Fun and Simple Nautical Decor Ideas by Monica Resinger
A nautical theme is fun, especially if you love the ocean! Here are a few nautical decor accessory ideas that you can do yourself:
Paint sand dollars (or other shells) in a transluscent acrylic color either with glitter, or, if without, add glitter later or sponge on silver or gold.
Put a few of these in a beachy looking basket
Color sand (put desired amount of sand in bowl, cover with water, add food coloring, let sit until desired color is reached, drain, spread on newspaper and dry).
Fill a round glass vase that has an opening the size of a votive candle 1/3 full with your dry, colored sand and add shells on top of the sand.
Place a votive candle that matches the sand color in the opening of the vase and add a tied matching ribbon around the rim
Paint a lighthouse on sea floats
Frame a photo, postcard or magazine picture of sea related items (lighthouses, fish, whales, seagulls, a ship, etc.).
Glue small shells, feathers or driftwood found on the beach to the frame.
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