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Wednesday, June 18, 2014

foam boot noodles

Summer time, is the perfect time, to find foam, pool, noodles at your local stores. We don't wear boots as much in Summer, but come Winter and you can't find the foam noodles. So, make sure you pick up a few.
how to make foam boot noodles

organize boots with pool noodles
I've been wanting to organize my slouchy boots. It's January, and my boots and closets are a mess, but foam pool noodles are out of season. So,  I decided to order some on Ebay. (note to self to buy more this Summer!)
how to make boot supports using foam pool noodles
 Two noodles were enough to fit four and a half pairs of tall boots, nine boots total!  
The noodles are super easy to cut. After measuring and marking the length I wanted for my boot, I used a serrated kitchen knife on my cutting board. They cut like "butta".

I added duck tape hearts to my noodle tops using duck tape folded in half, sticky side facing out, and cutting my shape with a sharp pair of embroidery scissors. 

This will sure keep my small closet space organized. I'm for sure going to buy some more in Summer.
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  1. A.J. Dub. (Amy)January 24, 2014 at 12:42 AM

    So smart! Wish I had some cute boots to fill! :)

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:16 PM

      Awe, thanks. With all the snow and cold weather here, it's been quite a boot winter.

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  2. AnnaJanuary 24, 2014 at 6:29 AM

    Nice idea !
    Have a great weekend !
    Anna

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  3. cfort82January 24, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    I really want to try this. Glad to hear that they are easy to cut. :-)

    Cindy @ Upcycled Design Lab

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:15 PM

      Thanks Cindy. I thought i might need an electric knife or something but it was super easy:)

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  4. Crystelle BoutiqueJanuary 24, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Oh my! How fun and festive......!!!! I have noodles in my boots, but they are nowhere NEAR as cute as yours.... Great idea!!!!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:15 PM

      Awe, thanks so much! We used to have some old and faded ones from the beach and pool, but at some point we tossed them out, so I had to buy new ones:)

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  5. Geri OJanuary 25, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    Totally love this idea. I keep forgetting to buy the noodles when they are in season. Great idea!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 25, 2014 at 8:14 PM

      Thanks. i kept forgetting to buy them too:) I'm going to order more:)

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  6. Ana Love CraftJanuary 27, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing tutorial!
    Have a wonderful week!
    Hugs from Portugal,

    Ana Love Craft
    www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com

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  7. ChristineJanuary 29, 2014 at 9:46 AM

    What a GENIUS and cute idea!!!!! So cool!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 29, 2014 at 12:23 PM

      Awe, lol, anything cute for clutter:) Thanks Christine!

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  8. Susan@Organized31January 29, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    How cute that you added the hearts (at first I was wondering where in the world you found heart pool noodles). http://www.making-more.com/1/post/2013/11/the-tooth-fairy-came.html?

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 29, 2014 at 7:56 PM

      Thanks Susan! They should come with hearts, or polkadots, lol:)

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  9. Stampin' VMG206January 30, 2014 at 9:33 AM

    I so need these in my life, Michele. I have to go find pool noodles now!
    Thank you for sharing at Brag About It Link Party this week on VMG206.
    ~ Megin of VMG206

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  10. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥January 30, 2014 at 2:34 PM

    What an incredibly wonderful idea!!! Awesome! hugs...

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 30, 2014 at 4:58 PM

      Thanks Andrea! It's been nothing but boot weather here:)

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  11. MicupofteaJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    I've seen this idea before...now I need to try it! :)

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJanuary 31, 2014 at 12:17 PM

      Yes, me too. It really helps keep the boots organized!

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  12. Nici @ Posed PerfectionJanuary 31, 2014 at 2:03 PM

    These are so clever! If you haven't already, I'd love for you to link them up to our All Things Thursday Blog Hop! Have a great weekend!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  13. UnknownJune 26, 2014 at 10:00 AM

    I love a smart inexpensive solution to a problem...pinned!

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  14. Tania PelletierJune 26, 2014 at 1:23 PM

    What a great idea! I love the little hearts on the ends!

    Tania

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  15. ErleneJune 29, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    I wish I knew about these when my girls were younger and wore boots. Such a cute idea to add the hearts too.

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  16. NickiJuly 22, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    Ah! Brilliant idea! I have a row of floppy boots that bug me, but I had no solution. Thanks for the great idea!

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    1. SewSweetVIntageJuly 23, 2014 at 7:35 PM

      Be sure to look for the noodles at your dollar store of Five below soon. Back to school supplies will be out soon! Oh no, summer is going by too fast:)

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2015 at 3:49 AM

    Thanks for contributing this post to The Sunday Brunch Magazine!
    All the best,
    Bel

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