Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Summer Flip Flops.

It's  a new challenge over at my


My first thought was Washi Tape Flip Flops
as one does!
First  I needed to gather some stash together and 
this is just some of what I eventually used.

I drew a rough shape out  on paper until  I was happy 
that it resembled a flip flop base and then cut 
a left /right out from corrugated card
to give the appearance of a sole.
I stuck two strips of washi tape back to back on a sheet of paper
for the straps.
I embossed a sheet of white card with 
SU's Decorative dots folder to represent the base and
coloured with distressed ink to make them look worn.

I puched holes in the bases and threaded the 
washi  tape straps through and then 
decorated with embellishments in  my stash.
Butterflies were cut from a satin strip.

I also cut out  more white card to make the
bottoms and used distress ink to age.


Entering into the following challenges:
Crafty Cardmakers #144 Anything but a card.
Fantastic Tuesday #96 Anything goes/make it feminine.
Tuesday Throwdown #255 Summer fun
Deep Ocean Challenge #109 Summer fun.
Fussy and Fancy #144 Things with wings.
All Sorts Challenge #321 Add a butterfly
Pixie's Crafty Workshop #187 Use up your snippets (cardboard, flowers)
Rhedd's Creative Spirit. A/goes altered art.
Recycle,Repurpose, Re-invent # Anyhing goes but must recycle. (corrugated card)
Lets Craft and Create #103 Butterflies or birds.

29 comments:

Alice (scrAPpamondo) said...

These flip-flops are just amazing! Theirs distressed bases seem really used :) Love the decorations on the top, I would want a pair of them to put to my feet! :D

Rainey's Craft Room said...

A fabulous project Mrs A, turned out really pretty, love these.
Lorraine

Sue - said...

Brilliant project!

Unknown said...

awww...these are just so adorable!! Perfect for summer! Hugs and sunshine!

Catherine said...

Your flip flops are so cool Valery Anne ! Love them ! Hugs, blessings and love from Catherine

Sandra H said...

So talented Mrs A just love them

cuilliesocks said...

What a fabulous project Valery, brilliant design. I love flip flpos but can't wear the toe post ones, and you get them in such gorgeous designs and colours too, hugs Kate x

KT Fit Kitty said...

Wow, these look amazing! What a brilliant idea for using washi tape! Very impressive!

Kathleen said...

What a clever girl you are, brilliant idea and are they a size 6. Funny but I thought I may join in your challenge this time but heyho I don't have any wash tape.

Kath x

Liz said...

Oh WOW! What a fun project! Great design. xx

Craftnut said...

Thanks for joining our challenge at allsorts Tracy x

rachel said...

these look fab Valery - I bet you wish you could wear them! Hugs rachel x

Createology said...

Now these Summer Flip-Flops are just the cutest ever! Who knew some paper and Washi tape? Creative Bliss...

Carol said...

Fabulous flip flops Mrs A...what a great idea! Carol x

Pat said...

I think your flip flops with the washi tape straps are ingenious Mrs A and really pretty. I love the spotted soles and the pretty flowers on top too. x

Sandra Wright. said...

Sweet flip flops...love how you have designed these and embellished them
Thank you for joining us over at Rhedd's Creative Spirit...x

Hazel said...

Thank you for sharing your lovely crafting for Let’s Craft and Create challenge 103, Hazel, DT – hope to see you again soon. x

Di said...

Oh wow Mrs A - brilliant flip flops! How can we follow that on your Butterfly Challenge!? Wonderful attention to every little detail too.

Hugs

Di xxi

Kathy said...

Super cute flip flops! Love all the embellishments and especially the texture that you used on the soles of the flip flops. ta ta for now, Kathy

Greta said...

Oh for crying out loud--you're a genius! What an incredible project, Mrs. A--so creative!

brenda said...

What a lovely and unique creation for our butterfly theme, so very inspirational, thanks so much for joining in at Allsorts this week.

B x

Papercraft By Carole said...

What's fun idea - great pair of flip flops! Thanks for joining us at CCM&M this time! Cxxx

Sarn said...

Flipping brilliant! xxx

Zue said...

These are so cool!
Have you considered a career as a shoe designer?
Sue x

Faye Wynn-Jones said...

Love me some flippy flops! Xx

http://blog.timetocreate.com.au/ said...

What fun! In Australia we call them thongs - miscellaneous info for you. Yours are sweet! Thank you for joining us at Rhedd's Creative Spirit.

Michele said...

these are fantastic, love it! thanks for linking up to the doodle artifacts recycle challenge! xo from Michele, July guest artist

Carole said...

Wow, these are great and thanks for the details on how you made them. Hugs. C x

Chris Stern / CS Designs said...

Such a fun project and a wonderful way to end the summer. Thank you for sharing your lovey project in the July challenge on Recycle, Re-Purpose & Re-Invent and hope you will come join us again this month.
:) Chris / CS Designs