During “The Elves and the Shoemaker” we create our own Shoe Art!

Begin by gathering shoes.  Each child will need one shoe.

shoe art

Next, prepare the shoe by spray painting it.  I have used gold, silver, red, and even black!
shoe art

To decorate, gather a variety of baubles, beads, trim and feathers.
shoe art

I like using the Golden Gel Medium as it will hold the baubles and not fall off.  I put a scoop of the medium in little cups with a stick.
shoe art

Let the children create their own shoe masterpieces!
shoe art
shoe art
I display the shoes in a little “Shoe Museum” in the hallway.