UPDATE: NEW DESIGN FOR 2016
It's officially the "unofficial" start to summer. What a better way to celebrate the holiday weekend than with an adorable affordable craft from the dollar store.
I love celebrating Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day, what a better way to celebrate it than with a red, white, and blue flip flop wreath! I purchased the flip flops from the Dollar Tree.
Supply List:
8 Pairs of Flip Flops - all the same size -size Medium - Dollar Tree
Hot Glue Gun
12 inch Wreath Base - Michaels
Red, White, & Blue Carnations - Dollar Tree
Patriotic Ribbon - purchased mine from Michael's, but the Dollar Tree has some.
Wreath Base Available at Craft Stores
I purchased these round wreath rings from Michaels, all craft stores should have them.
I painted the wood rings white - you can use any color you choose. I usually spray paint them. I have used regular craft paint to paint them also, both work well.
I used 8 pairs of flip flops in the wreath. The tricky part (this took me some time to master) is lining the heels of the flip flops up so the hole in the center is symmetrical. I like the flip flops all in the same direction. Lay out your pattern, then glue it to the wooden ring.
When you have all the flip flops in position - lift each one up separately and hot glue them to the wood. I arrange 8 on the bottom and when they are glued on, you fill in the spaces by gluing a second layer of 8 on top of the first. Still keeping the flip flops symmetrical, as you fill in the spaces in between the first layer.
Embellish your wreath with flowers, ribbons, etc. If you want this wreath to be hung outside in the elements - you may not want to add any embellishments as they will be exposed to the hot sun and summer thunderstorms.
Embellish with a bow.
To hang the wreath add a zip tie to the back
Hang and enjoy your wreath!!
Be sure to like my Facebook page Tj's Creative Crafts to get more craft ideas.
You may also purchase my wreaths at my Etsy Shop.
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