Headed to the beach this summer?  Be sure to collect some driftwood to make this driftwood art for your home.  I love a few beach or nautical touches in my home for summer and this driftwood art beach craft is easy to make and will look great as your new piece of home decor.

Add it to your summer mantel for a nod to the beach that will leave you dreaming of waves splashing on the sand! This driftwood art would pair beautifully with these Striped Beach Luminaries or this Cement Driftwood Sailboat!

Driftwood Art with a Starfish

Not headed to the beach this summer?  You can look for driftwood on lakes and streams as well.  If all else fails, order some and have it delivered right to your door.  There is no reason you can’t enjoy a beautiful piece of driftwood art in your own home.

Related:  Need more ideas for adding beach decor to your home?  Try this sea glass mason jar or this sea glass monogram.

Supplies to make your own driftwood art:

• Driftwood
• Starfish
• Wood panel with recessed back
• Hot glue and glue gun
• Saw
• White craft paint
• Gray craft paint

Crafting tips for this driftwood art project:

• Choose a shadow box or other wood frame with a recess for your driftwood.
• Choose driftwood pieces that are slightly longer than your wood panel.
• The gray craft paint in the back of your box will make areas between the driftwood dark.
• Use a very dry brush and very little paint when adding the white to give a slightly rustic appearance.
• Always be careful when using power tools and follow all manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions.

How to make driftwood art:

• Start by painting your wood panel or shadowbox. The outer edge should be white while the very back should be gray.  Allow it to dry completely before continuing.

• Use a saw to cut your driftwood pieces to size. (Remember to follow all safety precautions and use your safety gear when using power tools.) This is like a puzzle. Try different combinations until something fits well and works for your piece. No two pieces of driftwood are the same but that is the beauty of it.

• Use hot glue to secure everything into place. First, add the driftwood to the back of the box then the starfish on top.

Your driftwood art is ready to be added to your home decor! I especially love adding nautical touches like this one to a bathroom. It would also work in a lake or beach home, however. Remember that special beach vacation forever when you frame the driftwood picked up along that fabulous stretch of beach.

Speaking of beach crafts, how cute is this DIY Pebble Art? It’s great for using any smooth, round rocks you may have found on the beach. Or you can simply purchase some from the craft store.

If you love this beautiful driftwood art home decor you may also like this Weathered Painted Oar, or these Cottage Style Beach Frames. Or you may want to check out this roundup of 29 Beach Crafts: Coastal DIY Wall Art where there are tons of awesome DIY wall art ideas!

Print Project

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Driftwood Art with a Starfish

Author: Angie Holden

Supplies

• Driftwood
• Starfish
• Wood panel with recessed back
• Hot glue and glue gun
• Saw
• White craft paint
• Gray craft paint

Instructions

• Start by painting your wood panel or shadowbox. The outer edge should be white while the very back should be grey. Allow to dry completely before continuing.
• Use a saw to cut your driftwood pieces to size. (Remember to follow all safety precautions and use your safety gear when using power tools.) This is like a puzzle. Try different combinations until something fits well and works for your piece. No two pieces of driftwood are the same but that is the beauty of it.
• Use hot glue to secure everything into place. First add the driftwood to the back of the box then the starfish on top.

Notes

Choose a shadow box or other wood frame with a recess for your driftwood.
Choose driftwood pieces that are slightly longer than your wood panel.
The gray craft paint in the back of your box will make areas between the driftwood dark.
Use a very dry brush and very little paint when adding the white to give a slightly rustic appearance.
Always be careful when using power tools and follow all manufacturer’s instructions and safety precautions.