Monday, May 2, 2011

Flip Flops for the Marlins!

I have always loved the colors of the Marlins baseball team. This year Brody is plays baseball for the Shetland Marlins in our city. This past Sunday, Brody's team and their family's tailgated and went to Rome, GA to watch the "Rome Braves" play. The team had to wear their jerseys so Momma had to match. This lead me to make changeable flip flops straps!


I went to Hobby Lobby and bought the black flip flops (with 40% coupon) and the ribbon (which is always 50% off). I lined the top of the flip flop with velcro and used E6000 to attach it to the shoe. (Hobby Lobby carries a flip flop glue). For the ribbon, I measured the length of the strap and and sewed the ribbon to the velcro. I made a bow and hand stitched the bow to the velcro/ribbon. I used Make It and Love It's tutorial as a guide to help me with the middle stitching.

I can not wait to use some of my other ribbons and flowers and monogrammed button to decorate my flip flops. They will be so easy to change at church camp this summer.

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23 comments:

  1. JingleMay 3, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Great idea They are super cute!

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  2. AnonymousMay 3, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    so cute!

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  3. shannonMay 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    What a great idea! The velcro would make it so easy to change your flips to match your mood. Love it!

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  4. Brandy J.May 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    I just found your blog and am your newest follower. These flip flops are DARLING! Thanks for the great blog full of inspiration.

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  5. jenniferMay 4, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    I'll take a pair in pink dots, please! :) love them!

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  6. MelissaMay 4, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What a great idea! I love flip flops and this is an easy way to expand the number flip flops I own without actually buying more flip flops! :)

    [visiting from Tea Rose Home]

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  7. UnknownMay 4, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    It‘s so nice that I found your blog about your link at Show and Tell. Of course I’ve scrolled a little and like what I see. Now I’m your new follower! ;)

    Take care
    Tine

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  8. WendyMay 4, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Very Cute, I have been wanting to try this, no need to pay outrageous prices on store bought version. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  9. KristyMay 4, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    These are so sweet! My girls will love them. Found you from the Trendy Treehouse.

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  10. The Spaghetti WesternerMay 4, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    What a cute idea! Found you through the Handmade Hog at Bouffe and Bambini.

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  11. Keetha BroylesMay 5, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    So cute - - - I do love flip flops.

    Now if it will just stop s _ _ _ ing 'round here, maybe I can dig mine out and WEAR them.

    Yes - - - we did have s _ _ _ day before yesterday, all morning long.

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  12. Sweet FloweretMay 5, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    Cute and cheap! My fave ;)
    I just started a linky party this past Tuesday. It was a great success with over 50 link ups! I would love it if you would participate next week! It's called $10 Tuesdays and it's for things that cost less than $10 and take 20-30 mins (ish) to complete. I love inexpensive and quick projects and I'm guessing others will too ;) Thanks so much for considering.
    Tina
    http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com/
    PS. I'm GIVING away 50 button pony tailers this month! Come visit and claim yours ;)

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  13. ColeyMay 5, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Awesome idea!! Thanks for sharing. :)

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  14. Lauren @ Love, Water and WineMay 5, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Great idea! I love flip flops; I could never have enough! I would love for you to link up to my Ten Buck Tuesday link party! It lasts all week!

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  15. Michelle @ The Lazy Novice SAHMMay 5, 2011 at 8:50 PM

    I'm visiting from Somewhat Simple.

    You are totally speaking my language here! I love this idea, and never would have thought of it. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. BlondeMomBlog (Jamie)May 6, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Those are adorable! I live in flip flops in the summer. Looking forward to seeing you at the GE Momsperience in Louisville!

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  17. AnonymousMay 7, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    i have seen these...very expensive... in a trendy shop in town. being in florida, i wear flip flops year round. very cute! found your site through shabbynest frugal friday.
    my son has recently received an offer to play baseball for shorter so i was excited to see yall are near rome. i am not familiar with the area at all (its about 7hours away) but it seems very nice from what i see online. he is very excited for the opportunity and having the minor league team there will be fun too.
    thanks for the cute idea..
    ill have to make some in shorter colors...great idea.

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  18. ErinMay 9, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    How cute is that?!?! LOVE that the ribbon is interchangable! So clever!

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  19. McascioMay 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    What a great idea! Love the color of the ribbon!

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  20. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}May 11, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Love the idea of jazzing up some flip-flops! {esp given how pricey some are!}

    Thanks for linking to Creative Juice. Hope to see you back again this week...

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  21. ShellMay 19, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Those are SO cute!

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  22. bibiMay 21, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Loved the flip flops, the hymns, but REALLY
    loved the babies!

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  23. Stacey - Elle BelleMay 22, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Really fun! The bows are so perfect, great idea!

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