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.
Okay so here is the 411 on my latest Noodle.
You will need:
- Grab yourself a Dollar Tree pool noddle.
- You’ll need some Clear Packing or Duct Tape.
- 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)
- A glue gun or whatever you like to fasten your goodies to the noddle with.
- Choose a comfy place to work at.
Optional – Maybe grab a snack or pop on a cheesy TV show to sustain you!
Step One;
Grab your noodle, bend to have the two ends meet and tape them closed.
I picked my fabric, a light cotton and snipped the edge, then tore it into strips.
I tore about 5 strips 5 inches wide.
Step Two;
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;
I added some fake and handmade fabric flowers to mine.
For a more detailed tutorial on how to make these flowers,
click here > Complete Flower Making Tutorial. Step by Step Photos. Easy To Follow!
For a little extra dimension…
buttons are cheap, easy to work with,
and come in zillions of colors!
That’s it folks!
It’s a silly~fun Summertime wreath.
Hope you enjoyed my Flip Flop Summer Pool Noodle Wreath Tutorial! Made my way… fast, cheap and easy!! This one went to live at my Sister In Laws house. She fancied it.
Hope you are having a great Summer so far! Shannon
Crafty Mama of Four says
Okay, blog post is up! http://abstractiondesigns.blogspot.ca/2012/09/welcome-wreath.html I linked back to you as well! Thanks again!
Crafty Mama of Four says
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!
Stacey @flickerwhips says
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!!
Something Nice and Pretty says
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!
Bliss says
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~
Holly @ Bella Nest says
This is too much fun! I love the cheerful colors you chose. Thank you for linking up to our blog party!
miss flibbertigibbet says
Thanks so much for joining the party!!Too cute!!
karen@somewhatquirky says
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.
A Lived in Home says
What a great idea! Yours is so bright and festive!
Holly Lefevre says
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.
Funkytime says
so colorful! love it!
ourlifeinaclick.blogspot.com says
This is so bright and cheery! I love it!
southernscraps says
That’s adorable!
Debbie says
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.
Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says
“fast, cheap and easy” that’s my way too! And with soem reality tv and a drink in hand;)
Jessica
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