A Simple Coastal Craft for Natural, Beachy Interiors
Bring a little piece of the shoreline into your home with this easy coastal wall hanging DIY, made from driftwood, shells, pebbles, and natural string. It’s a beautiful, budget-friendly project that adds a rustic, handmade charm to your space.Whether you’ve been collecting beach treasures or just love that organic, earthy look, this wall hanging is a perfect way to showcase natural textures in your home decor.
Materials Needed:
-Driftwood sticks (various sizes) 1 sturdy piece of driftwood (for the top base) and more Smaller pieces of driftwood
-Wool or strong natural string (we used jute string from Poundland)
-Small pebbles or shells (lightweight)
-Hot glue gun or strong craft glue
-Scissors
-Optional: greenery or twine for decoration
STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Gather & Prepare Materials
Collect driftwood, shells, and pebbles from the beach or use store-bought natural items.
Clean and dry them thoroughly.
2.Ccreate the base frame
Use one long piece of driftwood as the base.
Tie a loop of wool or string to each end, then bring the ends together to form a hanger.
This will allow you to hang the piece easily on a wall hook or nail.
3.Attach the hanging elements
Cut several shorter strings for each item (driftwood, shell, pebble).
For each hanging piece, wrap the string several times around the middle of the small driftwood to hold it securely
For shells or pebbles, use a hot glue gun to attach the string if they cannot be tied.
Vary the lengths of each string to give a layered look.
4. Hang the item
Tie the other end of each string to the top driftwood frame, spacing them out evenly.
Vary the lengths to add visual interest.
5. Add finishing touches and hang it up
Wrap a small sprig of greenery or decorative twine around the top driftwood for an added natural feel.
Use a wall hook or nail to hang your finished piece and enjoy your handmade coastal-inspired art!
Styling Tips: Where to Hang It
-Above a peg rail with hanging beach bags or straw hats
-In a beach-inspired bathroom
-Over a bed or reading nook
-On a narrow hallway wall for visual interest
or As part of a gallery wall featuring coastal art and prints
This project is perfect for adding a rustic,
earthy feel to any room and it’s a great way to repurpose natural finds from your adventures!
