7 BEST Sand Dollar Craft Ideas
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Sand dollars are more than just beautiful beach treasures they’re the perfect starting point for endless DIY possibilities. Whether you’re crafting coastal décor, creating handmade gifts, or adding a touch of seaside charm to your home, Tumbler Home’s natural sand dollars make it easy to bring those ideas to life. In this post, we’ll dive into creative, beginner-friendly sand dollar crafts that capture the calm, coastal feel we all love. Grab your supplies, cue the ocean vibes, and let’s start crafting!
1. Sand Dollar Sea Turtle
Get creative with Tumbler Home's sand dollars and sea glass mixes! Make your own sea turtle decor piece.
Supplies:
- Sea Glass - Shop Tumbler Home
- Sand Dollars - Shop Tumbler Home
- Canvas - Shop Amazon
- Crafting Glue - Shop Amazon
Instructions:
1. Pick up your canvas of choice, I went with a simple circle
2. Paint the canvas your favorite color
3. Hand select your sea glass pieces that best resemble the head and limbs of a sea turtle
4. Place the sand dollar and sea glass pieces on your canvas before gluing
5. Securely glue down each piece
6. Let it dry, then place your new adorable sea turtle decor wherever you desire!
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2. Mini Sand Dollar Earrings
The best part about mini sand dollars is that you can make the cutest jewelry! Recreate these adorable sand dollar earrings using Tumbler Home's mini sand dollars.
Supplies:
- Mini Sand Dollars - Shop Tumbler Home
- Earring Hooks - Shop Amazon
Instructions:
1. Carefully loop a small jump ring through your sand dollar's natural key hole
2. Keep the ring open in order to loop it around the bottom ring of the earring hook
3. Use a pair of needle nose pliers to shut the small jump ring
4. Once complete, repeat this process on your second earring
5. Finally try on your new pair of sand dollar earrings!
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3. Mini Sand Dollar Frame
Add coastal charm to your boring photo frames by adding Tumbler Home's mini sand dollars!
Supplies:
- Mini Sand Dollars - Shop Tumbler Home
- Picture Frame - Shop Amazon
- Crafting Glue - Shop Amazon
Instructions:
1. Glue down each mini sand dollar around the frame
2. Choose your paint colors
3. Carefully paint each sand dollar for a pop of color
4. Place your photo in the frame and find the perfect spot!
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4. Sand Dollar Shadow Box
This is such a fun and easy sand dollar decor idea! Recreate this natural decor piece using Tumbler Home's natural sand dollars.
Supplies:
- Sand Dollars - Shop Tumbler Home
- Shadow Box - Shop Amazon
- Dark Blue Fabric - Shop Amazon
- Crafting Glue - Shop Amazon
Instructions:
1. Lay out your fabric and measure it to fit the back of the shadow box
2. Cut your fabric and secure it tightly by stapling around the edges
3. Space out your sand dollars on the back of the shadow box
4. Secure each sand dollar with your craft glue
5. Let it dry, then reassemble your shadow box
6. Finally find the perfect spot for your new beach decor!
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5. Painted Sand Dollar
Get creative with Tumbler Home's sand dollars! Use nature's outlines to fill in your perfect design.
Supplies:
- Sand Dollars - Shop Tumbler Home
- Light Blue Paint - Shop Amazon
- Dark Blue Paint - Shop Amazon
Instructions:
1. Select your sand dollar from Tumbler Home's pack of natural sand dollars
2. Pick your favorite painting spot (mine's the beach)
3. Give your sand dollar a base coat of light blue
4. Fill in the "flower" design of the sand dollar with your dark blue
5. Add final touches of white dots if you desire!
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6. DIY Mini Painted Sand Dollar
Painting mini sand dollars is just as fun as the big ones! Whether you are going to use them as fun tokens or jewelry, Tumbler Home's mini sand dollars are exactly what you need.
Supplies:
- Mini Sand Dollars - Shop Tumbler Home
- Light Pink Paint - Shop Amazon
- Dark Pink Paint - Shop Amazon
Instructions:
1. Select your mini sand dollar from Tumbler Home's pack of mini sand dollars
2. Paint your base light pink
3. Add dark pink to the sand dollar's "flower" pattern
3. If you want to add extra details, place small white dots as a final touch!
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7. DIY Pumpkin Sand Dollar
Such a fun Halloween craft idea! Turn Tumbler Home's natural sand dollars into the cutest pumpkins.
Supplies:
- Sand Dollars - Shop Tumbler Home
- Orange Paint - Shop Amazon
- Black Paint - Shop Amazon
Instructions:
1. Select your sand dollar from Tumbler Home's pack of natural sand dollars
2. Paint your orange base
3. Outline the Pumpkin Face
4. Fill in the outlined face
5. Find the perfect spot for your coastal pumpkin!
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