There's nothing like a blank canvas to inspire the artist in your child--especially if that canvas happens to be shaped like a pair of sneakers. So set out some permanent colored markers and three-dimensional fabric paints (such as Scribbles Fabric Writers) and give her the go-ahead to put her best-dressed foot forward. Remove the laces from a pair of canvas sneakers, pull the tongues forward, and stuff the shoes with crumpled newspaper. Now your child can use the markers to tint the canvas with a base coat of color and to accent the rubber trim, if desired. Once the canvas is dry, add puffy stripes or other textured designs by squeezing the three-dimensional fabric paint directly from the bottle. Allow the paint to cure for 24 hours. Tie the shoes with a pair of new laces, and they're ready to show off. 
Fancy Footwear
There's nothing like a blank canvas to inspire the artist in your child--especially if that canvas happens to be shaped like a pair of sneakers. So set out some permanent colored markers and three-dimensional fabric paints (such as Scribbles Fabric Writers) and give her the go-ahead to put her best-dressed foot forward. Remove the laces from a pair of canvas sneakers, pull the tongues forward, and stuff the shoes with crumpled newspaper. Now your child can use the markers to tint the canvas with a base coat of color and to accent the rubber trim, if desired. Once the canvas is dry, add puffy stripes or other textured designs by squeezing the three-dimensional fabric paint directly from the bottle. Allow the paint to cure for 24 hours. Tie the shoes with a pair of new laces, and they're ready to show off. 