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So "Shoe" Me !

Living in such a litigious society, we often hear people say, sometimes flipply, "so sue me!".  Studio X had so much fun with its "Bra Bizarre" and the "Shopping Bags" that we decided to give the simple shoe a try under the assignment title: "So Shoe Me!"  Click on each picture below for a larger view.

Ice Princess Goes Skiing
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By: Sarah Groff
  While rummaging through all my Christmas  "stuff"  I came upon enough white twinkling materials to make a mountain, but settled for these alpine ski boots for the Ice Princess.

Frogs In The Garden
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By: Sarah Groff

I made this before we even came to the winter solstice... the shortest day in the year... and I am itching to get back in the garden.

Pasta la Shoe
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By Kathy Nichols

Italians are known for their famous shoe designs as well as for their delicious food.  This project combines the best of both.  Click the link below to see a detail of the shoe.

 

Pasta Pump Detail

So "Shoe" Me, You Turkey
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By: Mabel Hanscom

I took the "So Shoe Me" theme literally and made this shoe from  my large collection of turkey wish bones, embellished with a red turkey head and a yellow turkey foot.  So shoe me, you turkey!

Shoes Are For Chicks
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By: Wanda Kline

These shoes are made of fimo clay, or are adapted from shoes meant for dolls.  I was especially challenged by working on such a small scale.  Click the link below for a close up of cowgirl chick and snorkle chick.

Two Chicks And Their Shoes

Shoo Fly Pie
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By: Thelma Snyder

Although I am an avid professional cook who has experimented with many styles of recipes, I’d never made or tasted a shoo fly pie.  As you can see from the pictures, the Studio X assemblage enjoyed the pie, served with homemade whipped cream.  My research indicated that shoo fly pie got its name because as the pie cooled, flies were attracted to the molasses.  Molasses, lard, and flour were among the basic ingredients for the pie, and were brought to Pennsylvania by the Quakers seeking religious freedom.  Click the link below to see Studio X members enjoying this pie, served with fresh whipped cream.  Be tempted to join us!   

Made just after the historic November 4, 2008, election of Barack Obama, the six-foot piece combines the shoes of adults and children, males and females, from all walks of life.  Red on the right and blue on the right blend in the middle to purple, reflecting my deep hope that our country can be brought together during the Obama administration.  Note the two "ruby slippers", a superstitious assist for Obama to make his wishes for our country and our wishes for him to come true.

President Obama: Walk A While In My Shoes
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By: Kerry Treasure
Shoo Fly
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By: Lois Adam

I couldn't resist the opportunity for a double double entendre!  Shoo Shoe Fly Fly !

Earth Shoes
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By: Theresa Palermo

Mud and paper mache, add a pair of Crocs , some moss, and a map.  Voila, Earth Shoes.

Soul / Sole Of A Shoe

I was tempted by the play on words "sole" (as of a shoe) and "soul" (as of a sentient being).  Hence, the poem, which you can see by clicking the link to the left.