With just a few simple supplies, create these Dollar Tree Embellished Sandals in 15 minutes. Quick and easy but super trendy, these $1.25 slides are given new life with a few pieces of lace and rick rack.
The perfect summer accessory for time spent by the pool or at the beach. Available in a variety of colors and sizes at Dollar Tree, these foam sandals are great for kids and adults.
Personalize your footwear by selecting the trims and embellishments that are unique to you and create a custom shoe in just minutes with limited supplies.
Are you looking for more projects like this? Check out our full list of Dollar Tree Crafts, which use traditional materials in unique and unconventional ways to create upscale and trendy wearables.
DIY Slides for Summer
The kids grow out of footwear so quickly, so finding these fashionable foam slides was a huge win. Updating them with rick rack, lace, and ribbon is the fun part that the kids will love to help out with.
This DIY craft is the perfect project to make for a summer birthday pool party, and is ideal for both boys and girls (and Moms)!
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Supplies for Embellished Slides
- Foam Slide Sandals – Dollar Tree
- Cotton Lace Crochet – Dollar Tree
- Rick Rack Trim – available in 9 colors!
- E6000 Fabri-Fuse Liquid Fabric Glue
- Scissors – I love my Fiskars!
- Pencil
DIY Sandals Craft Directions
To begin the DIY Embellished Slide Sandals, gather all supplies. Place the jumbo rick rack or other trim of your choice across the sandal strap and mark with a pencil.
Carefully cut the jumbo rick rack to length with scissors.
Attach the jumbo rick rack to the sandal strap with E6000 Fabri-Fuse liquid fabric glue. Make sure to also apply glue to the cut edge of the rick rack to prevent fraying. Set aside to allow the glue to dry.
Place the cotton lace or other trim of your choice across the sandal strap and mark with a pencil, then carefully cut with scissors.
Attach the cotton lace to the sandal strap with E6000 Fabri-Fuse liquid fabric glue. Make sure to also apply glue to the cut edge of the lace to prevent fraying. Set aside to allow the glue to dry.
Trendy Summer Slides
Create quick and easy Dollar Tree embellished slide sandals with just a few supplies in about 15 minutes.
Mix and match sandals colors with fun and funky ribbons, lace, and other trims to create custom footwear that can't be found anywhere else. The possibilities are endless!
Don’t you love this craft? It’s a quick and easy project that tweens and teens can make themselves, or help out the younger kids. Check out our other wearable crafts for even more fun!
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DIY Embellished Sandals
With just a few simple supplies, create these Dollar Tree Embellished Sandals in 15 minutes. Quick and easy but super trendy, these $1.25 slides are given new life with a few pieces of lace and rick rack.
Materials
- Foam Slide Sandals - Dollar Tree
- Cotton Lace Crochet - Dollar Tree
- Rick Rack Trim - available in 9 colors!
- E6000 Fabri-Fuse Liquid Fabric Glue
- Scissors – I love my Fiskars!
- Pencil
Instructions
- Place the jumbo rick rack across the sandal strap and mark with a pencil.
- Cut the jumbo rick rack to length with scissors.
- Attach the jumbo rick rack to the sandal strap with fabric glue. Apply glue to the cut edge to prevent fraying.
- Repeat the above steps with cotton lace trim.
- Set aside to allow the glue to dry.
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