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!
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:
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| DIY Salt-Dough Starfish | The V Spot |
Starfish add the perfect touch to this nautical rope mirror:
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| Coastal Rope Mirror | At The Picket Fence |
Embroidery hoop decor is so popular right now:
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| Summer Starfish Decor | Homework |
I love the natural element of burlap as the background for this display:
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| DIY Starfish Art | Sweet Something Designs |
And I love the modern element of metal behind each of these starfish:
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| Framed Starfish Plaques | Madigan Made |
The different sizes and textures of the starfish used in this garland are what makes it so unique:
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| DIY Starfish Garland | A Little CLAIREification |
You can’t get more beachy than weathered and distressed wood:
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| 3D Framed Starfish Art | Mom Endeavors |
Using yarn as the backdrop for this starfish wreath is another fun play on textures:
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| Starfish Yarn Wreath | A Diamond in the Stuff, Crafts Unleashed |
Pallet Art is the perfect trend for beach-inspired artwork:
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| 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:
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| Starfish and Shell Stoppers | Sand and Sisal |
~Laura
Here’s links to the other posts in this series!
Nautical Anchor Decor: 10 Easy DIYs
Nautical Rope Decor: 10 Easy DIYs
DIY Sea Life: 10 Easy Ways to Make Faux Seashells, Coral, Driftwood and More!
Jennifer says
June 14, 2013 at 9:04 pmGreat collection! Love the framed project.
Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says
June 14, 2013 at 9:34 pmGlad you enjoyed it, Jennifer! 🙂
Jaime says
June 14, 2013 at 10:33 pmSo many cute ideas! Thanks for featuring me!
Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says
June 15, 2013 at 12:25 pmYou’re welcome Jaime! I adore your pallet art, and love how the darker color of the starfish pops out against the paint colors too!
Recreate and Decorate says
June 15, 2013 at 12:04 amI 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 pmMe 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!
Kim M says
June 15, 2013 at 3:22 pmHmmm…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 pmLOL Sounds like you’ve got lots of ideas already, Kim! 🙂
DomesticSuperhero.com says
June 17, 2013 at 6:14 pmWhat a great roundup for summer! I really love that Jute Frame with the Starfish Embellishments!! Thanks for putting it together! Allyson@Domestic Superhero
Laura / The Shed by Pet Scribbles says
June 17, 2013 at 9:57 pmThanks Allyson! I I fell so in love with these projects that I couldn’t help but put them into a collection! 🙂
Stevie from GardenTherapy.ca says
June 17, 2013 at 8:03 pmso 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 pmThanks Stevie…and get going! Saw your green tea terrarium on Instagram the other day – love it!
Margaret says
June 18, 2013 at 11:27 amLove 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 pmThanks 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!
Kat White says
June 19, 2013 at 2:05 amWhat 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 pmThanks Kat! Living by the shore is just the best, isn’t it? Glad to hear of another nautical-theme decor lover!