Author: If you’ve ever come home from the beach with pockets full of shells and interesting pieces of driftwood, this is the perfect project for you. A DIY beach wreath is a lovely way to display your seaside treasures and bring a little bit of the coast into your home. Whether you hang it on your front door, above a mantel, or on an indoor wall, it’s a simple craft that celebrates everything we love about summer by the sea.
One of the best things about this beach wreath DIY is that no two wreaths will ever look the same. The driftwood, sea glass, and shells you collect tell the story of your own beach adventures, making this a meaningful keepsake as well as a beautiful decoration.
Isn’t there something really lovely about a wreath? I’ve noticed wreaths appearing on front doors across the year, not just at Christmas! A circle is symbolic of everlasting life and unity: there is no start or end. Interestingly, the Romans hung wreaths upon their doors to show victory and today we hang them to brighten up our entrances and also to offer a warm welcome. Placing a beach wreath on your door to signal the start of the summer season is a great idea!
Whether your style is coastal, nautical, or simply inspired by nature, this beach themed wreath makes a gorgeous seasonal decoration. It also makes a thoughtful handmade gift for anyone who loves spending time by the ocean.
Materials You’ll Need for your DIY Beach Wreath Craft
One of the nicest things about making a coastal wreath is gathering the materials. A beach walk becomes a treasure hunt as you look for interesting driftwood, smooth sea glass, and beautiful seashells to include in your design.
If you can’t get to the beach, you can always combine shop-bought shells with natural items you already have at home. Just make sure any foraged pieces are clean and completely dry before you start assembling your wreath.
How to Make a Beach Wreath
This beach craft comes together surprisingly quickly once you’ve collected your materials. Start by building up the driftwood base, then add your decorative seashells and sea glass before finishing with a rustic bow for the perfect coastal touch.
Beach Wreath
Create a beautiful coastal beach wreath using driftwood, seashells, and sea glass. This easy DIY summer craft brings the charm of the seaside to your front door and makes a stunning handmade decoration.
Materials
- Cardboard or wooden circle wreath base
- different-sized driftwood
- reeds
- sea glass
- shop-bought or foraged shells
- twine
- glue gun
Instructions
- Collect lots of driftwood and allow it to dry. A variety of sizes is good, but the pieces shouldn’t be too much longer than the base. Collect sea glass and choose your shells. Remember to wash and dry foraged items.
- Once everything is dry, start by gluing your driftwood pieces across the base, so the end of the wood is sticking inwards and outwards from the wreath. Repeat until you can no longer see the wreath base
- Place the sea glass and shells on top of the driftwood, Once happy, start gluing these to the driftwood. Finally, think about completing the wreath with a bow. You could use twine, rope found on the beach or a thicker material like hessian.
Beach School by Georgina Maw, GMC Publications, RRP £17.99, available online & from all good bookshops”.
Inspired by the Beach School Book
This gorgeous beach wreath is one of the creative outdoor-inspired activities featured in Beach School. The book is packed with ideas that encourage families to explore the coastline together, collect natural treasures, and turn them into fun crafts and hands-on projects.
It’s a wonderful resource for making the most of beach days while creating lasting memories. I absolutely love books like this for getting new inspiration and getting everyone excited about trying some new ideas.
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More Coastal Craft Ideas
If you enjoyed making this beach wreath, there are so many more ways to decorate with your seaside finds. From shell crafts and driftwood projects to painted pebbles and sea glass art, coastal crafts are a wonderful way to keep those summer memories alive long after your beach holiday has ended.
More Wreath Ideas for Every Season
Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas anymore! They’re a beautiful way to decorate your home all year round, with each season bringing fresh inspiration.
From bright spring florals and patriotic summer designs to autumn leaves and festive holiday wreaths, there’s always a new way to welcome guests with a handmade creation on your front door.
- DIY Mesh Pumpkin Wreath
- DIY Summer Deco Mesh Wreath
- Patriotic Bandana Wreath
- Christmas Mesh Wreath DIY
If you make your own beach wreath, we’d love to see it! Share your finished creation and inspire others to bring a little coastal charm to their home this summer, we also really appreciate if you share our blog post.
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