How cute are these feet? I know!
You can't even see those finely pedicured tootsies under those ADORABLE BOWS! You wanna know how we made those, right? Right?
I let Sash have 'a friend party' last week. A party of one ---> her BFF Miss R. {As our beloved preschool teacher Miss Jane always says, "You wrap it up and put a hat on it and [to a preschooler] it's a party!" I l.o.v.e. that!} At the last minute - as always - we decided our 'goody bag' should be filled with Diva Flip Flops. So ~~ without further adieu ~~
:: How to Make Diva Flippy Flops ::
First and foremost, Meiners and I watched this video that completely explains the ribbon-into-bow process in real-time. Feel free to watch her and enjoy her southern drawl.
Then come back 'cuz here's our bow-making process for Sashi and her BFF's birthday 'party' take-homes.
First ~ Wrap.
Pinch and stitch.
Repeat.
Stitch all ribbons together in desired layers.
Wrap thread around the ribbon bundle and pull tightly. Knot.
Take another string and use it to crisscross wrap the bow onto the flippy flop. Tie tightly.
Now, here's where we deviated from the Mickey Mouse diva flippies that Meiners made. For the teacher's custom fabric-wrapped buttons, we used this button maker from Hobby Lobby - after ironing on pre-fab stitched monograms also purchased there. BUT, for S&R, Sashi found PINK pre-fabbed monogram pins that she insisted we use. So - once the ribbons were securely attached, we stuck the pins in. It might be wise to glue the pin part shut to avoid future oops-sticks. We'll have to do that {Note to Kimberly}. In the meantime...voila!
Diva Flippies.
Enjoy!
