Crafting with Kids {Flip Flops}

I have crafted with my kids since they were old enough to hold a crayon.

We would paint, paste, bake, decorate cookies and create all kinds of things to pass the time together.

Sometimes it got messy.

(Okay, that really isn’t a crafting mess, but I couldn’t resist sharing this picture from way back when!)

My 12-year-old son isn’t that interested in crafting anymore but, my 9-year-old daughter is.
In fact, I think she’s a craft blogger in the making.

This summer, we thought it would be fun to work together on a weekly Crafting with Kids post here on Lilacs & Longhorns.  It’s not only something we can do together this summer, but we’re hoping it might inspire you to craft with your own kids or your grandchildren.  We love it and think it’s fun!

This week, when we were at the craft store, my daughter saw some plain flip flops and decided she wanted to jazz them up with some flowers.

It’s a simple, 5-minute project but there is a small trick to it.  You must buy the right glue.

We found this glue at the hardware store but you can also find it in craft stores.  And, it’s not the only brand that will work.  You’re looking for a flexible glue that works on plastic.  Hot glue does not work!  Your flowers and other embellishments will pop right off when you put on your shoes, so be sure to look for this or a urethane glue.  

Other than that, it’s as easy as pie.  Just snip the flowers off the stems, and glue them on to the shoes.  We used clothespins to hold them down for 24 hours before wearing them.

Super simple, so cute and lots of fun!

I can’t wait to share more of these simple and fun summer crafting ideas with you.  

And, speaking of summer, starting Wednesday my friend Kelly from My Soulful Home and I are co-hosting a very special Summer at Home blog tour.  

 You’ll be treated to beautiful pictures and stories of summers spent at home.  You won’t want to miss it!

Here’s the schedule:

Wednesday,  June 18th

 On Sutton Place

Stone Gable

My Soulful Home

 

Thursday,  June 19th

 Country Design Style

Cedar Hill Farmhouse

Lilacs & Longhorns

 

Friday,  June 20th

 Thistlewood Farms

At The Picket Fence

Jennifer Rizzo 

 

Saturday,  June 21st

Our Southern Home

Southern Hospitality

Debbie Doos

 

Have a wonderful day!

 

 

 

 

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