Inspired a little by these Snake Ankle Strap Sandals and a little more by these Alligator T-strap Sandals both by Giuseppe Zanotti and both over $1500 for the pair, I though why not make my own DIY Snake Sandals and see how they compare?
I originally was going to use the black sandals as in my inspiration {see below}, but my gold sprayed snakes matched my gold sandals so perfectly, I opted for gold on gold. I think these would be just as cute on flats as they are on heels. But if they’re a little too exotic for your everyday wardrobe, they’d also make perfect Cleopatra shoes for Halloween.
Here’s What You’ll Need…
- Ankle strap sandals {flats or heels will work}… you can choose to match your snake to your shoe as I have OR use contrasting colors like gold on black. I used a pair of Michael Antonio Gold Sandals I purposely bought for DIYs because they were under $20 at Amazon
- Rubber Snakes: I used two from this Snake Nature Tube I found at the local toy store. I opted for two with their mouths open because they looked the best.
- Spray paint color of choice. If you’re looking for a flat color, acrylic paint would work as well.
- Needle/Thread | Sharpie | Scissors
- Seed beads or other small beads
- Hot Glue {mod podge would work {probably better in the long run}, but take longer to dry}
- Optional: glitter, gems, crystals, etc. to embellish your snakes with {I did not do this, but it would be cute}
Steps…
* Spray paint your snakes {front and back} and once dry, glue on your crystals if you like.
* Try on your sandal and place your snake where you’d like it to sit… Stand up and move a little too. Make sure your placement isn’t too tight that it snaps off.
* Mark the toe strap and the ankle strap where the neck and tail where your serpent will adhere.
* Hot glue your snake in place {it may be easier to get the right placement if you glue it while it’s on your foot BUT BE CAREFUL!!}
NOTE: Your snake WILL NOT stay on with glue alone.
* String your small beads onto a needle/thread or beader, and knot it so that you have a few inches extra on each end.
* Wrap it over the snake’s neck and around your toe strap…
* And knot it well beneath. Add another dab of glue beneath to secure it.
* Do the same over the tail at the ankle strap.
NOTE: You can also choose to create an X over the neck and tail to really secure it if you’re going to be dancing, the more secure the better. You don’t want your shoes falling apart on the dance floor… or on the red carpet 😉 How embarrassing.
And… Voila!
Have Fun!
* Find all my DIYs here
Marjorie Gavan
When I first saw the picture, I really thought it was part of the shoes. To learn that you actually did it blew my mind. What a fab idea!
Whitney 'Nic' James
SO creative – I LOVE this! The heels look great!
~Whitney
http://www.whitneynicjames.com
mary
I LOVE this DIY. Your shoes looks very expensive. GREAT IDEA!
Love
Mary
Guest
Sheer brilliance!
MA
An elegant and very expensive looking shoe…you are truly an innovator! 🙂
<3
Nakia
WOW!!!! I’m in love with these! I think I found my project for the weekend :))
http://budgetnistadiva.weebly.com/
Nikki
You are reading my mind!!! Today I was thinking about my Medusa costume for Halloween this year…yes….in January. I love Halloween that much!!
lorena
I know you know…. BUT this rocks !
Neha
What a great idea Maegan! I’m super-inspired 🙂
Jenifer
Wow, these shoes look sensational. Great tutorial 🙂
Amanda @ A.Co est. 1984
This is SO COOL Maegan!! Nice job–love the thought behind it!
Bekkimonster
omg! I LOVE these this is such a simple yet amazing idea!!
Code Overdressed
These are so hot! Perfect DIY!
Cee. ♥
Code Overdressed
Maegan Tintari
🙂 xo <3
Pebbles
That is totally amazeballs!
Giovanna
You are the most creative person! Amazing your ideas!
Kisses from Brazil! 😉
carolina santos
great snake idea! !!