The girls have already announced they want a surf girl party for their eighth birthday. (To be clear, that’s eight months away — let’s see if they change their minds!) But, since surf-theme decor may be harder to find in the winter, I’ve been doing a little shopping. Once I had the idea for this surf party wreath, I couldn’t wait to make it and share the steps with you.
This is really easy, cheap, and the only skills required are operating a glue gun without burning your finger tips. (Which I cannot do.)
Surf Party Wreath Supplies
- Pool noodle
- 3/8th inch wooden dowel
- Hot glue gun
- Duct tape
- Beach towel
- Surf sign (I found this at Dollar Tree)
- Wood number
- Acrylic craft paint
- Foam brush
- Starfish (2)
- Glue dots
Surf Party Wreath Instructions
1 – Paint your wooden number with acrylic craft paint. Use two or three coats.
2 – Follow the instructions from The Art of Doing Stuff to turn a pool noodle into a wreath. My pool noodle came from Dollar Tree, so even after the cost of the dowels, it was cheaper than a styrofoam wreath. I secured the ends with duct tape.
3 – I chose a striped beach towel to make cutting strips easier. This did not require the entire towel.
4 – Put a line of hot glue on the wreath, and wrap the towel strips around the wreath. Slightly overlap the strips as you go. When you get to the end of a towel strip, glue it down. Overlap the next strip. The hot glue dries quickly, so you can probably only get five wraps done at a time. Also, don’t touch the glue gun to the foam because it will melt.
5 – Hot glue the sign to the bottom of the wreath at an angle.
6 – Hot glue one starfish to the towel. Hot glue the number to the starfish and the sign. Layer the second starfish over the number and hot glue in place.
7 – With another strip of towel, make a bow around your wreath hanger. Secure it in place with a glue dot.
8 – And here’s your finished wreath.
If you try this project, I’ve love to see your version! I think it could be cute for a surf party, beach party or pool party.
Such a cute idea. Pinned it!
Thanks for the pin!
Jennifer, love the wreath. Such a cute idea and the girls will love it!
Cute idea – I am soooo Pinning it!
Thanks for the pin, Keisha!
What a great way to do a wreath! I love how unique it is!! So cute~
That is such a cool idea! I guess, it might also work for a spa party if you use a different towel color . And kids really can make it by themselves, I’m on the search on crafts for girls 8 and up and definitely adding this to my pintrest board 🙂
It would be really cute as a spa party wreath – great idea!
Such a cute wreath, Jennifer!
cutest surf wreath EVER!!!
xoxo!