This DIY Coastal Wreath is made from the twigs and seashells you'll find on the beach this summer. A great way to add some beach to your home!
Author: Maria Campbell
Supplies
SUPPLIES
Branches and Sticks - and lots of them! Collect them at a local parkon a bush or beach walk or purchase similar online.
Thick Cardboard Box
Pruning Shears
X-Acto Knife or scissors
Pen or pencilto mark two circles
2Lidsfind two different sized lids in your kitchen- Use a large lid and a medium sized
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks
Sea Shells in assorted shapessizes and colors
Starfish
twine
Instructions
DIRECTIONS
Mark two circles on the cardboard. A larger circle and a smaller one in the centre of the large circle to create the outline of a ring. Cut the outside of the circle and then the inside of the circle. You will end up with a ring which is what you will you as the wreath form.
Cut all branches to desired length.
Bunch the sticks together in thick bunches then using your hot glue gun glue down the sticks on an angle on the wreath form. Use twine to tie down the sticks to the wreath from and add extra hot glue wherever you need until all sticks are securely adhered to the cardboard. Continue this process working backwards as you layer more sticks in top of each other.
Once all bunches have been glued down, full the wreath further to create the desired look. Do this by individually cutting and adding sticks around the wreath to further fill it and cover any exposed cardboard. Cut little pieces and stick them around the inside of the wreath making sure to completely cover any exposed cardboard.
Finish off by adorning it with seashells, starfish and any other pretty beach items you love.