I don’t know about you, but I love the beach! I love summer
in general, but there’s something about laying out on the sand and watching the
waves that is very soothing. Now we live in New England which means the ocean
water is absolutely freezing and beaches are crowded. Even so our family tries
to make at least one or two trips a year. So, since we don’t go as often as I’d
like, I thought I would bring the beach to us with beach themed décor.
I will be sharing two diy projects that will be on our backyard patio
table. Now if I could only get the yard cleaned up…sigh.
For the first project I used a glass jar I found for $5 at the Target dollar spot. Along with some decorative items from Dollar Tree, and a few things I had laying around the house.
Step 1: measured and cut jute rope to the length I wanted
the handle to hang. Then twisted in half and attached (using hot glue) a nut,
which I spray painted with metallic paint.
Step 2: attached a key ring (also spray painted) to each nut
using hot glue.
Step 3: wrapped jut rope around neck of the jar, while
stringing on the key rings to the second layer. Attached with hot glue.
Step 4: attached a votive candle holder to the bottom of the
jar with hot glue. This was so I would be able to remove the battery-operated
candle.
Step 5: filled the jar with sand and shells from the Dollar
Tree.
For project number two, I thought I would make use
of this raised garden bed I purchased 2 summers ago with the intent on starting
a garden. There is no garden to speak of. So, I made what I’m calling faux
pallet art.
Step 1: took the garden bed apart and cut the wood pieces to
fit this quote art I found at Dollar Tree.
Step 2: attached the cut pieces to create a pallet.
Step 3: used modpodge (the outdoor formula) to adhere
the art to the wood. I ended up cutting the paper into strips to give it the
wood pallet look. I love how it looks imperfect.
And there you have it. Two simple projects that cost less
than $20. I hope this inspires you to
create something that reminds you of a soothing experience. Until next time,
thanks and God Bless!
Living Simply,
Mindy✿