Ribbon Flip Flops
My granddaughters and I spent the week working on a few craft projects for the 4th of July. One of the projects we came up with were these fun DIY Ribbon Flip Flops. I don’t think we spent more than $5 on this project and it really didn’t take us all that much time to make. I had seen some really cute flip flops on Etsy that were made with strips of fabric, but when I saw that Michael’s had patriotic ribbon 40% off I simply couldn’t resist. The flip flops themselves only cost me $1.49 at the same store.
The measurements below are approximate and were used on a size adult small flip flop. You’ll be able to get by with less ribbon for smaller size flip flops. I recommend cutting the first strip of ribbon and see how you like the length. We decided to cut ours a bit long, for a real statement.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
1 pair of flip flops
3/8″ wide ribbon cut into 7″ strips
You’ll need approximately 9 yards of ribbon per pair of shoes. I used (3) 3/8 inch x 3 yard spools that I picked up for $1.19 each on sale. It’s important that each strip of ribbon is cut to the same length, so use your ruler.
Starting at one end of the flip flop strap, tie on a piece of ribbon. You will need to tie a double knot. The double knots should be on the top side of the strap, so that the smooth part of the ribbon will be against the foot. Tie on the next piece of ribbon, pushing it next to the first ribbon. Repeat this process until you have covered the entire strap. That’s it! You might want to fluff and adjust a few of the ribbons, but seriously that’s it – you’re done!
Go through your ribbon stash, and save yourself some money or take advantage of seasonal sales going on right now! I hope you enjoy this simple project as much as us.
I think these are the cutest things ever! I am already seeing myself running out getting a bunch of the $1 flipflops they have on sale at Old Navy today and making a ton of them for my great-niece! Of course a few for me and my sister too! I love your crafts!!
I love these! This is something my daughter would love to do. Thanks for sharing with us.
I really do like your 4th of July flip flops so cute so crafty takes talent you have it thank you for the information have a great forth I will look into this really do like them ////
These are so cute and creative! Definitely fun too!
How cute are these! Perfect for the 4th of July.
I love this!
I wouldn’t personally wear these but I think they’d be great on a child’s flip flop
Those are so festive and perfect for July 4th!
How cute, very patriotic.
That is a really inexpensive, yet absolutely adorable way to wear flip flops!! I think my daughter could even help with the knotting! I’m going to have to try these with her! Thanks for the DIY 😀
Those turned out so cute!