DIY Water Balloon Flip Flops



Flip flops can be so boring, but About a Mom just made these a bit more interesting. The water balloons are so tiny and colorful - and so much fun!

 

See the DIY Water Balloon Flip Flops.

Flip Flops Transformed Into Sandals

Take an old pair of flip flops and turn them into really cute sandals by doing what Woman To Another did!   She makes a fun video to show you how to do this.  Great craft for summer!

See how to turn flip flops into sandals.

Minnie (or Mickey) Mouse Flip Flops

Hey there Someday Crafts readers! In honor of Michelle's trip to Disneyland, I thought I'd share these cute Minnie Mouse Flip Flops from NicNacNoodle with you! I think I'm also a little jealous that Michelle and her family will be enjoying the warmth and sunshine of California while I'm living in the cold and snow that is Utah.

At any rate, the idea of taking simple flip flops and turning them into something fabulous for a Disneyland trip or party was just too cute to not share!

See the Minnie Mouse Flip Flops

Guest Blogger - Running With Glitter - Water Balloon Flip Flops and Barrette

Hello, Someday Crafts readers. I'm very honored to be here today. It's like Christmas morning that I get to be a guest here! My name is Kelly, and I write a fun little DIY blog called Running With Glitter.

I'm a mommy to two littles and a wife to one cool CPA. I try to include my children in my crafting as much as possible. So you will find lots of family friendly recipes and projects over at my blog.

This is me and my daughter Aubrey Rose.{you would never know that she was a micro preemie born at 26 weeks!} She was the inspiration for the name of my blog. We were making Christmas ornaments and she ran thru the house with a glitter shaker. It went everywhere. I said in my mommy voice.. "No running with glitter" It cracked us both up. I don't mind a little glitter on my floor as long as fun is had. And my son, Adrian, usually has sparkles on his forehead from glittery mommy lipgloss kisses. I don't mind that either. Sparkles on the floor, sparkles on the skin, sparkles of happiness in our hearts....

The following are three of my favorite projects!

Boo Boo Box Tutorial


Butterfly Garland


Glass Marble Beauties

Summer is in full force, and it's time to head to the pool.
Today I'm going to share with you how to up-do a plain pair of
little girl flip flops and make them full of summer fun!

Whats more fun than water balloons? Water balloons on your shoes!!

Here is how you can make these .....

1. Supplies Needed: Water balloons and flip flops. I found both at Target. Total cost $3.50



2. You need a total of 5 balloons per group. Stack 4 balloons on top of each other, ends facing opposite direction.



3. Time to attach these guys to your shoes. Take your 5th balloon {mine is the yellow balloon in the picture} and use it to tie your stack of 4 balloons to the flip flop. This can be a bit tricky, but after doing it a couple of times, you'll be a pro. If it becomes too tricky to tie with the balloon, you could always use a strong string or something similar.



4. I tied 4 stacks of balloons to each side, a pinky finger tip width apart. So a total of 80 water balloons per shoe. There you have it. A super fun pair of flip flops that just screams summer!
   
   Wait there is one more thing.. You need a matching hair bow to match your shoes, right?!


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1. Remove metal prong from center of clip. Stack your balloons together.



2. Tie the sets of balloons to your hair clip just like you did on your flip flops



3. Re-insert the metal clip. Turn over and make adjustments to even out the balloons as necessary



4. 
   
   Tada! Done! Was that quick and easy or what!
   
   Thank you again for letting me share today.
   


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   If you would like to see more of my projects, you can check out my my Tutorial Page Here. There are lots of goodies there. I hope that you will drop by the Glitter Blog sometime and visit.


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   Running With Glitter
   
   Mom said don't run with scissors.... but she did not mention glitter!

KELLY, Thanks for that fun, easy tutorial. My daughter (and son) would love some flip flops made with balloons! I love your writing style too! Hop over to Run With Glitter to check out more of Kelly's cuteness!

Flip Flop Transformation (and Win $100)

I'm wishing it was the beginning of summer (not the end) because I would make some of these stylish flip flops. How comfortable would these be without the scratchy plastic in between the toes? The Mother Huddle shows you how to transform a pair of cheap flip flops into beach beauties.

Additionally, Destri is hosting a "Rock The Flop" linky contest where you can link up your current or past flip flop projects and the winner will win a $100 gift card to Robert's Arts and Crafts!!!! She's asked me to be the judge!!! YIKES. I wet my pants with nervousness just a little when she asked me to be the judge! HERE is the link to the linky!
(If I weren't the judge, I'd be making some fantastic flip flops in the next couple of weeks so I could win $100 dollars!)

Flip Flop Friday

With summer in full swing, there are so many flip flops out there! Let's see a few! (And sorry that it is literally just a few. Life is crazy busy right now!!!)

Flower flops are just so cute for summer. Learn how Flamingo Toes made these flower flip flops HERE.Personalize flips flops for your kids or you using ribbon and some embellishments. Moneywise Moms did! See these personalized Flip Flops HERE.

Turn your flip flops into a wreath! See how at Homemade Mamas! Go HERE.

Who thought flip flops could make a great photo? Thrifty Parsonage Living did! I think it turned out cute! Looks great with a beachy theme. See more about this HERE.

Please join your crafty post if, and only if, it corresponds with the category and theme of FLIP FLOP (If it doesn't fit in this category, please link it up to Whatever Goes Wednesday.) Link up crafts, decor, sewing projects, food, tips, etc, that has to do with FLIP FLOPS. If you have joined a FLIP FLOP project to a party on my blog before, feel free to add it to this show too! If you have a lot of mirror projects, please choose your favorites. (Please no more than 4 posts per blog). Link to the specific posts, not to your main blog page.

Let's see what you have created (either recently or in the past)!

You can paste the "Categorically Crafting" button onto your blog post. I would love to see these floating around so more people can post their themed projects. I will leave this linky post open until next CC Show. Keep checking back for more ideas!!!
The next 3 Categorically Crafting Shows are as follows:

July 16 - Old Windows

July 23 - Pillows

July 30 - Headbands

Fluffy Flip Flops

Add some puff and fluff to your flip flops. These were created by My Creative Way (guest posting at Sister's Stuff.) Go HERE.

This would be a great activity to keep your daughter busy for an hour!

Flip Flop Interventions!

If your kids have a hard time keeping their flip flops on, then this is the perfect solution for that problem. Shannon Makes Stuff shows you how to make an elastic "stay-on" strap. So functional and useful! Go HERE.
In case you missed this interchangeable flip flop idea by Make It and Love It, I am showing it! Buy a pair or two of plain flip flops and dress them up with this easy intervention. People will think you have 10-15 pairs of flips flop! Sweet! Go HERE.

Foot Jewelry

Why not make your feet look gorgeous on the beach or at home? Make this stylish foot jewelry for yourself and others. The Treat Girl has the instructions.

Flip Flop Fly Swatter

When flip flops go on clearance, grab an extra pair and make some adorable fly swatters. This idea is brought to you by Ramblings of a Crazy Woman.

Flip Flop Wreath

The most fun summer wreath has just been created by Ramblings of A Crazy Woman. Find a few pair of flip flops, some flowers and glue and make a wreath!!!!! Cool idea!