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This simple, inexpensive project is a great way to put a kick into a new pair of inexpensive summer sandals or dress up last years pair for a fresh new look!
You will need:
- A pair of inexpensive flip-flop sandals
- Your choice of silk flowers (2 blooms)
- Hot Glue (low temperature) or craft glue
- Scissors
Optional material:
- Smaller blossoms of similar or coordinating flower
You will want to be sure:
Children are supervised around hot glue and scissors
Your flowers are durable enough to be worn outside.
Estimated cost for materials:
- Flip-flops $1.00 (I found mine at Target)
- Flowers $1.49 per stem
- Glue $1.50
*materials purchased at a large craft retail store.
Estimated Project Time: 20-30 minutes
To begin, be sure you have all your materials assembled and a clean workspace. This makes any project a lot easier.
- Be sure your flip-flops are clean and dry.
- Get your hot glue gun ready by plugging it in on a heat tolerant surface away from kids, pets and anything flammable.
- Snip the flower heads from the stems. Be sure to cut as clean an edge as possible without damaging the flower.
- Apply a small dab of hot glue (low temp) or tacky glue to the desired spot on the foot strap of your sandal.
- Press the flower to the glue and hold for a few seconds.
- Try on the sandal to be sure you like the flower placement. With craft glue you will have more time to adjust the placement, but hot glue allows for some adjusting.
- Once satisfied, repeat steps 1-6 on the other shoe.
Remember: Let your flip-flops sit undisturbed for at least an hour to ensure proper adhesion of your flower.
Optional embellishments:
- A. Smaller blossoms can be affixed to the outside edge of each flip-flop for a fun tropical look.
- B. You can add the same blossom to a fun straw bag to coordinate your look for summer.
Now get out there and enjoy Summer!
About The Author: Marnie McCown-Guard is a freelance writer/photographer. Her work has appeared in magazines, newspapers, the Internet and even audio CD. Currently at work writing her 2nd how-to book, she tries to exercise her creativity with crafts whenever possible. Her favorite piece combines her love of writing and photography in a 24-page scrapbook she created for her husband to celebrate their first wedding anniversary. Visit her at http://www.ProfileProfessionalWriters.com
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