Flip Flops-A Summer Staple

Nothing says summer quite like a cute pair of flip flops! With so many different styles available, you can find a pair to fit almost any mood or personality. But why spend the time and money searching for the perfect pair when you can make them yourself!

Supplies needed:
* A pair of flip flops
* Ribbon, buttons, string, fabric, or other embellishments
* A hot glue gun

To make your custom flip flops:
1. Pick out a pair of flip-flops. Any color will do as long as they are your basic flip flop style.
2. Have fun decorating them with your embellishments. Use hot glue to attach your items. Anything goes really, just have fun!

My favorite flip-flops of all time used torn strips of fabric, about 1″ wide and 6″ long and pieces of ribbon tied around the bands. I even made a matching hair tie by putting the same fabric and ribbons around a rubber band.

If you enjoy beading, try creating a beaded shape that you can attach to the flip-flop or use wire to string your beads and create funky shapes.

Need something more boy like? Try painting baseballs or superheroes onto them.

For more great ideas, or to spark your creativity, visit this page of flip flop project ideas from Michael’s craft stores.

Most importantly, have fun and make them your own! Create a pair of flip flops nobody else in the world will have.

Are you a busy mom who needs help finding time to craft with your kids? Be sure to enter our Summer Organization Contest for your chance to win a prize valued at $160.

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