Sleepover Activity: 3 Fun Flip Flop Decorating Ideas

July 14, 2014

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Decorating flip flops is a super-fun sleepover activity! Taking dollar store flip flops and some fun materials, kids can go wild making a pair of plain shoes fabulous. These shoes are perfect for the beach or the pool, or to show team spirit with coordinating school or team colors! Here are 3 flip flop decorating ideas to put the FUN in functional.

Fabric Scrap Flip Flop Decorating Craft

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Supplies:

flip flops: 1 pair
coordinating fabrics: about ¼ yard total or a couple scrap pieces

Instructions:

Step 1: Cut the fabric into 40 to 50 ½ inch by about 8 inch strips.

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Step 2: Fold the first strip in half so both ends are together and the other end forms a loop.

Step 3: Start at one side of where the flip flop joins the base, and wrap the folded fabric strip around the flip flop strap and put the ends through the loop, then pull tight.

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Step 4: Repeat the process until you’ve covered the entire strap, then do the same on the other shoe.

Next page: Fun with tape!

Linette Gerlach has lived in Ohio all her life; she graduated from Wright State University with a degree in Operations Management. She worked in the corporate world for over 10 years before she decided it just wasn’t her thing! She’s been a freelance writer, blogger, and amateur photographer for over 6 years, and she is deeply passionate about creating fun food, crafts, and DIY projects. Her blog, The Kid’s Fun Review, is an online magazine that features fun and creative content for kids and their families. She enjoys interacting on social media, so you can find her on Twitter or Pinterest at linetteg and on Instagram and YouTube at linetteg1.