Flip Flops And Flamingos Summer Party
Flip Flops and Flamingos Summer Party | YES! I put flip flops on my flamingos! Why not? The sand is hot and they have places to go! Flamingos wearing flip flops walking in the sand. Is there anything more humorous then that? Your guests will flip over how fun and whimsy you made your summer party. Have fun in the sun with FLAMINGOS!
The tray the flamingos are standing in was something my husband made for my daughter’s luau themed wedding reception. This idea works with any long rectangle size piece as long as it can hold sand and can be drilled through. So wood is best!
Before we get to the fun flamingos let’s start with the place setting.
FLIP FLOP FRAME Party Favor: Take pictures as the guests arrive or they fill them at home.
Supplies:
wooden flip flops (found at Michael’s)
paint
sponge brush
varnish
L bracket
glue dots
frame works
Directions
Paint and varnish the flip flops to match your party.
I bought 50 cent frames from Michael’s and used the wood, paper backing and plastic covering from them.
Bend the L bracket in an angle. This will allow the frame to tilt.
Screw to the back of the flip flop.
Using the glue dots, glue the wooden back and paper to the painted flip flop. Have an extra glue dot for the kids to take home with their frames. Once they cut a picture to fit a glue dot can be attached to the top of the circle.
PLACE CARDS: These wooden flip flops from Michael’s come already painted! Tape a skewer to the back and stamp the guests name on the flip flop. Stick in the sand.
PLACE SETTING: An assortment of flamingo and flip flop items. ( flamingo lantern, flamingo wearing flip flops statue and a flip flop plate.
Another PARTY FAVOR idea: A bucket filled with an assortment of flip flop and flamingo items. Most items found at Dollar Tree.
Now for the FUN! THE CENTERPIECE!! Drill holes in the bottom of the tray at an angle, push the metal legs through the flip flops, insert the legs into the holes, pushed up the flip flops, add sand, pull down the flip flops to touch the top of the sand and added shells.
Oh my gosh! I Love, Love, Love this! I did a beach party last year for my oldest daughter (http://btanders.blogspot.com/2011/04/sufer-girl-birthday-party.html) and wish I would have seen this sooner to incorporate some ideas. VERY cute!!
This is just adorable. My daughter would love it. Love the treat flops and buckets.
I’m such a sucker for bright colored flip flops. They’re just so fun! I absolutely love the frames you made for take home gifts. They are absolutely perfect. It’s funny that something as quirky as yard flamingos could transform into such an awesome party.
So many wonderful, creative touches! Fabulous Flamingo party! I especially love the centerpiece.
Visiting by way of the party at Ladybird Lane,
Jenn
How fun is this! I love the idea… It kind of reminds me though, we have some crazy friends who ‘steal’ a random lawn ornament (like a flamingo or Gnome) then take pictures with it while on vacation… then when they get back they return it to its spot, with a cheap photo album of random pictures from the trip with the lawn ornament in it… Haha, sorry to go off, thanks for showing off!
Carlee
http://www.ladybirdln.com
Fun ideas – love the centerpiece!
It’s official, you DO have the BEST ideas!!!:)
Love your idea . How can I order the big pink flamingos?
Hi Dewy, I found them at The Dollar Tree. I was just there and they have them again!