Ways to Decorate Flip Flops
Flip flops have become the inexpensive summer sandal for every age group. They are easy to find in almost every color. They are usually simply made without much design to them. In fact, they beg for decorations. Here are some ideas to help you adorn each pair of your flip flops differently.
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Rags to Ribbon
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Ribbon and fabric are easy to use on flip flops. Cut or rip ½-inch strips of fabric 2 to 3 inches in length. Use the same or different patterns. Tie a fabric strip over the strap, starting at the left side, with a double knot. The tails of the knot should face upward. Keep knotting fabric strips until you reach the center thong. Skip over the thong and start again on the other side, finishing at the right side of the flip flop. This same process can be done with long, uninflated balloons.
A simple option, using patterned ribbon, is to cut two pieces the length of the straps and glue them on. Make a bow out of a separate piece of ribbon and glue it on top of the center thong. You can also wrap the ribbon around the straps, starting at one end and working your way to the other end, gluing as you go. For a dramatic effect, use a strip of fake fur in place of the ribbon. Use a simple crochet stitch to work fluffy designer yarn around flip flop straps (see resources).
Add On
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Use your hot glue gun to add items to your flip flops. Gluing silk flowers to the top of the thong is classic, but you can glue them along the straps as well. Try fancy buttons, rhinestones, sequins, glitter, feathers, trinkets or beads. When using beads, it's easier to string them first and then glue them to the straps.
Make polymer clay flip flop embellishments. Roll out thin sheets of colored polymer clay and use cookie cutters to cut out hearts. (Use another shape like stars if you prefer.) Cut two parallel slits in the middle of the hearts. Bake them according to the manufacturer's directions, then spray them with a clear paint sealer. Thread a ribbon through the two slits, from the top side to the bottom, and wrap the hearts around the flip flop straps, close to the thong. Bring the ribbon back up through the two slits and tie a bow.
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