Happy Summer!!!!
Get Ready for a Quickie
“how to”!
Here is my;
Flip~Flop Summer
Pool Noodle Wreath Tutorial
Oh, and by the way…
It’s raining here. Yes, I’m serious.
Just thought you should take a second to feel sorry for me.
Unless it’s over a 100* where you are.
Then I will feel sorry for you! …and we can have a pity~party swap.
Here is the 411 on my latest Noodle.
You will need:
#1 Grab yourself a Dollar Tree pool noddle.
#2 You’ll need some Clear Packing or Duct Tape.
#3 Gather your fabric and embellishments.
(I got flip flops and some fake flowers at the Dollar Tree for mine. Plus, I had various scraps on hand)
#4 A glue gun or whatever you like to fasten your goodies to the noddle with.
#5 Choose a comfy place to work at.
#6 Optional - Maybe grab a snack or pop on a cheesy TV show to sustain you!
Step One;
I then glued the first strip down, and started to wind it around the noodle. Continue to do this, adding a new strip as necessary. I just fold a pinch of the exposed edge down as I go, no need to hem or worry about a raw edge. Easy~Peasy!
Once the noodle is all dressed…
Decorate as desired!!
Step Three;
This one went to live at my
Sister In Laws house.
She fancied it.
Hope you are having a great Summer so far!
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How cute is that!! I found you over at P&P and love your blog!!
I’m your newest follower!!
Shannon,
I love a quickie – well for a wreath anyway!!
And it was 98 here – not quite 100 but I still want your pity! Thank God for that Keratin treatment!!
Here’s to perfect weather!
Kelly
Now that’s using your noodle LOL! I love the addition of the flip flops! If I use different fabric maybe no one will know I stol..borrowed the idea from you, right? LOL! Record breaking heat here. It’s a dry heat though. 100 degrees and 7% humidity. Sorry, hot is hot, wet or dry! Have a terrific weekend
Adorable!!! I’m hoping that you made another one or that you’re enjoying the looks on people’s faces when you wear the “mates” to those flip flops! xo
This is so genius and so cute for Summer! I used to get my wreath forms @ Dollar Tree and they haven’t had them in a while but POOL NOODLES!!!! Yes
You are keeping those noodle people in business, Shannon!! SO SO cute!
I’m about to FB share and pin. I love this and one day I’m going to make myself a pool noodle wreath!
OK I am crying for you, not me..it was HOT but not that hot! I love your quickie…it is the C A Y U T E S T ever!~ Great tut too. I already pinned this first day of the partay. Which btw is still hoppin along.
I just love how cheerful this wreath is! I love a quick & easy craft & these pool noodle wreaths seem to be just that.
Shannon that is too cuuuute! Love’n your noodle! (hehe)
This would be such a cute greeting for a kid’s summer/pool party!
Pinned:)
And it rained here too, I felt sorry for my little ones that had to take swim lessons in the rain and 56 degree weather!
This is so clever! I love that you used a noodle, and the bright colors are fentastic. I would love for you to share it at Snips & Spice Sunday Slice this week.
Malory
http://snips-and-spice.blogspot.com/2012/06/sunday-slice-its-party-2.html
looks great love your color choice totally summery
Love it…so cute and affordable!
Shannon – this is toooo cute!!! Perfect for summertime
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“fast, cheap and easy” that’s my way too! And with soem reality tv and a drink in hand;)
Jessica
stayathomeista.com
That’s just plain darling! I love the flip flop idea, and I need to click your tutorial to see how you make your flowers.
That’s adorable!
This is so bright and cheery! I love it!
so colorful! love it!
Bright, festive, happy with a touch of whimsy a-la flip flops! So cute. It has been surprisingly sunny here but I am waiting for the gloom and need something happy like this to perk up the place.
What a great idea! Yours is so bright and festive!
This is pretty dang adorable. I’ve seen this at a few parties and can’t help feeling very concerned about where the other (right) flip-flops are! I know that is seriously lame…. LOVE these colors they are fun fun fun.
Thanks so much for joining the party!!Too cute!!
This is too much fun! I love the cheerful colors you chose. Thank you for linking up to our blog party!
I have got to tell everyone at the party that is my favorite summer wreath! Like a piece of summer, and fruit stripe gum.
~Bliss~
I work today and I’m so going to buy a pool noodle and flip flops, I have a pool house/shed door that doesn’t have anything on it. This will look so cute!
Yay, saw this at the challenge, i don’t know how i missed this post on your blog though!! So cute and colorful, i can see this hanging out back poolside!! Thanks for participating in my party and good luck for my drawing and for the 5 dollar challenge!!
I saw this blog post when you first put it up! But, 3 months later, I finally created one of my own!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=343078415782631&set=a.343078295782643.79877.131994600224348&type=1&theater You can find it on my page!{Hoping to blog about it soon!} Thank you!
Okay, blog post is up! http://abstractiondesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/09/welcome-wreath.html I linked back to you as well! Thanks again!
Could also use foam wreath if you don’t want to fuss with noodle. Soooo cute!
So true. I like the $1 price tag on the noodles though. I am a cheapy-cheapster (:
Hi…I made this wreath this morning, but I used a grapevine wreath. I must say…it’s a great conversation piece. I’m looking for a reason to create another one. I also added a huge polka bow beneath the flip flops. Keep the beautiful ideas coming Shannon!
Oh fun! I bet it’s darling. My sister sent me a photo the other day, she made a flip flop wreath too (:
This gives a whole new meaning to using your “noodle,” Shannon! Love it!