Saturday, June 18, 2011

How to Make Balloon Embellished Flip Flops

When the heat is on, and the kids are outside for the summer, here is a simple and fun craft to do. Embellish Flip Flops with water balloons!

This craft takes about one hour and you will need the following items:

- One or two bags of small water balloons (per person).
- An inexpensive pair of flip flops - often available at craft stores, Target, or Walmart for a few dollars.

1) Begin by stretching and wrapping a single balloon around the rubber foot straps. Pulling the balloon tightly, tie it into a simple square knot.

2) Continue the process until the entire straps are completely covered with knotted balloons. Push the balloons close to each other for a fully covered strap.

This is an easy craft that would be the perfect activity for kids at a pool party or for a birthday party activity...right before a huge water balloon fight!

14 leave me a comment:

  2. This is so cool! I am starting a business making these.
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  3. Thanks so much for posting these instructions! My daughter wants to make balloon flip flops at her birthday party and I had no idea how to do it and what kind of balloons to use. Very helpful !!! Melinda
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  4. This is so cute! We are doing this craft at a camp i'm hosting! Thanks for the simple instructions
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  5. Love, love, love this idea! Will use it in some my kids art workshops! Thank you!
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  6. Vacation Bible School is next month. I can't wait to share this idea with the VBS teachers. What a super fun 5 days this will be.
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  7. thanks for the helpful instructions,just in time for summer !!! ;)
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  8. Hi. I am a new follower. Adorable flip flops. So cute with the balloons on them. I hope you will visit me mommiesandbeyond dot com and see what crazy craft ideas that I may come up with.
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  9. OMG! I love the idea of that! I cant wait to show my friends and family this craft it's soooooooooo CREATIVE!
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  10. This is a great craft. My friend wore these to a sleepover and I asked if I could "coppy" her idea and she said sure so here I am now making them i love love love this thanks a bunch
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  11. I got a pair of flip flops from Target and water balloons from the dollar spot there. I tried to tie the balloons on the flip flops and they kept tearing. Plus my balloons are not 'floppy' and cute like your picture. Any suggestions? Or what balloons work best?
    ~melissa
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  12. It's kind of trial and error as to which balloon brands work best. Unfortunately I don't know the exact brand I used, but I found them at a part supply store a few years back. Since balloons are fairly cheap, I would just suggest keep trying different ones until you find some that work. Check Walmart, Target etc.
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  13. I shared this on my site yesterday! They are just too cute! Thanks for the great idea! POP by and grab a button! :-)

    http://happyhomefairy.com/2011/07/14/ideas-for-summer-that-really-pop/
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  14. I linked your flip-flops with my blog, Planner Perfect. Love them! I'm a new fan:)
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