Sand Dollar Garland Knock Off

This post is from a while back so whatever you do, please excuse the old photos!  This project and a few more are for all of you shell lovers looking for a quick and easy summer decorating idea.

starfish and sand dollar garland



A while back Pottery Barn had a beautiful sand dollar garland hanging over one of their headboards.


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It was beautiful and here is my own knock-off version...


I started with faux starfish and sand dollars. 


The shells I used are not real but you can not tell, even close up!


You could certainly use real sand dollars and starfish if you are lucky enough to find some.





I began by tying them onto a length of waxed twine.



sand dollar and starfish on a length of waxed thread

sand dollar on a wooden board

When they were all tied onto the length of twine,





I added small coral between each piece.


Another idea is to spray paint the starfish, maybe with a metallic color like gold or silver.


I hung the garland below my fireplace mantel.


mantel with shell candlesticks and garland


I also made the seashell candlesticks by just hot gluing beautiful shells into the top of thrifted candlesticks, it was a simple project.


Starfish and shells on a garland


I think my garland came out looking just as good as theirs!


Another shell idea is to decoupage clam shells, this was a fun project with great results!


Before you go you're going to want to see the beautiful shiny shells I gave out as gifts




Here are a few more if you love summer shell projects!


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Comments

  1. I love your garland...very simple and yet very beautiful. Oh...love your rock fireplace too! Lesa

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  2. i do so miss having a christmas tree shop nearby...your handmade garland is lovely!

    alison

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  3. I love this idea. There is nothing so beautiful as a perfect sand dollar. I wish I lived near the beach so I could pull off beach themed decorations. Lucky you!

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  4. OK, that is gorgeous! We'll be hitting the waters this weekend and I'll get my son to find me some sand dollars so I can make this too - thank you!

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  5. This is a very nice accent piece. I'm kicking myself for not remembering to grab a basket full of sand dollars I saw at an estate sale. I got distracted with my other finds, and forgot to ask about them.

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  6. Susan, your summer beachy garland is fantastic! I think our class room needs a garland too.

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  7. so pretty! Thanks for linking up and sharing!

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  8. Cute! I've been looking for something like this for my guest bedroom! This turned out great!

    ~Jessa
    www.jessajill.blogspot.com

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  9. Lovely! Such a simple and elegant garland. Great idea! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  10. Lovely! We had a trip to the beach earlier this month and I found a little bit of a sand dollar (a relatively whole bit).

    This is the second time today 've heard of something awesome from this Christmas Tree place. I must find one!

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  11. I made a felt sand dollar garland earlier this summer, but I really like the au natural look! I may have to do this for my boyfriend's boat/beach themed office!

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  12. I like yours better too Susan...great job...I think I'll be making one of these too....we are at the beach so I may use some of my daughters finds to make it...thx for sharing....come on over and visit...Mariaelena

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  13. That turned out wonderful! I love the coral. Thanks for linking it up at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

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  14. That is so inspiring!! Thank you for sharing!!!

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