the space between

upcycle, repurpose and reinvent your space

  • about
  • aruba
  • key west
  • curacao
  • projects
  • house tours
  • privacy policy

6 diy {driftwood} crafts

January 25, 2012

This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

If you’ve been around from the beginning then you know this little blog journey started with my driftwood Christmas trees.
And, being that I live on the island of Curacao, I have what seems to be an unlimited supply of this driftwood stuff.

And, yes, I do realize that many of you are reading from locations that look (or feel) a little more like this right now.
Maybe you can consider this a little summer in January … or just a rude “in your face” sort of post from a girl on an island. 😉

I am hoping for the former. Please note that I have refrained from putting any pics of beautiful sunny beaches and turquoise water. 🙂

But, here are a few of the other things I’ve done with driftwood along the way.

Full disclosure on this wreath, the glue I used did not hold up after it had been left out in the rain and slowly and painfully fell apart one little piece at a time. 🙁

This little driftwood shelf has been such a great addition to our little kitchen with even littler storage.
 And if you saw my 12 Days of Kindness you saw this guy.
I’ve got this guy in my blog header.
Here’s the whole shelf on the wall.

I found this awesome piece along the beach and to hang it I just drilled a couple holes in the wall and a couple holes in the wood. I was able to line them up using a little tape and paper trick I learned from John at YHL.

You may recognize the coral pieces on the left from this post. And, I’m happy to report, the clear varnish is still doing the trick.

I also have a few driftwood pieces planned as part of the gallery wall. You know, that wall I’m trying to make with just one screw in the wall for the Impossibilities challenge. Speaking of which, I need to get back at it. Our big reveal posts go up Monday … which I guess means I have 5 days to make this happen. And the big link up parties, all 6 of them, go live at 7am Eastern Time on Tuesday, January 31st.

It’s not too late to join, click here to find out more and get signed up!

the space between

I am sharing this project here, here, here and here. Check ‘em out!

« diy wedding memento {driftwood frame}
the one screw {gallery wall} is HERE! »

Comments

  1. Maya @ Completely Coastal says

    January 25, 2012 at

    Just fabulous!!! Glad, you didn’t post turquoise waters, haha!!

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 25, 2012 at

      hahaha! I’m very considerate. 😉 Thanks for the comment!

  2. Amy@BuffaloRoam says

    January 25, 2012 at

    Love all of it. Seriously. Love!

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 25, 2012 at

      Thank you so much Amy!

  3. Linda @ It All Started with Paint says

    January 25, 2012 at

    It’s the Christmas tree that drew me to you the first time around. Too bad about that wreath. Did you know that water is the glue gun’s Kryptonite?!

    xo
    Linda

  4. thistlewoodfarm says

    January 25, 2012 at

    I wish that you would just send me a big box of driftwood so I could make all these fabulous projects. NOTE TO SELF: find driftwood at the Cape this summer!

    blessings,
    karianne

  5. Erin @ His & Hers says

    January 25, 2012 at

    Dear girl on an island:

    I am jealous of your easy driftwood access and the temperatures you get to experience.

    Sincerely,
    A girl in the middle of a bunch of snow and 20 degree days.

    Seriously-your projects are so cute and clever! My favorite is the shelf. 🙂

  6. Emily says

    January 25, 2012 at

    I loved reading this post this morning as I tried to convince myself to get out of bed. The thought of turquoise water and sunshine warmed me right up and helped get me going! 🙂

    I love all of your driftwood projects. I wish I could walk out my door and get some of it!

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 26, 2012 at

      Thanks so much for the comment Emily, and for hosting!!

  7. Leena Lanteigne says

    January 26, 2012 at

    These projects are fabulous! I love driftwood! You should sell bundles of it to us land-locked folk =:)

  8. Kelly @ Eclectically Vintage says

    January 26, 2012 at

    I’ll be scouring the Jersey shore for driftwood now! Love that wreath!!
    Kelly

  9. sherry says

    January 26, 2012 at

    Karah, I need to go to the beach more often…love what you did with your driftwood.

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 26, 2012 at

      Thank you Sherry!

  10. Lisa @ A Room with A View says

    January 26, 2012 at

    Hi, I am so thrilled to have discovered your blog and am a new follower. Curacao is on my list of places to visit someday! I wish I had come across this challenge sooner so I could have really attempted something impossible but I have just a few days. I look forward to checking out what participants link up next week.

  11. folkhavenkaren says

    January 26, 2012 at

    Some incredibly creative stuff here! Love the wreath… I don’t think I would have thought up that one.

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 26, 2012 at

      Thank you so much!

  12. adventuresindinner says

    January 26, 2012 at

    I love seeing that there is weather out there other than snow and grey!
    It gives me hope 🙂 Love your driftwood projects.

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 26, 2012 at

      Thanks for the comment Jane!

  13. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    January 26, 2012 at

    I’d love to be on a beach somewhere right about now! I can’t wait til Monday! I’m DYING to see your gallery wall!

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 26, 2012 at

      It’s coming together Ashley! I feel like I earned an afternoon at the beach. I can’t wait until Monday – so many fun projects to see!!

  14. Becky says

    January 26, 2012 at

    Oh, it all makes me smile–nature gives the best patina to wood. Thanks for sharing!

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 26, 2012 at

      Thanks so much for the comment Becky!

  15. sherika says

    January 26, 2012 at

    I love how you use driftwood!! Beautiful wreath!! Thanks so much for linking up!!

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 26, 2012 at

      Thanks so much Sherika!!

  16. Amy says

    January 28, 2012 at

    Thanks for linking this one too Karah 🙂

  17. Seaweedandraine says

    January 29, 2012 at

    That wreath is fantastic! Did you try piecing it back together with lampshade glue? You have inspired me to go beach combing soon! 🙂

    • Karah @ thespacebetweenblog says

      January 29, 2012 at

      Thanks so much for the tip. I need to try that…it’s sitting in pieces in a bag…maybe until Christmas. 🙂

  18. Aimee from ItsOverflowing says

    January 29, 2012 at

    Thanks for linking up and don’t forget about registering for my current giveaway….

    Ramsign Giveaway: Porcelain Enamel Sign {up to $99 value}

    XO, Aimee

  19. beachcomber says

    January 30, 2012 at

    love your driftwood art! the xmas tree is fantastic.
    x

  20. Courtney @ Between U & Me says

    January 31, 2012 at

    I love all these great driftwood projects! Especially the wreath! So sad that it didn’t stay around for very long. 🙁
    But it was awesome while it lasted! 😀
    Thanks for sharing at the Crazy Cute party!

  21. judi says

    March 10, 2012 at

    hi karah,
    i found you via roadkill rescue. how wonderful that you live on a caribbean island. as i sit with temps in the 30’s and post snowstorm ravaged day yesterday, this is a light at the end of a tunnel! i really wouldn’t have minded the tropical beach picture. 😉
    love all your driftwood projects and especially the tree…how cute.
    funny, i was just drafting a post for my etsy shop for a souvenir scarf from curacao. i wasn’t familiar with it until i was doing my research…and now you pop up and live there! how cool is that?! going to check out more of your blog as time allows…perhaps i can live vicariously through it via the warm sands and sunny beaches.
    judi

Trackbacks

  1. the month in minutes – january 2012 « the space between says:
    March 7, 2012 at

    […] island I find myself surrounded by driftwood (and sea glass).  I showed you a few of my favorite driftwood projects in […]

  2. Driftwood Wall Décor says:
    March 9, 2012 at

    […] and crystal clear waters!) is a pretty much limitless supply of driftwood. The big question for Karah from The Space Between is just what to do with it […]

  3. $2 time saver | the space between says:
    April 15, 2012 at

    […] because I can’t seem to do any project without a touch of driftwood, I glued a little piece onto the bottom of the clipboard to give a thick enough base to screw in my […]

  4. Decorating with Driftwood {Guest Post}: The Space Between | * View Along the Way * says:
    April 26, 2012 at

    […] and have piles of it on our patio at all times. And, when I’m not at the beach, or making driftwood randomness, I am picking up pallets from the side of the road to let accumulate in piles beside the driftwood […]

  5. easy craft idea {driftwood fish} - the space between says:
    April 16, 2014 at

    […] If you, too, love driftwood check out how you can make your own driftwood Christmas tree, driftwood and seaglass Christmas craft or other random driftwood craft ideas. […]

Copyright © 2025 · custom theme design by this bold girl · Built on the Genesis Framework 

  • pinterest
  • facebook
  • instagram
  • rss