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Starfish Decorations: 10 Easy DIYs

June 14, 2013 By Laura

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Each Friday, starting today, I’m sharing the best DIY nautical decor tutorials that I’ve collected from some of my favorite craft and design bloggers. Today’s theme? DIY Starfish Decorations!

Starfish Decorations - 10 Easy DIYs for your nautical decor!

I love nautical decor! Maybe it has to do with living at the shore, maybe it has to do with spending so many years living in New England, or maybe it has to do with my love of sea-faring books. Whatever the reason, I’m so happy to see the nautical trend in full swing in all the stores and home decor catalogs. And I’m even happier that there’s so many creative tutorials out there to make your own beach-themed decorations. I love how this coastal decor trend conveys a relaxed, easy-going vibe, because that’s exactly how we live here on the Jersey shore!

DIY Starfish Decorations!

Sometimes you are lucky enough to find a starfish on the beach, but most often you’ll have better luck finding them at a craft store. Or, you can use this cool tutorial to make your own:

DIY Salt-Dough Starfish | The V Spot
DIY Salt-Dough Starfish | The V Spot

Starfish add the perfect touch to this nautical rope mirror:

DIY Coastal Rope Mirror | At The Picket Fence
Coastal Rope Mirror | At The Picket Fence

Embroidery hoop decor is so popular right now:

Summer Starfish Decor | Homework
Summer Starfish Decor | Homework

I love the natural element of burlap as the background for this display:

DIY Starfish Art | Sweet Something Designs
DIY Starfish Art | Sweet Something Designs

And I love the modern element of metal behind each of these starfish:

Framed Starfish Plaques | Madigan Made
Framed Starfish Plaques | Madigan Made

The different sizes and textures of the starfish used in this garland are what makes it so unique:

DIY Starfish Garland | A Little CLAIREification
DIY Starfish Garland | A Little CLAIREification

You can’t get more beachy than weathered and distressed wood:

3D Framed Starfish Art | Mom Endeavors
3D Framed Starfish Art | Mom Endeavors

Using yarn as the backdrop for this starfish wreath is another fun play on textures:

Starfish Yarn Wreath | A Diamond in the Stuff, Crafts Unleashed
Starfish Yarn Wreath | A Diamond in the Stuff, Crafts Unleashed

Pallet Art is the perfect trend for beach-inspired artwork:

Starfish Art with Repurposed Pallets | Caught in Grace
Starfish Art with Repurposed Pallets | Caught in Grace

These bottle stoppers are the perfect finishing touch to your coastal decor theme, and would make a sweet hostess gift too:

http://sandandsisal.com/2012/04/shell-stoppers.html
Starfish and Shell Stoppers | Sand and Sisal
Speaking of the shore, we’re looking forward to spending time a short drive South of here with some friends at their beach house this weekend. Salt air, local seafood, cool ocean breezes and good friends will combine for some wonderful memories in the making!

~Laura

Here’s links to the other posts in this series!

Nautical Anchor Decor: 10 Easy DIYs

Nautical Rope Decor: 10 Easy DIYs

Sailboat Decor: 10 Easy DIYs

DIY Sea Life: 10 Easy Ways to Make Faux Seashells, Coral, Driftwood and More!

Driftwood Decor: 10 Easy DIYs

Seashell Decor: 10 Easy DIYs


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  1. Jennifer says

    June 14, 2013 at 9:04 pm

    Great collection! Love the framed project.

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      June 14, 2013 at 9:34 pm

      Glad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! 🙂

  2. Jaime says

    June 14, 2013 at 10:33 pm

    So many cute ideas! Thanks for featuring me!

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      June 15, 2013 at 12:25 pm

      You’re welcome Jaime! I adore your pallet art, and love how the darker color of the starfish pops out against the paint colors too!

  3. Recreate and Decorate says

    June 15, 2013 at 12:04 am

    I love decorating with star fish! I like the starfish on the wood pallet. Very cute

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      June 15, 2013 at 12:28 pm

      Me too, Wanda! I think what I like best about starfish are the variations in size, color and texture — having a variety in a collection versus all similar. Thanks for stopping by!

  4. Kim M says

    June 15, 2013 at 3:22 pm

    Hmmm…In the house or the cabana~ or maybe both! There are so many great projects here to choose from, I can spread them around! They’re all too cute to pick a favorite! Thanks for the summertime inspiration!

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      June 17, 2013 at 4:34 pm

      LOL Sounds like you’ve got lots of ideas already, Kim! 🙂

  5. DomesticSuperhero.com says

    June 17, 2013 at 6:14 pm

    What a great roundup for summer! I really love that Jute Frame with the Starfish Embellishments!! Thanks for putting it together! [email protected] Superhero

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      June 17, 2013 at 9:57 pm

      Thanks Allyson! I I fell so in love with these projects that I couldn’t help but put them into a collection! 🙂

  6. Stevie from GardenTherapy.ca says

    June 17, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    so many great ideas! I better get to the beach and stock up!

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      June 17, 2013 at 10:01 pm

      Thanks Stevie…and get going! Saw your green tea terrarium on Instagram the other day – love it!

  7. Margaret says

    June 18, 2013 at 11:27 am

    Love starfish!! These are great projects. Can’t wait to look around your blog and see your other posts.
    New follower,

    Margaret

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      June 18, 2013 at 1:05 pm

      Thanks Margaret! I just did the same thing – and love your DIY outdoor lanterns roundup you did for Hometalk.com, among other posts I pinned too!

  8. Kat White says

    June 19, 2013 at 2:05 am

    What a great idea Laurie I love it. I too love the sea shore living in CA I have a nautical theme in several rooms of my house. I look forward to seeing your ideas! and these are awesome ones so pretty! Have a great day. Hugs

    • Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says

      June 19, 2013 at 3:12 pm

      Thanks Kat! Living by the shore is just the best, isn’t it? Glad to hear of another nautical-theme decor lover!

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