Balloon Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• • 1 pair flip flops - yellow
• • 2 package sculpture ballons*

Cut the balloons in half and divide into two equal stacks. Tie one stack of balloons to each strap. Trim the ends of the balloons.

*More balloons are needed for large size flip flops.

Blue Chambray Flip Flop

• Supplies
• • 1 Pair of Flip Flops
• • 1 Skein Yarn Bee™ Wild Child Eyelash Yarn, Coordinating Color
• • Super Glue

1. Push the end of the yarn down through the back buttonhole of the flip-flop and pull about 2" to the bottom. Wrap the yarn completely around the button. Place a small amount of super glue in the buttonhole to hold the yarn securely.

2. On the top, begin wrapping the yarn around the strap by making a chain of loops. To do this, bring a loop of yarn under the strap. Holding the loop in place, bring the rest of the yarn back over the top of the strap. Bring another loop through the first loop and pull first loop tight. Take the yarn back under the strap pulling another loop through the second loop. Pull the second loop tight, keeping the yarn as snug as possible. The closer the yarn is wrapped, the fuzzier they become. Continue making loops and pulling tight across strap.

3. Cut the yarn and push the end into the buttonhole and glue in place.

4. Repeat for the other shoe.

Braided Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• • 1 Pair Flip Flops, Lime Green
• • 3½ Yds. Wrights® Braided Silk Cord, Bright Multi
• • E-6000 Adhesive

1. Measure the length of the strap and add 1" to it. Cut three cords to this measurement.

2. Apply a thin layer of E-6000 to the top of the flip-flop strap and begin laying one piece of cord, starting at the center of the cord, down the middle of the strap. To each side of the middle cord, place the remaining two pieces of cord, keeping them close together. Push ends down by the side button and glue with E-6000.

3. Apply a thin line of E-6000 around the top edge on the side of the flip-flop. Starting at the inside edge, begin wrapping the cord around the shoe, pressing it into the glue.

4. Repeat for the other shoe.

Bohemian Rhapsody

• Supplies:
• • 1 Pair – Lavender Flip Flops
• • 1 Roll – ProvoCraft® ½” Terrifically Tacky Tape
• • 2 Skeins – DMC® Metallic Embroidery Floss – Gold
• • 1 Pkg. – The Jewelry Shoppe® 4mm Beads – Gold Plated
• • 1 Pkg. – The Beadery® 9x6mm Oat Bead – Cool Tone Mix
• • 3 Pkg. – The Beadery® Assorted Medium Beads VP – Amethyst
• • E-6000® Adhesive
• • 6” Piece of Button Thread
• • Large Needle
• • Pliers

The contents of each bead mix are unique and each package will vary. Please use the photographed items as inspiration for creating your own jewelry designs.

Apply Tacky Tape to the top and underneath sides of each strap, leaving on the tape liner.

Thread needle with one end of the floss. Work the needle down through one of the back buttonholes on the flip flops. Use the pliers to pull the needle all the way through. Remove needle, leaving about 6” of floss hanging through the buttonhole.

Remove wrapper from around floss. Peel liner from tape on this side of the strap. Slide floss to the underneath side of the strap. Bring floss to the side of the strap and begin wrapping. Keep floss tight as you go around, pressing floss onto tape (see photo 1). Wrap up the strap about 2 ¼”.

Thread a lavender oat bead onto floss in the following manner: Lay a piece of button thread out flat. Place 6” of the floss end across button thread. Bring both ends of button thread together and slide through the bead. Continue pulling ends through bead until floss appears. Lay thread aside and run bead down floss to strap. Before wrapping on, make sure strap underneath is fully covered. Floss may have to be overlapped here. Finish wrapping on bead.

Continue wrapping floss along the strap about ¼”. Add a blue oat bead as before. Repeat this step, adding another lavender bead. Repeat again, adding a blue oat bead. When finished, wrap floss another 3/8”.

Choose a “pillow” bead from the amethyst bead mix, and one 4mm gold bead. Thread beads onto floss. Run thread back down through “pillow” bead (see photo 2). Work the beads and floss until the “pillow” bead is centered on the strap and the gold bead is pulled tightly against it. Always make sure strap is fully covered with floss underneath beads. Continue wrapping floss ½”. Choose a large bead and thread onto floss. Wrap floss ½” and repeat step #5. Wrap another ½” and thread on a different large bead. Wrap floss to the toe post. Press floss onto tape. Remove tape liner from the rest of the strap. Cross floss over to the other side of toe post and wrap once. Repeat Step #5. Cross the floss over to the other side of the toe post and back again. Measure the distance wrapped from the last large bead to the “V” of the toe post and wrap this distance on the second side of strap. Wrap beads and floss on second side, mirror imaging the first side. Thread floss through buttonhole. Cut floss to 3” in length. Bend flip flop forward so the buttonholes pull away from the buttons. Wrap the floss ends around buttons. Use needle to apply adhesive under the button onto the floss. Release flip flop. Wipe off excess adhesive. Starburst: Thread remaining floss through a lavender oat bead and one gold bead, leaving a 3” floss tail. Thread floss back down through oat bead, pulling gold bead tightly against it. Thread a blue oat bead and a gold bead, bringing both close to the lavender bead. Thread through blue oat bead again. Repeat until you have four lavender and four blue oat beads threaded on floss. Wrap beads around the center bead and tie a knot with floss ends. Trim floss. Repeat for the other flip flop.

Happy Chic Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• • 1 Pair – Flip Flops - Yellow
• • 1 Yd. –Hairy Gimp Trim - Lime
• • 1 Pkg. – Crafts Etc! 6mm Alphabet Beads – Black Letters
• • 1 Pkg. – Jesse James® Dress It Up® Multi-Colored Button Value Pack
• • E-6000® Adhesive

1. Measure and cut trim to fit flip flop strap.

2. Spread E-6000 on top of the flat edge of strap. Begin placing trim at one back edge of strap. Press trim into adhesive. Continue gluing towards center post. At the center post, pleat a “V” and then go down the other strap. Extra glue may be needed at pleat.

3. Pick two buttons from the bag of buttons. Glue one on top of the other, then glue over center post.

4. Select the alphabet beads you wish to use. Evenly space beads along each side of the center buttons. Glue to trim.

5. Repeat for other flip flop.

Pizzazz Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair – Flip Flops – Tangerine
• 1 – Child’s Chandelle Boa w/ Irid. Lurex - Black
• 1 Spool –Button & Craft Thread - Black
• E-6000 Adhesive®
• Toothpick (Optional)

1. Trim one end of boa. Cut a 6” piece of Button & Craft thread, tying it around boa about ½” from the end of the boa. Tightly wrap ends of thread in opposite directions around boa several times. Tie a knot with the ends and trim thread, giving you a finished end.

2. To figure how much boa you will need to cover the top of the strap, place the finished end under the strap at one of the back buttons. Smooth boa across the top of the strap and around to the other back button. Remember to leave enough to tuck back under the strap. Cut boa at this point and repeat step 1.

3. Place a small dab of E-6000 on the end of the boa piece and slide it under the strap at the back button. Hold it in place until adhesive sets. Move feathers away from the boa spine and continue gluing spine around top of strap. A toothpick might help to control placement of glue. Allow time for adhesive to set each time you glue.

4. Repeat for other flip flop. Let adhesive dry.

Sea Breeze Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair – Flip Flops - Turquoise
• 2 Pkg. – Dritz® Dangling Shell Buttons – Turquoise
• 2 Skeins – Coats & Clark® Anchor Metallic Pearl Cotton Floss
• 1 Pkg. – ProvoCraft® ½” Terrifically Tacky Tape
• 1 Roll – Beadalon® 7 Strand Bead Wire
• 1 Pkg. – The Jewelry Shoppe® 6mm Jump Ring – Nickel
• E-6000® Adhesive
• Tools:
• Needle
• Jewelry Pliers
• Wire Cutters

Place a mark above the toe post on the inside edge of the flip flop strap. From that point, make four more marks on each side strap, spacing ½” apart. Repeat for other flip flop. Apply Tacky Tape to the top and underneath sides of each strap, leaving on the liner. Attach jump rings to 22 of the shell buttons. Cut two pieces of bead wire 4” shorter than the total strap length measurement (one for each flip flop). Use a needle to bring the end of the floss through the side buttonhole of the flip flop. Leave 4” of floss hanging from the buttonhole to secure later. Remove the tape liner (top and underneath) on one side strap. Wrap the floss around the strap for about 2”. Place and hold one of the wires along the inside edge of the strap and continue wrapping to the first mark, making sure to cover the wire. Place a dangle/jump ring combo on the wire and slide against the floss. Continue wrapping around the strap and wire to the next mark. Repeat step 7 until you reach the center. Remove the liner from the other side strap (top and underneath). Place a dangle/jump ring combo at the center. Repeat step 7 on the strap, ending by pulling 4” of floss through the side buttonhole. Apply E-6000 around each side button. Wrap the floss around the button and E-6000 to secure both sides. Repeat steps 5 through 10 for the other flip flop.

Sweet Hearts Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair – Flip Flops – Fuchsia
• 1 Pkg. – The Jewelry Shoppe® Waxed Linen Cord – White
• 1 Pkg. – Crafts Etc!® 6mm Round Pearls – White
• 2 Pkg. – Elizabeth Ward & Co.® Medium Heart Asst. – Silver
• 1 Pkg. – The Jewelry Shoppe® 6mm Double Rings – Nickel
• E-6000® Adhesive
• Tapestry Needle

Attach a double ring to each heart.

Cut two pieces of cord 8” longer than the flip flop strap.

Select a heart for the center and slide on one of the cords. Add four pearls and another charm on each side. Repeat pattern until you have four hearts on each side of the center heart. Add pearls to extend to the sole of the flip flop.

Apply a line of E-6000 along the center of one side of the strap. Place the string of pearls on the E-6000, beginning with the center heart above the toe post. Add more pearls at the end, if needed. Hold in place until the adhesive begins to set. Repeat on the opposite side of the strap. Let dry completely.

Thread the tapestry needle with the end cord and pull through the buttonholes to the bottom of the flip flop. Place E-6000 around the buttons. Remove the needle and wrap the cord ends around the buttons and E-6000 to secure.

Repeat for other flip flop.

Pretty in Pink Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair – Kid’s Eva Flip Flops – Fuchsia
• Heart Beaded Trim – Fuchsia (Measure the length of the straps to determine amount of trim needed.)
• E-6000® Adhesive

For each flip flop:

Cut trim to fit length of strap.

Glue to strap, having beads hanging over twill tape border.

Puzzle Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair – Flip Flops - Purple
• 1 Pkg. – Fibre Craft® Creative Hands Puzzle Alphabet Stickers
• Small Check Ribbon – ¼” Purple (Measure the length of the straps to determine amount of ribbon needed.)
• E-6000®

For each flip flop:

Cut the ribbon to fit length of strap.

Glue to strap.

Cut the remaining ribbon in half and tie into bows. Glue to the inside strap of the flip flop.

Select the letters for the name. Peel paper from the letters and glue on the outside strap of the flip flop.

Ribbon Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair Flip Flops, Black
• 2 Yds. Swiss White Dot Grosgrain Ribbon, ¼", Hot Pink
• Craft Knife
• Needle w/Large Eye
• Pliers
• E-6000 Adhesive

1. Measure from the toe strap ¼" over on the top strap and cut a ¼" vertical slit with the craft knife. Continue on down the strap making slits ¾" apart.

2. Cut ribbon into four 18" pieces.

3. Thread one piece of ribbon through the needle. From the bottom of the flip-flop, slide the needle through the buttonhole of the strap. Use pliers if necessary to pull the needle on through. Leave about 2" of ribbon on bottom for securing.

4. Weave the ribbon through the slits, stopping at the toe strap. Take the 2" on the bottom of the shoe and wrap tightly around the button. Use E-6000 to hold the end of the ribbon in place.

5. Tie ends of ribbon into a bow. Trim off excess and apply small amount of E-6000 to the under side of strap at each slit.

6. Repeat for the other shoe.

Santa Fe Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 3 Pkg. – Bead Treasures® Synthetic Turquoise Tumbles
• 1 Pkg. – Darice® Jewelry Designer 9mm Square Dome Nailheads – Silver
• 1 Spool – Transparent Nylon Thread
• Gem Tac® Adhesive
• Pencil
• Needle

Select three of the tumbles for each flip flop. Center one tumble over the toe post with the holes of the bead on each side of the toe post. Use a pencil to mark the strap at both holes of the bead. Place another tumble bead 1 ½” on either side of the center bead and mark strap as before.

Starting from underneath side of the strap, push the needle through the strap at the first mark. Thread through the bead. Apply adhesive on the bottom of the tumble bead and place the bead against the strap. Sew through the next mark and pull the thread to secure the bead. Knot the thread underneath strap and apply adhesive over the ends. Press against the strap to secure.

Repeat Step #2 for the remaining tumble beads.

Place two nailheads between the tumble beads, spacing ¼” apart. Use a pencil to push the nailhead prongs through the strap and to bend the prongs over.

Place a single nailhead on the opposite side of the outside tumble beads. Repeat for the other flip flop.

Sequin Trimmed Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair – Flip Flops – Color of Choice
• Sequin Bridal Trim – White (Measure the length of the straps to determine amount of trim needed.)
• E-6000® Adhesive

For each flip flop:

Cut trim to fit length of strap.

Glue to the strap.

Sunburst Flip Flops

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair Flip Flops, White
• 1 Pkg. Trans. Multi Sunburst Beads
• 1 Pkg. Crystal Inside Color Mix Seed Beads
• Transparent Nylon Thread
• Needle
• Pliers
• E-6000 Adhesive

*Hint: Pliers will help pull the needle through the flip-flops.

1. Using a pencil or pen, place a tiny dot off to one side of the toe strap. From this dot, measure down the center of the strap making dots 1" apart.

2. Push the needle from the bottom of the flip-flop through one of the back buttonholes. Wrap the thread around the button several times and secure with E-6000 on the backside.

3. Sewing through the strap, thread a sunburst bead and a seed bead onto the needle. Push the needle back through the strap at every dot. Place E-6000 under sunburst bead to secure in place.

4. After the beads are sewn on, push the needle back to the bottom of the flip-flop and wrap the thread around the button. Secure with E-6000 and allow to dry. Trim excess thread.

5. Repeat for the other shoe.

Wedding Flip Flop Instructions

• Supplies:
• 1 Pair of White Flip Flops
• White Lace and Pearl Trim (enough to cover straps)
• White Rhinestone Banding (enough for straps plus ¼ yard)
• 5/8 Yd. - White Wired Bridal Ribbon
• 1 Yd. - 6" Wide White Tulle
• 16 - 4 mm White Pearls
• 1 Yd. - ¼" White Grosgrain Ribbon
• E-6000® Silicone Adhesive

1. Cut two pieces of trim the length of the strap. With E-6000, glue the trim on the strap, keeping the top edges even. Let dry completely.

2. For each flip flop, cut two pieces of rhinestone banding to fit on each side of the strap. Apply E-6000 on the rhinestones and place over the top edge of the trim. Let dry.

3. Bow: Cut two 10" pieces of bridal ribbon. Cut the grosgrain ribbon in half. Cut eight 4" x 6" pieces of tulle (four pieces for each shoe). Overlap the ends of one of the pieces of bridal ribbon (photo 1). Scrunch the center of the ribbon to make loops and hold in one of your hands. With the other hand, begin accordion folding the center of a piece of tulle along the 4" side (photo 2). Place the gathered piece of tulle centered on the bridal ribbon. Repeat for remaining tulle pieces. With a piece of the grosgrain ribbon, tie the tulle to the bow, and then to the flip flops (photo 3 and 4). Fluff the tulle and trim to about 1". Randomly glue pearls to the tulle. Glue two rhinestones to each side of the bow. Repeat for other flip flop.