Ways to Decorate Flip Flops

This post is brought to you in partnership with Plaid Crafts. All opinions and ideas are my own.

Flip flop weather has arrived! I love flip flops and wear them 3/4 of the year, but I despise spending a ton of money on flip flops. Don’t you? Forget spending your pretty pennies on fancy flip flops. I’ve found a fun (and addictive) way to decorate flip flops with Mod Podge Mod Melts. If you love your hot glue gun then this is THE Crafty Summer Project for you! My girls (14 & 17) & I had a blast making them.

 To decorate your flip flops you will need the following items:

• Basic flip flops (mine were $1.99 each)
• Mod Podge Mod Melt Molds
• Mod Podge Mod Melts (either Sea Glass Clear or Milk Glass White)
• High temperature hot glue gun
• Acrylic paint (I used Folk Art Paints by Plaid)
• Mod Podge sealer in High Gloss (optional)
• E-6000 Glue
• Embellishments- ribbon, crystals, beads (optional)

Instructions:

Step 1) Start in the center of your mold and squeeze the hot glue Mod Melts into the mold, slowly filling and working your way to the outside until filled. Allow to cool for 10 minutes or place in the fridge or freezer for those of us who have patience issues. 😉

 Step 2) Remove shapes from the mold and paint with acrylic craft paint, using the sponge dabber that comes with the mold and allow to dry.

Step 3) Coat with high gloss Mod Podge if desired for extra shine and protection.

Step 4) Embellish mold shapes with rhinestones. Secure with hot glue or E-6000 glue.

 Step 5) Make a figure eight out of a piece of ribbon. Secure the ends together with hot glue.

 Step 6) Apply E-6000 glue to the straps of your flip flops and secure your Mod Podge Mod Melts and embellishments to the straps.

E-6000 is the only glue that is flexible and strong enough to use for flip flops. It is industrial strength, so please follow manufacturer’s instructions, which recommend at least 24 hours drying time.

To decorate flip flops with Mod Podge Melts and beads, follow these instructions:

• Follow steps 1-4 as listed above.
• String a variety of beads onto stretchable cording and tie at each end and trim cord.
• Glue onto flip flop straps with E-6000 glue.

Glue on the Mod Podge Mod Melts and voila! Gorgeous, fun and festive flip flops!

The possibilities are endless. Let your imagination go wild, save money and look fabulous!

To find out more about all the different types of  Mod Podge Mod Melts, check out these recommended links:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspiredByPlaid

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/PlaidCrafts

• Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/plaidcrafts/

• Blog: http://paintmeplaid.com/

And click on any of these awesome Mod Melt tutorials created by my crafty friends!



Kim

This post is brought to you in partnership with Plaid Crafts. All opinions and ideas are my own.