This Dollar Tree nautical buoy wreath is an easy DIY project you can make in no time at all. The details make this beach decor craft perfect for a summer evening craft and it can be used so many ways in a coastal style.
Grab a few supplies and your hot glue gun for this quick lifebuoy themed project and easy nautical decor idea. From everyone’s favorite store, pick up some of the large rope and a foam wreath form – that’s it. Let’s get started and make this $5 DIY.
Be sure to check out my Anchor Coastal Farmhouse Sign with Free SVG for another beach inspired decor project.
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Dollar Tree Nautical Rope Wreath
Here at Ruffles and Rain Boots, I love making my own wreaths. It’s fun sprucing things up and changing out the wreaths on the doors, the ones tucked into bookcases, on the mantle, or hanging on that really high kitchen cabinet over the refrigerator I can never reach by myself.
If you’ve been around here a little while, you know I’m adding a few coastal farmhouse decor accents to my home this year. Even in the bright sun of summer, I didn’t think I could stomach the neon colors of a life preserver, so I decided to tone it down a bit with rope.
This quick and fun rope wreath looks great, is simple to make, and works great in small spaces. You can make it larger using a bigger foam form to hang it on a front door, however, I needed it small, so the Dollar Tree was my first stop.
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More Dollar Tree Rope Crafts
I know you’re eager to jump into this adorable bunny basket DIY, but check out these other rope crafts I’ve shared. From Disney to down-right adorable, make use of that inexpensive rope.
- Mickey Mouse Basket – Use either jute or cotton rope to create this adorable DIY.
- Beehives or Bee Skeps – No matter what you call them, this Dollar Tree craft idea is perfect for Spring decor.
- DIY Wrapped Rope Pumpkins – This beginner macrame craft couldn’t be more simple (and fun)!
- Cute Macrame Rope Ghost – The popular Halloween DIY is made even easier with a bit of Dollar Tree rope and cardboard.
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Tips For Making This Nautical Buoy Wreath
- If you want to use a larger wreath form, grab a couple more packs of Dollar Tree rope. That said, you can go to Joann’s or even a hardware store to buy rope by the yard or foot.
- The rope will need a good amount of hot glue to hold it in place. It’s better to lay the wreath down flat to apply the glue.
- The Shore Living collection at the Dollar Tree has bright white sand dollars, star fish, and shells if you want to decorate it with a neutral vibe for a beachy but neutral style.
- You can style this so many ways:
- tucked into a book case with an accent piece in front,
- used as a candle holder ring – it would look great with simple eucalyptus or lamb’s ear,
- leaning on the living room mantle with a few vases full of driftwood or sea glass nearby,
- or hung in a small powder room – the size is perfect for a half-bath accent!
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Make This Life Preserver Wreath with a Farmhouse Twist
This simple farmhouse beach wreath is so easy to make and you don’t have to commit to a full coastal decor or beach house style everywhere. Below is the written and printable tutorial to make it. Let me know in the comments if you have any questions and show me what you made: tag @rufflesandrain on Instagram or share it in the Facebook group here.
Yield: 1 Life Preserver Wreath
Nautical Rope Wreath
This farmhouse buoy wreath is the perfect size for bookcases, mantles, and powder rooms. The entire thing is finished in one sitting and only cost $5.
Active Time35 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
DifficultyEasy
Estimated Cost$5
Materials
- green foam wreath form (Dollar Tree)
- 4 packs of rope (Dollar Tree)
Tools
- hot glue gun and glue sticks
- scissors
Instructions
- Add hot glue to the inside part of the green foam wreath and then press the rope on top firmly.
- Repeat this process until you've covered the top and outer edge of the wreath. (You can stop once you complete the sides as no one will see the wreath if you're hanging it up) or you can keep going.
- Make sure none of the wreath form can be seen. If it can be, color it with a black sharpie to diminish its appearance.
- To make the Once you've wrapped the wreath how you want it, add a little bit of hot glue to the back and then take the rope and wrap it around three times. Trim off any excess and glue down the ends.
- Repeat this process three other times equidistance apart. If hanging, cut a small part of the rope to use as a hanger and add it to the top of the wreath with hot glue or super glue.
Notes
If you run out of rope length in the middle of a row, glue the end pointing down into the form. Start a new rope right on top of that one - blend it in.
This would also look great with the light-colored rope (by the yard at Joann's) with the Dollar Tree rope used for accenting the raised portions.
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- Make a Retro Summer Shirt with These Retro Sublimation Designs – Everyone needs a cool new shirt to wear during the hot months of the year!
- Paint Pour Coasters are a Super Fun and Easy Craft for Summer! – These are perfect for indoor or outdoor use.
- Make These Easy Braided Jute Coasters for Summer Farmhouse Decor! – Enjoy making these – they’re so much fun to do!
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