I have ordered two pairs of hand-painted sneakers from Karen — one pair of tye dyed high tops and one pair of low cuts — hand painted with clouds and stars and accented with crystal«stars» Even the laces glitter! Karen is so professional and detail oriented — if she thinks something won’t work, she’ll tell you — and vice versa — if she has an idea of what of what will work, she’ll suggest it — and even send you some rough sketches. I received pictures of all of my orders throughout the creative process — I love how Karen got to know ME — in South Florida from her business in Virginia — via phone calls and FB. She knew what I wanted — and delivered on time. She even sent me tracking updates! Karen has also taken a dull macramé vest of and made it a thing of beauty. I have just placed my holiday order with Intellexual Design and am confident that each gift will be beautifully unique — I am only afraid I won’t want to give them away! One last comment, I do not understand the last review in any way. The Karen I know — from whom I have ordered and re-ordered — has absolutely no ego — she does not hesitate to suggest another Etsy seller if she does not sell what you are looking for. Karen is — ironically — «comfortable in her own shoes»(tye dyed of course!) She is talented, ethical and has always demonstrated the highest level of integrity.