Summer is finally here and the kids are out of school. Now the fun begins… or rather, the fun trying to figure out what I’m going to do with them all summer. My kids are really creative so any kind of crafting usually fits the bill. I really wanted to experiment more with Elmer’s Painters Paint Markers and the opportunity to decorate flip flops came across my email and I knew this was something the kids would really enjoy.
We are definitely a flip flop family. Between the pool and the heat in the summer, they are the easiest and cheapest ways to protect our feet. When looking to see what we had left over from last year, all I found was this mess of a pile.
Old flip flops.
Not even matched pairs of most of them. We definitely need some flip flop help. I made a trip to Walmart to pick up some new flip flops and some more Elmer’s Painters Paint Markers Singles. Love them! Only $1.97 each. My kind of crafting. You can see my entire shop on Google+.
Elmer's Single Painters Paint Markers
Once I had my supplies ready, I gathered the kids and my niece so we could get our creativity on.
New flip flops and Elmer's Painters Paint Markers
I knew I wanted to do some animal prints so I went online to get an idea of what they really look like.
Zebra Print
Painting zebra flip flops.
Painting zebra patterns.
Painted Zebra Flip Flops
Came out pretty cute, huh? I think I even surprised myself. I love these zebra prints. And now on to giraffe prints.
Giraffe pictures.
I had my giraffe inspiration and worked from there.
Designing my giraffe flip flops.
Giraffe pattern flip flops.
I am so psyched to wear my new shoes. Since they were painted on, I’m planning on leaving them overnight to dry just to make 100% sure they don’t rub off or smear. I was just as happy with the designs the kids did. They are all so talented and creative.
Lauryn's Flip Flops
Rebecca's Flip Flops
Temera's Flip Flops
Amanda's Flip Flops
If you want to decorate your own flip flops this summer, pick up some Elmer’s Single Painter’s Markers and make sure you send me some pics of the ones you create. I’d love to see them.
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Those are adorable! What a fun project!
Melissa Lawler recently posted..Cheerful Givers
Thanks Melissa. We really had a great time doing it. The kids want me to go buy more flip flops so they can keep painting.
Those are so cute!! I can’t wait to have girls so I can do fun stuff like this. My boy won’t even wear flip flops…but I may need to make some giraffe ones for myself…
JanetGoingCrazy recently posted..How to Counteract Road Hypnosis {What Makes My Heart Leap} #NaBloPoMo
My nephew was here and actually wanted to paint some too, but I didn’t have a color he would wear – only picked up pretty colors for my girls.
Wow! you did an awesome job. Love them
Minta recently posted..Continued Sonso deals at Target
Thank you – it was so much fun to do.
How cute! Love the animal prints!
Amy recently posted..Turn Pinterest Into Pizza!
I always wanted animal print flip flops. I guess when you can’t find them, you do it yourself.
Love the animal prints! You did a great job and have inspired me to pick up some flip flops on my next Walmart trip.
Take a look at Michael’s and Joanne’s as well – they were all on sale for $1.00 – $1.50 a pair.
Very cool flip flops, I am now inspired to make my own
Margaret recently posted..Sharing Grandmas Recipes – Cabbage & Rice
Very, very cool! What a great idea to copy animal prints, you have completely inspired me.
Thank you for sharing.
Jess recently posted..Strawberry-Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Bars #JuneDairyMovies
I love them all – You were so creative with them! Rebecca’s are my favorite though. So very cute!
Jen M. recently posted..The Battle to De-Clutter
Too cute! I love Amanda’s!
What a GREAT project! Your girls are pretty artistic =)
These are the most beautiful handmade flip flops!! I can’t wait to try making some too!!
Shelby Barone recently posted..Guest Post: Bridging the Summer Gap
Great Idea – what a fun project to get the kids involved in. They turned out great.
Kathy Murphy recently posted..Disney’s “Brave” Preview
Oh you guys did an awesome job! I especially love Rebecca’s
Natalie Z recently posted..Voda Swim Envy Push up string bikini Review & Winner’s Choice Swimsuit #giveaway
Ok, love love the giraffe print! Very clever
Ghada recently posted..3 Kiwis, A KiwiCanadian and Marley Coffee
What a cute idea, I have never seen this craft before! I do have those pens though stuffed away in some craft box in my house.
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