Flip Flops are a classic sign of Summer and a cheery greeting on your front door or gate. Follow the step by step directions below to create a colourful Hello sign in just about 15 minutes. This Funky Flip Flops Craft is a fun and easy craft to complete with the kiddos in an afternoon!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Summer Vibes All Year: These flip flop door hangers bring a splash of sunshine to your front door!
- Super Fun to Make: Easy to decorate with bright colors, patterns, and embellishments—no sewing required.
- Great for Gifting: Perfect for a housewarming gift or a fun little surprise for a friend.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- 3 pairs of Dollar Store Flip Flops
- Dollar Store Bunch of Flowers
- Dollar Store Butterflies
- Embroidered Letters – 3” White Self Adhesive to spell HELLO (available for about 75 cents each at the big box craft stores)
- Wooden Yardstick
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Gardening Shears
- Ribbon – 36” length
🖌️ How To Make Flip Flop Door Hanger
Get ready to make the cutest door hanger you have ever seen. Just follow the steps below!
- Step 1: Layout five of the six flip flops on your work surface. Measure the yardstick, so it spans the entire length and then cut off the excess with gardening shears. Hot glue the yardstick to the back of the flip flops, just below the thong button. Tie ribbon to the first and last thong button to create a hanger.
- Step 2: Turn sign over and position embroidered letters to spell HELLO on the heel portion of the flip flops. Peel backing paper off and attach letters to flip flops.
- Step 3: Pop the heads of four of the Dollar Store flowers. Attach to the center of the first, second, third and fifth flip flop strap. Attach a Dollar Store butterfly to the center of the fourth flip flop strap with hot glue. Coordinate the colors to match your home décor, the possibilities are endless!
Your flip flop craft is now complete!
Now this will look fantastic as a piece of summer decor. If you like our summer door hanger, check out our DIY Spring Flower Craft Wreath.
💡 Pro Tip: Choose flip flops, flowers, and butterflies in colors that complement your home décor to create a cohesive and stylish look.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Craft a Seasonal Theme: Design your flip flop hanger to reflect different seasons—use autumn leaves for fall, snowflakes for winter, or flowers for spring—to keep your decor fresh year-round.
- Incorporate a Chalkboard Element: Attach a small chalkboard piece to one of the flip flops, allowing you to write messages or greetings that can be changed regularly.
- Add a Wind Chime Feature: Hang small bells or chimes from the bottom of the flip flops to create pleasant sounds when the wind blows, adding an auditory dimension to your decoration.
- Use Glow-in-the-Dark Paint: Apply glow-in-the-dark paint to parts of the flip flops so they emit a soft glow at night, enhancing visibility and charm.
- Create a Photo Display: Attach small clothespins to the straps of the flip flops to hold photos or notes, turning your door hanger into a dynamic display.
- Incorporate a Scented Element: Add a small sachet with a pleasant fragrance behind one of the flip flops to provide a welcoming scent at your door.
💭 FAQs
Consider using a sturdy piece of cardboard, a wooden dowel, or even a recycled curtain rod to support the flip flops, providing flexibility in design and resourcefulness.
Swap out the flowers and butterflies for seasonal decorations—like autumn leaves, snowflakes, or spring blossoms—to create a versatile piece that reflects the changing seasons.
Let kids choose the flip flop colors and embellishments, and assist with arranging the decorations, fostering creativity and making it a fun family activity.
Hang it in a sunroom, above a mantel, or on an interior door to bring a touch of summer indoors, adding a cheerful vibe to various living spaces.
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Funky Flip Flops Craft
Equipment
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Scissors
- Gardening Shears
- Wooden Yardstick
Materials
- 3 pairs of Dollar Store Flip Flops
- Dollar Store Bunch of Flowers
- Dollar Store Butterflies
- Embroidered Letters – 3” White Self Adhesive to spell HELLO available for about 75 cents each at the big box craft stores
- Ribbon – 36” length
Instructions
- Layout five of the six flip flops on your work surface. Measure the yardstick, so it spans the entire length and then cut off the excess with gardening shears. Hot glue the yardstick to the back of the flip flops, just below the thong button. Tie ribbon to the first and last thong button to create a hanger.
- Turn sign over and position embroidered letters to spell HELLO on the heel portion of the flip flops. Peel backing paper off and attach letters to flip flops. Pop the heads of four of the Dollar Store flowers.
- Attach to the center of the first, second, third and fifth flip flop strap. Attach a Dollar Store butterfly to the center of the fourth flip flop strap with hot glue.
- Coordinate the colors to match your home décor, the possibilities are endless!
- Your flip flop craft is now complete!
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