A Custom Order

This past month we got a request to make a very special custom order for two pairs of shoes. Usually, we sell the shoes we make on sharedmadness.etsy.com with the understanding that Champ will draw whatever he comes up with, but this time we decided to accept a challenge of making Obama '08 shoes.

We aren't actively political, nor are we trying to endorse anyone with the artwork and crafts that we make, however, Champ draws a pretty badass Obama so we went for it! See for yourself :-)



Sometimes having a theme in mind takes away from the spontaneity of what is created in the moment. On the other hand, if you decide you want to take something that is personal and creative and turn it into a marketable product, I am learning that you have to adjust your mindset. The core of your creative intentions can always remain, in fact they must if you are going to truly explore what is possible. This turned out to be a great experience and something we probably wouldn't have come up with on our own without the shared ideas of others.

We would be happy to make more Obama inspired shoes if anyone is interested. Visit our etsy store, email us, or leave comments and let us know what you think!