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?
Wow Us Wednesday at Savvy Southern Style
Coastal Christmas Linky Party at Sally Lee by the Sea
What Christmas decor have you been working on?
Sherry
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Coastal Christmas Linky Party at Sally Lee by the Sea
19 comments:
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
Sherry, this is really pretty! What a creative way to display your shells! I can't wait to see your tree!
I love this Sherry. I'll be working on the condo Christmas soon. I might have to copy.:-)
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.
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
Oh this are all so beautiful, Sherry. Love the beachy theme...Christine
These are SO cute!!
XO,
Jane
This is wonderful!
Have a nice day,
Markus
Very pretty! My mom has a coastal tree on her sun porch. I love the look.
Me? I'm still lugging down boxes.
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
Very creative and pretty ideas for the Christmas tree. I am a first time visitor to your blog and really enjoy all the inspiration!
I like the idea of a coastal themed Christmas. Cute ornaments, Sherry.
Hi Sherry, I enjoyed looking around your blog and all your great ideas and pictures. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hi Sherry,
I love the idea of a coastal theme for Christmas!
Thank you so much for your kind words today.
Take care,
Carolyn
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)
Sherry,
Oh I LOVE that starfish...just my style!!!
Blessings,
Linda
Love it, It's just my cup of tea! Your photos are so awesome too!
Happy Holidays!
Eileen @ CBH
These are so pretty...and perfect! Happy holidays! ♥
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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