Homemade Interchangeable Flipflop Bling

So the other day I was in a boutique and saw a thing called Switchflops, which are basically flip flops that have a metal snap where you can place decorative flowers or faux jewels on your flip flops depending on your outfit. Well, I thought I just had to have some, but wasn't going to pay $20 and up for them. I've racked my brain until I came up with a homemade solution and now I cannot wait until the warm weather sticks around so I can show them off! Also, I've got visions of flip flop bling made out of fashion jewelry... but I'm getting ahead of myself.

If you've already done this for yourself, my cheap creative heart salutes you. And why didn't you tell me???
;-) Here you go homemade divas. Enjoy the endless possibilities to prettify your flip flops and show off your pedicure this spring and summer!

Here's the type of glue I use for all my projects. It's amazing! Once it dries it's permanent, waterproof but flexible. Perfect for hair or flipflop bling :)

I started out with 2 pairs of plain flip flops. They're on sale everywhere! Big Lots has them for $2 a pair and Old Navy is selling tons of colors and sizes for $2.50 a pair if you buy 2. I can't get them at WalMart because I have a latex allergy and theirs always seem to make me break out in hives, but anyway.....

Place a line of glue on the underside of the straps in this area.
Let the glue cure for 1 or 2 minutes until it becomes tacky.

Measure and cut a 2 1/2 piece of ribbon. This will work for larger feet which I *ahem* have. You can measure and figure out what length you need once you see what it's for.
You'll need 2 precut pieces of ribbon for each flip flop.
So I cut 8 for my two pairs of flip flops.

Place one piece of ribbon on the underside. Be sure only half the ribbon is glued to the underside. The other half will need to wrap over to the top.

Here's how it should look from the top after you apply the ribbon to the glue underneath.

Place a dab of glue on the end of the ribbon...

And fold it over the top. Press firmly into place. Repeat on other side so ribbons overlap each other.
You'll have a ribbon X with ends glued down and no glue in the center. We need the top center to stay glue free so you can add your bling.

Clamp into place with clothespins or whatever you have. I used alligator hair clips because I have a ton.
Let cure for 24 hours for best results and then remove clamps.

I made a few 2 inch flowers to personalize my flip flops. They're attached to alligator clips. I'd like to find smaller clips than these next time, but it's what I had.

Place the bottom of your clip through the unglued loop we created with the ribbon pieces.

Oh the pretty frilly girly possibilities!

So yeah... now I'm on the lookout for brooches and clip on earrings in the clearance sections to add more bling to my flip flops!

Hope you are inspired to make some pretties for yourselves, Beauties! Have a wonderful weekend!

New Etsy Arrivals

A sneak peak at a few new items in my etsy shop all created by yours truly:

Flirty Jasmine Rosette Headband

Sweet & Sassy Jasmine Rosette Headband

Cloudy Skies Rosette Headband

Spring Fling Pua Necklace

Stony River Embellished Frame

Visit my store ToaSamoa on Etsy to see more handcrafted items.

I just had to say a very quick hurrah before signing off. Today I've had 5 sales and I'm currently working on filling 2 more orders! God is good!

Garden Stepping Stone Turned Trivet

Take one cute garden stepping stone. They real kind. The heavy kind. Not plaster or plastic.

Add a square of felt to the back...

And Voila: A pretty and useful trivet to place hot meals on without damaging your dining table.

Call it what you will, trivet, hot plate, pot holder..... I still think it's cute enough to leave on the table without looking like you forgot your trivet there after the last dinner :)

  

I don't have any trivets or hot plates, so this fills a need. Also, our living space is pretty small so I can't really store trivets. 

When I saw this stepping stone, inspiration flashed and my problem was solved: Useful trivet that is pretty enough to be stored in plain sight. Happy Lord's Day, Beautiful people :)

Today's the last day to enter my giveaway for some island skin care! Winner to be announced tomorrow on the Day of Luv!

Dollar Tree Mirror Redo

One Dollar Tree mirror that has never quite fit in.

Forgive my smudgy prints all over it :) 

Add some pretty sea glass I found on clearance at Michaels. Oh, Michaels, you addicting store!

It didn't turn out how I wanted, and you could see the hot glue through the pieces of glass.


Then I remembered how much I loved Laurie @ Scene of the Grime's seashell encrusted mirror.
So I added another layer, this time with Mod Podge.
 Et voila!

Methinks I love it.

Along with my slightly embellished starfish plaque, I'm on my way to collecting beachy decor for the master bedroom. Now to figure out where to put it.

Thanks, Laurie for the inspiration!

Do you have a themed room that you're collecting loot for?

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Susan's Just as Lazy, Only Prettier

Remember my lazy susan from a recent thrifting trip?
Well, when I found it I knew it would have to be cleaned and/or revamped but I really thought I could take the easy way out and just get away with giving it a good scrub.

That was a nice dream.

It turns out (get it?) that the stains are permanent. Well, poor lazy me. Time to sort through my fabric stash and get out the Mod Podge.


First things first, it had to be taken apart.  You can really see the stains in this photo.

Next, I made a template and traced it onto my fabric.

Good old Mod Podge. I was a little heavy handed with it. It's been years since I've used it and forgot that a little goes a long way.

After adding the material and a few top coats of mod podge, so it can be wiped clean after use.

Doesn't little Suzie look fabulous?

I love it! It's so me :)

Isn't that fabric adorable?

I love turtles......

My pretty coasters have a nice place to hang out until they're needed. 

And the lazy susan is perfect for tea time snacks.

What's your favorite frugal makeover? 

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Island Jewelry Lost & Found

A pretty mother of pearl pendant from my loving Hubby. 

It was an anniversary gift a few years ago and I've never worn it because I kept waiting to find the right gold chain for it.

The problem is, I'm a silver girl and have to be in the mood for gold and every time I went shopping at the jewelry clearance sales for that perfect chain, I wasn't in the golden mood.

I found my pendant again the other day and thought, this poor thing is going to be sitting in my jewelry box forever! I wished I could wear it. 

So after rummaging through my island jewelry, I found something else I love but never wear. 

A simple long shell lei that never quite looked right on it's own. 

So I put the two together.


Voila! I had to wear it right away :)

And I've gotta say, I LOVE it! Simple, gorgeous island jewelry that I had in my jewelry box all along.
I'm glad I finally figured out they belonged together.

Have you recently rediscovered something that you love?

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Can I just say I adore that Jen at Craftomaniac lets us link up TWO projects for her Monday parties? For a chronic crafting mini project doer like myself, it's heaven! Not to mention great motivation!

Starfish Plaque

I worked on another project (that I'm not sure if I like yet) and found myself with some leftover textured paint, I figured I should use it up. My mind immediately went to my starfish plaque:

It had quite a few scratches surrounding the starfish and on the edges, which made it look like a beat up plaque, but most beachy decor looks charming with a little distress work. So why wasn't this charming? When I brought it home I planned to sand and paint the area around the starfish with some strong turquoise. But now, with my leftover paint I didn't want to waste.....maybe it would look just weathered enough if it had some oomph to it? Maybe.


I could always sand it down again and repaint, right?


After application of said oomph.
I really like it! That could just be my laziness talking, but I think I really do like the faded, textured wash of color.

Well, that was easy.

Now all I need to do is slowly collect some other pieces to create a vignette! Oh no, I'm dreaming of my next thrifting trip!
I'm hoping to keep creating things that fit our master bedroom inspiration.

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More Oldies but Goodies

I'm reposting these crafts, which were done a while back but before I discovered linky parties. Check 'em out!

My renewed old key hanger.

Hubby's wolf birthday tee created with freezer paper stencils.

I should make do more with freezer paper stencils! I had forgotten how much fun I had doing that shirt.
Hmmmm... something to think about.
Later, All!