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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Easy Coastal Ornament

Most of my Christmas decorations will have a coastal theme to them this year.  I was asked by a family member why coastal when I don't live by the sea?   I love to change up my themes for Christmas and coastal is a theme I love anyway.  It is also really easy to pull off with out a big investment in decor you will only have out for maybe four weeks a year. 

So to create an ornament with any shell or starfish, try raffia.  You can find it in any crafting section of most stores.  The raffia just needs to be looped around one finger of the starfish like pictured above.

Pull the raffia snug and it "grips" the starfish. 

Tie a knot in the end of the raffia for the desired length of string.

And, that's it.  It will work on most shells and then they are ready to hang in your tree, on a wreath, or in a garland.  
 What Christmas decor have you been working on?

Sherry
I will link to:
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Coastal Christmas Linky Party at Sally Lee by the Sea
 
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19 comments:

  1. Yvonne @ StoneGableNovember 29, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Sherry, your coastal ornaments look lovely on your tree. The white is soft and very upscale! Tying the sea elements on with a little raffia also adds to the pretty feel. I have some shells that will find their way to my tree this year. I am following your lead!
    Yvonne

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  2. Shenita @ Embellishments by SLRNovember 29, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Sherry, this is really pretty! What a creative way to display your shells! I can't wait to see your tree!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    I love this Sherry. I'll be working on the condo Christmas soon. I might have to copy.:-)

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  4. KarenNovember 29, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    That looks so pretty, shells are beautiful for Christmas decorating whether or not you live near the ocean. I may add a few to my tree this year.

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  5. WhyCuzICanNovember 29, 2011 at 7:46 PM

    Very sweet and very beachy ornaments. My family always had a condo on the Oregon coast, and this is something my Mom would have loved. Thanks for sharing!

    Visiting form Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style tonight,
    Suzanne in NW Illinois

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  6. xinexNovember 29, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Oh this are all so beautiful, Sherry. Love the beachy theme...Christine

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  7. Blondie's JournalNovember 29, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    These are SO cute!!

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. Teacup-In-The-GardenNovember 30, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    This is wonderful!
    Have a nice day,
    Markus

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  9. DebbieNovember 30, 2011 at 5:07 AM

    Very pretty! My mom has a coastal tree on her sun porch. I love the look.

    Me? I'm still lugging down boxes.

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  10. The French HutchNovember 30, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Hi Sherry, I love the look of coastal decorations for Christmas. We were just at the beach a few weeks ago and all the lovely Christmas decorations were out. What a treat........

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  11. Sunday TaylorNovember 30, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Very creative and pretty ideas for the Christmas tree. I am a first time visitor to your blog and really enjoy all the inspiration!

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  12. MarigeneNovember 30, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I like the idea of a coastal themed Christmas. Cute ornaments, Sherry.

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  13. Glenda @ Magnolia Bend DriveNovember 30, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Hi Sherry, I enjoyed looking around your blog and all your great ideas and pictures. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  14. CarolynDecember 1, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    Hi Sherry,
    I love the idea of a coastal theme for Christmas!

    Thank you so much for your kind words today.

    Take care,
    Carolyn

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  15. ArabellaDecember 1, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Love it! You decorate like I do!! We're having a coastal Christmas blog hop going on right now and we'd love for you to share this with everyone.

    Happy December :O)

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  16. Linda@Coastal CharmDecember 1, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Sherry,
    Oh I LOVE that starfish...just my style!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  17. EileenDecember 2, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Love it, It's just my cup of tea! Your photos are so awesome too!
    Happy Holidays!
    Eileen @ CBH

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  18. ~Lavender Dreamer~December 2, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    These are so pretty...and perfect! Happy holidays! ♥

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  19. Mary @ Sea QuiltsDecember 3, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    I love the very non intrusive way you chose to hang them. I have pondered on that very dilemma before. Thanks!

    Mary @ SeaQuilts

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