You can dress up your flip flops for the summer season.
Flip flops are fun to wear because they are so summery and beach-inspired. Today, this popular footwear design comes in a variety of colors and styles -- often, the modern flip flop is decorated with exciting felt embellishments that add extra style and charm. If you love flip flops and want to create a "designer" version using felt cutout appliques, you'll enjoy checking out these creative and easy-to-make project ideas.
Seasonal
Although flip flops are a beach standard, they are also worn year-round by many people. You can capture the spirit of the season by creating special footwear designs that match each time of year. For summer, go Hawaiian by creating flip-flops adorned with beautiful, tropical flowers. For autumn, buy flip-flops in red, orange or yellow, and decorate them with felt maple leaves and orange curling ribbon. This winter, celebrate snowy beauty by making red, white or green flip-flops adorned with white felt snowflakes, silver glitter and a sprig of mistletoe. Spring can be evoked with pink flip-flops that are decorated with felt rosebuds in pale pink or coral pink.
Children's
Please a special little girl by making a pair of custom flip flops decorated with colorful felt and ribbon accents. A shiny apple motif created from red felt could be a great way to celebrate back to school time with a special little girl. Boys might enjoy flip flops that feature teddy bears or baseballs cut out of felt and detailed with a permanent marker. Make sure that your kid's flip flops fit well and are of high quality. They should be safe and comfortable to wear. To customize your flip flop projects for each child, write their names on a piece of felt, cut it out, and add it to your motif as an extra embellishment.
Birthday
Adding a pair of customized flip flops to a birthday gift bag or bigger present can be a fun way to show off your crafts and please a friend or family member. To make birthday motifs, trace shapes like birthday cakes or wrapped gifts on felt, cut out and decorate with permanent marker in bright colors. Write "Happy Birthday" on the cake or gift motif to finish. Add a little glitter and curling ribbon to give the flip-flops more layering and dimension. Of course, when you make a gift like this, you'll need to know what size the person wears, but this information is easily attained by looking at a current pair of shoes the person owns, or by asking her or her partner.
Bridal Shower
Make creative and cute flip-flops for the bride-to-be by adding wedding motifs and flowers made of felt to the straps. Stick with bridal white for a pretty effect, or choose girly tones like purple, hot pink or lavender. One fun idea to try is creating a mini wedding bouquet made out of felt blossoms, tying it up with curling ribbon and then attaching it to the flip flop straps with another length of ribbon. Use your imagination to come up with lovely, wedding-inspired motifs. Add dimension, drawing on details with glitter glue and permanent markers.
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