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 smaller fabric scraps, which is always a plus, particularly for all the craft hoarders out there.  (Yes, I am raising my hand...)  [how to make ruffle flip flops]

Project estimate:

• Flip flops, on hand or $1
• Fabric scraps, on hand
• Elastic, on hand or $1
• Sewing machine or needle and thread, on hand

Total:  Free and up

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 mindset. Make sure you check out the rest of her flip flop redo projects as well - he has some great ideas! [how to make zipper flip flops]

Project estimate:

• Flip flops, on hand or $1
• Zippers, about $2 and up
• Hot glue, on hand

Total: about $2 and up

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 gogglies. My ten year-old friend Maddie ranked these as her favorite of this week's flip flop craft projects. Read on for the instructions on how to make googly eye flip flops.

Project Materials:

• A pair of flip flops, $1
• A package of googly eyes, $1
• Amazing Goop glue or epoxy, on hand or $1 and up

Total: $2 and up

I recommend using Goop glue or epoxy on this project to make sure the googly eyes stick to the shoes really well. Hot glue will NOT work.

How to Make Googly Eye Flip-Flops:

1. Glue googly eyes onto flip-flops as desired, using Amazing Goop glue or epoxy. Allow to dry for a few minutes until eyes are set in place.

2. Glue one large googly eye to the center of each flip-flop strap.

3. Allow glue to cure for an hour or overnight before wearing them.

Want to be the coolest kid in the campground? How about slipping on some sweet glow-in-the-dark flip-flops for a special night? Nobody will step on your toes when they glow! Create glow-in-the dark flip-flops with just a few materials from the dollar store.

These flip-flops will glow for just one night, but you can easily remove the glow sticks once they're done, and replace them with fresh glow sticks the next time you want to shine.

Project Materials:

• A pair of flip-flops, $1
• A package of bracelet-length narrow glow sticks, 6 for $1
• Zip ties, $1
• Scissors, on hand

Total: $3 (enough to glow for 3 nights)

How to Make Glow-in-the-Dark Flip-Flops:

For best results, make your flip-flops right before you will be wearing them, to ensure they will glow throughout your evening event.

1. Break a bracelet-length glow stick to activate the glow. Gently bend the glow-stick in half.

2. With four small zip ties, secure the glow stick to the straps of your flip flops.

Tip: Make sure the knob of the zip-tie faces outward at the top of your flip-flop to ensure that it won't rub against your skin.

3. Tighten zip ties, and trim tails off.

4. Rock your flip-flops!

Leis are a traditional graduation accessory. Right now, Dollar Tree is stocked full of leis for both graduation and Hawaiian luaus. In addition to your standard fare of pastel orchids and bright lillies are these wild animal print leis that I thought would be perfect to turn into something fun to wear on your feet!

Project estimate:

• Flip flops, on hand or $1 and up
• Wild animal print lei, $1 and up
• Needle and thread, on hand
• Scissors, on hand

Total: $1 and up

Step 1: Choose your favorite lei and snip the thread it's strung on. Remove the flower petals and straw spacers and separate them.

Step 2: Stack 3 flower shapes on top of each other, right sides up. For a fuller look, try to alternate where the petals land. Use your needle and thread to make a stitch through all 3 layers, pulling the thread tight.

Step 3: Put another stitch through the petals coming from a different direction (imagine you are putting stitches in an X pattern). Pull tight, keeping the thread in the flower.

Step 4: Use the needle to pierce the straps on the front center of the flip flops. Pull the thread through and cinch tight to secure your flower to the sandals. If you are using flip flops with rubber straps instead of cloth, you can wrap the thread around the rubber rather than trying to pierce it with the needle.

Step 5: Run the needle through the weave of the straps for about an inch or so to the right of the first flower. Leaving the thread in the strap, repeat steps 2-4 to make and secure more flowers going about 2/3 of the way up the side of each strap. Tie off thread ends when done.

Step 6: Rock your new girly look!

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 glue or epoxy, on hand or about $4
• Fishing line, on hand or $1
• Needle, on hand
• Scissors, on hand

Total: $2 and up

How to Make Dream Catcher Flip-Flops:

Supplies: You can find already-made dream catchers at the dollar store -- there are two per package. We recommend you use Amazing Goop or epoxy for this craft. Hot glue will NOT work.

1. Snip the small dream catcher off of the larger dream catcher. (Save the large one for another craft if you want!)

2. Attach small dream catchers to center of flip-flops with Amazing Goop glue or epoxy. Allow glue to dry for a few minutes.

3. Secure dream catchers to sandals using fishing line and a needle. Wrap and knot the fishing line around the dream catchers in several places to add extra security.

4. Wait until glue is completely dry and cured, according to package instructions.

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 stay put and look great all summer.

Project estimate:

• Flip Flops, $1 and up
• Fabric Scraps, on hand
• Mod Podge, on hand

Total: $1 and up

To make over your flip flops:

Step one:  Cut a strip of fabric to fit around your flip flop.  I used a pair of wedge flops that I bought on clearance in the fall.

Step two:  Cover the surface with Mod Podge.  Press the fabric onto the surface, and paint another layer of MP on top.  I don't cut my fabric to size yet because I like to have a clean edge.

Step three:  Once the fabric has dried, cut off the excess fabric.  Seal with another layer of MP.

Step four:  Make the bow for the shoe.  Cut a strip of the fabric.  Fold the edges towards the middle.  Pinch it together and stitch.  Cover the center with another strip of fabric, and sew it onto the flip flop.

Your flip flops just went from boring to ADORABLE!  Think of all the different looks you can achieve with different types of fabric, like I did here.  Have fun creating!

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. When you're wearing these flip flops, you have an amazing eight feet of lightweight rope on each foot! Imagine how handy 16 feet of rope would be in an emergency situation!

Project estimate:

• Flip flops, on hand or $1
• Paracord, about $2 and up
• Lighter, on hand

Total: about $2 and up

The amount of paracord you will be able to use depends on the size of the sandals. The ones I made are men's size 11 so they were large enough to use a whole 16-foot package of paracord; smaller sizes will have smaller straps and therefore you might need a little less cord. Before you start tying the cord to the flip flops, cut it in half so you will have the same amount to add to each foot. Use a lighter to melt the cut ends and keep them from unraveling.

Find the center point of one of your pieces of paracord. With the toe of the sandal pointing toward you, tie the cord to the toe thong at the center point.

Pass the cord over the strap to form a loop. Make sure your loop is to the outside of the sandal, and that as you work you continue knotting in the same direction.

Wrap the paracord around the strap and pull it back through the loop. Tighten the knot and repeat.

As you add knots, it will look like this. When you finish working down one side, start on the other. Make sure you keep your loops to the outside of the sandal so that both sides will look alike. One should be a mirror image of the other. You may have to twist the finished straps back into their proper shape; my hubby tried them on and once they were on his feet the straps were fine, so you should be alright.

When you reach the end of your paracord or the end of the strap (whichever comes first), trim the excess cord. Melt the ends to seal them and keep the knotting from coming undone. Make sure the ends are melted to the point where they meet the rest of the knot so that it is as secure as possible. In case of emergency, just snip the melted ends to free them and unravel!

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 J or 6mm hook), on hand or $1
• Rotary cutter, mat and ruler OR scissors, on hand
• Hot glue and glue gun, on hand

Total: $2

How to Crochet Bandanna Flip-Flops:

Part 1: Creating Bandanna Yarn

1. First we have to prepare the bandanna "yarn" by cutting the bandanna into 1/2" strips.

I used a rotary cutter, ruler and mat, but you can also just cut 1/2" strips with your scissors, or even cut notches in the bandanna and then rip the strips.

2. Next knot your strips together at the ends to create one continuous piece of bandanna "yarn."

Part 2: Crochet Around the Flip-Flop Straps

1. Knot the end of the bandanna yarn around the bottom edge of a flip-flop strap. Trim the knot and hot glue the yarn to itself to secure.

2. Place your hook behind the flip-flop strap and catch the yarn with the hook. Draw it back behind the strap so you have a loop around your hook.

3. Place your hook across the front of the flip-flop strap and catch the yarn with the hook. Draw it through the loop on your hook. You will now have a new loop on your hook.

4. Repeat this process -- hooking over and under the flip-flop strap, until the entire flip-flop is covered with crochet.

5. When you get to the end of the flip-flop, pull the yarn through the final crochet loop and pull to tighten. Glue edge of yarn to the bottom of the flip-flop strap with hot glue.

6. Trim any long pieces of bandanna knots, if desired.

It takes about ten minutes per flip-flop to crochet.

You can also use scrap fabric instead of bandannas. Or even yarn!

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