A Coastal Holiday Wreath is ideal for an east coast, west coast, or gulf coast home (and for those of you who desire to live near the coast)! Pencil starfish, burlap, and an inspirational word make this wreath a natural, stunning, and simple wreath you can make!
Hmmm, I’m thinking Christmas card! Isn’t it pretty? Normally my wreaths are bright and glitzy but this year I’m craving calm colors and simplistic décor. Would you like to learn how easy this Coastal Holiday Wreath is to make? Let’s get right to the tutorial before I grab my flip flops and head to the beach!
Here is what is needed to make a Coastal Holiday Wreath:
- A fresh evergreen or artificial wreath
- Burlap garland or ribbon
- 2 white twig/coral picks
- MDF letters
- Floral wire (green 24 gage, silver 26 gage)
- 3 white finger starfish (2 large & 1 small)
- 3 small cream, white, or silver ball ornaments
- hot glue & heirloom white spray paint (optional)
A majority of these items can be purchased at Michaels Crafts store. Start with a fresh wreath. Make a bow out of burlap garland. Wrap each bow loop with silver wire and make sure bow is secure. Wrap bow base with green floral wire and fasten to the wreath. Then simply insert one twig/coral spray pick into the wreath, on both sides of the bow.
Spray your letters with Heirloom White spray paint. Heirloom white is a softer, creamier color. After they are dry, position and glue them together with a glue gun. Twist green floral wire around the letters in 2 places and secure to the wreath. Also thread the wire through the ornaments and secure them to the wreath.
Now’s the fun part! Hot glue the starfish to the wreath. If parts of the starfish touch the letters, then hot glue where they make contact.
Hang the wreath with a wreath hanger or hang with the burlap garland, folded in half.
Stand back and enjoy your coastal holiday wreath creation!
It will be a Coastal Christmas this year at Sand & Sisal, so stay tuned for more tutorials. If you like coastal Christmas decorating then you might enjoy reading how to make Capiz Shell Christmas Trees.
Kim
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That's beautiful! I love that big puffy burlap bow. I also really LOVE how big and full your wreath is. I'm not a fan of skimpy, thin evergreen wreaths. I like 'em full and fat...lol. :)
ReplyDeleteSaw this on Completely Coastal's FB post. I love your wreath! It's simple, fresh, and just plain beautiful! This is definitely my style. Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteJane (artfully graced)
I love this! I'm doing a coastal Christmas this year, but I've had a hard time finding big shells and starfish. I definitely should have started shopping over the summer! Oh well, now I know for next year. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it! This makes me want to move to the coast for sure. I'm heading back to simple and natural with red berries and burlap.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Evergreen meets the beach. I decked my holiday wreath with starfish as well this year!
ReplyDelete-caroline @ c.w.frosting
I LOVE IT! I am also doing a Coastal Christmas this year. We live on a little island, so why not? I have the same burlap ribbon just waiting for my tree and a whole pile of sand dollars. I will have to keep your wreath in mind while making my own.
ReplyDeleteHeidi@HomemadeBeautiesByHeidi
Love this wreath. Great color and design. Thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteI love this wreath, Kim. Thanks for sharing at Wow.
ReplyDeleteI love this. I redecorated my house in a beach theme & I want to do beach themed Christmas decorations too but my kids are not having it. :)
ReplyDeleteOh - I really love this wreath! So simple but so over the top gorgeous! I love the white, green, and burlap combination.
ReplyDeleteAnd starfish are one of my favorite things. I have to try this for a wreath. Thanks so much for sharing at SNS!
That wreath is just gorgeous!!! GREAT job! I adore that fluffy bow, too! Your photo would truly make a beautiful Christmas card. :)
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Great wreath! If course, I love the starfish and the burlap combined. So natural and 100 % sea cottage style!
ReplyDeleteCoastal chic at its best Kim. A beautiful Christmas wreath.
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if you could share this over on my Simply Christmas Inspiration Party at http://shabbyartboutique.blogspot.com/2011/11/inspiration-friday.html
It's beautiful! I love the texture and the natural elements mixed with Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this and I think the burlap bow is what makes it truly spectacular! Love!
ReplyDeleteI'm stumbling and your wreath popped up in my random stumbling ;)!
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