If the image that you want to transfer currently exists only digitally, you’ll need to print it. For best results, use only a laser printer. Do not transfer an image that has been printed from an inkjet printer.  Alternately, you could transfer an image from a magazine page, newspaper page, or a photograph that has been developed from film. If you’re printing your image at a local Kinkos or other printing shop, confirm that the printer they’re using is not an inkjet. Cut off a piece of clear packing tape and apply it directly over the printed image or magazine photo. Make sure that the piece of tape completely covers the image you want to transfer. If your image is larger than the width of the packing tape, you won’t be able to transfer it. Re-print the image so that it’s slightly narrower than the packing tape, which is roughly 3 inches (7.6 cm). Carefully scrape the edge of a credit card along the taped image so that bubbles are worked out from the side of the tape. If there are any air bubbles caught between the paper image and the packing tape, there will be gaps in the image once it’s transferred to glass. If you don’t have a credit card handy, use a similar sized object, such as your driver’s license. Begin by cutting away excess paper from the printed photo (or magazine image). Then, carefully cut out the image itself. If the image has curves or sharp angles, carefully cut around these so you’re left holding only the tape-covered image.  If the image is square or rectangular, cutting will be relatively easy. If you don’t have scissors nearby, a utility knife will work as well.

Summary: Print your image on a laser printer. Place a piece of packing tape over the image. Smooth out the tape with the edge of a credit card. Cut the image out using a pair of scissors.


Attempting to clean your purse by submerging it can cause any stains to bleed and can ruin its shape. Spot clean dirty areas and stains in order to get the best result.

Summary: Do not submerge your canvas purse in water.


This should be enough to completely cover the bottom. Kosher salt is the best kind to use, since it has a clean, sea-salty taste that will complement the lemons. Gently open the lemon and sprinkle it between the slices, still leaving the base intact. Use up to a tablespoon of salt to completely coat the inside of the lemon. Push it against the salt at the bottom of the jar. This will release the lemon juice and help the preservation process get started. This should be enough to almost completely cover the top of the lemon. Simply sprinkle it over the lemon you just placed in the jar. Put it into the jar cut-side down, and push it against the salty lemon below. Keep pushing until the juices are released. Add another layer of salt, another lemon, and so on until you have only an inch of space left at the top of the jar. If you're using a quart-sized jar, there's probably enough space for three or four lemons, depending on their size.  Top it off with more salt. This will ensure the top of the last lemon gets completely preserved. It's important to leave extra space, called "headspace," at the top of the jar. This keeps pressure from building up in the jar. Squeezing the lemons into the jar should produce enough juice to rise about halfway up the jar. If the jar is low on lemon juice, cut into another lemon and squeeze the juice into the jar. You want it to rise at least halfway to the top of the jar.  You can also top off the liquid with water that has been boiled and cooled. If you want sweet preserved lemons, add maple syrup to top it off. Lemons preserved with salt and their own juice will last up to a year when stored in the refrigerator. Just remember to keep the lid tightly fastened.

Summary: Place two tablespoons of salt in the bottom of the jar. Sprinkle salt inside a quartered lemon. Place the lemon into the jar cut-side down. Add two more tablespoons of salt to the jar. Layer another lemon on top of the first. Keep layering salt and lemons until you get close to the top. Add extra juice if necessary. Lid the jar and store the lemons in the refrigerator.


Make sure that the shoes are clean first, then start doodling. If you are worried about making mistakes, you can sketch your design out lightly in pencil first. You can use all one color, such as black, or many colors. If you are using multiple colors, put the lighter colors down first, then the darker ones, and finally your outlines. Here are some ideas on what you can doodle:  Write your name, nickname, or initials Swirls, spirals, squiggles, and zigzags Lightning bolts, hearts, or stars Fake studs or gemstones Smiley faces or skulls Flowers, birds, or butterflies Polka dots, checkered, chevron, etc Use super glue or an industrial-strength glue (such as E6000) to attach a pendant or brooch to the front part of a fancy dress shoe. If you want a non-permanent option, use some large, fancy clip-on earrings or shoe clips. Simply slip them over the front of the shoe so that the design rests right over the toe area. Whatever you choose to use, just make sure that they match. You can also make your own shoe clips by purchasing some blank clip-on earrings, and then hot gluing some fancy brooches or pendants to them. Take out the old laces and use them to measure out some ½ to 1 inch (1.27 to 2.54 centimeter) wide satin ribbon. Cut both ends of the ribbon at an angle. Seal the edges with fabric glue or super glue so that they do not fray. Use the ribbon to lace up your shoes instead of regular shoe laces. You can use any color of ribbon you want, but a matching color or a contrasting color might look the best. For example:  If your shoes are white, consider getting a teal or black ribbon. If your shoes are light blue, they might look good with a light blue, dark blue, or white ribbon. Use super glue or E6000 to attach the rhinestones. The stones should not be wider than the strap. You can use varying sizes, shapes, and colors, but try to arrange them in a pattern instead of randomly. This will make them look more professional. You can also glue rhinestones to other areas of the shoe as well. If this is a pair of fancy dress shoes or wedding shoes, consider using Swarovski crystals. They will make your shoes look fancier and more expensive. Super glue the end of a long piece of ribbon to the base of a flip flop strap. Wrap ribbon around the strap, like a candy cane. Try to overlap the ribbon a little bit as you wind it around the strap. When you get to the other end of the flip flop, cut off any excess ribbon and glue the end down to the base of the strap.  You can also use thin strips of fabric. Consider starting with two pieces of ribbon. Glue the end of each ribbon to the base of each strap, and wrap them towards each other. Tie them together into a pretty bow when they meet in the middle, right above the toe thong.
Summary: Doodle on canvas shoes with permanent markers or fabric markers. Add some embellishments to the front toe area. Change out plain shoe laces for a shiny ribbon. Glue rhinestones along sandal or flip flop straps. Wrap ribbon around the straps of a pair of flip flops to make them look more dressier.