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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Birthday Card - Flip Flops!!!



I so love how this card turned out. Hehehe. I decided to make these Flip Flops from Life is a Beach. It's kind of funny that I cannot wear flip flops nor would I be caught dead wearing them, but that is because I am super picky with shoes and comfort, LOL, but I know that there are so many cute ones out there and so many who love them. I wanted my pair to look very realistic. I know I have seen many flowery designed flip flops so I used this patterned paper my Martha Stewart. I also used a shimmery blue paper and cut each flip flop 6 times in that paper and then once in the flower paper...so there are 7 layers of paper. I wanted it to look thick like a flip flop. Then I hid the etch marks also for where you place the straps because I wanted to glue it in a way that the straps are raised up and not flat. I glued the center part first and then the two ends, just curving them up before placing them down. I love how that turned out, and then added the bling to each part where the strap would be secured to the flip flop. I think they look really realistic and pretty. Almost makes me wish I could be comfortable wearing them. I created a little beach scene to place them on! Hope you enjoy.

10 comments:

the cricutologist said...

Christina I am in love with this card! Most Floridians live in flip flops most of the year! I will be making these! I love how you made them dimensional! Ooooh fun!

LesleyfromWI said...

Oh I love it. Super job

Sharon said...

These are just perfect!!! I love flip flops but I can't wear them any more because of my RA. :( Your's look sooooo real! Like you could just slip them on and go! :)

abusybee - DoubleClick Connections said...

So fun! Makes me ready for summer!

Cheryl said...

This card is awesome!! The flip flops look just like the ones you can buy. I can't wait to start wearing flip flops.

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Jae said...

Not only do the flip flops look realistic, so does the sand! I love it, so adorable! TFS :)
Jenn
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Lisa Norris said...

What a fun card...I love it! The flip flops really do look realistic! Thanks so much for sharing!

Lisa
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Paula Bee said...

Wonderful flip flops...they look so great!

Faith Abigail Designs said...

These turned out great. The flip flops look so real.

Scrappy Mel said...

This is the CUTEST CARD EVER!! I love your flip-flops - they turned out perfect! :)

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