Here is a step by step guide on how to up-cycle some old sneakers using tissue paper and fabric transforming them into a pair of original wearable masterpieces

I made these as a christmas gift for a friend

Supplies

An old pair of sneakers, high tops, or canvas shoes
A couple plastic grocery bags or Bubble wrap
Masking Tape Tissue Paper / Fabric in design of choice
Thin paint brush
Mod podge sparkle
Glitter
Foam paint brushes
Roll of self adhesive clear book-covering vinyl film
Craft Knife (like X-Acto)
Mod podge fabric
Scissors

Step 1: Step 1: Prepping

Remove laces
Clean the shoe thoroughly using washing-up liquid and dish brush
Dry thoroughly

TIP: Push a plastic bag or bubble wrap into the toe area of the shoe to help give it stability

Step 2: Step 2: MASK OFF SOLES

Cover the edges/sides of the soles of the shoes with masking tape.
Repeat piece by piece, with each piece slightly overlapping the piece before it.

Step 3: Step 3: CUT OUT THE DESIGNS FROM TISSUE PAPER

Using scissors or a craft knife cut out the pictures on tissue paper you wish to use

I choose the penguin, polar bear and some geometric style mountains.

Experiment with design elements to determine the layout of your piece.

Step 4: STEP 4: STICK THE PICS

Apply a base coat of Mod Podge to the shoe surface using foam applicator
Place your item(s) to be decoupaged on top of the Mod Podge.
Smooth out wrinkles with dry clean foam applicator
Keep smoothing until all of the bubbles are removed.
IMPORTANT, let your project dry for 15 – 20 minutes
Don’t put a top coat on right away.

Step 5: STEP 5: APPLY TOP COAT

Add a top coat of Mod Podge sparkle to your project using a sponge applicator.
Allow to dry and then repeat.
The number of coats you finish with is up to you, but I recommend at least two.

Step 6: STEP 6: COVERING THE TOE

Cut a piece of sticky back plastic approx 20CM X 20CM from roll
Remove backing
place over sneaker toe and use a sharpie to draw on plastic the shape needed in fabric
Remove from shoe and place plastic onto desired fabric for toe
Cut fabric along black sharpie line to exact size to cover toe
apply fabric modge podge to toe of shoe
place fabric on shoe in position and smooth any creases