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    Home » DIY & Crafts

    Thrifty DIY Beach Decor Ideas

    Published by Pam Kessler | 596 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. - 2 Comments

    Today the Thrift Store Decor Team is going to the beach! Grab your sand bucket and bathing suit and meet me at the cabana.

    I'm showcasing some of my favorite easy DIY beach decor crafts and projects for you to get you in the summer mood.

    And after you've visited the beach, stick around to the bottom to see over 100 more thrifty summer DIYs in all sorts of themes.

    Patriotic decor, backyard upgrades, patio refreshes.

    You name it, we've got it.

    DIY beach decor image with sailboat, shell covered flower pot, driftwood map and more.

    My Favorite DIY Beach Decor Projects From The Thrift Store Decor Team:

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    DIY Rustic Sailboat

    Sailboat made from twigs and scrap fabric.
    I created this sailboat from a tree that came down in a little tornado we had in my backyard (F-0 and nothing more than a few trees toppled, thank God). No tornado required for you to make your own though.

    I made this 5 years ago and it continues to be one of my more popular projects and so EASY to make.
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    DIY Nautical Patriotic Banner

    A super easy DIY patriotic banner tutorial. Anchors, flags and sailboats combine for a nautical Fourth Of July home decor style or any patriotic holiday.
    You can also see my sailboat in this project where I show you a quick and easy way to make a patriotic banner!

    Seriously, it's VERY quick!
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    DIY Succulent Planter Bowl

    Planter shaped like a head setting in a shallow succulent bowl.
    Learn how to make a FUN succulent planter in a blub bowl. Also includes tips on planting in a bowl with no drainage holes.

    You can either make this in a tabletop sized planter or go all out and do it in a larger outdoor planter!
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    Driftwood Map DIY Project

    DIY driftwood flag on a white wooden background.
    Driftwood DIY projects are all the rage this year, and this cute map of the United States is PERFECT for the 4th of July!

    Made by Maryann from Domestically Speaking
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    DIY Sea Glass Beach Decor

    6 repurposed bottles painted in the color sea glass and sitting in a bottle carrier.
    A summer beach scene made from some discarded beverage bottles straight out of the recycling bin. A great example of what a little bit of paint and imagination can do!

    Made by Sarah at Sadie Seasongoods
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    DIY Shell Covered Planter

    Flower pot covered in sea shells.
    This sea shell covered flower pot is a quick and easy DIY with a lot of personality. It can be either used as an actual flower pot (how cute would this be on your porch?) or could even be used to hold napkins and silverware on the patio.

    Made by Kristin at My Uncommon Slice Of Suburbia
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    Nautical Lighting From Reclaimed Landscape Timbers

    These lighted nautical pier posts would be a fun addition to your summer backyard. They can be made from either repurposed wood or brand new wooden posts from the hardware store.

    Made by Gail from My Repurposed Life
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    Sea Shell Monogram Art

    Wooden frame covered in sea shells with a monogram letter L.
    This is a fun summer project using seashells and an old frame. Add a monogram or slide in a piece of summer artwork (I'm picturing an old seaside postcard image) and you're all set!

    Made by Christy from Our Southern Home
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    Thrifty Seashell Container

    Seashells in a glass container.
    A thrift store container becomes a beautiful way to display treasures from the beach!

    Made by Kathy from Petticoat Junktion
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    In addition to these beach themed DIYs, we have a whole lot more of all types of summer projects for you.

    100+ Thrifty Summer DIYs

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    Petticoat Junktion | My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia | Domestically Speaking | My Repurposed Life | Our Southern Home | Sadie Seasongoods | House of Hawthornes (that's me)

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    1. Kathy

      June 21, 2021 at 10:49 pm

      I like all your little beach things, maybe because I love ticking! I remember those pillows from when I was little. Who would think that fabric would ever be a thing for decorating?
      What about the little swimming lady picture? Is that from a tutorial or is it store bought? I love that too!

      Happy Summer Solstice!
      Kathy

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    2. Christy Little

      June 06, 2021 at 9:19 am

      So many fabulous ideas for summer! I was just showing my husband your little sailboats. I need to make a couple of these for the lake house Airbnb! Adorable!

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