10 Easy DIY Beach Decorations You Can Make from Beach Finds

Beach decorations made from shells, driftwood, seaglass and other finds gathered along the shore.

Shell Magnets for Beachy Fridge Decor
Magnets are an easy way to turn shore finds into practical decorations for your kitchen! Seen here.  Simply Glue your pieces, be it shells, small driftwood sticks or seaglass, to the Magnets (Amazon). If you like the idea of turning beach finds into magnet, you can also Make Magnet Memo Board that you can hang anywhere in your home.



Mini Driftwood Vases with Magnets for the Fridge
Another example for beachy magnets -mini driftwood vases for dried flowers! Easy done by drilling a small hole into the driftwood sticks. Made by Drifting Not Lost on Etsy US

 

beach craft ideas
Of all the Mobiles, Chimes and Garlands, this mobile is simple and intriguing, seen in a Beach House. There is no tutorial to go along with it. I guess it's trial and error when it comes to the balancing act. This beach craft idea requires you to Drill Holes in Shells and Driftwood.


beach wreath
Anything sunburst made with driftwood makes for a striking beachy wall piece, be it a Sunburst Mirror or a Wreath like this one, made by Nancy Lee.
 

shell covered lamp
Of all the things you can cover with shells, Shell Mirrors and Shell Lamps are a favorite. Seen at Connecting Pieces.


beach shell candles
If you love shells and candles, Shell Candles it is! Via BHG.


beach vases
Arranging beach finds in jars and vases is a very simple beach craft idea that can be executed in lots of different ways. You'll find plenty of great examples here, here, and here. Via Home Spun with Love.
 

beach collage art
Make an amazing Beach Collage piece like this one by Natasha Burns. This idea allows for so much creativity. You can combine anything that you want; shells, and little bits of this and that. Whatever you find along the shore. The foundation for this piece is beach sand.


beach wall art
Another awesome idea for framed beach decor. Use a barn wood frame or wood box. Made by Tamy. She hot glued various shells, driftwood and fish netting in it, then stuck an Air Plant in the center.


beach stepping stones
For an outdoor DIY beach decoration, think Beachy Stepping Stones. You can create lovely mosaics with seaglass, shell pieces, and beach pebbles and place them in your garden. Original source unknown.