{"id":16411,"date":"2014-04-23T13:12:07","date_gmt":"2014-04-23T19:12:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress-367309-1145705.cloudwaysapps.com\/?p=16411"},"modified":"2014-04-23T13:12:07","modified_gmt":"2014-04-23T19:12:07","slug":"updating-old-flip-flops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sustainablog.org\/articles\/updating-old-flip-flops\/","title":{"rendered":"DIY: 10 Ideas for Updating Old Flip Flops"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n 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 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 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":"\n10 Makeovers for Old Flip Flops<\/h3>\n
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