I am a total beach bum. When the world finally starts to unfreeze, I don't waste any time! I throw on a bathing suit, grab my flip-flops and a bottle of SPF 50, and I head straight for the beach.
But I'm not one for laying out and peacefully reading; I'm more of a beach walker. I love to roam the sandy shore, collecting seashells, driftwood, and random little trinkets that wash up in the tide.
But when I get home, I never know what to do with my ocean finds. I'll rack my brain for creative solutions, but eventually I just end up tossing them in a sandy bucket in the corner of my garage, completely forgotten about until next year's thaw.
But after seeing this incredible tutorial, I finally know exactly what to do with some of my lovely beach treasures!
What do you think of this beautiful craft? Will you be giving it a shot this summer?
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Start off with a large piece of driftwood. The shape or size doesn't really matter — though it should have some depth to it.
You will need a drill with a 1.5-inch orbital bit, a tape measure, a pen, and a flat-head screwdriver.
First, lay down your piece of driftwood and see which side you prefer. Make sure it sits level. Then, mark out where you'll be making your holes.
Center your bit over your mark and apply pressure.
Start drilling.
This is what your mark should look like so far.
Now, begin to knock out the remaining wood.
This is the depth your holes should be.
Once your holes are made, this is how your driftwood should look.
You're going to fill the holes with tea candles. Be sure to use the kind wrapped in metal, as you don't want your driftwood to catch on fire. Also, make sure it sits very level.
That old driftwood is now a tea candle holder!
This natural centerpiece is a great conversation piece.
It looks fabulous on the mantle! (But never leave the lit candles unattended.)
Now you can bring a little piece of the beach home with you and enjoy it all year-round! Isn't it beautiful?
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