shoecandy

Here comes the holiday parties and, of course, the Christmas candy… in a sparkling, creative container for your favorites…whether it’s candy canes, fudge, caramels, popcorn, chocolate bark, toffee or peppermint. This unusual paper, pointed toe shoe becomes a festive vessel for Christmas confections, and can also be used as a tree ornament, party favor, or part of a holiday table scape.

MATERIALS NEEDED

  • Scrapbook paper (four different designs)
  • White glue
  • Scissor
  • Decorative edge scissor
  • Glitter glue
  • Wire ribbon
  • Rhinestone button or earring
  • Rhinestones

HERE’S HOW

Interior of box:

  • Draw a pattern for a shoe: sole; front top; and back
  • Cut two soles and backs, one front top
  • Glue two backs to each other for stability
  • Cut back and front top about 1/2″ larger and cut ends into tabs, fold tabs over, glue them underneath sole
  • Using decorative edge scissor, cut top edge of back and inside edge of front top
  • Glue ends of ribbon underneath sole and tie a bow
  • Glue rhinestone button or earring to bow knot, rhinestones to toe
  • Glitter decorative edges on top back, front top and toe
  • Glue second sole to bottom of sole