Make a Seaside Garland with Gwen Studios!

 If there is one thing I love, its all things to do with the sea!
I live near enough that I can spend a few hours or the whole day if needed. 
Making beach crafts is one of my favorite things to do 
and this Seaside Garland is a breeze to make!

* As a design team member for Gwen Studios,
I am provided with product to work with each month.

To get started, you will need the following:

• Gwen Studios Red & White Taffy Striped Grosgrain Bows
• Gwen Studios Red & White Taffy Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 3/8"
• Gwen Studios Red & White Taffy Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 5/8"
• Gwen Studios Red & White Taffy Striped Grosgrain Ribbon 3/8"
• Cord
• Twine
• Seashells/ Starfish
• Scissors
• Hotglue
• Sealer (optional)

All items  can be purchased from Michaels.com

1. Prep the selected shells and starfish by first cleaning them with a damp cloth, then applying a coat of clear sealer. Set these aside to dry while you wrap the twine around the cord.

2. Next, cut 8" lengths of the assorted ribbon. 

Fold them in half and hot glue to the back or inside of the shells.

 

3. Loop and glue some ribbon as shown below, to the back of a couple of shells and the starfish.
Slide these loops onto the wrapped cord and attach the bows using the included twist-ties. 

 4. Stagger your shell placement on the garland, filling in spaces with tied ribbon.

All ready for summer!

Head on over here  to see more creative idea's to make with this ribbon!