CUTIE PIE SLIPPERS FOR SCRAPBOOKING

These cute slippers which measure to about an inch and 1/4,  are almost like the real rubber flip-flops that is so "in" today. They will make wonderful additions to your scrapbooks. And they are really fun to do!

 These are made of rubber foam discards about 1/4 cm. thick, which were used by my niece in their arts class.  Layer them in at least two colors so they look just like the real flip flops. You can experiment with other slipper designs as you learn the basics.

For a pair of cute flip-flops, here's how to do it!

Step 1: Make a slipper pattern. Use a firm cardboard.

Step 2: Layer two recycled foam sheets big enough for your slipper size, by gluing one on top of the other (use contact cement) two sheets of different colors.

Step 3: Trace the pattern onto the layered sheets. To make the pair, turn over the pattern and trace. Do not cut yet!

Step 4: Trace the pattern on another foam sheet (same color as the sole). This will be the top of your slipper. Mark the holes for the straps. Do the same for the pair (turn over pattern and trace). Do not cut.

Step 5: Cut 2 thin strips ( 1/4 cm. x 10 cm.) of the foam sheet of the same color as the middle layer. Fold each strip in two equal lengths.

Step 6: Use a sharp cutter/artist's knife to cut a hole on the marks you made in step 4. On the single hole at the upper part, carefully slip in about 1/2 cm. of the folded part of the strap.  Then slip in one of each end to each of the two lower holes. Cut excess strip leaving just enough to fold inwards and attach to bottom of slipper (Use contact cement as they work well with rubber foams).

Step 7: Attach, using contact cement, the top layer with the straps to the layered sheets you made in step 2.

Step 8: With a really sharp pair of scissors, cut out the slipper following the pattern you made in step 3.

Step 9: Finish off by very gently sanding (sand paper no. 12) the edges of the slipper. Be careful not to lose the shape by excessive sanding!

Have fun! :)