Embellish your flip flops for less than $10

Ribbon Buckle Flip-Flop

Supplies:
(per shoe for adult size flip-flop)

Flip Flop
10 inches of ribbon per shoe (wired ribbon works well & use 8" for children's size)
Fray Check
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks
Bling Buckle (available at Ribbons & Lace in Chandler & Mesa)
(2) 3 inch pieces of ribbon the color of the shoe

1. Cut 10” piece of ribbon
2. Weave buckle onto the ribbon
3. Apply Fray Check to the ends
4. Apply hot glue to the shoe
5. Attach one end of the 3” piece of ribbon flip flop in the desired spot of the ribbon.
6. Wrap the ribbon around the strap of the flip flop
7. Cut off the excess ribbon
8. Repeat the step allowing a second place to adhere the bow
(the bow will be attached to this, rather than directly on the strap)
9. Apply hot glue to the back of the buckle and attach the end of the ribbon to it. Try to overlap the ribbon to create a “gathered” look.
10. Repeat step for the other side of the ribbon
11. Attach the completed bow to the ribbon attached to the strap of the shoe
12. Arrange the bow to the desired look
13. Repeat the step for the second shoe
14. Slip on and wait for compliments!

Knot Flip Flop

Tie bows on the back of crock or tie strips of ribbon to the straps of flip flops to add a pop of color and and a punch of style this summer.  There's no need to be a "crafty" person.  If you can tie a knot or bow and have a pair of scissors you can do this!  Consider this for summer gifts for people visiting or your kids' summer pool parties!

Tip:  The largest supply of ribbon in the entire state at great prices is at Ribbons and Lace.  They are a local business that has been around for more than 20 years and have store in Chandler and Mesa.

Supplies:
Flip Flops or Crocs
(15) 9 inch pieces of ribbon in various colors, textures and styles
Scissors
Fray Check

1. Tie two knots or a bow with two knots.
2. Clip ends to the desired length.
3. Add fray check to both ends.
4. Enjoy!!

Classes are available to learn how to make other styles of embellished flip flops at Ribbons and Lace.

Flower Flip Flops

Supplies:
Flip Flops
Hot glue gun
2 yards of ribbon (1 yard per shoe)
2 flowers
Wire cutters

1. Take 1 yard of ribbon and cut it in half.
2. Apply a dab of hot glue to end of flip flop strap
3. Attach 1/2 yard ribbon to the glue.
4. Apply another dab of glue on the ribbon and wrap again to secure the end 
5. Begin to wrap the ribbon around the strap apply hot glue to the top of the strap on the ribbon, every few wraps.
6. At the flip flop "V" apply a dab of glue to the strap and finish off the 1/2 yard of ribbon.
7. Repeat the steps to cover the other strap.
8. Cut the stem off the flower with wire cutter. 
9. Separate the layers of the flower.
10. Hot glue the layers of the flower back together.
11. Hot glue gem or desired embellishment to the center of the flower.
12. Glue the flower to the flip flop.
13. Repeat with the other flip flop and enjoy!!