Lucky Leprechaun shoe: St Patrick's Day DIY

While leprechauns are known for their mischievous antics and perpetual search for that pot of gold, legend has it they also hold down day jobs as shoemakers. Why these legendary pranksters all happen to be cobblers by trade is unknown but it seemed only fitting to add a little festive footwear to my St. Patrick's decor in their honor.

Leprechaun Shoe Planter

I used

a thrifted or old worn shoe in desired style

multi surface paint

glitter and sparkly accents

small faux flowers or plants

printable for buckle

 Using multi surface craft paint, I painted shades of green and gold

I added some quick clovers and swirls for added  interest and brushed entire shoe with a lightly with glitter paint

dimensional gold puffy paint adds some sparkle

I adapted a fun printable from the The Graphics Fairy as a whimsical buckle

I brushed heel with craft glue and sprinkled with black glitter for a magical sparkle an let shoe dry thoroughly.

 Then I popped in some faux greens or flowers
(small live plants in appropriate containers will work but my clover decided droop so I used some faux roses)

Kilmore Abbey, Photo CPaul

Wishing everyone the Luck of the Irish this

 St. Patrick's Day