It’s difficult to pick my favorite thing about this flip flop makeover by Destri from The Mother Huddle.  The colors are adorable, the ruffles are oh-so-sweet, and the elastic ankle straps are a stroke of crafty genius.  (Especially if you’re making these for little ones, who might have difficulty keeping regular flip flops on their feet!)  And it’s a good project for using up some …

We aren’t the only ones going flip flop crazy right now – Laura from The Experimental Home is also doing a series of flip flop makeovers! One of her projects was this pair that has zippers for straps. Aren’t they just adorable? You could even take this a step farther and embellish them with zipper flowers if you are of the more-is-more …

If Christian Louboutin can do it and sell ‘em for $1595, then we should definitely put googly eyes on a pair of flip-flops for less than $2! I’m a huge fan of the lowly googly eye (in fact, it ranks as one of my top 3 craft supplies), so it was only natural to bedeck a pair of dollar store flippie floppies with some googlie …

Dream Catchers have been traditionally made by several Native American tribes as an item to help ward off bad dreams and let good dreams come through. Since the dollar store sells readymade dream catchers, you can add some bohemian flair to your dollar store flip-flops with this quick and easy craft: Dream Catcher Flip-Flops.
Project Materials:

A pair of flip-flops, $1
Dream catchers (2 per package), $1
Amazing Goop …

I love to take something plain and give it some “wow”!  Flip flops are fun to work with because there are so many different ways you can make them unique to you.  My favorite way to update flip flops is with fabric and Mod Podge.  Yes, you read that right!  As long as you don’t wear your flip flops to the pool, the fabric will …

As avid outdoor adventurers, my hubby and I love the paracord “survival bracelet” trend. So when Heather suggested flip flop week and I was wandering around the craft store looking for inspiration, I spotted the rack of paracord and knew I had a winning idea! Unlike most flip flop alterations, which are more for cosmetic purposes, this makeover actually serves a practical purpose. …

I love my flip-flops, but I must have comfort in addition to the convenience of slip-on summer shoes. My solution? To crochet a cute and comfortable cushion around the straps with a dollar store bandanna. This project is quick and easy, and only uses one simple crochet stitch that anyone can do.
Project Materials:

A pair of flip-flops, $1
One bandanna, $1
A crochet hook (I used a US …

With summer right around the corner it is time to get out your  fun, bright nail colors again! These tie dye nails look complicated, but they are not and are sure to get tons of compliments. Follow these simple steps, and in a matter of minutes, you will have a trendsetting set of nails without the cost of visiting your local nail salon.
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White …

If you don’t own a Dremel, there are a million reasons why you should, and this is one of them.  Erica from Honestly WTF was inspired by the work of a Russian designer; knowing she would likely never even have a chance to own a designer pair like the ones she saw on the runway, she whipped up her own version instead.  This is granny …

If your jewelry lives in a disorganized pile that looks more like Medusa’s head than a department store, then this craft is for you! Keeping your jewelry organized means it will be easier to find and less likely to sustain damage from being scratched and tugged on. Plus keeping your jewelry on display helps make you more fashionable by inspiring you to accessorize every day. Heather teaches us …