I don’t know if I’ve mentioned how frugal I am. But I’m pretty sure most of you are aware of my love of all things sweet. It’s why I sneak in recipes in the back of all my romances, and why I post more in my newsletter (which you can get by subscribing here). In fact, I have a Pinterest board devoted to all things cupcake, that you can follow.

I fell in love with a pair over at ShoeBakery.

But, I’m not spending $300-$500 on a pair of shoes, y’all. And I would fall over in heels that high. Especially at a three-hour booksigning.

So, when it came time to settle my wardrobe for an upcoming conference, there was only one thing a frugal, sweet-loving artsy girl could do.

A “cake-over” of a comfy pair of $30 heels. Extra padded for comfort. High enough for fun, low enough not to kill myself walking in. Nothing goes better with cupcakes than ice cream. And these heels are a hot fudge strawberry sundae cone full of fun!

don’t mind the mess on the table!

I can’t lie. I wasn’t exactly sure I could pull it off.

So, armed with a pair of nude colored heels. I piped on the cone lines. Then I shaded it in.

very cone-esque

Next, I added the “ice cream”. Just some paint and a flexible art medium. Doesn’t have to be perfect, because melting ice cream never is.

drip, drip….can’t you almost taste it?

Final step, drizzle the “hot fudge” and “sprinkles”. Pipe more art medium with a frosting tip, add a fake cherry and voila!

Pay no mind to the paint tubes and plastic baggies!

They’re still drying. Then it’s time for a protective spray and maybe a high gloss glaze on those cherries. The Great Shoe Cake-over.  Just in time for RWA Nationals.  What do you think? Come find me on Facebook  if you want more details on how I did it. Or post a comment on my FB Author page !