Driftwood is a favorite interior design element because it’s so versatile. These DIY driftwood craft ideas would work in a minimalist modern home, a cozy eclectic space, or with a traditional nautical theme.
Driftwood is a gorgeous way to bring the outdoors into your home. The matte texture, warm colors, and rough edges provide a wonderful, rustic feel that’s both cozy and chic.
These are 6 of our favorite DIY driftwood projects that you can do in an afternoon… seriously! Driftwood is a rough, uneven material so you don’t have to be precise with these crafts. In fact, with these projects the more uneven the better. Because you don’t have to be exact, these are great crafting projects for beginners as well.
These driftwood craft ideas also don’t require many materials so now can easily do them by yourself.
1. 10 Minute DIY Driftwood Vase Project
This is fantastic because it’s so darn simple. You can use any cylindrical vase for this. Clear glass is a classic, but it would also look amazing with turquoise or cobalt sea glass! The contrast of the driftwood, the soft flowers, and the bright green stems is absolutely stunning.
2. Cute Nautical Theme DIY Driftwood Artwork
Driftwood doesn’t have to be a nautical theme, but when it is don’t be afraid to have some fun with it! This is a playful, whimsical idea that doesn’t sacrifice elegance (which is a tough line to walk). A piece like this would look just as good above a mantel in a living room or on the wall in a kids’ room.
3. Minimalist DIY Driftwood Wind Chime Outdoor Art
If you’re like us, you love the look of wind chimes but after a while, the sound can drive you a little crazy. This is the perfect solution. The mini “stack” of driftwood sways in the breeze without making a sound. It’s a really lovely idea for a porch decoration, or even for an indoor arrangement!
4. Bright Colorful Hand Painted Driftwood Wall Hanging
This project would be really fun to do with kids. It’s colorful and eclectic and a little bohemian! You can use many colors as they did here, or stick to a palette that matches your decor. If you like this look you could even scale it up with larger sections of driftwood for more of a statement piece of art.
5. Bold Oversized Driftwood with Macrame Art
As DIY driftwood craft ideas go this one takes a little more skills, but you don’t have to limit yourself to macrame. You could also use this idea to hang tribal print fabric, or a woven rug…get creative! The point is that you don’t have to “hide” where your wall art hangs. You can put up a big piece of driftwood using wall mounts and let the other pieces hang from it.
6. Driftwood Candle Holders
With this tutorial, you can literally bring all the cozy medieval theme vibes to your decor. These DIY driftwood candle holders not only look stately but will add an entirely rustic appeal to your DIY home decor.
7. DIY Driftwood Mirror
Take your driftwood decor to a whole another level! Inspired by minimalism and vintage, this enchanting driftwood mirror will look absolutely stunning! It’s insanely easy to make as well.
8. DIY Driftwood Succulent
Make these breezy and appealing succulent arrangements using driftwood! It would be like you are bringing the entire coastal spirit inside your house. It’s pretty easy and refreshing to make.
9. Driftwood Tree Ornament
When any event is around the corner, and you are going to be the host for holding a cozy dinner. Only food is not enough, you have got to keep the decor as welcoming too. This miniature driftwood art tree would just do the magic right.
10. DIY Driftwood Shelf
A rustic and uber minimalistic DIY driftwood shelf can add an utterly appealing look to your wall! This would be a perfectly crafted shelf for your bathroom wall! All you need is sandpaper, gloves, furniture polish, and a few other supplies.
11. Floating Driftwood Shelf
Add a floating driftwood shelf to your walls and go crazy by putting up your favorite DIY home decor items on it. It is easy to put up, like insanely easy. And the walls don’t get so crowded. Also, there’s nothing compared to a vintage floating shelf.
12. Driftwood Candelabra
Make an exquisite DIY driftwood Candelabra. All you are going to need is a piece of driftwood, drill, succulents of your choice, drill bill sets, and candles. Introduce an utterly royal touch to your brunches.
13. Driftwood Necklace Holder
Manage your jewelry with flair and make your own personal style statement out of that too! These catchy DIY driftwood necklace holders will look absolutely stunning in your room! Plus, easy dress matching coordination!
14. DIY Driftwood Orb
Make this appealing coastal-inspired orb for your living room decor! An excellent vintage addition to the home decor theme. All you need for this is one foam ball, driftwood pieces, low-temperature glue or a glue gun. Get full details in the tutorial.
15. Driftwood Heart Art
By using a few supplies like cardboard, hot glue, twine, and pieces of driftwood, craft, you own DIY driftwood heart. Bring the beachy vibes back to your home and hang them over proudly. Head over to the tutorial now for full details.
16. Driftwood Test Tube Centerpiece
Add a casual yet classy look to your center table with this stately centerpiece. Themed medieval with test tubes inserted into driftwood. The colorful and vibrant flowers will brighten up the whole aura of the room.
17. DIY Driftwood Wreath
For summers, make this welcoming, breezy and beachy DIY driftwood art wreath. Add up a few shells to make the beach vibes come even stronger. The tutorial is going to walk you through the step-by-step guide with pictures of nicole-blissfully.
18. Driftwood Seahorse
Make a catchy and huge driftwood sea horse for an appealing beachy vibe to your decor. All you are going to need is stiff cardboard, a pencil, a hot glue gun, a utility knife, and a piece of driftwood.
19. Jewelry Hanger Using Driftwood
Everybody loves an assorted and easily accessible jewelry corner. With this tutorial, you can have a very stylish jewelry wall with a driftwood hanger painted in vibrant colors! It is going to look oh so lovely!
20. Driftwood Jewelry Holder
Add an utterly vintage and rustic vibe to a driftwood jewelry hanger. The added knobs at the surface are adding a whimsical touch to the whole thing.
