Missing The Beach? This Cute DIY Vase Idea Will Bring The Coastal Vibes Into Your Home
You don't have to have a beach house to sprinkle some coastal decor into your interior design. In fact, there are stylish pieces you can make with just a few materials that's right on the beach theme, like this seashell-embellished vase. It has color and texture that make it perfect for adding a dimensional coastal touch to any table centerpiece, bookshelf, or display cabinet.
For this DIY, you'll need a plain vase or container, twine, hot glue, and seashells. Since the body of the vase will be covered, this project offers a great opportunity to reuse plastic containers in your home, like shampoo bottles, and turn them into cute decor. Upcycling glass jars can also work; they will be steadier, and you can leave them partly unwrapped to highlight the water inside or allow light to bounce off the surface, complementing the coastal theme even more. This DIY is easy to complete, and you can make more than one vase for an assortment of beach-themed decor.
Use twine and seashells to make a coastal vase
To make the vase, start by wrapping the container with twine. Glue the end piece at the bottom corner and tightly wind the string around the container, adding more glue every few layers. This creates a sand-like background, perfect for coastal decor. For larger vases, try swapping the twine for rope. It still fits with the nautical theme while adding more texture and visual depth.
Once the entire container is wrapped, it's time to decorate. Grab the seashells and get creative rearranging them. Go for a simple border around the bottom or a complete shell takeover, leaving little twine visible. Choose shells of different shapes, colors, and textures for a maximalist look or all the same seashells for a subtle design. Plus, you can add other coastal elements like mini ship anchors, star fish, coral figurines to customize your vase. Finally, fill it with your chosen bouquet, or switch it up with palm leaves and mini umbrellas to bring in more coastal vibes and decorate your home like a beach house.