How to Make Sand Dollar Garland

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


Here is how I made my own version...

I started with some starfish and sand dollars from The Christmas Tree Shop. They are not real but you can not tell, even close up!

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


When I got them all on the length of twine...

I added coral between each piece...

Then I hung the garland below my fireplace mantel.

See how to make the seashell candlesticks.


I think mine came out just as good as theirs!

 I Love Summer!


And when I'm finished with it...
I'm going to hang it over the science table in my classroom!

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  1. Korrie@RedHenHomeAugust 16, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    It's beautiful!

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  2. Home FrostingAugust 16, 2011 at 11:53 PM

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

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  3. Stuff and NonsenseAugust 17, 2011 at 7:43 AM

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

    alison

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  4. StaceyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    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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  5. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    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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  6. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 17, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    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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  7. Carrie @ Dittle DattleAugust 17, 2011 at 9:04 PM

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

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  8. Jeannies BottleAugust 18, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Very cute, love it!

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  9. Lovely LightAugust 18, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Hi there- found you through the hop and am a new follower. Great job! Next week I'm posting my seashell garland. Great minds!
    I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com

    I hope you have a great week!

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  10. DanielleAugust 19, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    so pretty! Thanks for linking up and sharing!

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  11. Jessa SmithAugust 19, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    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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  12. MegAugust 19, 2011 at 7:01 PM

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

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  13. Jordan McCollumAugust 20, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    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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  14. MadisonAugust 21, 2011 at 1:48 AM

    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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  15. MariaelenaAugust 23, 2011 at 6:41 AM

    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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  16. SherryAugust 23, 2011 at 9:43 PM

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

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  17. HannahSeptember 18, 2011 at 6:28 PM

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

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