duct tape flip flop diy

I know it's a bit late in the season for a summery craft, but it's something I've been meaning to do with Autumn all season long. What prompted me to finally start this project was my awesome Target find 
~ the prettiest duct tape ~ 
on CLEARANCE!

Another reason why I put this project off was the fact that I thought it would be difficult. Once Autumn becomes frustrated with a project, that's the end of it. 

When I came home with the duct tape she was super excited, and I reluctantly gathered the other materials we needed, and set out not sure what to expect. I was hoping there wouldn't be tears, and that I'd have to finish the flip flops for her.

Surprisingly it really wasn't difficult at all for her.  

The harder parts of the project were the ones where my 

assistance was needed anyways. And the best part 

of all was that they turned out really cute!!

What you need:

1 roll decorative duct tape

Corrugated cardboard (we used a pizza box)

Pencil

Good scissors

About 1hr of time

Step 1} 

Grab a pair of flip flops or shoes 

and trace onto corrugated cardboard

STEP 2}

Have an adult cut out the tracings

Step 3}

Cover the tops of the cutouts with your duct tape 

folding edges under, But not fully covering the 

backside as this will be done later

Step 4}

Place your foot on the cutouts and mark where the straps should go between your toes. Have an adult poke a smallish hole in this spot making sure it goes completely through the cardboard

Step 5}

Cut four 8-10” pieces of duct tape for the straps.  

Fold each strip into thirds

Step 6}

Push two of the strips into the hole you made from

the top out through the bottom. duct tape the bottom 

ends flat against the cardboard

Step 7}

Flip over to the top again and place foot on the cutout 

to figure out where you want the straps to go over your foot.  Duct tape them in place just underneath the cardboard . 

Trim off excess duct tape

Step 8}

Take a small piece of duct tape and wrap it around 

the straps right where they come out of the hole on top. 

This is the part that will go between your toes

Step 9}

Cover any remaining spaces with duct tape 

Step 10}

Show all your friends your awesome creation,

they will be impressed ;)

Looking ahead to this week:

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no rules weekend blog party! this is a great way to 
discover new blogs and make new friends!

in between all the awesome stuff listed above, 
i usually come up with a few other bits of random fun!

hope you all have a l♥vely week :)   

Today I'm linking up with these fun ladies!!

♥ Creative Everyday check in August 27-Sept 2
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