These are the kind of cute that I would totally have my little girl wear. And yet I can totally get away with the cuteness on my mama feet just as well. Plus — this is a way fun & easy DIY project for those of you who like to get a little crafty.
(Hey, what’s this? Another ground-level shot. Yay!)
If you’re interested in the tutorial with step-by-step guidance and lots of pictures, go here. If you want to skip the DIY part and just buy a cute pair of Sassafrass Mary Jane shoes already made, go here to visit the Haute Blue B shop. That’s how this little project was inspired. More on that below.
But first — a few pictures. All you need are a pair of Mary Janes and some handmade fabric rosettes. Aaaand a hot glue gun. Of course.
I so didn’t come up with this fun idea. But I so enjoy sharing creative projects, great recipes, inspiring decor, cool products, and online resources when I find them. It was my friend Karolyn who told me about this adorable-ness.
Kar’s one of my very best besties. And fellow project planner. So when we recently got together with some other friends we haven’t seen in a while, she instantly knew what we were going to make and instructed us to each bring a few scraps of fabric. Easy enough. Then she brought us online and showed us her “very favorite blog ever” (whatev. no hurt feelings. *wink*) where she saw these shoes. The blog? Joy’s Hope. And … yeah, it’s great. The blog author (Julie) is great. Touching story there. You should check it out. It’s Julie’s friend Erin who does the rosettes. You can find her also-wonderful blog here. And her fun online shop of handmade goodies here.
So anyway — we made the fabric rosettes together. Too easy. Had a great time. Always do. (I love my friends.) Then I went online to Target (per Karolyn’s instructions) and bought myself a pair of these $10 Mary Janes. The most comfortable pair of shoes I’ve ever put on my feet. Serious. Then I busted out my beloved hot glue gun and secured those rosettes to my shoes. One big one on the left shoe. Two medium ones on the right. I usually prefer symmetrical but sometimes I like to get crazy and go for asymmetrical. I’m such an animal.
Hmm. I’m thinking about a career shift. Shoe modeling may be my next big thing. Like my pose? This is a self-portrait. Without using a timer. In other words … you can imagine my graceful position in getting this shot. Do you love my sock elastic line just above the straps? Yeah. Never mind about the shoe modeling.
Back to my point: Thank you Karolyn for introducing me to these adorable & comfortable shoes and such a fun project! I’ve been wearing them almost every day. Thank you Julie for your awesomeness and for pointing me to Erin. And thank you Erin for sharing your mad rosette-making skills with all of us.
You see? We all inspire each other. That’s what helps make this crazy world seem a little nicer.
Speaking of nice … Erin would like to give away a pair of the Sassafrass Mary Janes and her pdf instructions. Leave a comment and we’ll announce the randomly-selected winner on Friday.
Tags: Haute Blue B, Joy's Hope, rosettes
What a super cool idea! Thanks for sharing it with us.
- April W
Love the shoes! So simple and clever and now I want a pair too!
Love, love, love these..I’ve been drooling over them for awhile!
I love these! This is such a great idea! I am running to find those shoes @ my local Target ASAP! Thanks for sharing!
i would LOVE to partake in this “adorable-ness” with a pair of those sassy Mary Janes!!!
Dang those are soooo cute!! I’d love a pair for work!!!
I LOVE making rosettes! thanks for the super cute idea. MUST. RUN. TO. TARGET…..NOW!!
How cute is that? Love those Mary Janes!
I love Mary Janes and those are super cute! Thanks for sharing the great idea
So so cute! I love them! I’ve tried to make these rosettes before. I’ve got “two left hands”, and I’m a rightie!
Cute shoes! I wonder if they’d fit my strange feet……
Absolutely darling shoes! Thanks for a “crafty” break this afternoon.
oh. emm. gee….these are just complete CUTENESS!!! thinking I may have to try it on my own
thank you for always inspiring!!!
Oh yes, I’m going to have to go to Target and get me a pair of those. Like I don’t have enough flats already!
Ok, so seriously, wonder if Target online is going to sell out of these now? I have to do these. Such a stinking cute idea! Tell her thank you from all of us!!!!
I used to wear shoes similar to these when I was a kid, the china doll ones with the rust plastic soles. I LOVED them!! They were my VERY favorite shoes! When I saw these at Target I was giddy!! Love the idea to emblelish them!! Thanks SO much for sharing!
Total cuteness! I love these, and my dd would too!
wickedly cute!!! they remind me of the “chinese shoes” i used to have when i was like 10… way back in the late seventies… ahhhh, good times.
Cute shoes! Thanks for sharing the how-to and a new blog to check out. And, of course, thanks for the opportunity to win a cute pair of shoes!
Those are adorable, and so FALL!
Love ‘em…I dont usually wear flat shoes, but with these, I could make an exception.
You & Karolyn are always up to cute things! Love these, I’m going to have to try it out, thanks for sharing!
They’re adorable…..they look very comfy for this fall!
LOVE the shoes!!!! Target here I come!
Adorable is right! What would we do without our glue guns???
thanks for sharing!
ooohhh those are cute!! Great idea.
Sooo cute! Gotta get to target!
Wow – these shoes are so cute! Thanks for sharing!
These are adorable… how could they be comfy too?? I’d love some!
I saw the shoes at Target…and thought cute…but now they could be super cute!!
SOOOOoooo cute! can’t wait to try the project for my girls and me!! I want to win though!!! thank you, thank you for sharing and for giving away…!!
Sharon, Scottsdale
too cute!!
I’m giggling imagining your picture taking position…!
So cute! I love Mary Janes!
love myself some Haute Blue B!
How VERY cute!
I saw those shoes at Target and almost got them…how’s the sole? I wasn’t sure it would hold up to outdoor wear.
Just the cutest shoes ever!
I bought these a little while ago for $6.98 on clearance! Now if I could figure out how to make those rosettes…..must learn quickly.
Have just been making fabric flowers recently and loving it! So fun and quick and they look cute no matter what you do! Hope this fad stays a while!
CUTE shoe idea! Thanks for the links as always!
Love them!
So cute. Thanks for the idea and the links.
Love the idea, the shoes are so cute. Thanks for the great giveaway
Those are stinkin adorable! I’d love to win!!
these are so my kind of shoes…..no heels around here, please – soft and comfy preferred! barefoot is priority – but if shoes must be worn they best be making my feet happy
plus, these would make me look at my feet and feel giddy 
These are soooo cute! Thanks for sharing them with us. I see a trip to Target in my future!
Adorable!!
Julie
Reno, NV
Yeah! How fun! I love it!!!
love these! i’ll bet those shoes will be hard to find now! thanks for the chance.
Super cute. Would love some cute shoes.
So Fun !!! I hope to make some : )
So adorable! Checking out Mary Janes on Target now. Thanks for enabling me!
Those are so cute! Will check out Target this weekend
As always, thanks for the opportunity and sharing!
Megan
Napa, CA
They are really cute! I’m a size 8
SO cute! If I don’t win I’m going to make these anyway!
Thanks for the fun idea and chance to win!
Love this idea!! Erin rocks!! She always has really creative ideas!!!
THESE ARE SO CUTE! THANKS FOR THE CHANCE TO WIN!
Cute, cute, cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
Those shoes are just too cute…and the foot model is adorable, too!!
Simply adorable!
OH MY GOSH my sister would love these, think I see a birthday gift in the making.. Oh I would love some too
Laura
Grants Pass OR
I Love them! So cute!
My tired tootsies could have used them today at work. Should not have worn heels!
Ann
Raleigh, NC
loving them!
I just found your website today and I am totally in love with it!! Those Mary Janes are so cute, I can’t wait to make some!! Maybe I’ll make a pair for both of my girls too. Thanks for the great idea.
Kari
Too cute! If I don’t win, I will be making some soon. Thanks Becky!
Just found your blog–LOVE these shoes! Would love to win.
Super cute! fabric roses and flowers are all the rage now, huh? Love it!
love the shoes, but you totally tickled me when you wrote what an animal you were:)
Love them! I could use a little cuteness in my life right now…
These are so cute–I think I’ll do this with my girlfriends too! My daughter would also love this project. I can see shoe modeling in your future!
I am so making these tomorrow! I love the craft DIY projects! Thanks for the great inspiration!
I am loving these and since I just had a baby last week and my elephant feet and cankles are gone (WAHOO!) I am anxious to go shoe shopping or shoe winning again;).
Melissa Holbrook
Alexandria VA
LOVE LOVE LOVE these shoes!!! SOOOO cute!!!
Kendra
Sanford, MI
Too cute! Thanks for the opportunity to win a give-a-way!
Just my size! sssoooo cute! Thanks for the chance I hope I win!
These are so stinkin’ cute!!!! Love everything about them!
They are darling! I wear a size 5!
I love these, and I love that they’re so easy to make!
Very cute! Thanks for the shoe link too!
I absolutely love Mary Janes! How fun are these?!?!?
LOVE ‘EM!! Thanks
Completely adorable! Who doesn’t need some comfortable shoes?! Love them, hope to win!
Thanks for the chance.
great idea! thanks!
SO cute! i love them!!
Totally adorable! And I need some comfy shoes.
Love the shoes! They look sooo comfy!
Adorable! They would look so cute with some of my dresses!
Love it!!!
Adorable! Would love to have a pair.
Thanks Jan
Super cute!
So Cute! Great transition to fall shoe. Can never go wrong with a mary jane shoe
and add a rosette, makes it over the top! Can’t wait to try out my crafting skills!
Very cute. If only my ‘make’ name gift for Christmas was a gal instead of a guy, I’d be practically done by now.
LOVE! These are super cute
Thanks for the chance to win!!!
Mary Janes have been my favorite shoes for years and years. And these are CUTE!! and look uber comfy.
yup. Definitely going to make myself a pair of these, unless I win one! Thanks!
So cute!!! Would love to win a pair of these.
Stacey
West Jordan, UT
SWEET!!! I have made yoyo’s out of fabric for a pair of wedge sandals…ya gotta love hot glue!!!
If I win them, I’ll call them Mary Joan’s cause that’s my middle name.
so cute!!!! I would love to win a pair!!!
Very cute!
Holly – Auburn, WA
Those ARE cute! I might stop by Target tomorrow
This ia a project I can afford and handle! Thank you so much for the fun ideas-I feel inspired!!
Emily Barney
Lincoln, CA
Super cute! Thanks for sharing!
Jenica
Santee, CA
Love ‘em
Those are just too cute!!
Have been wanting to make some of these flowers for awhile. I’d love some instructions.
Cute!! I almost bought those shoes at Target (they are comfy!) but I didn’t because I thought they were a bit boring- not anymore!
Those look so pretty!
Always looking for a comfortable pair of shoes!
What a great idea. I love jazzing things up.
super, SUPER cute!
Cute!
Ashley
Covington, WA
Oh my goodness, so cute!!!
Debbie
Garden Grove, CA
So cute. Now I want to make some, or maybe win some. : )
Chandi
so adorable & lovely!!!
Darling shoes! Love your style . . . Thanks for sharing this idea:)
Love these shoes! Great, doable project! Thanks for sharing!
What a cute idea! Love it!
with size 12 feet I find it hard to buy cute shoes but maybe i should make my own… these are so adorable!!!
Rebbecca QLD Australia
They are so gorgeous, love them and they do look so comfortable.
Rachel NT Australia
My feet are cheering! As a mom of three young ones and a full-time elementary teacher, I am always on the run. These look so cute and cozy! Pick me!!!!
Wow! I’m running to Target tonight! I must have multiple pairs of these adorable shoes and let my creativity shine! Please pick me!!!!!!
Brooklyn Park, MN
very cute!
Chrissy
Milford OH
i think this post should be called “the cutest mary janes EVER!” – love these.
Too CUTE and adorable. Love them
So incredibly sweet! This I may have to try!
Those are ADORABLE!!! Loving them!
Stephanie
Mauldin, SC
I would love to win these cute shoes! While I would love them for myself, I’m in the market for some cute flats for my daughter….she is a shoe addict and recently had surgery that prevents her from wearing her cute heels…so we need some cutie patooty shoes…these are fabulous!!
Awesome idea – thanks for sharing!
Love these, too cute. I have 4 daughters who are just as creative as I am! They would get a blast out of making these, endless possibilites, colors, and lots of new styles created! FUN! FUN! FUN!
These are adorable!
Joey
Garden City, KS
Thanks for sharing this awesome, cute idea…. now I need to get some for me and my daughter.
MariaB
TOO CUTE….thanks for the DIY.
Janet
Frederick, OK
Adorable! Nothing better than a cute pair of shoes!
love, love, LOVE! and boy wouldn’t i love to add these babies to my ever-growing shoe collection. yes. yes, i would.
Okay – true story. I SAW these Mary Jane’s at Target. They took up like 1/2 of an aisle in boxes — bulk style, and I thought: REALLY? THESE are going to be the next great thing, and Target is stocking up? I confess – I never even thought of adding a special little twist like your flowers to make them unique & special. Thanks for the idea!
So cute for all my three little girls! Thanks!
TIffany
Central POint, OR
LOVE the mary janes! How wonderfully fabulous AND comfortable…. oh how I’m hoping the random selector thingy selects me!
Super cute shoes and love making those rosettes!
That’s why I love blog hopping. There are so many super fun ideas in people’s heads that I just need to borrow!
How fun and very cute!
Those are so cute. And ageless. I cracked up at the sock line because i do exactly the same thing. Thanks for sharing!
Super cute!
These are really cute. Will have to check out Target this weekend.
Thanks for sharing
Erin is awesome and so are her mary janes.
They look so cute….and comfortable. Holiday crafts on these….ooooohh.
Sandra/Tracy, CA
So cute! I can’t wait to get to Target! I LOVE an excuse to go!
I Love Love Love them!
Serious cuteness. Seriously.
Yeay! Love shoes and love Target!
Elizabeth
Corinth, TX
Cute shoes. Even cuter with the flowers attached.
Love the shoes!
The flowers add such a nice touch!
Sabrina S
Othello WA
Cute!
Geez Becky you never fail to inspire me. I love your style.
So Cute…. Thanks for a great idea
Mmmmmmmmm…YUM Love love Mary Jane’s, have a red leather pair. OH hoping I win!!!! would really make my day:) Thanks Becky.
ok….too cute! Love the idea!
Thanks again Becky! LOVE, love, love the inspiration and craftiness.
Those are too cute. Love all these great ideas. I just need to take time and do some of them.
Lisa A
OH I so LOVE these – was just taking inventory and need some winter shoes – no more birki’s soon.
Never too old for a pair of Mary Janes!!
Oh my soo very yummy, I HAVE to have a pair of these!!!! Cant wait to run to target!!!!!!
Very cute!
Nikki
Lake City MN
Cute, Cute, Cute!! Would love to be the proud owner of a pair of these!!
adorable!
Amy S
Adorable!! Thanks for sharing where you got the Mary Jane’s from. I love all the fun and tips and help on your site!! Thanks!
Cute shoes! What a fun idea!
Stephanie E.
ooooh cute! thanks for the chance and the instructions just in case
I just bought these shoes the other day. Yours are so much more adorable with the rosettes added. This is a project I might be able to do!
Ohhhh so cute! Me, and my feet would love these. Thanks for the cuteness.
I love these shoes. Comfortable and cute is a winning combination.
comfortable and cute….we all need these!
That is so right up my alley! Wish we had a Target in town so I could get started, but maybe I will win them. Thank you!
Christine
A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E !
Thanks for sharing! Love these they are adorable…am totally picking some up for fall.
pick me pick me!
I’m not particularly crafty, but I’d love to make these cute rosettes.
Alisha
gresham, oregon
So adorable! Love them.
Denise
denisesutherland@cox.net
As soon as I saw these shoes in Target this is exactly what I thought of.
Oh my! I wonder if these would look as cute on my big size 10 feet??? Super fun idea!
Amy
What a great idea…looks fun to do and great result!
Susan
So cute!
Waaayyy too cute! Comfy, too? What a great combination!
Aww… those shoe are absolutely ADORABLE!! Love, love, love it!
Thanks for sharing…on my way to JoAnn’s and Target~
Rhonda
South Jordan, UT
Way cute. Already tried them on at Target!
So…cute…I think I could make those, with the help of the rosette instructions of course! Thanks for sharing!
Amy
San Tan Valley, AZ
CU-oooo-te!!!! Love them, and do look so very comfortable. I love grey, it’s so versatile. Thanks for sharing!
I love these back to school shoes for moms! Why should kids have all the mary jane fun?
So cute! Have to say I also adore joy’s hope… Been following her as well. I seem drawn to you compassionate, creative, generous bloggers! Thx for all the inspirations!
How totally cute! And what a great project to use up some scraps and have fun with friends!
LOL at the point out to your sock line… Great project!
Comfortable AND Crafty? A must have! Thanks for sharing with us!
Jenna Rayburn
Lewis Center, Ohio
Cute and Comfy count me in. Oh and what fun would it be to attach velcro to the shoe and the rosettes so you could change out the rosettes!
so cute and so comfy looking- just what I need to finish this 8th month of pregnancy! Pick me, pick me!
I have NO girls in the house. So I dig girly.
Melissa Eichelberger
WJ UT
These shoes look like they could make even my swollen 9 month pregnant feet look good! Thanks for sharing!
Adorable!! What an awesome project!! Thanks for sharing!
Oh! Oh! So cute I could die! And Friday is my birthday!
Thanks for the chance to win!
The cuteness factor is too much!! Would love to win a pair of these for the spring we are heading into (in NZ)
Love them! Great idea!
CUTE shoes!!!
LOL
Look so easy, but hope to win them!!! …with a 3 year old and a 11 month baby who is starting to walk, I have no time (and energy) left!!!
Thanks for sharing and for a chance to win!!!!
Monica
Monterry, Mexico
I have an US adress, in case I win
I was just thinking a new pair of shoes would be nice. When you are 7 months pregnant, comfortable shoes sound like heaven.
Heather
Victor, ID
NO WAY!! I had the same flash of “genius” standing in Target! Except the two pair I bought are pink and yellow. Can’t wait to get crafty on these bad boys. They sold out so fast, I hope they get more. I have always loved the Mary Jane style.
Soooo cute! Throw my name in the hat!
Cute MJ’s, would love a pair since comfortable.
Gloria
These shoes are super cute and would LOVE to learn how to make those flowers. I have four daughters that would benefit from my knowledge!
I LOVE these shoes! They are the perfect mama and librarian shoes
I tried to order a pair from the site but they only have larger sizes left ;(
Super cute! Becky, I loved this post! You are super cute and funny and I heart your blog. I always have. Thanks for sharing. I will be making these!!
What an adorable idea! May need to make some of those!!
Becky, Lynden, WA
Very unique and clever idea! I love the shoes!
Love them!! So so cute!
Supper cute! I went to Target tonight just to check out these shoes in person, but they didn’t have my size.
who wouldn’t love those shoes!
super cute!
Way too cute, if I don’t win them I will have to make them! Thank you.
They are very cute!
So very cute!!
Too Too Cute!
O.K. This is just too cute. I will definitly be making these for me and my two girls!!
Cute and especially comfy shoes are a must now that school is back in session and I’m on my feet all day. I need some.
These are adorable! Great for chasing my kids and working at the school!!!
Luanna
Scottsdale, AZ
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I am in need of some cute comfy shoes for Fall. These mary jane’s would be PERFECT!
Love these!
Love these shoes! They are sooo cute!
Those shoes look so cute and also look VERY comfortable! Thanks for the info on them.
I have two boys and no daughters, so these would have to be for me…darn!
Thank you!
Thanks for a cute idea
Oh my! Her Mary Janes are oh so adorable. Love the idea of putting rosettes on otherwise plain janes.
i LOVE those shoes! i’m not normally a mary jane kind of girl for myself, but i can actually envision wearing those shoes! and i have TWO little girls who should have matching shoes with mama, don’t you think?!
Very adorable… love the rosettes on hair clips, and necklaces… and now, SHOES! Thanks!
I’ll be checking my target tomorrow!
These are so super cute!!!! I love rossetttes.
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I Would Love a pair of these! so ADORBS!
I love those maryjanes are so cute. I will be getting a pair and will be wearing them barefooted.