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July 16, 2013 ·

Fun with Flip Flops: Kids Craft

Kids Crafts· Quick & Easy Crafts· Summer Fun Ideas

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{This post is sponsored by DecoArt.}

I’m calling this post Fun with Flip Flops because I have to say, I had some serious fun making these flip flops. It’s quick, it’s easy, and if you are lucky like me, you can end up covered in glitter by the end.

Fun with Flip Flops: Kids Craft

Fun with Flip Flops:

Supplies Needed:

  • Flip Flops {I got mine at Michael’s and they cost only $1.19 a pair}
  • Paint-I used several types: Americana Writers (in solid colors and glow in the dark,) Americana Craft Acrylic in Snow. Grab any colors you think will be fun.
  • DecoArt Decoupage
  • DecoArt Bead and Glitter Glue
  • Glitter
  • Fabric
  • Anything else you can think of!

 

I did 4 pairs of flip flops to give you some ideas but the sky’s the limit. Grab a bunch of supplies and let the kids (or teens) go crazy!

Glitter Flip Flops:

Glitter Flip Flops

Who doesn’t like to sparkle a little? I love these glittery flip flops. The glitter will probably fall off, but they’re fun for a while!

They also have chevron fabric decoupaged on.

To do this, simply trace the shape of the flip flop onto your fabric and cut it out:

Trace

Cut a little slit in the fabric that lines up with your toe strap:

Cut

Then paint the back of the fabric with decoupage:

Painting

Then I also painted the flip flop with decoupage. You won’t need a ton:

Decoupage

Then just put your fabric on and press down and smooth it out. I just let the fabric go right over top of the side straps. I had a little hanging over which I just snipped off:   Trim

Then, add the DecoArt Bead and Glitter glue to the side and pour on the glitter!

 

Striped Flip Flops:

Striped Flip Flops

I thought some fun stripes would be pretty great. To do these I just used painter’s tape to create my stripes:

Stripedflippers

And then painted with Americana craft acrylic paint:Stripes

And peeled off the tape. I have to tell you that the paint did leak a little through the paint. You can use a q-tip and nail polish remover to clean up the leaks a little if you want.

 

Glow in the Dark Flip Flops:

Glow in the Dark Flip Flops

These ones are easy. Just grab a tube of DecoArt’s Glow in the Dark Paint (I used the dimensional writer-like puffy paint) and draw whatever you want.

 

Patriotic Flip Flops:

Patriotic Flip Flops

Another easy one! I just used the Americana dimensional writers for this and drew stripes and stars and then let it dry.

Go crazy! Or let the kids go crazy!

Want to see more kids craft ideas? Join me on Pinterest!

 

 

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  1. Crystal Owens says

    July 17, 2013 at 9:49 am

    Those are SO cute! I think the glow in the dark are my favorite!

  2. Nicole says

    July 21, 2013 at 1:42 pm

    This would be such a great idea for a craft at a younger girls or teen girl’s sleepover party or birthday party in general. Instead of doing treat bags or whatever have them do this.

    • Amber says

      July 25, 2013 at 9:58 pm

      Yep-that would be lots of fun!

  3. Madisyn says

    June 3, 2015 at 4:14 pm

    Can you use homemade glow in the dark paint?

    • Amber says

      June 3, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Never tried but I bet you could.

  4. Sue Smith says

    September 2, 2018 at 6:33 am

    Made the fabric covered ones, but also covered the straps in the same fabric. Also painted ones with local school colors and name on them, covered with decoupage to waterproof around the sole.

    • Amber says

      September 4, 2018 at 11:32 am

      Cute!

  5. Kris says

    June 4, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Does acrylic paint come off after few days

    • Amber says

      June 12, 2019 at 8:54 pm

      Try grabbing the multi-surface paint. It should last better.

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