How to Make Ribbon Decorated Flip Flops

Enhance plain flip flops with ribbons.

Decorating flip flops is simple and budget-friendly. If you want a pair of customized sandals without paying specialty boutique prices, buy some decorative ribbon and make them yourself. Customize the look of the flips flops by choosing different ribbon colors, textures and designs. Hand-decorated flip flops also make charming spring and summer birthday presents. If you're hosting a birthday party for your child, have guests decorate flip flops as favors.

Things You'll Need

• Foam flip flops
• Tape measure
• Grosgrain ribbon
• Scissors
• Low-temp glue gun
• Flat-backed beads (optional)
• Tweezers (optional)

Instructions

1. Determine the length of the flip flops' straps using a table measure. Cut two pieces of grosgrain ribbon at this measurement. Choose a ribbon featuring a solid color or a whimsical design, such as hearts, stars or birds.

2. Heat up a low-temperature glue gun. Apply a strip of glue to one strap. Line up the ribbon against the strap and press it down to create a secure hold. Repeat the process with the second strap.

3. Decorate plain-colored ribbon straps with flat-backed beads. Hold the beads with tweezers and apply glue to the backs of them. Press the beads onto the ribbon-enhanced straps in any pattern you desire.

4. Cut two 6-inch pieces of coordinating grosgrain ribbon. Tie the ribbons into bows at the location where the two straps meet in the front of the flip flops to complete the project.

References

• Disney Family Fun: Designer Flip Flops
• Fave Crafts: Ribbon and Bead Flip Flops