How to Update Your Flip-Flops in Five Minutes

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I know you’ve seen them—flip-flops that sell for a crazy $15, $20, sometimes $40 each??

It’s crazy town.

Most of the time, the only difference is a simple flower or gem embellishment on top. Oh, and the brand name, which supposedly matters.

Well, my friend, you can easily make those yourself….in less than 5 minutes.

Just stock up on flip-flops when they are less than $5 each, {AKA the $1 Old Navy sale!} then use a coupon at Michael’s or Hobby Lobby to buy some cute embellishments from the scrapbook section.

This project is a perfect activity to do on a Mother/Daughter day, or a for a girly birthday party!

Supplies Needed:

• Plain flip-flops {Walmart is another place to look}
• Flower or gem embellishments
• Hot glue gun

The Project:

Step 1: Place a dime-size amount of hot glue into the middle of the flip-flop strap.

Step 2: Press embellishment into the glue and hold tight. Lauren from The Thinking Closet swears by these glue gun protectors, and after doing this project, I think she’s onto something.

Step 3: Turn the shoe upside down, and add more hot glue under the base of the embellishment, further securing the embellishment to the shoe. Don’t skip this part!

I tested it with and without the extra glue, and after walking a tiny bit, the flower popped off when there wasn’t extra glue underneath to hold it.

That’s it! See, I told you it was easy!

Total Cost: $4.50

Flip-Flops $2 | Flowers $2.50 w/ coupon

Now you have a pretty pair of flip-flops to flaunt this Summer, and—high five—you paid less than $5. Take that Tory Burch.

Where do you find cheap flip flops?

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