Spring into summer with these adorable flip flop flower pot holders you can make at home in less than 10 minutes! Make sure you work with only a new pair of flip-flops because the straps will be the key to holding your flowerpot in place.
EditSteps
- Transfer the pre-planted flower to the coffee cups. Using your shovel, remove the flowers, along with dirt from the plastic planter and transfer to coffee cup.
- Add dirt and pack well.
- Add water so flowers take root in the new soil.
- Set cups aside.
- Add dirt and pack well.
- Mount flip-flops on your wall using the picture hanging kit. It’s easier to mount the shoes without the flowerpots in place.
- Turn shoes, topside out and hang by the shoe heels (so toe portion is pointing downward).
- Check your mount for strength before adding flowerpots.
- Turn shoes, topside out and hang by the shoe heels (so toe portion is pointing downward).
- Line the inside of the plastic shoe straps with glue. You will only need a small amount of glue as the plastic will easily adhere to the ceramic mug.
- Add flower pot mugs to shoes. Insert the mug into the flip-flop straps. The straps should hold the mug in place, but hold onto the mug for a few minutes to allow time for glue to dry.
EditThings You’ll Need
- Pair of new rubber flip flop shoes
- Coffee cups (2)
- Flowers (small, pre-planted)
- Dirt
- Small hand shovel
- Picture hanging kit
- Hammer
- Industrial strength glue
EditTips
- Check flip-flop straps from time to time to ensure they are not eroding or peeling (which could send your flower pot for a tumble).
- Remove flip flop from the wall to water plants.