Hi friends! I absolutely love the ocean, but we happen to live smack-dab in the middle of the desert. So when summer rolls around, and it's blazing hot outside, I think about the beach. A lot.
I've been adding more and more aqua tones around the house, and when it was time to make a new wreath for the front door, I wanted to use the same refreshing shade for the outside, as well. So I made this simple starfish wreath, and it looks as cool as can be!
Actually, I cheated a little when I made this starfish wreath. Does it look familiar? If so, that's because you may have seen the base in it's former life as an aqua blue and white spring wreath. I love to remake wreaths, and I've made over wreaths from just about every season. It helps save money, and it also saves time, both of which I could a little more of!
Anyway, the base of the wreath is a pool noodle that I cut and taped so that it was the right size and shape. These make the best wreath forms, and they are so much cheaper than buying foam wreaths from the store!
Supplies for a starfish wreath
- Pool noodle
- Duck Tape
- 2 spools of aqua chevron ribbon
- Starfish
- Glue
- Floral pin
- Knife to cut the pool noodle
Directions
Cat W says
I'm stopping in from the Thrifty Decor Chick Link-up. I love your wreath. Nothing says summer to me like beach cottage style and this is totally it. I also love the name of your blog! It made me smile. Thanks for sharing!
Wendi Wachtel says
These are great! I love the starfish one and then scrolled down and realize, I love them all! Super fun from a pool noodle. Visiting from DIY Sunday Showcase. Thanks so much for sharing this fun project! Pinning and sharing too:)
Made In a Day says
I'm a little late getting my comments out! I featured your sweet wreath today on the blog and social media! Thanks so much for pinning to the P3Party Board! Happy Weekend!
Kim
Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says
Great wreath for summer. Love the starfish! Please come share your blog posts over at the Home Matters Linky Party! We'd love to have you for a visit. The Door Opens Friday! 🙂
~Lorelai
Life With Lorelai
Debbie @ Simple Joys Of Home says
This is so pretty! Thanks for the tutorial. Have a lovely week.
Lela Burris says
This is by far the cutest wreath I have ever seen. I am going to make one for my back porch. The starfish are so perfect! I never would have thought of that. I'd love for you to stop by my blog on Thursday and share one of your beautiful wreath posts at my Inspiration Thursday Link Party. I hope to see you there! --Lela @ http://www.inthenewhouse.com
Heidi's Wanderings says
I love the starfish on the wreath. It reminds me of the time I spent in the Keys. Good memories.
Barbara @ 21 Rosemary Lane says
Now this is too cute! Love the idea...so beachy and fun!
XO Barbara
Dee M says
That would be wonderful, Jenna. Thank you so much! 🙂
Jenna Hill says
I love how summery this wreath is! I'd like to feature it with a link back to you on my weekend features post later today if that's ok with you 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks so much for stopping by, Pamela. 🙂
Dee M says
Thanks a bunch, Debbie! 🙂
Dee M says
I love the sea air, but we're about 6 hours away too. Thanks, Alexis. 🙂
Pamela says
What a cute cute wreath!
Debbiedoos says
Love a good pool noodle wreath. I have made a few myself:) I love that burlap ribbon too!
Alexis Rochester says
What an awesome idea to use a noodle as the base! I used to live by the ocean, now we live at least 6 hours away. This makes me nostalgic for the sea air! Thanks for sharing this!
Alexis @ Chemistry Cachet
Dee M says
I found cutting it worked great for getting the wreath round, but yes, even a ton of glue can't always hold up against our hot summer heat! Hoping this one lasts a little while! 🙂
Carol says
That is so cute, Dee! You had me at the pretty turquoise chevron! I made a wreath a couple of years ago, using a pool noodle. Mine never did quite make it into a circle, more of an oval! I should redo, & I think I will. I redo and reuse wreaths all the time, too. Do you ever have a problem with hot glue on an outdoor wreath here in our climate? Even though my front door is recessed under a covered walkway, I still find things have fallen off because the glue melted. Just one of those things we love about AZ summers, right?
Dee M says
Thanks, Debbie! I'm happy it turned out the way I wanted. 🙂
[email protected] and A Debbie-Dabble Christmas says
Dee,
Love the wreath and what a great idea it is!
Thanks so much for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Deb