DIY Coastal Starfish and Driftwood Ornaments

make it yourself Jennifer Howard | Cottage on Bunker Hill Learn more

Bring the beauty of the coast to your home with these easy-to-make starfish and driftwood ornaments. Perfect for a beachy or nautical theme, these ornaments are sure to add a touch of coastal charm to any space.

01. Materials

– Starfish – Driftwood – Jute twine – Beads – Drill (optional) – Hot glue gun (optional) Step by Step

02. Making the Ornaments

Wrap the twine around the starfish, starting at one of the points and working your way up to the top. Step by Step

String on a couple of wooden beads. Tying a knot between each bead.

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Add Driftwood

03 If you are using a drill, drill a hole through the center of the driftwood. If you are not using a drill, wrap the jute twine around the driftwood a few times. Learn more

Knot Twine

04 Tie a knot to make a hanger for the starfish ornament. Cut off excess twine. Full Tutorial

Use different sized starfish or sand dollars to make an assortment of ornaments.

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More Coastal Inspo.

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DIY Coastal Starfish and Driftwood Ornaments

01. Materials

02. Making the Ornaments

String on a couple of wooden beads. Tying a knot between each bead.

Add Driftwood

Knot Twine

Use different sized starfish or sand dollars to make an assortment of ornaments.

Use different sized starfish or sand dollars to make an assortment of ornaments.

More Coastal Inspo.

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