Design Your Own Flip Flops

When flip flops first were introduced, they were nondescript slip ons that people typically just wore by the pool or at the beach. Today they are worn just about ever where by both men and women, and even the little ones, often making elaborate fashion statements with a variety of embellishments from jewels to flamboyant and colorful ribbon and bric-a-brac. You’ll find them in high end luxury stores to the neighborhood dollar stores even though most of them start off in basically the same style. For the most part, the guys only care about comfort, the girls, on the other hand, have been taking the art of flip flop wearing to the next level by adding their own special touches, and you too can design your own flip flops.

Make Your Own Flip Flops

Would you like to have coolest flip flops in your neck of the woods? Then make your own flip flops! With a little of this and a little of that, you can come up with 1000′s of unique designs on your own, creating custom flip flops for every outfit or any special occasion, because they’re not just for the pool anymore. Show the world your inner designer by making your own line of fun flip flops. They also make great (and affordable) gifts!

All you need to get started are some colorful and affordable flip flops. You’ll be able to pick them up at your local dollar store, hobby shop or discount shoe stores. Jelly flip flops are also a fun choice but can be a bit more expensive. Most flip flops will range between $1 to $7. Remember, they don’t need to be fancy, you’re going to be dressing them up.

Once you have the flip flops, you’ll want to pick up an assortment of embellishments like flowers, ribbons, charms, sequins and rhinestones. lf you have some old costume jewelry, you could work them into the design. You can also work in some fun fabric by using anything from a colorful bandana to a worn up shirt. Once you have your design goodies together,all you’ll need is a good pair of scissors, glue, like Gorilla glue or epoxy, as well as a good needle and some matching thread just in case.

Once you get the hang of making your own flip flops, you can create a new set to go with all your outfits, casual or dressy. Pick a flip flop color, add something sparkly and you’re good to go! Color coordinating everything in your closet has never been easier.

If you have little ones in the household who aren’t ready for grown up tools, the following products will give you the opportunity to design your own flip flops for and with your children.

Groovy Girls Manhattan Design your Own Flip Flops
This fun set lets your kids design and wear their very own groovy flip flops. They can attach each adorable flower that comes in the kit easily to their flip flops and create their own fun fashions. The best part is you can do it over and over again! Each of the flowers in this kit includes a velcro like adhesive that firmly attaches to flip flop straps. The flip flops in the kit fit girls shoe size 11 and is perfect for the ages of 3 and up.

Noodle Head Flip Flop Making Kit
This awesome flip flop making kit gives the lucky child in your life the opportunity to express themselves. The kit includes one pair of sandals, pearlescent 3D paints, waterproof glue, sequins and jewels. Both the jewels and paints are safe for both decorating their finger and toenails, and even their clothes. The flip flops come in four kid friendly sizes.