DIY Beach Theme Frame Craft

DIY Beach Theme Frame Craft is a simple project that looks great too!
 
I like that this frame would make for a wonderful gift idea for a birthday, Mother's Day, or similar celebration.
 

DIY Beach Theme Frame Craft

This is a simple idea for decorating a basic frame with a beach theme.
Even better, the materials for this craft are easy to find and do not cost a lot of money!
 

Did you see my Easy File Cabinet Makeover?
 
That project features an old run down file cabinet.
The file cabinet was easily transformed into a nice looking piece of furniture in a weekend!
 

This frame project features seashells that have been glued on to the frame. You can find cheap seashells that are real here (I live in a location that does not have seashells or a sea!).

You may be wondering how do you make a seashell frame.

This is really the kind of a project that can be done by most ages.
That is, it is an easy diy craft idea.

However, this frame craft idea is very simple which also makes it look so nice.
The distressed white wood of the frame helps use get that seaside look.
You can purchase a distressed white wood frame or paint and distress a frame on your own.

How do you distress white wood?

 
I suggest that you start with a white wooden frame.
Otherwise you can paint an unfinished frame using white craft paint.
 

Here is how to give the white frame a weathered look.
 
Allow the paint to fully dry.
Then take a small piece of sand paper or even an emery board to sand off small portions of the paint in a random pattern to make it look like it really is weathered.
 

Tips for making a homemade seashell frame.

 
When working with the frame, it is a good idea to remove the glass before your begin.
This will keep the glass intact and unbroken.

 
More tips for you
 

1. Before actually gluing the seashells on to the frame do a practice run first. This will help prevent any mistakes with the glue.
2. Yes, this is a white frame but, you could paint the frame another color. For example for a baby gift your can paint the frame blue, pink, or yellow!
3. Inserting a photo or printing out a memorable saying is nice for the presentation of this frame. You can coordinate the coloring to the coloring of the frame.

Personalize this homemade frame DIY.

 
This is a cute idea as is however, you can make your frame even better.
Making two frames that complement one another is one idea.
 
Try one of these ideas.
 

• Use seashells from a vacation to make this a memorable gift idea.
• Insert a vacation image is another way to preserve a memory.
• Use something other than seashells such bottle caps or pebble for another look.

You may also be interested in these ideas.

About this DIY frame craft idea.

 
This is a simple project for turning a basic wooden frame into a beach themed picture frame.
To make this project you will need a distressed white wood frame or a frame that you can paint and distress.

 
We will be adding beach inspired elements to the white frame.
 
You can find the seashells online here, at your local beach, or even at a craft store. Also, turquoise pebbles can be found here (reminds us of the sea).
 

Materials needed to make a beach inspired frame.

• Photo Frame- You can use a white wooden frame. Otherwise you can paint an unfinished frame using white craft paint.
• Pebbles- turquoise pebbles and white pebbles. These pebbles represent the sea or water.
• Seashells
• Glue gun and sticks.
• Gorilla glue (clear grip is what was used on my frame) or similar glue.
• Optional- unfinished frame and white craft paint. Also, sandpaper or emery board for distressing the frame.

How to make this DIY Beach Theme Frame Craft

 
Step One: prepare the frame.
 
Remove the glass from the frame and set it in a safe place.
We will put the glass back into the frame when the project has been completed.
 
If your frame needs to be to be painted allow it to fully dry.
Also, if your frame needs to be 'distressed' you can use sandpaper or an emery board to sand off random areas to make the frame look 'weathered'.
 
Step Two: attach the pebbles to the frame.
 
To give this frame a 'seaside' vibe we will attach blue and white pebbles to the lover left corner of the frame.
The pebbles should be attached using the Gorilla glue. Please take precautions and apply the glue as indicated on the package instructions.
 
Apply a small amount of the glue to the front bottom of the frame.
Then, immediately place the pebbles on the glue. Sprinkling the pebbles is the easiest way to do this.
You should press the pebbles to assure that they will stick.
 
My frame has the pebbles along the bottom and about two inches up the left side of the frame.

Step Three: Add the seashells.
 
Randomly glue on the seashells over the pebbles once the pebble glue has dried.
My shells were glued by applying the glue to the shell and then gently pressing the shell into the frame.
Allow the glue to dry.
 
EXPERT TIP: Do a dry run with placing the seashells on to the frame before actually gluing them in place.
 
When the frame is complete you can place the glass and any photos or artwork into the frame.
 

DIY Beach Theme Frame Craft, easy do it yourself project for decorating a picture frame with a beach theme.