Easy DIY Beach Crafts: 12 Simple Projects for a Coastal Vibe

We have 12 easy diy beach crafts that are both simple and fun! There’s nothing quite like the peaceful, breezy feel of the coast—and now, you can bring that same seaside charm into your home with these easy diy beach crafts! Whether you’ve collected driftwood, shells, or beach glass from your last trip to the shore or just love the look of coastal beach crafts, these simple DIY craft project ideas will help you create stunning accessories and home decor. From shell crafts for adults and kids to driftwood art and sea glass decor DIY ideas, this list has something for everyone. Let’s dive in and get creative with these easy coastal crafts!

Easy Driftwood Crafts

1. Driftwood Candle Holder

Turn a simple glass jar into a rustic candle holder with this easy driftwood craft.

How to Make It:

1. Gather small, smooth pieces of driftwood that fit around your jar.
2. Use hot glue or strong craft glue to attach the pieces vertically around the jar.
3. Wrap in twine to secure the wood (and it looks good too)
4. Let dry completely, then place a candle inside for a warm, beachy glow!

Supplies: Driftwood pieces, glass jar, glue, candle, twine. If you need extra driftwood pieces, Amazon has some that would work well.

2. Driftwood Art Sign

Create a custom driftwood sign for your home, inspired by coastal travel signs.

How to Make It:

1. Find a fairly flat piece of driftwood that’s big enough to write on.
2. Sand lightly and paint words, quotes, or beachy locations on it.
3. Add hooks or twine for easy hanging.

Supplies: Driftwood, sandpaper, paint, paintbrush, or pen for wood, twine or ribbon

3. Driftwood Tree

This simple driftwood art piece works year-round—not just for Christmas!

How to Make It:

1. Find driftwood pieces in various sizes.
2. Lay them out from largest to smallest in a tree-like shape and make sure your dowel or thin piece of wood is the right size.
3. Attach dowel or thin piece of wood to the base.
4. Start glueing (or nailing) the driftwood pieces (longest to shortest) onto the dowel or tall piece of wood.
5. Fill in the base (trunk) at the bottom with small pieces of driftwood.

Supplies: Driftwood pieces, (here are some extra if you need more driftwood pieces), solid base, thin flat piece of wood for the back or dowel, hot glue gun and glue or tiny nails, hammer

Once you’ve finished your driftwood tree, why not incorporate it into your home? For more ideas on styling your coastal living space, check out these design and decor ideas for Coastal Cottage Living Rooms for inspiration on how to create the perfect seaside retreat.

4. Driftwood Wall Hanging with Shells & Beach Glass

This boho-chic driftwood craft adds texture to any space.

How to Make It:

1. Find a long piece of driftwood to use as your top rod.
2. Attach shells, sea glass, or macrame strings using twine or glue. Here are some small shells drilled with holes. And beach glass with drill holes.
3. Hang on the wall for a breezy coastal vibe!

Supplies: Driftwood, twine, shells, sea glass, beads, glue, fringe

Beach Shell Crafts

5. Seashell Candle Holders

Create a gorgeous beach shell craft by turning large shells into beautiful candles.

How to Make It:

1. Clean and dry large scallop or oyster shells. If you’re having trouble finding some, here are some large shells on Amazon.
2. Melt candle wax and pour it into the shells, adding a metal wick in the center.
3. Let the wax harden before using.

Supplies: Large shells, candle wax, wicks, fragrance oil (optional)

6. Seashell Wreath

Greet visitors with this beautiful coastal beach craft seashell wreath.

How to Make It:

1. Start with a wreath base (grapevine, eucalyptus, or dried flowers).
2. Use hot glue or wire to attach various shells around the wreath.
3. Hang on your door or wall for an instant beachy touch!

Supplies: Wreath base, shells, sand dollars, starfish, wire, glue, hot glue gun

7. Shell Jewelry: Macrame Bracelet

Make beautiful boho seashell jewelry perfect for a beachy accessory!

How to Make It:

1. If needed, drill small holes into tiny shells using a jewelry drill. Here are some predrilled mini shells.
2. String them using the cording – use macrame techniques to be super crafty
3. Add beads or charms for extra detail.

Supplies: Small shells, drill, jewelry twine, pliers

8. Decoupage Oyster Shell DIY Trinket Dish

Create a small dish for your rings, trinkets or coins. This oyster shell craft is so chic and easy and makes a wonderful hostess gift.

How to Make It:

1. Clean and dry the oyster shells. Apply white paint to the inside of the shell
2. Cut decorative tissue paper or napkins (thin one-ply) to fit inside the shell.
3. Apply Mod Podge, smooth the paper in, and seal with another coat.
4. Paint the edges with gold paint for an extra chic look.

Supplies: Oyster shells, White acrylic paint, Mod Podge, decorative paper, paintbrushes, gold paint

Beach Glass Crafts

9. Sea Glass Necklace Jewelry Pendant

A fun and easy way to use sea glass for accessories!

How to Make It:

1. Wrap sea glass in thin jewelry wire to create a pendant.
2. Attach to a necklace chain.

Supplies: You can find Sea glass on the beach or purchase online, jewelry wire, pliers, chains/hooks

10. Sea Glass Mosaic Coaster Craft

Sip in style using these beautiful beach glass coasters. Could also be used as a trivet. Either way, it’s a super fun, easy coastal beach craft.

How to Make It:

1. Arrange sea glass in a frame, tray or mold.
2. Secure with resin, grout or clear strong glue.
3. Let dry.

Supplies: Sea glass, frame/tray (purchase online), glue, grout, resin

11. Sea Glass Wind Chime, Sun catcher

Use your beach glass to make this very cool sun catcher sea glass window art – hang inside or outside. Such a fun, easy coastal craft!

How to Make It:

1. Drill small holes into sea glass pieces – or wrap each one in fishing line or thin jewelry wire
2. String them onto fishing line or wire, attaching them to a driftwood stick on top.
3. Hang outdoors for a gorgeous beach glass wind chime or inside to catch the light

Supplies: Sea glass, drill, fishing line, wire, long piece of driftwood

12. Sea Glass Picture: Beach Glass Sea Turtle Artwork

Create a beautiful coastal wall art piece featuring a light green beach glass sea turtle. You could also create birds or fish – let your imagination soar.

How to Make It:

1. Arrange light green sea glass into a sea turtle shape on a white canvas board.
2. Use light blue sea glass to form an ocean wave.
3. Once satisfied, glue the pieces in place with clear glue.
4. Let dry completely and frame for a polished coastal decor artwork piece.

Supplies: Stiff white board, sea glass (light green & light blue), clear glue, frame 

Time to Get Crafty!

These easy coastal crafts are a perfect way to bring the beach home! Whether you love driftwood crafts, shell crafts, or sea glass decor and crafts, these coastal craft DIY ideas are fun, simple, and relaxing. Grab your supplies, get creative, and let the coastal vibes inspire you!

As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com. You can learn more about our policies here.