DIY Beach-Inspired Candle Centerpiece

beach-inspired candle centerpiece

I took a trip to Clearwater, Florida with family earlier this year. I saved a water bottle full of sand and seashells in hopes of making a fun craft in memory of the trip.

Unfortunately, I threw the sand bottle in my mom’s suitcase before we got on the plane and she took it home with her, which is about an hour and a half from my home in Pittsburgh. This past weekend I was able to get it back and start my beach craft project. So exciting 😀

candle centerpiece

Beach-inspired centerpiece supplies

  • sand
  • candle
  • seashells
  • glass vase

Note: I switched vases halfway through my project. I decided that I prefer the look of the square vase for this one, rather than the cylindrical vase.

Sand in the vase

Step 1: add sand

Pour your sand into the vase and shake lightly to even it out.

Sand and seashells

Step 2: arrange the seashells

Drop your seashells in right around the glass wall of the vase.  Push some of the seashells into the sand for a more realistic look.

beachy centerpiece

Step 3: add the candle

Place your candle in the center and light it.

beach-inspired candle centerpiece

This is such a quick and easy way to remember your beach vacations.

I did another beach memory craft a few years ago, and it’s still hanging on my wall. So, I keep the memories going.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Leave them in the comments.

The Craft Challenge

This tutorial is part of The Craft Challenge 2017. The ladies listed below are all contributors and have their own unique tutorial to share with you! Take some time and check out their February craft projects.

Links will be updated to their tutorials when their posts are available.

Emily from A Pop of Red: Seashell Rings for Summertime Style
Carin from Eclectic Soapbox: Coming soon!
Heather from ShiftMama: DIY Retro Glitter Bracelets
Martha from The Art in Martha: Alien Stuffies
Vanessa from Social Stampers: Watercolor Birthday Card
Mary from Sew Much Love, Mary: Magazine Clippings Upcycled Journal
Deb from LuminaSprit Adventures: Planner Clip Holder Flipbook

Happy crafting!

9 thoughts on “DIY Beach-Inspired Candle Centerpiece

  1. Pingback: Adventures in Crafting: Planner Clip Holder Flip Book – Craft Challenge! – LuminaSpirit Adventures

  2. Pingback: The Craft Challenge 2017 | Make Something Mondays!

  3. Pingback: Seashell rings for summertime style - Craft Challenge |A POP of Red

  4. Pingback: Adventures in Crafting: Planner Clip Holder Flip Book – Craft Challenge! – Debbie J's Crafting Corner

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.