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December 17, 2014 ·

DIY Sailboat Ornaments

Christmas/New Years · Coastal Christmas · Coastal Decor · Crafts · DIY · Tutorial

For the past few years I’ve enjoyed making a coastal ornament for my  coastal Christmas tree. This year I went with a more nautical vibe for the kids’ turquoise and red tree in their playroom and I made some cute DIY Sailboat Ornaments !  They remind me of the ships in bottles and they are easier to make than they look!

To make the Sailboat Ornaments you will need the following items: 

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• (6) Glass Ball Oraments 3 inch
• 1 bag Crushed Shells in an Opalescent Mix of Blue Shades
• Bamboo Skewers, 6-inch 
• Small Clear Elastic Rubber Bands  (or orthodontic bands used for braces)
• a piece of white cardstock or printer paper

Step 2) Now grab 2 tiny rubber bands. I used my kids’ leftover bands from their braces! You can also find small elastic bands in the beauty section of any store, but braces bands work best. Slide one band over the 2 skewers exactly as pictured below.

Step 5) Let go and the boat base will pop into a horizontal position, which should be perpendicular to the mast.

Step 6) Cut out a paper triangle sail out of card stock or printer paper. Feel free to color it if desired. Place a small amount of hot glue to the back of the mast and glue the sail to it.

Step 7) Fill the bottom of your ornament with the crushed shells (Don’t add too much at first. You can always add more later). The reason why I used 3 inch glass ornaments vs. larger ones, is because these shells will make your ornament heavy!

Step 8) Twist the “boat” skewer so it is aligned with the mast (like in step 4) and start inserting it into the ornament opening. It will pop back in place as soon as it clears the opening.

Gently bend and tuck the paper sail so it will fit into the opening. Hold the top of the mast with your needle nose pliers or tweezers and insert the sailboat into the shells, pushing all the way to the bottom or until the “boat” part is sitting on top of the shells (water).  The shells should hold it in place. Use the pliers to adjust the position.

Are they adorable? I hope you try making some Sailboat Ornaments for yourself sometime!

Merry Christmas!

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December 17, 2014 at 7:15 am

Kim, Love these!! I have to wait until my girlies are grown to do my coastal tree. They won’t let me stop our all things Disney themed tree! I did start making the coastal ornaments and will definitely have to make a dozen of these!! I just posted a jellyfish ornament that I made! Wishing you a happy holiday! Jenny Renovardesign.com

December 17, 2014 at 2:32 pm

Thank you Jenny! I’ll have to pop over and check out your jellyfish ornament!

December 17, 2014 at 8:42 am

Smartypants! They look great, and you’re brilliant for figuring that out. The entire tree is perfect – the colors are fabulous. Nauticus and some of the other local museums should hire you to decorate their trees!

December 17, 2014 at 2:31 pm

Oh wow, now that could be a fun job! Thank you Karin!

December 17, 2014 at 9:29 am

These are ridiculously adorable!! LOVE!

December 17, 2014 at 2:30 pm

Thanks Anele!

December 17, 2014 at 9:50 am

Thanks for sharing…adorable! This is my 1st year going coastal…love it!

Thank you Pamm!

December 18, 2014 at 8:23 am

I love your coastal touches. Now that we are living a mile from the beach I need to do incorporate more coastal decor. Thanks for the inspiration!

December 18, 2014 at 1:22 pm

THank you Morgan!

December 18, 2014 at 11:11 am

Kim, these are amazing! Every Christmas you make something that just delights my coastal soul! 🙂

Thank you Dana!

December 21, 2014 at 10:21 pm

love this! cute idea! https://www.etsy.com/shop/wnbrunk

December 27, 2014 at 11:13 pm

These are so stinkin cute. Kim! Pinning for next year…hope you had a wonderful Christmas! XO

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How to Make Driftwood Sailboat Ornaments

As you all know, we love decorating for the holidays in a coastal style!  I’m so excited to be sharing my little handmade ornament with you today, I shared it the other week over at Jenn’s blog, Clean and Scentisble , as part of her Trim the Tree Party!   I made a driftwood sailboat ornament:

We’re always walking the beaches search for treasures and we LOVE finding driftwood.

You should see my basement, it is filled with furniture to be painted and driftwood!

How to Make a Driftwood Sailboat Ornament

– Drill holes into the base (which will become the boat), you want to make it big enough to fit another stick (which will become the mast).

Dab a little Titebond in the holes.

Tie twine to the top of the mast.  This will become your hanger. Make sure you have enough so it will fit over your branch.

Cut nautical charts into triangles to look like sails. Glue on with hot glue!

If you like this, you might also like my nautical garland I shared the other week.  Here’s a few more images of the boats. They’d also be cute on gifts!

Be sure to check out the other ornaments that were made by my friends:

Mini embroidery Hoop Ornaments from Jo-Anna at A Pretty Life in the Suburbs Mason Jar Lid Ornaments from Tara at Suburble Feather Snowflakes from Alice at Thoughts from Alice Chalkboard Printable Ornament from Crystal at A Pumpkin and a Princess Yarn Ball Ornaments from Rachel at Shades of Blue Interiors Icy Twig Sprays from Shauna at Satori Design for Living Glitter Snowflakes from Jennifer at Town and Country Living Driftwood Sailboat Ornaments from Danielle at Finding Silver Pennies Frosted Pipe Cleaner Snowflakes from Jenn at Clean and Scentsible Gold Wreath Ornament from Sarah at Bombshell Bling Frosted Cranberry Ornament from Kristin at The Yellow Bliss Road Mini Mason Jar Ornaments from Kimberly at A Night Owl Glitter Dipped Pinecones, Feathers, and Cotton from Kellie at Nest of Posies Gift Box Ornaments from Autumn at It’s Always Autumn

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I love the look of these driftwood ornaments! Beautiful, simple, and rustic! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas!

Where do you find your driftwood? I would love to make these for my wedding!

Hi Amanda, I collect it on our beaches but you could probably use ghost wood which you can get at a craft store or online. Hope that helps!

Make Driftwood Sailboat Ornaments

How to make very simple driftwood sailboat ornaments for christmas.

These sweet little driftwood sailboat ornaments were really simple and quick to make – literally 5 minutes for each one. And these handmade ornaments are a highlight on the tree but you could also attach them to a wreath or set  them into a lush piece of holiday garland sitting on your mantel.

•  Find your driftwood bottom pieces.  Mine are from 4-5″ long.  The cutest ones are the pieces that have a rounded bottom edge like a keel.

If you need driftwood pieces, we have driftwood in stock. 2-6″ pieces or 5-12″ pieces .

2.  I used long think straight pieces for the mast but you could use a wooden dowel.  Then just drill a hole in the main piece to accommodate your mast. 

3.  Before you glue the mast piece into the hole on the boat, you want to drill smaller holes in the top of the mast so you can string and hang the ornaments. 

4.  Attach the mast to the boat using a good glue.  I’m using “Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue” which sets pretty quick and holds very well.  I’m also using Peel and Stick Fabric Fuse which is one of the most useful tools to have in your crafting kit.  I love this stuff.  And of course, fishing filament to string the ornaments.  You could also use a pretty ribbon.

5.  Antique lace napkins or handkerchiefs work really well as the actual sail.  I can usually find some vintage linens that work at thrift stores.  I made sure to cut the corners that were already hemmed but you could actually use the Peel and Stick Fabric Fuse to turn under any edges.  For the sale, I cut an uneven triangular shape (longer across the bottom) and  I left the bottom edge unfinished. 

6.  Now just take your Peel and Stick Fabric Fuse and run a piece up the center of the sail and peel off the backing.

7.  Lay your driftwood mast piece on the fuse glue and press it into the glue.  Then attached the mast to your main boat piece using Aileene’s glue.  Let it dry.  Thread your fishing filament through the top hole on the mast and your done. 

Want more ideas for driftwood ornaments?  Check out our tutorial on making Driftwood Ornaments using candy or a holiday cloche (bell jar).

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Welcome back to our Trim the Tree Party!!

 I love handmade Christmas ornaments and think that they add such a special touch to the tree and other holiday decor.  This week, I have invited some of my favorite blogging friends to join me in sharing one of  their  favorite handmade ornaments.  At the end of the week we will have a special giveaway for you that you don’t want to miss, so don’t forget to check back!  There will be three new ornaments each day, so you should have a beautifully decorated tree by the end of the week! 😉

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Hi Clean and Scentsible readers! I’m Danielle and I blog over at Finding Silver Pennies ! I live by the sea in Scituate, on Boston’s South Shore, with my husband, two boys and our rescue dog. We love decorating for the holidays in a coastal style! I’m so excited to be sharing my little handmade ornament with you today as part of Jenn’s Trim the Tree party. I made driftwood sailboat ornaments:

How to Make a Driftwood Sailboat Ornament

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Every year I think I’m going to make some cute, crafty, nautical themed ornaments for my Christmas tree. And every year I fail because of time constraints. I’m hoping to make a change this time by persuading my husband to do it for me because he is quite crafty and infinitely more patient.

In any case I thought these sailboat ornaments would be worth the effort and even make nice gifts! The full  Do It Yourself Sailboat Ornaments tutorial from Sand&Sisal follows…and you can purchase the plain glass ornaments and tools at your nearest Michael’s Craft Store.

For the past few years I’ve enjoyed making a coastal ornament for my  coastal Christmas tree. This year I went with a more nautical vibe for the kids’ turquoise and red tree in their playroom and I made some cute DIY Sailboat Ornaments!  They remind me of the ships in bottles and they are easier to make than they look!  read more at sandandsisal.com

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dear little paper mache boat ornament : a free tutorial

Everybody loves to go boating.

I’ve made you something!  A free tutorial for a dear little paper mache boat ornament. The boat is 5 and 1/2 inches long and 6 and1/2 inches high – a very nice size for very nice mice or tiny rag dolls .

They are quick and simple to make (really quick! make a bunch) and only require little bits of fabric, cardboard and other things you probably already have.  And the pattern scales up easily – if you’d like to make a larger boat. I think it is helpful to read through all the steps before you begin.

To get started download the dear little boat and sail templates here .

* You can click each image for a larger view.

1. Place the boat template on your cardboard and trace the outline. Mark the fold lines (the dashed lines on the template) in colored pencil. Use the BACK of the exacto knife to lightly score the fold lines. Cut out the template.

2. Gently fold at the scored fold lines.

3. Bring the front sides and bottom together.

4. Tape over the tabs with masking tape – it’s helpful to tear off several little pieces of tape so they are ready when you need them.

5. Tape over the outside seams as well.

6. Fold up the back of the boat and tape over the tabs as well as the outside cardboard seams.

7. Fold the boat bottom flap tabs toward the print side.

8. Fold the bottom flap into the boat and tape over the tabs

9. Fold the sides over – into the boat.

10. Tape along all the edges. We are ready for paper mache.

paper mache tips: Because the boat is small and our armature is sturdy – one layer of paper mache is enough. If you are making a larger boat use at least two layers. Tear small pieces of newsprint – roughly an inch or smaller – small pieces of paper create a smooth sturdy result- use the smallest pieces for covering corners, tight curves and edges. I like commercially prepared wall paper paste – available at most hardware stores Collect text scraps for embellishing.

11. Begin with the edges – paint paste onto the boat – apply a piece of paper and paint paste over.

12. After covering the edges fill in the rest of the areas. One layer of paper is enough for a small boat – two will make it even sturdier. If adding a second layer there is no need to wait for the first to dry.

13. Optional – When the boat is fully covered add text embellishments. allow your boat to dry completely.

14. I like the newsprint to show so I paint lightly with water color and acrylic paint thinned with water.

15. Pin the sail pattern to a double layer of cotton – right sides together. Stitch as shown – leaving the bottom corner open for turning right side out.

16. Trim off the excess fabric at the corners and turn right side out.

17. Press the sail – fold in the edges at the opening and stitch closed. I added a whip stitch with contrasting thread all around the edge and several patches.

18. For flags fold a two inch wide strip of fabric in half and press. Cut off 4 or 5 one inch squares. Stitch through the folded side with embroidery thread or string. Leave the ends long.

19. Glue a wood, spool or bead to the bottom of the boat ( wood glue is best). Apply glue to one end of a wood dowel or skewer cut to 6 inches in length.

20. Insert the glued end into the bead or spool and allow to dry completely

21. Add lengths of thread or string to each corner of the sail.

22. Use a large needle to poke a whole through the front and back of the boat and tie on buttons.

23. Make a loop in a piece of thread or string and tie it to your mast – add a little glue to the mast and wind the ends around. knot and trim off the excess.

24. Thread the loop through a wooden bead and glue in place. You could alternatively cover the top of the mast with a little flag.

Finally to rig the boat tie the sail to the top and bottom of the mast and wind the front string around the front button. Attach the flag string to the mast and buttons.

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Just in time to make Christmas gifts. You are so generous with your talents, thank you!

Ditto. Thank you so much for your generosity! You rock, Ann!

A very sweet present for your readers. I’ll surrely make one for … me ! Merci beaucoup de France, Annick

You are so sweet! Thank you Thank you – this is such a treat.

Hugs! Mary Jo

Thank you, Ann. I certainly agree with Sally; your generosity is greatly appreciated. Thank you. And, I hope you are, or soon will be, back in your lovely apartment.

What a nice thing for you to do. I love little boats and will certainly give this a go. Thank you.

Thanks for sharing your talented.

Oh my, so sweet!! Thank you so very much for this adorable pattern/ tutorial. Let the Christmas making begin!!

I think these are great & it’s so nice of you to share them , I was thinking how maybe they would look as a Christmas tree decoration adding some small greenery & tiny balls what do you think could even make a Christmas mouse with a stocking cap like the Night before Christmas using the boat like a bed

So charming, I want to make 20! Thank you for sharing this lovely, adaptable, fun pattern! ♡

Ann, thank you so, so much! I can’t wait to try my hand at this. So generous of you, and the tutorial is so detailed. You are wonderful!

Thank you so much for your generous boat ornament tutorial!

This is something really special, and very kind. Thank you so much for doing this… I love your creativity and visiting your blog is a real treat.

Thank you Ann – super sweet.

Thank you so much for this. How wonderful to share.

Thank you so much for this. Can’t wait to play!

Thank you so much for sharing this, Ann! I can see a Christmas tree awash in little sailboats.

I hope you have fun with it – I’m making lots of them too!

I have purchased a small, white feather Christmas tree and am busy making every ornament for the tree! I think a few boats will look great on it… Thank you Ann , I always look forward to your blog.

I love a tree of homemade things – I’d love to see!

Love it so much. thank you

very nice indeed…i love everything about HOME MADE….. this is very much something i will do for my grandson with a special verse in mind. thank you so much for your tutorial…..

Wonderful Vivian – such a sweet thing to do for a grandson.

Found the little boat project on Pinterest. As a social worker in Vermont with 7-17 year olds this is a perfect solution to keep the indoor season lively. Thank you for your thoughtful contribution both to our kids and community skills workers.

Thanks so much, you have made my day. Happy the pattern can be useful to you and I hope the kids enjoy it. I have a couple other projects that have been popular with kids and might be useful too :

cardboard stampede project – http://annwood.wpengine.com/cardboard-stampede/ paper mache teacup – http://annwood.wpengine.com/paper-mache-teacup-pattern/ and another boat – http://annwood.wpengine.com/paper-mache-boat-pattern/

Thanks again,

Thank you soooooooo much!!!!! so sweet!!!

Thank you for the beautiful little boat pattern. Very kind of you to share it for free.

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

I am in the process of making my first little boat, I absolutely love it. My favorite part is making the sails with the little patches. Another nice thing is that the materials are so simple, did not have to go the store to buy stuff. This one is for my great grandson, I’ll make a little treasure chest and put some “loot” in. thank you so much Ann. I appreciate your generosity. Atie from Southern California .

Hi Ann Wood. Your little boat tutorial is wonderful & you’re very generous to share your pattern & instructions. I wouldn’t worry about anyone trying to compete with your talent. You’re very talented & generous. Thank you very much! Kathie

So, I started a dear little boat yesterday (xmas eve) and finished it today. Customied for my future brother in law, who happens to love boats and have a familial connection to the Clark Thread co. How perfect could this be? It was a hit. Thank you! https://flic.kr/p/21N1geG

Thank you for the pattern! You are very generous in sharing them with us! It was quite easy to follow and thus create a beautiful little treasure for a very special Christmas gift. However, I did encounter one slight issue: my mouse’s fit in the boat was much tighter than the one you are showing in your tutorial. I might have stuffed him a bit more perhaps, but luckily he still fits! https://adrispalette.com/2018/01/02/little-mouse-on-a-boat/

Thanks for sharing this pattern. I’ve had so much fun making a little love boat valentine for my sweetie. Thanks for your generosity, which is as inspiring as your work.

Thank you Ann. I have just finished my first ‘dear little boat’ which is sitting on the mantlepiece. I love it. It will go from Australia with my husband to our Grandson in Texas who claimed it when he saw it on FaceTime. Inspired by you I have also used the top part of a takeaway coffee cup as an armature..moulded gently to an oval base. It works well and is perhaps more like Reepicheep’s coracle. Something to redeem the situation when you forgot to take your Keep Cup!

Fran B above introduced me to your beauty-full work. Thank you for your inspiration. I finished my dear little boat and my family, one 64 and the other 25, were delighted with it.

This is “Cartapesta”, not “Papier-Mâché”.

“The ‘cartapesta’ is the original term of Italy to name the technique that uses pieces of newspaper cut by hand joined by a glue to form objects, superimposing the layers of paper interlaced with each other and the glue again and again so that when hardening It gives us as a result a much more resistant and stiffer surface, the more layers more rigidity, with a result similar to cardboard. It should be distinguished from papier-mâché, a technique in which the base is pulp or paper pulp to mold the object or shape desired. It is used as a craft to make figures of all kinds, such as masks for carnival or adornment, sculpture]] s, frames, jars, trays, etc. To wrap as a decoration to another object, or to create hardness to fine surfaces of objects. The most ideal glue is the vinyl glue and the best paper is the newspaper because it is very malleable, but other types such as paper napkins can be used, among others.” It is left to dry and at the end with a fine sandpaper the surface is smoothed and later it is decorated with paint and if it is wanted that it has durability in the time a layer of varnish is applied to all this process. (Source: Wikipedia)

Hi Raúl, That is inaccurate, the correct definition of papier mache is paper fibers and a binding agent. Techniques using both paper pulp and strips or pieces can be correctly referred to as paper mache.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papier-m%C3%A2ch%C3%A9

And the English translation of Cartapesta is, in fact, paper mache:

https://www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/italian-english/cartapesta

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[…] softies.  The mouse is adorable, complete with the papier mache boat.   Velvet Elephant, and sweet […]

I know this is an older post, but I just saw the picture of the doll go past my pinterest feed and I had to come and say that she reminds me of the little dolls from the Beatrix Potter book, The Tale of Two Bad mice. ^_^ Sooooo cute!

Turned out perfect! Thank you so much for the pattern.

[…] This just makes you go, “aaawwww” it is so cute. If you want to make one of these little boats to decorate your Christmas tree or give as a gift pop on over to the link Ann sent in to her blog Ann Wood Handmade for the step by step tutorial on how to make a recycled cardboard boat ornament. […]

Your little boats are divine! I’m in lockdown in Melbourne, what better thing to do!

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September 16, 2019   |   Updated September 10, 2022   |   By Laura   |  3 Comments

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If you’ve ever painted seashells before, you know how a simple coat or two of paint (especially gold spray paint! ) can turn a normal shell into a gorgeous showstopper.

But what happens when you add some hot glue and a piece of string?

You get a fast, easy DIY seashell ornament that is ready for your Christmas tree. (And you’ll want to make a dozen more!)

Here’s how to make seashell ornament crafts from all those shells you’ve saved from vacations but haven’t done anything with yet. You’re going to love it!

How to Make DIY Gold Seashell Ornaments for Christmas

Step 1: gather supplies.

Supplies Needed:

• Painted Seashells
• String, twine
• Hot glue gun and glue
• Seashell Ornament Checklist (it’s free in the resource library! )

Step 2: Paint the seashells.

Using the method outlined in this post on how to paint seashells, choose your desired color(s) and paint the shells. (I’m a sucker for gold spray paint! )

Let them dry completely before moving on.

Step 3. Cut string or twine into 12″ sections.

Cut sections of string or twine into 12″ pieces.

These will be the hanging loops of your Christmas tree ornaments.

It’s best to err on the side of cutting them long at first, because you can trim them to be shorter later. I’ve found 12″ is a good starting point, and then can be shortened if needed.

Step 4. Fold string in half and tie two loose ends into a knot.

Step 5. hot glue string to shell..

Put a dab of hot glue on the back of the shell.

Carefully put one end of your string into the hot glue and let dry.

Step 6. Repeat for the rest of the shells.

Step 7. Knot and trim other end of string, assess and hang!

I decided to also knot the string at the other end, and trim off any excess. This way, the ornaments have a visible knot at the top of the hanging string.

(If you want to leave them as is, with just a hanging loop and no knot on top, that’s ok too.) 

Once the glue is dry and the string secured, see how they will look when they’re hanging.

At first, the bulky conch shell ornament didn’t hang correctly because of where I glued the string. So, I peeled the glue and string off and re-glued it right up on the backside of the tip of the shell.

This helped it hang upright on the tree.

They’re ready for your Christmas tree!

Seashells are one of those things that make their way home from the beach with you but if you’re not careful, they’ll still be sitting on the shelf in a bag in 10 years. (At least that’s what they did in my house.)

By first painting and turning them into DIY seashell ornaments, the shells are now completely transformed and ready to make a statement on the Christmas tree!

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Save this idea for later by pinning the photo below to Pinterest!

P.S. If you don’t have seashells at home but want to make your own shell Christmas ornaments, you can buy seashells that are clean and ready for paint!

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Have you done a completely beach themed Christmas tree? I made foam flip flops, glitter shells, shell angels, a garland of rope knots (could do painted cork buoys), sand-flakes, beach in a bauble, life preservers, surf boards, some driftwood. Such fun. Thanks for the tut.

December 1, 2023 at 9:29 am

Hi Susan! What a neat idea!! I bet that looked beautiful and was so unique!! That’s for sharing – that is very creative!

December 1, 2023 at 7:30 pm

We love theme trees and diy.

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DIY Driftwood Sailboats

. I’ve been wanting to make driftwood sailboats for quite some time and finally I did it this week …  three of them. This craft project has been formulating in my mind for awhile.  I’ve combined bits and pieces of ideas from other driftwood sailboats I’ve seen in magazines, Pinterest, and at some retail stores to make these.  The two steps during the process that took the most time and tested my patience were working with tiny eyelets and eyelet screws.  Do not skip these steps because they gave the sailboats a clean finish.  Last thing, there will be no sewing involve in this project.

The driftwood I used were collected during our recent family trip to the beach at Seabrook, Washington, click here to read more.

1.    fabric pieces, slightly heavy weight fabric will hold its shape best for the sails 2.    twine 3.    wood glue 4.    stop fabric fraying liquid 5.    glue gun & glue sticks 6.    paper to make sail patterns 7.    eyelet screws, 15/32″ 8.    eyelet tools & 1/8″ eyelets 9.    scissors 10.  two driftwood pieces for the boat and a mast

Instructions

step 1.   Drill a hole in the center of the driftwood large enough to accommodate a long stick for the mast.  Squeeze wood glue into the hole and push the stick in it and let dry.

Step 2.    Use a pencil to draw the pattern on paper for the two sails (triangle shape with a right angle – see image below).  Pin the pattern onto the fabric and cut it out.  Apply fabric fraying liquid sparingly along the fabric edges to prevent it from fraying over time.

Step 3.   Add eyelets to the corners of the two fabric sails.  Cut a tiny slit close to the corner, push the back side of the eyelet through, turn the fabric over with the back of the eyelet facing up.  To secure the eyelet to the fabric, place the setter over the unfinished end of the eyelet and firmly strike the top of the setter with the hammer two to three times to spread it open.  Remove the setter and firmly strike the eyelet directly two to three times with the hammer to flatten the sides down around the fabric   {o ptional/not required:   use an eyelet finisher on the back of the eyelet to give it a smooth professional finish } .

The instructions to apply eyelets will vary depending on the tools used.  The end result will be similar and it will also help to prevent the fabric from tearing and to keep it’s shape.

The two finished sails with eyelets attached to the corners.

Step 4.   Attach sails to the mast.  Near the top of the wooden stick, leaving enough room to glue a flag on later, screw the eyelet screw into the wood {use a pair of pliers to screw it into the wood if needed} .  Cut a piece of twine about 3-4 inches long, string it through the eyelet on the large sail and the eyelet screw, tie a knot to secure them together.  Repeat the process for the second eyelet screw at the bottom of the wooden stick and the third eyelet screw on the large driftwood near the end.

Attach the other smaller sail to the opposite side of the wooden stick slightly lower down from the other sail { see image below }.  Snip off all the extra loose twine from the knots, leaving about a quarter of an inch, dab a little bit of fabric fraying liquid to the ends of twine to prevent unraveling.

The finished sails should spread out nicely across the driftwood.

Step 5.   Add decorative flag banner.  Cut 5-7 little triangle flag pieces.  Cut twine long enough to go  from the top of the mast down to the eyelet screw at the end of the large driftwood piece.  Be sure to add about two to four inches of extra twine.

On a flat surface, lay a fabric triangle piece down and line twine along the top edge of the flag, apply hot glue, and roll the top edge of the fabric around twine and hot glue to secure together. Repeat the steps with the rest of the flag banner pieces.

Step 6.  Attach the flag banner to the sailboat.  Thread one end of the flag banner through the top eyelet screw on the mast and make a simple knot on the twine to keep it from slipping out of the eyelet screw hole.  Thread the other end through the eyelet screw on the driftwood and make a simple knot on the twine to secure it in place.

Driftwood sailboat #1 . Step 7.  Cut a triangle piece of fabric for the flag and attach it to the top of the mast with hot glue.

Driftwood sailboat #2

Driftwood sailboat #3

 I couldn’t  decide which one I like the most.

 Hannah was assisting me.

A great summer craft project!

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26 Responses to DIY Driftwood Sailboats

Kay, These turned out great, and your tutorial is excellent. Now the question is where to find driftwood around here. Hmmmm….

I like the light blue and white striped sail the most.

That was the first sailboat I made. The striped fabric I used for the sail came from a pair of pants 🙂

Judith, contact me with a ship to address, I would love to send you some of the extra driftwood I have left.

Kay, I adore your sailboats!!! They are cute and so clean and fresh looking and it’s such a fun idea to use driftwood. We have a sailboat and spend our summers sailing so I’m definitely going to make one {or more} of these. Thanks for the fun idea.

I’m glad you like this craft project Lori. There will be lots of driftwood waiting for you here in the Puget Sound area if you decide to come back and to do a little more sailing this summer.

We’ll be sailing the San Juans next month so I’ll definitely pick up a bag full of driftwood for this fun project.

I love these! I grew up on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington, and now that I’m landlocked in Chattanooga, TN and trying to pull off a costal living room, I really miss the ready availability of natural elements we had access to! Lovely work!

Nice to meet you April and glad you had a few minutes to visit and share with us. We try as a family to make a trip out to the Pacific coast once a year, Seabrook Wa. We drove to Forks WA once, that was a loooong drive. I hope your coastal living room is coming along nicely.

Love your little sailboats. Am making my first one now from driftwood I collected at Ocean Shores and Ruby Beach … 🙂

The Northwest beaches have such a nice supply of driftwood to choose from. I hope you had fun making the sailboat Karen.

You have inspired me! Love these boats. I live by Lake Ontario in NY so driftwood is abundant. Off to the lake…..

Hi there! I I’m so in love of these sailboat what type of fabric did you used or any suggestions? Thank you!!

Hi Carmen The fabrics I used were made of cotton with a little bit of weight to them-cotton canvas. The soft blue ticking fabric came from a pair of pants I purchased at the Gap a few years ago in hopes that I might use the fabric to make something.

I hope you have fun making these sailboats!

It’s so beautiful!!! I featured these driftwood sailboats here http://esikfloresik.blogspot.com/2016/08/beach-please-inspiration-board.html xoxo

Love these live in Littlehampton west Sussex united kingdom trying to make some little boats you have inspired me so more beautiful than shop ones

Love them, have not tried them yet but wanted to thank you for sharing instructions.

Hey I’m writing from Pakistan. I loved the whole tutorial and your work is amazing I was wondering if you can give another tutorial on how to make driftwood tiny houses! How do you shape drift wood into fine shapes I have always wondered I would really appreciate your response. Waiting for it! Love, Khizra

I love these! I was wondering if these would float? I live with a lake in my back yard. During the winter I thought it would be nice to see the sailboats floating next to our dock. I thought I would attach a sailboat to a fishing line attached to a large rock but thought it might flip over. Has anyone tried floating them?

Love these! Thank you for sharing!!

I love these sailboats! Would love it if you sold them

Loved the sailboats am going to make some for my nieces babies first birthday. Where is the best place to purchase the driftwood

Piękne, piękne, piękne … 🙂 Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful … 🙂

I love your sailboats. I live in the CA desert 6 months out of the year so the wood I collect for my sailboats is a bit more gnarled but still beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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Best Small Sailboat Ornaments

Last Updated by

Daniel Wade

September 12, 2023

‍ Key Takeaways

• A sailboat ornament is the perfect Christmans gift for those that love sailing
• There are many options to consider for ornaments, such as a nautical Christmas tree
• Some items can also be used as decor throughout your home or sailboat
• A Christmas sailboat ornament is sure to brighten anyone’s day that loves the water
• Some ornaments are difficult to find, so you may have to find something another day

‍ Holidays are a time of love in the year between yourself and others. But what small sailboat ornaments are best for those that love sailing and Christmas?

The best brands with small ornaments with sailboats include Beachcombers, Cape Shore, and Hampton Nautical to name a few. These items could be a nautical Christmas tree or a sailboat ornament that lights up, but will cater to what you think someone will like.

In my experience, some of the decor options mentioned can be hard to find. This is a sign showing how popular some of these items are on any given day.

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‍ Top 12 Best Small Sailboat Ornaments

Locating the best sailboat ornament might not be an easy task. This all depends on who you are buying it for and how specific you are trying to be.

Luckily, the internet is full of ornaments and decor items sailboat enthusiasts will love. Below you can see which popular 10 sailboat ornament ideas you should consider for your next purchase.

Beachcombers Sailboat

Beachcombers aims to bring sailing to life in any room that this sailboat ornament is placed in. This is made of wood and is the perfect gift for anyone that loves a blend of sailing and Christmas.

The price point is not bad either, assuming you are within a certain budget range. Consider this offering or another of their items to find more personalized ornaments.

• Perfect resemblance to sailboat
• Priced fairly well
• Great gift for sailors
• May seem larger compared to picture
• Paint lines may not be straight

Cape Shore showcases a great nautical christmas tree on this sailboat ornament. Sailors will love the wreath and Christmas decor on the sailboat, giving them joy for that time of year.

This is one of the more popular sailboat ornaments you will locate online. It is slightly priced higher than the Beachcomber's offering, so keep that in mind.

• Great mashup of Christmas and sailing
• Perfect gift for sailors that want simple ornaments
• Popular among other sailboat ornament offerings
• Priced slightly higher than others
• Decor might not match exact sailing technique (sails and tack appear wrong)

Hampton Nautical

Hampton Nautical offers some of the best real-life looking sailboat ornaments you could ask for. The day you get it, you will easily see the resemblance of this sailboat compared to a real one.

It also boasts some of the best user reviews for a sailboat ornament online. Consider the size of this one if the tree is able to handle it.

• Looks like a real sailboat and handcrafted
• Great colors and attention to detail from solid wood
• This a large sailboat ornament
• Priced higher than others recommended
• Might be too large for some that want a smaller sailboat ornament

Pilgrim Imports

Pilgrim Imports will add color to your Christmas tree with this beautiful sailboat ornament. It features crafting from materials such as nickel, copper, and brass.

It is not sharp around the edges and is safe for children to hang it up. Due to the materials it is made out of, it is durable and will not break if taken care of properly.

• Beautiful attention to detail and colors
• High-quality materials to last
• No lead or other harmful materials used
• Does not have Christmas color on it
• Price is a bit higher and might be a little heavier

Beachcombers Bottle

Beachcombers has another great sailboat ornament, which is a sailboat within a glass bottle. They feature plenty of good user reviews for those that are wanting to have a taste of sailing on their Christmas tree.

Keep in mind that it is glass and it could break if you were to drop it or have children playing with it. You could also have it for decor around the house if the tree is too small to have anything heavier hanging on it.

• Great price compared to the market
• Perfect for those that love sailing-themed ornaments
• Could be used for decor elsewhere
• Details might not be as appealing up close
• Comes in glass bottle, so could shatter if dropped

Matashi Mayflower

Matashi offers the Mayflower in a gold plated sailboat ornament but is most likely best as decor around the house for holidays. This is perfect for Christmas or any time of the season.

This decor item is one of the more appealing options for the eye you will find. Consider your budget when looking into buying this one.

• Appealing to the eye
• Perfect gift for multiple occasions
• Has a two year limited warranty
• Priced a little higher than other ornaments
• Could be a little heavy to hang on smaller Christmas trees

Old World Christmas

Old World Christmas genuinely brings sailing and Christmas together with this sailboat ornament. It features molten blown glass that fills gaps or voids that have been carved.

All of these are handmade and offer a unique sailboat ornament like no other. Some of these will likely be different than others, as they are all handmade and will offer a unique touch.

• Perfect size for any Christmas tree
• Handmade and beautifully crafted
• Perfect sailboat ornament for the holidays
• Moderately priced compared to others
• Paint is not Christmas colors

Chaomian Home Ornaments

Chaomian Home Ornaments brings forth a great sailboat ornament that sailors will love to show off. It arrives already fully assembled and can even be used as decor on a table or around your home.

It provides a great attention to detail and those who sail will be impressed by the quality. It serves as a perfect nautical offering for those that love life on the water.

• Perfect gift for sailors or those that love the water
• Great attention to detail
• Can be used as decor anywhere
• Does not have Christmas colors
• Might be smaller compared to picture

Ornaments by Elves

Ornaments by Elves give you the ability to fully customize your sailboat with words. They feature a Christmas themed sailboat but they also have other offerings to choose from.

This is the perfect gift to personalize for someone that loves to sail. If you have a steady hand, this is the time to add in your personal note or write the name of the person.

• Offers personalized touch
• Various sailing themes to choose
• Perfect sailboat ornament
• Slightly higher price since you have to customize
• Some offerings do not have Christmas colors

Maxora Personalized

Maxora gives you the ability to be creative with their sailing ornament. These can either come blank for you to add a personal touch or you can have them customize it for you.

This is perfect for kids that want to personalize their own sailboat ornament. Keep in mind that they could break if small children are not careful with customizing their own.

• Great for kids that want to decorate their own sailboat ornament
• Perfect if you want to customize by hand for someone that loves sailing
• Maxora can also customize for you
• Might break if kids are rough with it

OEWMKIT Nautical Christmas Tree

OEWMKIT offers a beautiful Christmas tree inspired by sailing. This is made entirely of blue sea glass that is sure to catch the attention of anyone that looks in its direction. Some colors may vary depending on what sea glass they have available, such as lighter greens and darker blues.

These are best suited for decor around the house during the holidays. It might be too heavy to place on trees due to the weight of the sea glass. The price is also a bit higher than regular sailboat ornaments.

• Beautiful blue sea glass to remind you of the ocean
• Features light up string to make it come to life
• Claims to be durable and will not shatter
• Moderately priced compared to the market
• Too heavy to place on tree

Sailingstory

Sailingstory provides you with three sailboat ornaments within one order to give you a quick boost to your sailboat ornament inventory. These come in different colors such as red, navy, and ivory to offer a blend on the Christmas tree. Keep in mind that these are the only colors it comes in, as you cannot request a different one.

The hull is made out of pinewood and comes equipped with a string for easy hanging. You could also potentially customize these if you have a steady hand, but keep in mind that they are assumed to be a finished product when they arrive.

• Great way to fill up a Christmas tree fast
• Best for those that have multiple people who love to sail in one family
• Could be customized if you have a steady hand
• Higher priced than others since you are getting three sailboats
• Only comes in those three colors at once

How to Find the Best Sailboat Ornaments

Finding the perfect sailboat ornament might be a tough task. You do not want to find something that looks cheaply made, as you want the person receiving it to be thankful for the gift.

There are a few ways to narrow down your searches if you take the time to research your results. Below are some tips to consider when you are contemplating a sailboat ornament purchase.

Price Point

You do not have to pay an arm and a leg to get the best sailboat ornament out there. Having a budget will likely be the best bet for narrowing down your results. If this is all you are buying for this person, you may want to spend a little more than just $10.

Most sailboat ornament prices hover around $10 to $20. However, some can easily exceed $100 depending on the materials and what it takes to craft it. This all depends on what you feel comfortable spending.

Specific to Boat

If you are trying to find a sailboat ornament that closely resembles a sailboat that someone has, that could greatly affect the time it takes to locate that ornament. It helps if you know the name of the sailboat and what type it is considered.

Do not be discouraged if you cannot find one that closely resembles the boat in real life. You could also contact a seller to see if they can customize your order to get as close as possible. Adding a personalized touch can make or break the look of the sailboat ornament, especially if you can add the person’s name or something specific such as “Family Christmas 2024”.

Compare Quality

Once you have found the perfect sailboat ornament, you need to compare prices and quality of the service. Looking through customer reviews will help paint a picture of what to expect when you place an order. It may not be worth the trouble if the ornament is prone to breaking or damage after a holiday or two.

You should also factor in the colors and materials that are used to construct these ornaments. If the paint is terrible and the attention to detail is not there, you may want to consider a better quality ornament.

Choosing Decor Instead

If you cannot find the perfect sailboat ornament, you should opt for sailboat or sailing decor instead. The same rules apply to finding one of these, as in you want a good price and quality made product.

Decor is still a great option, as you can find a nautical Christmas tree or something Christmas related with sailing. This way, the person receiving the gift can still show off the decor if they do not have a tree or if the tree is too small to hang a lot of ornaments.

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16 Coastal Christmas Decorations to DIY

By Lisa Wells Last Updated: Dec 5, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

Wishing you could spend Christmas at the beach? Or maybe you just want a little dose of coastal Christmas style? These 16 easy coastal Christmas decorations to make yourself will help bring the warm weather and sandy shores home this holiday season!

If you’re anything like me, you wish you could spend all your free time at the beach...even Christmas. My philosophy is that when you can’t go to the beach, bring the beach to you!

The quickest and easiest way to bring a little coastal inspiration to your decor is with beach-themed Christmas ornaments you've made yourself. They’re the perfect project for the seashells and driftwood you collected during your summer beach vacation!

While homemade Christmas ornaments are a fun way to get in the holiday spirit, they're also a perfect gift idea for family and friends who love the beach . Likewise, these beach-inspired tree ornaments would also be a great addition to ornament exchange parties!

This list of projects also includes beach-themed ideas for decorating your Christmas tree, fireplace mantel, table, and other areas around your house. There's even a home tour to give you lots of coastal Christmas inspiration.

Depending on which coastal Christmas projects you choose, you’ll likely need some seashells, driftwood, and sand, as well as a few other materials that you can probably pick up at your local craft store. Of course, if you have found seashells at the beach, even better.

From easy handmade ornaments to a driftwood tree, this list of Christmas ornaments and decorations has something for every type of crafter. There are even a few projects that are perfect for kids!

DIY Decorations to Make for a Coastal Christmas

Whether you’re looking to make a few beach-themed Christmas ornaments or really dive into nautical Christmas decorating, these 16 coastal Christmas decoration projects are the perfect way to get started.

Christmas Decor Made From Seashells

• Easy Beach Christmas Ornaments to Make by coastalwandering.com
• DIY Oyster Shell Ornaments by coastalwandering.com
• Easy Seashell Wreath by coastalwandering.com
• Quick and Easy Ornaments and a Beach-Themed Tree by sweetcsdesigns.com
• Glittery Shell Ornaments by modpodgerocksblog.com
• Christmas Ornament Souvenir by dukesandduchesses.com
• Beach-Themed Ornaments DIY by momdot.com

Wood Christmas Decorations

• DIY Nautical Christmas Sign by iheartnaptime.net
• Coastal Branch Tree for Christmas by craftsbyamanda.com
• Miniature DIY Driftwood Tree Ornament by sustainmycrafthabit.com

Beach-Themed Ornament Projects for Kids

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• Seashell Ornaments Kids Can Make by icanteachmychild.com
• Seashell Angel Ornament by craftsbyamanda.com
• Bird Seashell Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make by happyhooligans.ca

Other Nautical Holiday Decorating Ideas

• Nautical-Inspired DIY Wrapping Paper by modpodgerocksblog.com
• Cozy Coastal Christmas Mantel by sustainmycrafthabit.com
• Coastal Christmas Home Tour by artsychicksrule.com
• Cottage Coastal Christmas Tree Decor by thehappyhousie.porch.com
• Coastal Christmas Foyer (One Space, Three Ways Decorating Challenge) by artsychicksrule.com

No matter whether you want to add a pinch of nautical charm or a heap of coastal style, these Christmas ornaments to make yourself are the perfect addition to your beach-themed Christmas decor. Your beach treasures will certainly keep you smiling and reminiscing about warmer days spent at the beach throughout the holiday season.

What’s your favorite beach-themed Christmas decor project? Tell us about it in the comments below.

Looking for even more ways to use your seashells and beach treasures? Check out these 20 easy DIY seashell projects . They’re the perfect way to remember your favorite beach vacations no matter the time of year!

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Time is very short to decorate my room for Christmas. I will do it within 4 hours in the morning of Christmas. I have got these tips when it is very close at the door. Great timing.

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