because he made me a lovely dinner.
because he is such a sweetheart.
and mostly just because.
Having always been a fan of those cute japanese inspired flip-flop, i attempted to make one for the Mister at home ~ so we could flip-flop around the apartment. You might recognize the fabric from this post about almost a month ago.
The polka dots japanese indoor flip-flop above is finally finished. It took me a little longer to make because i encountered some challenges along the way. My love of polka dots and flip-flop helped me to move forward and try, again and again. I'm glad i did. The best part though is knowing the Mister now have a comfy flip-flop to wear in the apartment ~ that's satisfying.
I hope your weekend was fun. I certainly had a good one. It was not only filled with crafting, but a smashing dinner with the best shiitake mushrooms ever, and several hours spent watching a couple of dvds. A good weekend indeed. Have a lovely merry happy week! Love to you and yours!
They are so pretty! I've never seen these type before - I love the fabric! Sounds like you had a lovely weekend - all the best for the coming week ahead!
Posted by: Samantha Battersby | April 27, 2010 at 03:43 AM
Those look really comfy and I do love the polka dots. Are they slippery on wood floors or do you use some kind of tread on the bottom?
Posted by: Amber | April 27, 2010 at 04:13 AM
Those look so comfy! Have a lovely week! Much love to you!
xoxo~Meg
P.S. I love shiitake mushrooms, really I love any mushrooms!
Posted by: Meg | April 27, 2010 at 05:00 AM
Oh wow, great job! They are super cute and make me think of anime...hehe!
Posted by: linda | April 27, 2010 at 05:01 AM
I love them! How did you make them! I want a pair! xoxoxox
Posted by: Dempsey | April 27, 2010 at 05:32 AM
Hi Jacqueline, glad to hear that you had a good weekend! That flip-flop is simply lovely. Very fortunate Mister; now he gets to wear this lovely gift of love around the apartment. Have a lovely merry happy week ahead and love to you!
Posted by: BK | April 27, 2010 at 08:28 AM
Dearest Amber, i didn't use any tread at the bottom. We were careful when he wore it the first time and we were cautions when climing up wooden stairs. It wasn't slippery. So far so good. Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | April 27, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Dear Dempsey, they are made from cotton fabric inside out. I've used a 7 mm - 8 mm acrylic cord as the foundation but i'm planning to use polyester cord for the next one. The fabric are then weave together with the cord acting as the structure of the flip-flop. Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | April 27, 2010 at 10:55 AM
So cute! I'm such a fan of polka dots! Have a lovely week!
Posted by: theUngourmet | April 27, 2010 at 12:56 PM
They look comfy, like the texture of the gathered fabric would feel like a foot massage.
(and you used my favorite colors, too!)
Posted by: lisa h. | April 27, 2010 at 01:06 PM
Hi dear J, Oh, these are too cute, really wonderful idea and so much fun! Have a wonderful new week! xo – g
Posted by: Georgianna Lane | April 27, 2010 at 01:23 PM
Looks great! I can't believe you actually made them, you must be super talented.
Posted by: trishie | April 27, 2010 at 02:36 PM
those are fabulous. your man must be so proud of you!! they're lovely :-)
Posted by: lou | April 27, 2010 at 02:45 PM
Its wonderful to hear that Mister dotes on you! :) These flip flops are a gorgeous gift for him. You are both so lucky to have each other. Wini xo
Posted by: wini | April 27, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Those are FANTASTIC, Jacqueline! Such fun to hear in the comments from you how you made them...as I was wondering what was on the inside, or what you used for a foundation. Happy feet for the Mister... that is so sweet...aaawww... LOVE is grand! Happy week, my friend ((BIG HUGS))
Posted by: Tracy | April 27, 2010 at 05:11 PM
Beautiful work, Jacqueline! I love the fabric and colours!
Posted by: Kate England | April 27, 2010 at 06:14 PM
Oh Wini, i adore these words you used "dotes on you" ~ sooo cute! Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | April 27, 2010 at 08:48 PM
Oh my goodness....these are the best things I have seen in a long time!!! Your creativity amazes me my friend...I so love the red and blue...hugs for a sweet creative day. xoxoxo
Posted by: Koralee | April 27, 2010 at 10:02 PM
Oh oh, cannot believe my eyes! These lovelies are awesome. Love polka dots, love blue.. so bright and fresh with that red. You go on creating, my friend. So I can keep coming over here and enjoy all your gorgeous eyecandy and great ideas! xx
Posted by: Saskia Kok | April 27, 2010 at 10:30 PM
Those are wonderful Jacqueline! You are so talented. Are they knitted or crocheted? What a lucky guy you have!
Posted by: Dana Barbieri | April 27, 2010 at 10:52 PM
Glad you had a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Connie @ Sogni e Sorrisi | April 27, 2010 at 11:15 PM
Oh Jacqueline! These are absolutely adorable! And they look super comfy!
Posted by: Elle | April 27, 2010 at 11:49 PM
You can make anything, can't you?! Darling post . . so sweet. What a lucky guy to be so pampered!
Posted by: Karla | April 28, 2010 at 08:12 AM
love the fabric + pattern.
xo Alison
Posted by: and flowers pick themselves | April 28, 2010 at 08:25 AM
Dear Dana, they are weave together with a acrylic cord as the foundation. I guess i could also call it knitted together {without using needles and hooks}. :) Love to you!
Posted by: Jacqueline | April 28, 2010 at 09:51 AM