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E.G.D.Do-It-Yourself Flip Flop Wreath!
Posted by Jody on June 6, 2013
Flip Flop Fun!
When I saw a photo of a 5-shoe flip flop wreath a few days ago on Facebook, I thought it would be great fun to make one for us (only better, if I do say so myself)!
Here are the very simple step by step directions for how we made our very own fun and beachy Flip Flop Wreath:
Supplies: 4 sets of children’s size 10 flip flops and enough artificial flowers to cut 8, 4-inch wire stems. Gather together a needle nose pliers, hot glue gun, and a side cutter tool.
Note: I bought the children’s size 10 flip flops because I wanted to be able to have a reasonable sized wreath with 8 shoes in 4 colors. Of course, you can mix it up for your own taste and/or occasion! Think of how great this would be in red, white, and blue for a backyard 4th of July party! Final material cost: only $6.00 from the nearby dollar store.
First, Greg and I placed the flip flops on the floor in various overlapping configurations. We determined that we would need to reverse the direction of the left-foot flip flops so they would come around in a circular fashion (toe facing inside the circle). Basically, once you lay your flip flops out, you’ll find the pattern that’s right for you.
Inserting flower wire through toe post hole with needle nose pliers
After we finalized our wreath pattern, we started construction by pushing a single flower wire through the toe post hole of the top (overlapping) flip flop and continued to push through the lower flip flop so that the top shoe was anchored to the bottom one. In some cases we did not use the toe post, but instead pushed the flower through the heal of the top shoe first (this happened when we reversed the shoe order for the left-foot flip flops).
Inserting flower wire through toe post hole
Pulling flower wire through flip flop with needle nose pliers
We pulled the wire flower stem through the bottom flip flop using needle nose pliers and bent the wires over on the bottom side to hold the flip flops in place. Then, we continued around in a circular pattern until they were all connected into the shape of a wreath.
Bending flower wire into place
We shaped one wire flower stem into a hook for hanging.
Bottom of Wreath
Once we had our wreath together, we made sure to push all of the shoes and flowers into the shape we wanted. We cemented the Flip Flop Wreath into its final form using hot glue.
Using hot glue to stabilize flip flops
Side View
Finally, we added a simple sunny yellow ribbon bow to our Flip Flop Wreath.
Ta-da!
You can personalize your Flip Flop Wreath by gluing on lightweight seashells, sand dollars, or other beach treasures. Have fun!
Wishing you a flip-flop-fun kinda day!
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shazzarob said
Very cute idea. Even sunny in the uk at the mo.xx
Jody said
Yay, I’m so glad you liked it! Enjoy your sunshine!
Wingclipped said
Mad, absolutely mad, but very good!
Jody said
Thank you (I think)! 🙂 I love the splash of summer color.
nutsfortreasure said
Well done DIY post and now you know the beach lover in me needs to do this 🙂 it will rain for many hours $1 store I will have to hit!
Jody said
Thanks much! 🙂 The dollar store is calling: “Eeeeuuuuunice, Eeeeuuunice…” ~Thank you for sharing!!
nutsfortreasure said
🙂 lol You are very welcome!
nutsfortreasure said
Reblogged this on Living and Lovin and commented:
OK time to freshen those beach cottage or beach lovers homes with fresh art YOU CAN DO lol I will have to have opne to make up[ for the fact I gave up my Turquoise home but they will stand out of the Brown nicely 🙂
Jody said
Thanks for sharing!
nutsfortreasure said
🙂 Welcome
Pillows A-La-Mode said
SUPER cute!!! 🙂
Jody said
Thank you! It’s such a fun, summery addition to our entry!
advocatemmmohan said
simple and beautiful work
with regards
Jody said
Thank you! I’m so glad you like it.
recardomaurice12 said
Even if I am a man, I was attracted to this DIY. But I will show this to my wife so that she do the same. This is so cute.
Jody said
Thank you! My husband actually did help me put it together! It was his idea to push the wire stems straight through both of the shoes as an anchor. …More power! 🙂
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Jody said
Thanks so much for sharing our wreath. We do appreciate it!
E.G.D. said
I LOVE THIS PROJECT! What great fun! Thanks for sharing, Mommy.
Jody said
🙂 The kids would love to make their own!
adinparadise said
Love this crazy summery wreath. 🙂
Jody said
Thank you! Were thoroughly enjoying ours.
Enchanted Seashells, Confessions of a Tugboat Captain's Wife said
This is so adorable and summery! I’m def going to take on this project. Pinning it now!
Jody said
Awwww! Thanks much! I can’t wait to see your interpretation. 🙂
Jody said
Reblogged this on Beach Treasures and Treasure Beaches and commented:
Happy Summer! It’s time to put out our flip-flop wreath!
Julie said
I bought flip flops this week to make a wreath and was trying to figure out how to attach them. Thanks for this great tutorial!
Jody said
You’re so welcome! I’m glad you joined us!
Janet dycus said
I am new as t this how did you placeyourflip flop I mean the right and left foot hope you can help me
E.G.D. said
I think you can use both right and left flip-flops. Granted, this may be a question for the actual author! I do wish you luck.