I’ve been seeing these water balloon flip flops all over the web, for as long as I can remember. But after being so happy with how our our ribbon flip flops turned out, I decided to give these a go. The concept is the same as with the ribbon flip flops, you are basically just tying them onto the strap of the sandal.
I picked up some basic flip flops at Michael’s the other day for $1.49, but a friend mentioned that she saw them at Target for just $1.00 – so this is a very inexpensive project. I also used (2) 60 count packs of water balloons at $.99 each, bringing the total cost of this project in at under $3.50!
What You’ll Need
flip flops
120 water balloons
Beginning at one end of the flip flop strap, tie on a water balloon making a double knot at the top. For comfort, be sure that the smooth side of the balloon is touching the foot and the knot is facing upward. Continue tying balloons onto the flip flop until completely covered, alternating the direction of the balloons as you tie. This way you won’t end up with all tops on one side and ends on the other.
Helpful Tips:
Stretch the balloons slightly before tying.
Once you tie the balloon on the strap pull it tight so the balloons appear fluffy.
Be sure to push the balloons close together as you work so that they are nice and tight.
This flip craft will be a little tricky for younger kids, because the balloons are so small. You could easily do this project with larger balloons.
What do you do with extra water balloons? You have a water balloon fight, of course!
These are too cute!!
This is super cute… LOVE it… Water balloons are always a big Hit with my kids..
What a cool idea! Looks very cute
what a cute looking and crafty idea to decorate your flip flops . They look so much more colorful with the balloons on them . This way you have two pair of flip flops to wear one with balloons , take them off have your plain flip flops . Even tho Im a adult I still like them for myself too
These are awesome! I totally want a pair!
These are awesome!! I wish I could wear them, but I’m allergic to latex!! Does anyone know if they make latex free balloons that I could use!! lol! My 5 yr old daughter Melanie will love them!!
These are so cute! Perfect for the last couple of pool days we have left this summer 🙂
Oh my gosh! These are super cute! My girls would absolutely fall in love with them. Not to mention it seems like it would be super easy for them to do, too! Even my 16 year old would wear them.
Thank you so much for sharing. Bookmarked!
Love this idea! That’s my next project. I like the idea of making the sandles with color balloon that match the season. Fun!
Wow, are these a ton of fun! My daughter would LOVE!!! Thanks so much for sharing at MUNCHING MONDAYS!!! Nic
These are so cute! Please come share your clever flip flops at the Anything Goes linky, if you have not already.