houses are smaller than it used to be and gardens are disappearing in most of them. There are also the ones who live in flats and apartments where it is almost impossible to plant something due to the lack of green spaces. In this post we are going to give you some ideas that will help you to create a nice and cheap planter even for the smallest spaces.

Vertical planters are the best option for small areas and they can be easily done with some recyclables and cheap materials! Here we have some creative and simple DIY projects to make your own garden…. After this article you will only need a wall to fix the planters and some knowledge about gardening!

Shoes Organizer

Perfect to plant many kinds of herbs and vegetables you can use each pouch of the shoes organizer for a different plant. You will only need to make some small holes in the bottom of each pouch for the drainage and pot your favorite plants inside them! Now it´s only hang your vertical garden in a wall where it can receive sunlight and fresh air. Simple, perfect and cheap!Also you can use your old shoes to DIY your garden.

Simple planter ideas for small gardens shoes organizers

Tubes

You can use PVC pipes to create a nice vertical planter to your home! You will only need to make some holes in it and fix it in a wall (you can also bury the bottom part in a small vase to keep it stand). Close the hole in the bottom of the pipe with a cloth (it will make the drainage process easier), fill your pipe with soil and add the plants through the holes. This idea is not suitable for all plants, some nice ones to use are the ones with small leaves and flowers or the ones that like to grow between things as climbing plants.

Simple planter ideas for small gardens tubes

Gutters

Long and narrow, gutters are perfect planters for small spaces. You can fix some of them in a wall or hang them together with a chain to create useful planters for your home. They are perfect to plant vegetables as lettuce and rocket and small flowers as violets and jasmine. You can also use PVC pipes cut in the middle to create this same idea instead of using gutters.

Simple planter ideas for small gardens gutters

Pallets

Not so simple as the previous ideas, pallets can also been used as vertical planters but they require a bit more of work. First you need to pin the back of the wooden  pallet with a thin wood of the same size. Then you have to cover this same part with a plastic (you can use a staple) and cover again with a piece of cloth (this one for esthetical reasons). The plastic won’t let the water and the soil pass through your planter avoiding the dirt to come out.  Now, with your pallet lied on the floor start adding the soil and the plants to it (you must cover all the spaces with plants or when you put it up the soil will come out from the holes). Now it´s only find a nice corner for your new planter!

Simple planter ideas for small gardens pallets

Plastic Bottles

The easiest and simple idea to create a planter is definitely this one. You will only need some plastic bottles and a scissor to cut it as you wish (in the pictures you can see some nice ways of cutting). Fill the bottle with soil and it is ready to receive your plant! You can fix lots of them in a wall and give a nice look to your home!

Simple planter ideas for small gardens plastic bottles