You received’t consider what this distinctive DIY starfish is REALLY fabricated from! Learn to make one (or 12!) so as to add to your beach-y residence decor. Simple to make, and enjoyable for all ages.
Abilities Required: Newbie. You’ll be utilizing a styrofoam cutter ideally (or a heat knife) to chop craft foam. Then you definately’ll be utilizing Mod Podge. It’s fairly easy, even for those who haven’t crafted a lot earlier than.
Are you prepared so as to add a splash of beachy appeal to your house decor? This simple DIY starfish challenge is a pleasant method to deliver the seaside proper to your lounge! Whether or not you’re dreaming of ocean waves or simply love coastal vibes, making these starfish is a unbelievable method to get inventive.
Utilizing easy supplies like Mod Podge, sand, and craft foam, you possibly can craft beautiful starfish that seem like they got here straight from the ocean.
I can image these beauties as centerpieces for a summer season celebration, decor for a beach-themed marriage ceremony, or simply so as to add a contact of coastal appeal to your dwelling area.
What makes this challenge so particular is its simplicity. With a number of primary provides and a little bit of creativity, you possibly can rework peculiar craft foam into lovely, life like starfish.
You possibly can experiment with completely different colours of sand, add some glitter for a little bit of sparkle, and even paint designs in your starfish. The probabilities are countless, and the outcomes are all the time spectacular.
It’s a beautiful method to spend a inventive afternoon and find yourself with lovely, beach-inspired decor that you simply’ll be proud to show. Leap into the world of crafting with Mod Podge and convey a little bit little bit of the seaside into your house!
Make a Starfish
For this beach-y craft you’re going to want:
Collect These Provides
- Mod Podge Gloss
- Mod Podge sealer
- Sheet of froth
- Sand
- Styrofoam cutter – you NEED this instrument – makes it really easy!
- Starfish template
- Black marker
- Paintbrush
- Sandpaper (optionally available)
Earlier than you get began, you’ll wish to both 1) pull a starfish template from the internets (you simply want the essential form) or use your die cutter to make a template. It’s also possible to simply wing it for those who select!
Step 1 – Hint Starfish Silhouette
I began off by slicing out my starfish template with my Silhouette Cameo. Then I used a big foam sheet and traced out all my starfish with a black marker.
Step 2 – Lower Out Starfish
Subsequent I used a foam cutter and reduce out all 12 of my starfish! It was tremendous simple. Then I grabbed some mild sandpaper and rounded the perimeters. How cool is that this starfish?!?!
In the event you don’t wish to buy a foam cutter, go forward and use a craft knife to chop out your starfish. You not be capable of obtain the little element holes (or make as many), however you’ll nonetheless get your common starfish form. Foam is just a bit tougher to chop with a craft knife.
Step 3 – Add Your Sand
So in fact I needed to make it look extra like a “actual” starfish! What higher supplies to make use of then Mod Podge and sand for this challenge.
I painted on my Mod Podge in spots then sprinkled my sand over prime. In the event you resolve to make the holes then use a thinner paintbrush, it makes it a little bit simpler to get your Mod Podge inside. Let dry 25 minutes.
Step 4 – Seal Your Starfish
Now let’s seal that starfish so the sand received’t fall in every single place!! I simply calmly went over the starfish with the sealer. As soon as it dried that sand wasn’t going wherever. My children made certain to check that out!
Ending Touches
I made a number of whereas testing out varied results. I used a lighter sand on one and thought that turned out fairly cool too. However the darker sand was my favourite.
As you possibly can see, this starfish craft is fairly simple to do when you spherical up all of your supplies.
I really like the look of particular person starfish positioned collectively for a summer season show. However I additionally suppose a extremely giant one can be a shocking centerpiece sitting on a mantel.
Now that winter is over, I’m so able to get began on extra beach-y crafts for the home! In the event you loved this coastal-themed craft, I’d love so that you can take a look at these different concepts: