Mother’s Day DIY Flip-Flops

I hope you’re ready because it’s time for another awesome blog hop! I am so excited to bring you this Dollar Store Mother’s Day Craft Challenge! I’ve teamed up with other amazing bloggers for a budget blog hop (kind of my favorite). Each blogger had to create a Mother’s Day craft for less than $10 and they did an amazing job! Make Mother’s Day special on a budget and check out all of the wonderful crafts created! First up are these DIY flip-flops made for only $2.00 ($3 if you have to buy a lei)!

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Meet the Hosts

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Marie | DIY Adulation   Erlene | My Pinterventures

Emily | Two Purple Couches   Hil | Raising Fairies and Knights


Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

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Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Materials

Step 1

Remove tags from your flip-flops and scarf. If you are starting with a brand new lei, also cut it and remove 4 flowers from it.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 2

Cut your scarf in half.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 3

Align the center of one scarf half with the “thong” part of the flip-flop as pictured above.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 4

Pull the ends of the scarf half over the top of the straps and through the center of the scarf to secure the scarf to the flip-flop.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 5

Take the loose ends of the scarf half and wrap each one respectively around each strap of the flip-flop.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 6

Secure each end of the scarf half to the flip-flop by pulling them through the bottom loop wrapped on each strap.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 7

Cut the excess scarf off of the ends.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 8

Repeat steps 3-7 with your 2nd scarf half and flip-flop.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 9

Assemble your flowers by placing 2 flowers together and placing your fabric brad through. Secure the brad and repeat to make your second flower. (These flowers are made just like the flowers on these invitations and this girl’s purse. All of these project from a couple of leis is well worth the dollars spent!)

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

Step 10

Add some hot glue to the back of each flower and attach to the center of each flip-flop.

 

Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!

This is easily one of the cheapest, most beautiful gifts you can make. Get your mom beach ready with a pair of one-of-kind flip-flops. If you already have the other items listed, you can get the flip-flops and the scarf at the dollar store making these only two dollars to make. I love how these turned out so much that I think I am going to go back to the store and get the items to make myself a pair! Before you go, make sure you check out the other awesome Mother’s Day crafts!


Before you go, be sure to check out my fellow bloggers’ projects too!

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Family-Heart-Handpring-T   Get mom beach ready with these easy DIY flip-flops! Then check out the other amazing budget Mother's Day crafts to rock the holiday this year!


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Easter Round-Up of Fun, Food, and Crafts

This Easter round-up is your one stop to knock off every item on your Easter to-do list this year. From decorations and food to kids crafts and basket stuffers, find everything you need below!

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Can you believe that Easter is just over a week away? If you aren’t ready yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.

In fact, I’ll be preparing right along with you. Why? I have to start our Easter gifts all over again. I had previously purchased everything for our baskets weeks in advance, congratulating myself on being prepared so early.

Yeah, tip for you: If you prepare in advance for holidays, you had better have a good (or fantastic) hiding place for the gifts! I, unfortunately had a major lapse in judgement and put the bag of goodies in my office.

Not only did the kids find it but, staying true-to-form, they proceeded to pull out and examine every. Single. Thing. So I will be starting all over again.

This Easter round-up will be my first stop in the new preparations!

Easter Food

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Lois @ Walking on Sunshine

I had never even heard of Easter bread before but this is such a neat idea. I see a new family tradition in our future.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Jenny @ Bloom Designs

How adorable are these cupcakes? I love that the “grass” is sprinkles plus they are super easy to put together.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Jen @ Cincy Shopper

If you want to make a brownie better, add some of that Easter candy to them. These Cadbury Egg brownies look absolutely decadent!

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Gina @ Kleinworth & Co.

Brownies not your thing? We can’t be friends anymore… actually, we totally can because it means I can bogart all of the brownies. For you, try your hand at this beautiful spring cake! I love how she cut off the edges so you can see all of that confetti beauty.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Laura & Angela @ About a Mom

These graham cracker Easter treats are the perfect easy treat for the kids this holiday. If your kids are anything like mine, they will flip for these!

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Christene @ Keys to Inspiration

If you are feeling more ambitious than I am, you should totally make these homemade Peeps. These are perfect if you already own a mold and a stand mixer. Maybe I could make little “Peep” footballs since I already own that mold.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Crafts a la Mode

Lighten up your Easter fare with these super-simple chocolate-dipped strawberry carrots. Adorable and easy are the perfect match for your gathering.

Easter Décor

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Erin @ How to Nest for Less

This chalkboard idea is perfect, especially if you already use one in your décor. In fact, I’m thinking about getting (read: making) my own chalkboard for the wall because of the ease of holiday decorating. Don’t worry. I’ll share the tutorial when I do.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Ilkasblog

This beautiful wreath is so easy to make and it is made with items you probably already have lying around. That is what you call double-score décor!

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Katrin @ Kreativ K

This quick Easter nest is perfect if you like vintage décor. Bonus? The clean up after the holiday will be a snap!

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Erin @ How to Nest for Less

This mesh wreath is another beautiful addition to your décor. She lays it out very clearly so even if you’re a little afraid of working with mesh, like me, you will be able to follow it.

 

Make this beautiful DIY moss bunny wall art for a fraction of what it would cost you in the store! It is the perfect addition to your Easter decor.

If you’re looking for a super easy Easter décor craft, try making this Moss Bunny Wall Art. It is literally like an adult cut-and-paste project and the end result is beautiful!

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Dee @ Meatloaf and Melodrama

Another easy décor idea is this Washi Tape Egg Garland. You can easily change up the style to match your own simply by changing the washi tape you use. That makes this the perfect quick DIY for your get-together.

Easter Crafts

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Rachel @ Craving Some Creativity

These folded felt bunny bags are too cute! If you put these in the baskets instead of the individual packs of candy, you’ll save money too. Not to mention, you can control the portions this way which I’m a huge fan of.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Play Ideas

Keep the kids busy while they wait for dinner with these free printable coloring pages. There are tons to choose from and you will buy yourself at least 5 extra minutes of prep time without the wines of hungry little ones.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Decor to Adore

These little Easter cottages are adorable and she provides the template right on her site! I love all of the glitter and bright colors. These are perfect for a festive Easter mantel.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Cindy @ Little Miss Celebration

You can also make these awesome stand-up paper eggs. These would be an easy and fun centerpiece for your table.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Kara @ The Joys of Boys

Give your kids even more excitement by dressing up their plastic eggs like aliens. Or, gather all of the materials together and let them create their own after the egg hunt!

Easter Gifts and Baskets

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Sheila Rogers @ Brain Power Boy

Even a grown adult would delight to find these adorable Duplo animals in their basket! Such a fun idea that is also useful after the holiday is over. This is an easy way to add a non-candy treat to kids’ baskets.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Katie @ The Crafty Blog Stalker

Check out The Crafty Blog Stalker for basket ideas that aren’t baskets. My favorite is this adorable little watering can idea! Small, cute, and purposeful… that is 3 of my favorite things.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
April Golightly

Don’t forget to give yourself a little something for Easter as well. These DIY Easter egg bath bombs are the perfect thing to deck your basket with.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Mandi @ Moments with Mandi

Another idea to break up the candy to kid ratio is to make these super cute S’mores Peep Treat Bags. One box of Peeps will go a lot farther this way.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Dinah @ DIY Inspired

Make recycled treats with these basket cups. These would be great at all of the table settings. They are small and only hold a few pieces of candy so you don’t have to worry about people spoiling their appetite.

 

If you aren’t ready for Easter yet, I’ve gathered some of the best ideas around the web for a perfect Easter that you can put together quickly.
Jenny @ Bloom Designs

Lastly, this “Bunny Bait” is super adorable. She even provides free printable labels so you don’t have to worry about designing your own.

 

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With this awesome Easter round-up, you’ll have your Easter on track in no time. Even if you’re starting all over like me, don’t worry. There’s still time to create your perfect holiday gathering.

See where I’m linking up!

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Dollar Store DIY Easter Trellis

Thank you so much for joining me in this blog hop today! I’ve teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like my DIY Easter trellis. Each of us was given a budget of no more than $10 and challenged to create an Easter inspired craft using items from the dollar store or dollar section of our local stores. If you have any budget friendly Easter crafts to share, please add it to the link-up at the bottom of this post so it can be seen on all of our blogs!


 Meet the Hosts!

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Chelc from Inside the Fox Den: Facebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram || G+ || Bloglovin’ || Youtube

Amanda from The Kolb CornerFacebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram || G+ || Bloglovin’

Tiffany from Arrows & Awe: Facebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram

Marie from DIY Adulation: Facebook || Twitter || Pinterest || G+

Kim from Made In A DayFacebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram || G+ || Bloglovin’

Erlene from My PinterventuresFacebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram || G+ || Bloglovin’ || SU

Valerie from Val Event Gal: Facebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram

Emily from Small Stuff CountsFacebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram || Bloglovin’

Shirley from Intelligent Domestications: Facebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram || G+ || SU

Sherry from Olives ‘n’ OkraFacebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram || G+ || Bloglovin’ || SU

Lory from The Robin’s Nest Designs: Facebook || Twitter || Pinterest || Instagram || Bloglovin’ || SU

Zan from Flourishing at Home: Facebook || Twitter || Pinterest || G+ || Bloglovin’


Challenges are essential to growth in every area of your life. They help you to learn your strength as a person, improve your various skills, and more. That is why I love doing these budget craft blog hops. They challenge me to create beautiful projects for you that stretch and strengthen my craft skills while appealing to my frugal nature. For the budget Easter craft challenge I wanted to push myself even further and chose to step outside of my comfort zone to create a garden decoration. That is exactly what I did with this dollar store DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

 

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Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Dollar Store DIY Easter Trellis Materials

*All of these materials came from the dollar store with the exception of the glue gun and grocery bags.

  • Trellis
  • Metal Decorative Planter
  • 3 Bunches of Flowers
  • 1 Bunch of Butterflies
  • Decorative Cross
  • Hot Glue Gun and Glue Sticks
  • Plastic Grocery Bags

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 1

Remove the tags from all of your materials. (Don’t forget the sticker on the bottom of your planter.)

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 2

Cut the stems of your flowers as pictured above.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 3

Begin gluing your flowers to the inside edge of your planter. Continue until the entire circumference of your planter is lined with flowers.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

 

Step 4

Stuff your plastic bags into the center of your planter and flowers.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

 

Step 5

Fill out the center of your planter by placing hot glue on the stems of your remaining flowers (one at a time) and angling them into your planter to fill gaps. Continue until you have filled the planter.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 6

Once your glue has dried, fluff your flowers to create a full planter. Set your flower-filled planter to the side.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 7

Remove the ribbon and heart from your cross.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 8

Glue your cross to your trellis, aligning the top of the cross with the top of your trellis.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 9

Remove the butterflies and leaves from their bunch.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 10

Place the stems of your leaves through the center of your cross as pictured and secure with glue.

Tip:

  • Be sure to fan out the leaves to give them the appearance of fronds.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 11

Glue your planter to the bottom of your trellis, with the lip of the planter resting on the bottom wire of the trellis.

Tip:

  • This will take a lot of glue. You want to be sure it will stay.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 12

Glue some butterflies to the leaves in the center of your cross.

Tip:

  • If you want, you can remove one flower from your planter and glue it to the leaves as I did in the pictures.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Step 13

Lastly, add a couple of butterflies to the planter. Once all of your glue is dry, place your trellis in your garden and enjoy.

 

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

Today I've teamed up with 11 other extremely talented bloggers to share our Easter crafts on a budget, like this DIY Easter trellis.

This is an inexpensive Easter decoration to brighten up your garden. I love how it looks in ours. The flowers will brighten up the garden until our natural flowers begin blooming. This also makes a fun and festive place to hide an Easter egg or two for the day of festivities! Just be sure to put it towards the front so little feet aren’t tromping through your beautiful garden. Check out some of the other amazing budget Easter crafts below before you go!


Get Inspired!

Looking for more budget friendly Easter crafts? Visit these blogs for their creative ideas! And be sure to share your $10 or less Easter crafts in the link-up below and be seen on all 12 blogs!

Inside the Fox Den || The Kolb Corner || Arrows & Awe || DIY Adulation

Made in a Day || My Pinterventures || Val Event Gal || Small Stuff Counts

Intelligent Domestications || Olives ‘n’ Okra || The Robin’s Nest Designs || Flourishing at Home