Easy Summer Crafts for kids: Summer sandal Craft

Want to go on a beach trip this summer? So, let’s gather the things we need for that trip. A beach ball, a bucket and shovel, sunglasses, a hat, a swimsuit, and two sandals are all we need for a beach trip. So in this blog post, we will teach you how to make two cute beach chairs. In the future, we will also learn how to make other things. Now, let’s get ready to make these easy summer crafts.

On this page, we bring you another easy summer craft. So, kids can imagine spending time at the beach with this cute craft. Also, they can create a cute pair of sandals for themselves. So this summer craft experience is very easy and fun. And an activity that any child of any age can enjoy. So, let’s see what this easy summer saddle craft is.

What is this summer sandal craft?

This time, we brought a sandal craft experience to kids through Easy Summer Crafts. This is a 3D sandal craft that kids can have fun creating during arts and crafts time. So, as mentioned above, this is very easy to make. Because this design only requires a few very simple materials. And you can get all of them easily. In particular, we will provide you with templates, instructions, and tips for this, all for free.

On this blog page, we provide you with 9 templates. Each template has two straps and two sandal soles. Furthermore, they are designed with beautiful patterns. Would you like to know what those patterns are? They are,

So, all the kids have to do is color these, cut them out, and glue them together. Then they can make their own cute slippers. So, let’s see how to make these cute summer slippers.

What materials do you need?

You only need simple materials for this craft:

• Printable slipper templates (download below)
• Child-safe scissors
• Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Glue stick or glue
• Optional: glitter, stickers, or small gems for decoration

How to make this summer sandal craft?

Before starting the craft, gather all the materials and supplies above. Then follow the steps given below to create “Easy Summer Crafts for Kids: Summer Sandals Craft”.

Step 01 – Download and print the sandal templates:

• You can download the templates you need to make the sandal craft from this PDF file that we provide to you. Then print them on white printer paper. Also, all the templates here are prepared in A4 size.

 Click here to get the free PDF template: Download

• Below are the 9 templates we offer. However, use the PDF file above to print the templates in high quality.

Step 02 – Let kids color the sandal parts with their favorite colors:

• You can distribute the printed saddle templates among the children. Also, provide them with a suitable medium for coloring. Certainly, pencils, markers, or colored pencils are best for the youngest children.

• Then let them color the templates in their hands. Here, guide the children to color the patterns using different colors. But give them the freedom to think independently when choosing colors and coloring. It helps improve children’s creativity.

Step 03 – Cut out all the sandal pieces carefully:

• Next, cut out the sandal parts separately from the colorful template. You will have two saddle soles and two strap parts.

• Even the youngest children will have no trouble cutting around these shapes. This is because all of these images are large and have clear outlines, so this is a great opportunity for children to improve their cutting skills.

Step 04 – Paste the strap onto the sandal base:

• First, take the two saddle straps. Apply glue to both ends of them. Then, take the saddle sole and glue the straps 3cm apart from the top to the bottom.

• Place these straps from the front side across the saddle sole and attach the ends of the straps to the back side of the sole. Then let it dry thoroughly.

Step 05 – Decorate with stickers, gems, or glitter glue if they want to make them fancy.

Step 06 – Glue the sandal on the cardboard and cut it out:

This is not essential, but it is a good idea to tap the bottom of your saddle to a board and cut around it to make it stronger. It can also be temporarily placed on a child’s foot. Moreover, it ensures its durability. Therefore, we suggest you follow these steps for a better finish.

• Improves fine motor skills:  Throughout this craft activity, there are opportunities to help children develop their fine motor skills. For example, coloring, cutting, and gluing can be demonstrated. It also develops children’s hand-eye coordination while doing this craft activity.

• Builds creativity and imagination: Coloring, choosing colors, placing pieces, and successfully completing the design help to enhance children’s creativity. This is also a good opportunity to develop children’s imagination.

• Keeps kids busy in a fun and useful way: This is an opportunity for children to have a fun experience. It is also a great opportunity for children to spend their time useful way.

• Helps kids learn about shapes and patterns: This saddle craft activity also provides educational support for children, providing learning opportunities such as pattern recognition, shapes, accurate cutting, and colors.

• Makes them feel happy and proud of their creation: Children feel a great sense of achievement at the end of a creation. It also builds their self-confidence. It also helps to create positive feelings in children, such as happiness, encouragement, and fun.

• Makes them feel happy and proud of their creation: Children feel a great sense of achievement at the end of a creation. It also builds their self-confidence. It also helps to create positive feelings in children, such as happiness, encouragement, and fun.

Easy Summer Crafts: Final Thoughts

“Easy Summer Crafts for Kids: Summer Sandal Craft” is the activity we have provided for you. It is a wonderful craft that will help your children develop their skills, create learning opportunities, and have a fun and happy time. This craft is perfect as a summer activity, as an arts and crafts activity, or during kids’ free time. Plus, kids can have fun wearing these cute slippers temporarily.

So, imagine your summer beach trip with this wonderful saddle craft we brought to you.