Jazz Up Your Flip Flops
$10
1 Day
Easy
A fun way to add a little personal style to your flip flops.
I received a bottle of “new” Garnet patent leather paint to play with at a Trade Show earlier this year.
You could say, I was smitten.
This paint was so fun and easy to work with.
A quick and easy way to jazz up old or new flip flops. (also pumps and purses).
To jazz up your flip flops you’ll need… (*affiliate link)
- Pair of Plain Flip Flops (old for me)
- DecoArt Patent Leather Paint*
- Beacon Quick Grip All-Purpose Permanent Adhesive*
- Soft Bristled Paintbrush
- Decorative or Vintage Button
- Wire Cutter
If using old flip flops…
Make sure to wipe flip flops well with damp towel to remove any dirt or dust before beginning the project.
- Apply patent leather paint evenly with a soft-bristled brush. The paint will have a slight tacky feel as it is drying.
- Apply 2-3 coats of paint to get the desired coverage.
- Allow paint to dry between coats.
- Cut the shank off the back of the button with wire cutter.
- Adhere the button onto the front of the flip flops using Quick Grip Adhesive.
- Allow paint to cure 24-48 hours before using.
The Jazzed Up Flip Flops were created for Craft Ideas Magazine’s Summer 2017 issue.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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That's awesome.
And of course I love that you painted them red.
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I will see a pair on sale but not the color I want! Now I know I can get the ones on sale and just paint them the color I want!!
Thanks for the idea!
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