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Easy Sand-N-Sea Flower Pots

July 8, 2018 8 Comments

There are so many quick and  simple ways to add a touch of summer to your home! Here’s a fun way to bring a bit of the beach to your patio – with sand and shell flowerpots and planters.  I decided to take a boring pot and make it a bit more summery with this […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crafts, garden & outdoors, summer, upcycle

An old globe gets a coastal inspired make-over. (Using paper napkins and Mod Podge.)

June 4, 2017 17 Comments

globe, coral, coastal

I love decorating with globes.  They are like a round, blank canvas! A few summers ago I took an old globe that I have made over several times and gave it a beachy-blue ombre paint job.  Today I wanted to show you that same globe with a coastal inspired make-over.  The materials needed for this project? […]

Filed Under: Crafts, Mod Podge, Paper, paper crafts, summer

Make a Sandy Beach Frame for your summer memories. (Kid friendly!)

July 29, 2013 5 Comments

A few weeks ago I shared this project on Skip To My Lou for her Craft Camp series.  It feels a bit out of my element when I do a kids’ craft.   I just don’t do a lot of them.  Want to know why?  Because I am mother to 4 boys, all of whom […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crafts, summer

Glass Float Wreath from Sand and Sisal

July 22, 2013 Leave a Comment

glass float, summer, wreath, rope, nautical, coastal, decor

Kim from Sand and Sisal has a bit of an obsession with sisal rope decor you could say. It is easy to work with and adds a touch of natural texture. Today she is sharing her Glass Float Wreath craft.

Filed Under: Crafts, guest blogger, summer, Wreaths

Using broken and smaller pieces of coral to create a summery, coastal look.

July 3, 2013 Leave a Comment

Last Saturday, Handsome Hubby and I had lots of errands to run, including a trip to the OC Swap Meet.  I found a vendor there who (among other things) sells all sorts of fabulous shells and coral at great prices! I have made “faux” coral and “faux” starfish out of salt dough, and Beth from Home […]

Filed Under: Accessories, decor, summer

A paint chip scavenger hunt.

June 14, 2013 1 Comment

We’re going camping.  We do a whole lotta ‘nuthin when we go.  We relax, eat lots of good food, sit by the fire, play card games and just hang out.  However, sometimes it is fun to create an activity for the little ones and this is just about the easiest thing ever: A paint chip […]

Filed Under: camping, summer, travel

Give plain pillar candles a beachy look with sand and seashells.

June 4, 2013 21 Comments

I have a beachy 5 minute craft for you today.  Update plain, boring pillar candles with sand and seashells.  These would be perfect for a beach themed wedding or just casual summer time dinner with friends. This post contains Amazon or other affiliate links. I am fortunate enough to live near the beach and can […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crafts, summer

An easy ombre globe.

May 17, 2013 4 Comments

I love this little globe I picked up at a yard sale a few years ago.  I have transformed it a couple of times over.  It’s had two Halloween make-overs and been repainted for Valentine’s Day.  I have another project coming up, but in the meantime, I got a wild hair and decided to do […]

Filed Under: Crafts, summer

Faux Red Coral made from sticks & spray paint.

May 10, 2013 4 Comments

Summer is coming and the seasonal tide of coastal decor is starting to pull at me.  I have previously made faux starfish and red and white coral out of salt dough, and today I am going to show you another super easy way to make a faux red coral.  Want the secret ingredient?  Sticks. this […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crafts, floral design, Sticks, summer

Sea-Inspired DIY Candle Holders (Made from glass jars & paper napkins.)

May 6, 2013 7 Comments

A few weeks ago I bought some cool paper napkins on a trip to Roger’s Gardens in Newport Beach, CA.  I used them to make invitations to our Mother’s Day Brunch, and in keeping with that theme and color palette, I decided to make some DIY candle holders using the same napkins and Mod Podge. This […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Crafts, Mod Podge, paper crafts, summer

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