Driftwood is the term used for wood that has washed ashore on a beach, river, or other body of water.
I'm going to be honest. I may have gotten a bit overexcited when I saw all the driftwood by the river on our property. And now I have multiple boxes filled with it.
So what can you do with it?
Arts and Crafts
Starting with the smaller pieces, these are simple DIY crafts that your kids (and you!) can do at home!
Driftwood Strand
I can personally vouch for this one as a great way to spend time with kids. I would work on these with my grandma and my little cousins with pieces we found on the beach. Both the collecting and the making was enjoyable!
Lettering
A great way to get creative with shapes. You can spell out your name, or a family member. This makes for a cute gift as well!
Home Decor
Now we have the bigger pieces. Any home could use a rustic touch, and here are some great ideas for that.
Shelving
A few pieces go a long way! All you need is some glue and a place to put this beautiful shelf!
Driftwood Wreathe
Check out this neat wreathe tutorial by Sustain My Craft Habit. You can also make this with smaller pieces.
Plant Holder
This can be done in multiple ways! You can use a piece to place succulents or other hardy plants in the wood itself. Or, you can hang pots from branch. Check out this awesome tutorial for air plants and succulents by Amber Oliver.
Standing Pieces
Don't want to do any work on the piece? That's no problem, leave it as is! Make sure to remove the sand and debris by blasting air into it.