Make a boat planter DIY to decorate your home with. I just got back from a fabulous vacation in Costa Rica and I still have the beach on my brain! I just love the ocean and the beach! I've been adding nautical elements to my bathroom to help me feel like I'm at the beach even when I'm landlocked. This project really added some color to my tub area! This wood boat shelf has been turned on its side to create a nautical planter! I was inspired by a rocky island beach for this piece, so I … [Read more...]
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Coastal Bottle Decor made with Glass Paint
Make coastal bottle decor to bring the beach home. I miss living on an island and spending days at the beach. I'm land locked now, but I find crafty ways to bring the beach home. These pretty glass bottles are surprisingly easy to make, and they make beautiful pieces of home decor. Supplies Used to Make Coastal Bottle Decor: Glass bottles of various sizes Glass Paint and/or Mod Podge Colors Glue gun E-6000 glue Dowel rod Shells and coral Twine Clean and … [Read more...]
Coastal Wall Art Tutorial with Free Stencil Downloads
Use this coastal wall art tutorial to DIY home decor! Summer is heating up, and I like to cool off with thoughts of the beach! Refreshing coastal themed decor helps me bring the beach home. I've shared several beach themed projects recently, like this seahorse wall art. Now I'm going to show how to use homemade stencils to paint your own coastal themed wall art. Supplies Used in this Coastal Wall Art Tutorial: Darice DIY Wood Pallet Art Canvas: Lathe Wood Box, 14x6 inches … [Read more...]
Chair Shelf Tutorial: Bathroom Decor to DIY
Make a chair shelf by repurposing a Goodwill San Antonio find into a piece of bathroom decor! This is a sponsored post but all ideas and opinions are my own. I recently found four wood chairs with broken wicker seats at the San Pedro Goodwill San Antonio store. At just $10 each, they were a bargain! Other people might look at chairs with a broken seating area as junk, but these chairs are perfect for creating rustic home decor. Let me show you how you can turn a thrifted chair into a … [Read more...]
Seahorse Framed Art Decor Tutorial
Create beautiful seahorse framed art decor. This is a sponsored post with Xyron. I love the beach, and I miss living on an island. I’m trying to fill that void by decorating my bathroom with a beach theme. I especially love sea horses, as you can see from THIS project and THAT project. Today I’m going to teach you how I made this seahorse framed art. I made the seahorse “float” above the water to give this piece a 3-D look. Xyron adhesives helped me keep the seahorse as translucent as … [Read more...]
Paddle Wall Hook Organizer DIY
This paddle wall hook is a great way to get organized! I paired an unfinished wood oar with decorative knobs to create and attractive wall organizer. This decorative piece would be great for scarves, bags, and even jewelry! Supplies Used to make the Paddle Wall Hook: Darice Wood Oar - 30 inches Ceramic Decorative Knob - Black and White Compass Metal Decorative Knob - Silver Mesh Darice Miniature Life Rings Darice Mini Laser Cut Wood Shapes - Sea Life Theme Paint … [Read more...]
Paddle Wall Hook
Turn an unfinished paddle into a rustic piece of home decor! Great for beach houses and bath rooms, this unexpected piece is perfect for towels, hats, and beach bags. Get my full tutorial HERE. … [Read more...]
Coastal Centerpiece made from Fish Bowl
Even though I don't live near the ocean, I'm an island girl at heart. I absolutely love the ocean, hearing the waves, and spending days on the beach. Since the beach is several hours away (and, let's be honest, Texas beaches are not the best in the world!) I have to settle for bringing a bit of the beach home. Coastal themed decor is a great way to incorporate beach items into your decorating, and summertime is the perfect time for maritime themed items. Here's how you can take an old fish … [Read more...]
DIY Shark Themed Jewelry: Pendants and a Ring
Since it's shark week, I have to share my shark story with you. My family was on vacation in Myrtle Beach four years ago, and my two oldest sons and I were having fun jumping in the waves together. I had one son in my arms and was holding the other's hand as we jumped in waist deep water. At one point, I looked over at my oldest son and at that moment saw a shark swim right by him. I thought I was seeing things, but the shark turned and starting gliding back towards him. I can honestly say … [Read more...]
Make Ribbon Badges for the Fourth of July
I love the fourth of July! As a military dependent who has lived overseas, this was always one of the most homesick inducing holidays. The only cure was to throw on a bunch of red, white, and blue, and head to base to celebrate. It's hard to stay melancholy with live bands, parades, and fireworks! To celebrate this year, my family and I will be at the beach. I decided to make some fun ribbon badges that we can wear while we watch fireworks. These can be pinned to a hat, shirt, or … [Read more...]