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Earlier this month I shared with you an easy-to-follow recipe to make an all-natural foot scrub<\/a> using lemon juice, coconut oil and sea salt. If you\u2019ve tried it, I bet your feet are feeling refreshed and ready for summer. I know it may be tempting to buy new sandals, but don\u2019t waste your money or further contribute to the ever-growing landfills. Instead, try giving your plain ole flip flops a makeover.<\/p>\n

Also known as jandals, slappies and step-ins in other parts of the world, flip flops are a must-have in many of our wardrobes. They only cost a buck or two, and easily slip on and off. I especially like them because they are nearly impossible to destroy and made in a rainbow of colors, perfect for upcycling any way you want.<\/p>\n

10 Makeovers for Old Flip Flops<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve included 10 ideas to help you transform your flip flops into fabulous footwear using odds and ends from your craft box. Go ahead, gather up your favorite pairs and let\u2019s get started:<\/p>\n

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  1. Adhere rhinestones, beads and other embellishments to the straps of your flip flops with homemade natural glue<\/a> or store-bought craft glue. Beware: hot glue may melt the plastic on your sandals<\/li>\n
  2. Add glitter<\/a> for some extra sparkle using glue and small brush like the girls over on Cheer Makeup 101\u2019s blog<\/li>\n
  3. Tie balloons around the straps<\/a> for a playful look as shown over on Craft-o-Matic\u2019s blog<\/li>\n
  4. Clip on a rosette made from a recycled t-shirt for a vintage flair; check out my tutorial<\/a> to learn how to make your own<\/li>\n
  5. Attach \u201cflowers\u201d made from repurposed fabric scraps<\/a> for a frilly and removable accessory<\/li>\n
  6. Cover straps in fabric<\/a> for a custom touch, the extra fabric will help to make your sandals even more comfortable<\/li>\n
  7. Remove plastic straps and replace them with t-straps made of ruffles<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Or add soft, stretchy braided straps<\/a> for a unique design, as both ideas are featured on Make it and Love it blog<\/li>\n
  9. Make fabric knots in under 30 minutes<\/a> to achieve an elegant yet casual look by following Destri\u2019s from The Mother Huddle simple steps<\/li>\n
  10. Cover the soles of your flip flops<\/a> with fabric and create an entirely new style with Bev\u2019s tutorial over on Flamingo Toes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Which of these ideas do you the like the most? What are some other ways you like to refashion your flip flops? I\u2019m excited to welcome warmer temps and the sunshine in my new, eco-chic footwear.<\/p>\n

    Image credit: <\/strong>Kaos Inside<\/a> via photopin<\/a> cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    No need to throw out those old flip flops; with a little creativity and craft material, you can upcycle them into almost new summer footwear.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":125,"featured_media":16412,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[24,79],"tags":[818,73,6885,6886,4202],"yoast_head":"\nTransform Old Flips Flops into Fabulous Footwear<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"No need to throw out those old flip flops; with a little creativity and craft material, you can upcycle them into almost new summer footwear.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/updating-old-flip-flops\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Transform Old Flips Flops into Fabulous Footwear\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"No need to throw out those old flip flops; 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