How to Make Spirit Flips: Decorative Flip Flops for Cheerleaders
Monday, April 6, 2009
Looking for neat ideas to help your squad bond and add a little pizzaz to your uniform accessories? These neat, easy to make cheerleading flip flops - called Spirit Flips - are the perfect project!
MATERIALS NEEDED:
- 24 yards of grosgrain ribbon in your choice of colors and styles (12 yards for children's sizes)
- Flip Flops
- Scissors
- Fray Check
- Yard Stick
Step 1: Gather all the materials as listed above.
Step 2: Using the yard stick, cut the ribbon into six inch increments.
Step 3: Using one strand at a time, tie the ribbon sections in double nots onto the "thong" part of the flip flops. Alternate colors and sides as you go.
Step 4: Once the thong is completely covered in ribbon, trim extra long pieces as needed to blend with the remainder of the ribbon.
Step 5: Use the Fray Check as directed to seal the ribbon ends to prevent fraying. A heat sealing method may also be used.
And that's it! So easy, so fun! Cheerleaders of all ages can easily complete this craft project!
