Happy Summer! Create this quick and easy Dollar Tree Upcycled Flip Flop Welcome Sign in under 30 minutes with supplies from my favorite store! I purchased 4 pairs of colorful flip flops, one bunch of daisies, and 2 butterflies for just under $9.00 – SCORE! The letters, ribbon, and glue were from my craft stash. I love taking traditional items and upcycling them into something totally different and unique.
Upcycle Flip Flops to make a Sign for Summer
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Here's what you need to make a Sign from Flip Flops:
- Flip Flops – Four Pairs, Dollar Tree
- Silk Daisies – One Bunch, Dollar Tree
- Butterflies – One, Yellow, Dollar Tree
- Ribbon or Lace – Pink (24″ length), Dollar Tree
- Letter Stickers – 3″ tall, WELCOME
- Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
- Yardstick – (available at all home improvement stores)
- Pruning Shears
- Ruler
- Scissors – I love my Fiskars!
Here's how to create a Summer Welcome Sign:
STEP ONE
To start the Dollar Tree Upcycled Flip Flop Welcome Sign, arrange seven colorful flip flops on your work surface. Place the largest in the center and the smallest on the ends, in an arch form. Measure and cut the yardstick to fit the width of the seven flip flops. I use my Fiskars Pruning Shears. Then glue each flip flop to the yardstick with a hot glue gun and glue sticks. I found out (the hard way) that low temp glue does not have a strong enough bond.
STEP TWO
Pop the daisy flower heads from the bunch and attach one to the top of each thong and a yellow butterfly to the second flip flop, using hot glue. My bunch had six flowers, so that’s why I bought the butterflies! I love how the bright white flowers pop against the brightly colored flip flops and just screams SUMMER!
STEP THREE
Spell out the word WELCOME with three-inch tall letter stickers. Peel off the backing and apply white letters to the colorful flip flops. Mine are self-adhesive embroidered letters I had in my stash, so the application is quick and easy, but you can use any type of letter sticker. If you are going to hang this outside in the weather, make sure the letter stickers are waterproof.
STEP FOUR
To finish the Dollar Tree Upcycled Flip Flop Welcome Sign, turn the sign over and tie a pink ribbon hanger to the second and sixth flip flop (tied to the thong button), securing with a knot. Make the hanger as long or as short as you would like for your front door or gate. I love using traditional materials in unexpected ways. Inexpensive flip flops from Dollar Tree aren’t very comfortable to wear but are cute as can be to create fun summer home decor.
Quick and Easy Dollar Tree Upcycled Flip Flop Welcome Sign
Enjoy your Flip Flop Welcome Sign all summer long. Hang it on your front door or gate to welcome guests. Since I live in Florida, I love leaving my summer decor up year-round. This fun and quirky Sign can be customized with a special message, by using all the colors or just one color, and with other embellishments.
My Hello Summer FREE Printable and Coloring Page is perfect to print out for the kiddos to color, but can also be colored by adults and framed for some sweet home decor.
Based on the popularity of my Flip Flop Welcome Sign I decided to create this quick and easy Dollar Tree Upcycled Flip Flop Freedom Sign in under 30 minutes. Such a cute way to show your patriotic spirit!
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Could you use popsicle sticks for the back? Could you post a picture of what the back looks like? I’m craft challenged (lol) but would love to make this.
Hi Patty – No, I don’t think popsicle sticks would work. You would need one long piece of wood to attach the flip flops to, like a yardstick, old piece of baseboard, or even a paint stir stick. Unfortunately, I no longer have this project, I gave it away to a friend, soI cannot take a photo of the back. Thanks – Beth
What part of the flip flops, did you place the yard stick.
Too me I would see the yard stick, from the front, but I don’t on your wreath.
Hi Blanche! I made sure to glue the flip-flops very close together at the widest part, so you wouldn’t see the yardstick! Hope this helps!
What size flip flops do I need? I noticed you said the biggest one has to be in the middle
Hi Chelsey – I selected the flip flops based on the color and then fit them together according to size, BUT I made another one for my Mom ad used all the same size flip flops! Happy crafting! – Beth
Very cute idea
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That looks so CUTE!!
Thanks a BUNCH, Joanne – SUPER easy too!
Oh! This is cute!
Beth, this is so cute. I love it. I appreciate the tutorial.
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Thank you, Paula – I hope you make one soon!
This is so creative! It’s darling, and such a fun welcome/celebration sign. Visiting from Grace at Home. Pinning. 🙂
So quick and easy to make, Jennifer! THANK YOU!
This is so cute. I recently went to a Dollar Tree about 45 minutes away, and I have to say, I was impressed with their flip flops. I should have grabbed a pair or two, but I was on a mission. Love the way your flip flop sign turned out! So adorable for summer.
Thank you Cara! So quick and easy too!
This is just too cute! I have no place for it but sent a pic to my daughter to see if she wants one – I hope she does. 🙂
Sheila
I gave mine to my Mom, she LOVES it!
Amazing !!! So cute and fun !
Anna
Thanks, Anna – it is SUPER easy too!
Thanks for sharing on Crafty Creators! I’ll be featuring your post on tomorrow’s party. Congrats!
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YAY, Niki – THANK YOU SO MUCH!
I smiled so big as soon as I saw this! How fun, colorful and creative. Thank you for linking up at Farmhouse Friday. I’ll be featuring it tomorrow. Happy Summer! pinned
THANK YOU Cindy! I have made DOZENS of these flip flop signs for family and friends over the years!!
This right here is the happiest summer sign in the land! Who knew a dollar tree flip flop could turn into such a must-get?
Thanks, Donna! Yes, this is a bright and happy greeting!
Love you flip flop ideas
Thank you, Darla, they are super easy to make!
This is so cute!
Thank you, Michelle! I love making crafts with Dollar Tree items!
That is so cute! I love this idea! It would be great for birthday parties and graduation parties too!
YES, Mireille – LOVE that idea – school colors!
Thanks for sharing with us, I’m featuring you this week when the next To Grandma’s house we go link party starts!
Thank you very much, Tarah!!
So dang cute and sun-shiny! Since I wasn’t able to feature your patriotic welcome sign, I’m def doing this one! Thanks for sharing at Tuesday Turn About! I’m delighted to be featuring your post at this week’s party!
SO excited Julie THANKS!!
What a delightful and creative project, Beth! 🌞 Your Dollar Tree Upcycled Flip Flop Welcome Sign is absolutely adorable and perfect for summer! I love how you’ve transformed simple flip flops into such a charming and welcoming piece of decor. The bright colors and cheerful daisies really capture the essence of summer. And all for under $9—what a fantastic budget-friendly craft! Thanks for sharing this fun and easy idea; I can’t wait to try it myself! 🌺👡🎀
Saw your flip flop sign on Tuesday Turn About. It is the cutest!
THANK YOU, Lisa, so easy to make as well!
Beth, this is such a fun and colorful summer wreath! I love these cute Dollar Tree crafts. Thank you for sharing at The Crazy Little Lovebirds link party #47.
Thanks Bunches, Stephanie!!