Today while I was searching for something on ebay I came across some jewelry for crocs. I know, I know. Crocs, you either love them or hate them. Well, Buddy loves them, so these croc jewelry caught my eye.
The jewelry was basically little rubber charms with round rubber backings that are inserted into the croc holes as decorations. I had never seen them before and I was going to order a bunch for Buddy and for his upcoming birthday goodie bags, but then it occurred to me that I could easily make some myself.
So here's a little tutorial for "Croc Charms". Sorry for the lousy pictures, but I didn't want to wait until the weekend and better light to post these because I was so excited about it. Especially since it so quick and easy to do.
Croc Charms
Materials
- decorative buttons with shanks on the back
- flat buttons that are slightly larger than the holes on the crocs
- needle and heavy weight thread
Step 1: Using doubled thread, securely tie a knot onto the flat button, and then string the thread through the flat button a couple more times to really secure it.
Step 2: String the same thread through the decorative button shank to secure it to the flat button. Repeat a couple of times and then tie the thread off in a knot and clip thread. It should look like this.
Step 3: And that's it! Get your crocs and jiggle the flat button through the hole on the top and voila! Charms for your crocs. A terrible photo, but you get the idea. Easy right?
those are so cute! i'm sure he and his friends will love them! thanks for posting this. now i'm in the crowd that doesn't really like crocs, but i do know a lot of people that wear them all the time, so this is a very good idea!
Posted by: lindsey | October 19, 2006 at 12:44 AM
It's so flexible for kids to arrange the charms by themselves. really nice!
Posted by: Tracy | October 19, 2006 at 01:22 AM
This is great! How about turning your crocs into girly party shoes with a big bow or fake flowers! I might have to go buy some crocs- although that might not be such a great idea in October in Boston :-)
Posted by: mimi k | October 19, 2006 at 02:16 AM
What a brilliant idea!
Posted by: Lilli | October 19, 2006 at 03:31 AM
hee hee, im so out of it, i didn't know those were called crocs....i like the cuteness.
Posted by: jenny vorwaller | October 19, 2006 at 04:11 AM
yes, DIY, i love it!
Posted by: hannah | October 19, 2006 at 05:08 AM
Very cute idea!!
Posted by: Heather | October 19, 2006 at 07:29 AM
Oh, what a great idea! Max loves his crocs too, I think this will go over big with him!
Posted by: Amanda | October 19, 2006 at 09:07 AM
So clever!! Might have to do something for my daughter's crocs now! Btw - I've been following your blog for about two weeks now. I really enjoy it. Thank you.
Dana
http://coolbreeze212.blogger.com
Posted by: Dana | October 19, 2006 at 11:35 AM
You have to love a woman's ingenuity!
Posted by: Sarah Day | October 19, 2006 at 03:09 PM
So cute. Buddy must be pleased! Maybe that's what crocs need-customization;)
Posted by: Barb | October 19, 2006 at 10:34 PM
You are a clever and ingenious Mochi!!!
Posted by: Cherry | October 20, 2006 at 09:09 AM
Fantastic! What a great idea -- and thanks for sharing the secret. My daughter has hidden one of my crocs, but I'm going to doll up the other one ASAP! Thanks again.
Posted by: Mary | October 20, 2006 at 12:22 PM
thats an awesome idea! i've been thinking of getting some for my son, and now I have a reason- to decorate them of course. you are genius!
Posted by: Dee | October 20, 2006 at 01:50 PM
That is freakin' hilarious. But, I am NO FAN of Crocs. Kids like 'em you say? Hm. I'll have to think about that one.
Posted by: justJENN | October 20, 2006 at 05:48 PM
Hello Lauri! Time to go get your coffee and wake up!
I'm sitting here reading about jewelry for crocs, and I'm seriously thinking crocodiles! And wondering...who in the world would want to put jewelry on crocodiles??? lol!
I have seen the little colored dots for them before, but I love the idea of the buttons! And so easy! Claire has some, but not the other 2 (Allison and Ethan)...gonna have to find some for them just so I can decorate! lol!
Posted by: Lauri | October 21, 2006 at 05:08 AM
That's brilliant!! those "jewels" are so pricey here, and I was trying to figure out a way to make them myself - your way is simple and so clever! Thanks for the tutorial!
Posted by: Ayelet | October 21, 2006 at 01:01 PM
I don't like the crocs, but I like this idea, you are such a smart mom Myra! He'll love it!
Posted by: Hanna | October 24, 2006 at 05:15 AM
I like your blog ,is very cute and the name too :)
Posted by: VirginiaJoe | October 25, 2006 at 02:11 PM
These are the best!!! I've purchased initial charms for 4/$15 (thanks goodness it was a short name!) - you've saved me a ton of moolah on future gifties! Congratulations on the Whip-Up nod!
Posted by: tabewhite | October 27, 2006 at 02:00 PM
Where do you get the buttons from - i love the idea - my kids are always looking for new crafts!
Posted by: Kelly | November 15, 2006 at 05:20 PM
Thank you (x1,000,000)!!! My dd has been bugging me to buy the Jibbitz and I just can't spend the money. Plus, they don't really have anything in Irish Dance (her passion). Now I can make her some. Thank you.
Posted by: Simone | December 31, 2006 at 09:35 AM
This idea is featured on Parent Hacks today. Great idea Myra!
http://www.parenthacks.com/2007/01/embellish_your_.html#comments
Posted by: iheartnewyork | January 10, 2007 at 10:17 AM
I spent $4 on two charms for my daughter's crocs, and she broke one trying to put it in herself. As the official world's meanest mom, I refused to buy more. Now I can relent and make her some spiffy new ones! Off to check the button box...
Posted by: STL Mom | January 10, 2007 at 03:03 PM
OMG I am sooooo going to go try that!
Posted by: jjblum | January 14, 2007 at 08:25 AM