No Glass Slippers? No Problem! Add Some Bling to Your Disney Sneakers Instead

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If you’re anything like us, your running sneakers that you packed so you could get some cardio on vacation just sit at the bottom of your suitcase for the ENTIRE week you’re at Disney! But for a VERY motivated group of people, those same shoes will actually get to complete an AMAZING feat… like the Disney Princess Half Marathon!

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Did you know that THOUSANDS of runners take part in events ranging from a 5K to a FULL marathon each year in Walt Disney World? runDisney hosts multiple different race weekends throughout the year, allowing participants to navigate courses through Disney parks in the early morning hours. In fact, the super-popular Disney Princess Half Marathon takes place this weekend! Whether you’re ready to hit the 13.1-mile course or you just need some sparkles in your life (don’t we all?), we’ve got the perfect activity to keep you motivated!

Thanks to this dazzling craft from runDisney, you can get your finisher BLING before you’ve even completed the race! (Or from your couch — no judgement!) Before you lace up, check out this super-fun DIY project guaranteed to put some pep in your step with a Cinderella-inspired sneaker glow-up!

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There are only a few supplies to grab to get this craft started. Here’s what you’ll need!

Supplies:

Silver Craft Gems
Industrial Strength Craft Adhesive
Tweezers
Running Shoes

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Once you have your supplies ready, it’s time to get your BLING on!

Directions:

Using the back of your tweezers, add glue to your shoe section by section (if covering the entire shoe) or in a small area of your own design.
Pick up the craft gems one by one using the tweezers and place them on the glue.
For a more effective design, vary the size of your gems used with smaller gems on the outside of the design and larger ones towards the wider areas.
Once you have added your desired number of gems, let the shoes dry overnight. Now it’s time to run in royal style!

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And just like that, you’ve got Cinderella-inspired shoes to help push you across the finish line. No mice needed!

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You need to make this cute runDisney tutu for your next run!

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