Big Big News: I'm Designing Some Shoes!!

I've got some creative news I'm super excited to share - I'm going to be designing some shoes!!  Last month I shared a few posts telling about the LUV Footwear Open Call Contest and showed my own shoe design entries.  Guess what happened?  I won!  Two of my designs have been chosen to be made into LUV Dream Flats that will be sold worldwide. It's just been announced on the LUV Footwear Facebook page (I found out a few days ago, but was sworn to secrecy until the big reveal).  To say I'm honored & thrilled is an understatement.

These are my winning designs that will become real shoes you'll be able to buy & wear:

My LUV Gummy Bear Dream Flat....

and my jaunty, nautical themed, "Ahoy" stripe:

The "Ahoy!" sailing-style shoe was inspired by my 5 Minute Nautical Clutch tutorial.  I cannot wait to wear them together and be able to proudly say I designed them both.

I want to say a big thank you to those of you that voted for my designs in the public Facebook voting portion.  My two and two others from talented designer, Elisia Morgani, were chosen from a combination of Facebook votes, LUV Ambassador votes, and staff selection.  

I'll keep you up to date on when these babies are finalized and become available for purchase.  I'm really looking forward to working with the LUV product development team to create them.  I'll even get to see my name on the packaging & featured on the LUV Footwear site.  It's a real dream come true for this designer! 

And in the meantime, you can use my discount code CBLUV20 if you want to save 20% off the regular price of any of the current shoes available at LUV Footwear.  Woohoo for fun shoes:)

I'd Love Your Vote in the LUV Open Call Contest!

Earlier this month I shared that the LUV Open Call Contest had begun. This is a chance for would-be designers to submit their very own design ideas for new LUV Dream Flat shoes.  The entrants with the most votes from the public & the LUV review panel will get the opportunity to have their designs turned into new LUV Footwear styles sold worldwide.

I've always dreamt of the idea of having a design I made realized into a finished product and have submitted a few of ideas - with particular attention to the kinds of looks that we crafty types like. The contest ends this Monday and it would be fantastic to have some voting support from people who enjoy my creations:)  

So, if you like any or all of my entries, please click on each of their links below and give 'em a like and/or comment on their respective Facebook photo entries on the LUV Footwear page.  I'd really appreciate it!!

And Here They Are:  

For my fellow sewing lovers, I created this button-themed design with an image from my own button stash. Have comfy feet AND coordinate with your projects at the same time!   Click HERE to go vote for it with a like and/or comment: 

If you love sweet treats, please vote for my LUV gummy bear design, by clicking HERE and liking and/or commenting on it.  I promise it's calorie-free!

And if you're a fan of the nautical look, click HERE to like and/or comment as your vote for my sailing-themed design:

P.S. If this last one looks familiar, it's because it was inspired by my 5 Minute Nautical Clutch tutorial!

Voting closes at the end of May 5th, 2014, which is only a few days away.  The chosen winners will be announced May 19th.  It would be wonderful for a chance to see one of these designs become a reality, thanks to voters like you.  

And if you want to try your own hand at designing, there are still a few days to submit your own design entries too, by going to the submission page on the LUV Footwear site.

Thanks in advance for your support and fingers crossed that one of my designs becomes a reality!

LUV Open Call Design Contest & A LUV Footwear Giveaway for You!

Ever wanted to be a designer?  See your designs on an actual product?  Here comes your chance to realize your own designs at the LUV Dream Flat Open Call Design Competition. Plus, I've got a bonus giveaway for a pair of LUV shoes right here at Sew Can Do!  Just keep reading... 

Here's the info: Back in December, I shared that the Little Miss & I had become Brand Ambassadors for LUV Footwear.  LUV Footwear makes fun & fabulous slip-on fabric shoes, called Dream Flats, for toddlers, girls and women.

 

As Brand Ambassadors we share our love of LUV shoes and spread the word about this fabulous footwear.  LUV Dream Flats are super comfortable, washable and great for just about every activity because they are light, but supportive.  They've become our go-to shoes while crafting, exercising, dressing up, playing outside...you get the idea.  

Us wearing some LUV

And besides feeling great, they also add a splash of extra style with their colorful designs: 

Me in my Poppy Purple LUVs

Now I'm sharing some big news with you: The LUV Open Call Designer Contest has begun!   

What does this mean?  Would-be designers can submit their very own design ideas for new Dream Flats.  Several talented entrants will offered the opportunity to commercialize their designs into new LUV Footwear styles sold worldwide, be featured on corresponding packaging and spotlighted on the LUV website. Seeing your own design made into a shoe - and everyone will know - how cool is that?!?



How It Works: The Open Call process is simple; just upload your own design or photo for the outer & sole, choose a trim color, fill in the entry form and submit!  No fancy skills or graphic programs are required, so it's easy for anyone with a creative eye to give it a go. I've already entered a few ideas myself:)

You can submit multiple designs through May 5th, 2014.  LUV Footwear will post entries on their social media to be voted on by fans, as well as by the Ambassadors & LUV Team. Four contest winners will be chosen & announced in late May.   Click HERE to go submit your creative shoe design now!

 Winning designs from the 2013 Open Call

Now how about a chance to win a pair of LUV Dream Flats?

One of my roles as a Brand Ambassador is to do Random Acts of LUV and gift FREE shoes to people who inspire me.   Since so many of you inspire me with your creativity, I'm giving away a pair of Dream Flats to one lucky Sew Can Do reader!

The winner can pick a pair from any current LUV
 toddler, girl or women's styles!  

Here are just a few of the fun footwear choices:

a Rafflecopter giveaway

And if you want to get some LUV DreamFlats right now, 

you can use my code, CBLUV20, 

for a 20% off discount on any LUV Footwear purchase.  

It's a shoe lover's dream come true! 

You can find out more Open Call details & entry info at LUV Footwear and on Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter.

I was not financially compensated for this post.  I am a brand ambassador for LUV Footwear.  I share LUV with the community and they share great shoes with me & those I know.  The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.  For my complete disclosure policy, click here. 

Sharing Some LUV: Our Ambassador Announcement!

If you follow Sew Can Do on Twitter you may have seen some tweets with shoe pics & references to LUV and wondered what it was about.  Today's the day to share it: my daughter & I are now LUV Ambassadors!

So what the heck am I talking about?

Back in the summer I saw a review on another blog for some toddler shoes from LUV Footwear. The colorful prints caught my eye, as did the cute slip-on flat style.  That blogger mentioned how comfy & durable they were, so I checked out their site.  That's when I saw they made Dream Flats for girls AND women.  I decided to order some for myself & my daughter.  They. Were. Fabulous!

Me in my Poppy Purple LUVs

They take the comfort & ease of slippers and cross it with all the durability of a sporty shoe and the creative prints & textures of a gorgeous fabric stash.  I ordered a few more and found myself choosing outfits based on being able to wear our LUVs with them.  I was hooked.  I've since bought pairs to give as Christmas gifts for all the girls & ladies on our list too.  

Our growing LUV collection

I've worn them running around with the kids, while working out, poolside - I even sew with them on (they are ideal with working a foot pedal).  They've become my go-to footwear in & out of the house and let me show my love of fun fabrics too.  

At the pool in my Fiesta Pink LUVs.

My daughter loves wearing them because she can get them on & off by herself and she can run, jump and climb in them.  I love that they look just as good with skirts as they do with pants.  Plus, despite several months of regular wear, they all still look practically new.  They can even be tossed them in the washing machine!

Serena in her Metallic Criss Cross Reds

I wanted to shout out my fabulous find from the rooftops and now that the Little Miss & I are LUV Ambassadors I really can!  You can check out our Ambassador profile HERE (look under "C" or just click on Michigan).  We get to share our LUV experiences and inspire creativity in the community with some help from LUV Footwear:)

Rocking our LUVs together

Why is this good for Sew Can Do Readers?  

Random Acts of LUV - I can now gift FREE shoes and other LUV goodies to people who inspire me.  I meet a lot of inspiring people thanks to the comments you make here at Sew Can Do, on my social media, and via the projects you share with me at the Craftastic Monday link party, so keep it up! You might find yourself bestowed with a Random Act of LUV!

Special Discount Code - You can use my code for a discount on any LUV Footwear purchase.  And until 12/25, as a special holiday treat, 

My code: CBLUV20, is good for 50% OFF Your Entire Order!!

Designing Opportunities - I'll also be on the voting panel for the LUV Open Call Design Competition.  This program allows creative designers & artists to submit their ideas for a chance to commercialize their designs into new LUV Footwear styles.  Seeing your own design made into a shoe - how cool is that?!?  I'll share more details when the 2014 call is ready.

Community Involvement - LUV also does some great charity work to benefit the community. They gave out free shoes in exchange for donations to Make-A-Wish San Francisco at the now famous Batkid event.  They even let him drive the LUV bus!

There are lots of great things about sharing LUV Footwear.  I'm so happy to be able to take part as an Ambassador & share some LUV with you:)  You can check out more at LUV Footwear and follow on Facebook, Pinterest & Twitter.

I was not financially compensated for this post.  I am an ambassador for LUV Footwear.  I share LUV with the community and they share great shoes with me & those I know.  The opinions are completely my own based on my experience.  For my complete disclosure policy, click here.