**Creating a Driftwood Wreath**

The process of creating a driftwood wreath is a fun and creative project that can add a unique touch to any room. In this article, we will take you through the step-by-step process of making a beautiful driftwood wreath.

One of the key considerations when making a driftwood wreath is the size of the pieces. The author of the video has mentioned that they have some longer pieces of driftwood, which will make it easier to create a wider wreath. To accommodate these longer pieces, the author uses an oval-shaped piece of wood as a base. This allows for more flexibility in terms of placement and arrangement of the driftwood.

The next step is to paint the driftwood pieces. The author has gathered various shades of blue, including white, pale gray, and dark gray, which they will use to create different patterns and designs on their wreath. They have also collected some parchment paper to protect their work surface while painting. The author has decided not to use any design patterns, instead opting for a more free-form approach.

To begin, the author applies paint to several pieces of driftwood at once, allowing them to dry completely before adding additional details. They use regular washi tape to create lines and patterns on some of the pieces, which will add texture and interest to their wreath. The author is not worried about achieving a smooth edge, as they prefer a more natural look.

As the paint dries, the author starts to think about adding extra details to their wreath. They decide to use a toothpick to create perfect little polka dots on some of the pieces, which will add a playful touch to their design. The author is not planning any specific patterns or designs, instead letting their creative juices flow.

Once the paint has dried, the author starts to assemble their wreath. They position some of their longer pieces at the bottom and use wood glue (or hot glue) to secure them in place. The author makes sure to leave a little space between each piece, as this will create a visually appealing arrangement. As they work, the author arranges the driftwood pieces to achieve a balanced look.

The final step is to add any finishing touches to the wreath. The author uses glue to fill in any blank spots and ensures that everything is securely attached. They then let the wreath dry completely before adding it to their front door.

**Adding Extra Details**

In this section, we will explore some of the extra details that can be added to a driftwood wreath. One popular trick used by crafters is the use of toothpicks to create intricate designs and patterns. The author uses this technique to add polka dots and stripes to their wreath, which adds texture and interest.

The author also considers adding some glue dots or other embellishments to give their wreath an extra boost of personality. However, they decide not to over-accessorize, instead opting for a more understated look.

**Tips and Variations**

If you're interested in creating your own driftwood wreath, there are several tips and variations to consider. One key thing is to choose the right type of wood for your project. The author has used various types of driftwood, including pieces with interesting shapes and textures.

Another tip is to experiment with different colors and patterns. While the author started with a simple blue color scheme, they considered using other shades and adding extra details to create a more complex design.

Finally, don't be afraid to get creative and try new things! The beauty of driftwood wreaths is that they can be customized to suit your personal style and decor.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enwelcome back to handmade i'm jill y'all i have a serious confession i've been having a horrible time concentrating on work recently it's getting warmer the sun is out and all i can think about is being on a beach when i'm at the beach one of the things i like to do is to look for pretty dripped wood and over the years i've actually gotten quite a collection i decided i wanted to do something with it so today i'm going to try to make a driftwood reek i hope that every time i look at it i will be transported back to my happy place let's get started for this project you need a wooden wreath frame of course driftwood paints paint brushes washi tape and hot glue the first thing i'm going to start with is my wreath form i wanted to use a wood face instead of a metal wreath form or a straw wreath form the reason being i wanted a flat wood surface to glue my driftwood too but they didn't have a wooden wreath form so this is the letter o this is over in the letter section of the craft store i thought it worked perfectly for a wreath form obviously it's not a perfect circle however i wanted it to still be able to fit on my front door and not be too wide so because some of my driftwood is longer pieces this oval makes it a little more narrow so that there's plenty of room for my driftwood to go along the edges and it still fit on my front door the first thing i'm going to do is paint my driftwood pieces you can see here i've just used an old muffin tin that i've kept for craft purposes because it's a great place to put small amounts of paint i have several different shades of blue and i've also included some neutral colors like white an oceany pale gray and a dark gray i'm going to use these on my details next i have some parchment paper i'm going to lay this down to protect my work surface and lay my driftwood here while they're drying okay so i'm going to do a few pieces at once i have no design patterns in mind i'm just gonna start going and let the creative juices flow but i am going to just use regular washi tape and i'm gonna make some lines on these it's going to act as like painters tape just to create some patterns okay so we're gonna paint these first few and just kind of start seeing where we go so him i think i'm just gonna do this light bloom some of these might take a second coat some might not i don't mind it being kind of like showing some of that wood grain through it kind of looks white washed like it's been weathered by salt and sea air so right now he's kind of plain but i might come back to him later and just do some detail maybe some like maybe glue dots or stripes and because i didn't tape this off i'm not at all worried about it not having a smooth edge where i finish with my paint brush just kind of like the more natural look of it i'm just going to lay them over here to dry and while i've got this light color brush out i think i might do this one with some stripes on to the next color i'm going to go back to the lighter again that's my last one for now so now i'm just going to let these completely dry and when i come back we're going to add some detail now that my sticks have been drying i'm going to go ahead and remove the washi tape you can see just like painters tape it made some great neat lines you can see it's not a totally perfect line on some but it does not matter that might be the back side it'll never show you might have another little stick glued over it and driftwood is rustic in itself so i really don't mind it having kind of a rustic organic look to it the next step is just adding some extra detail to a few of these sticks i'm going to use a regular toothpick and some of my skinnier paint brushes the toothpick trick is pretty cool because i'm just using the flat end of it and dipping it in my paint to make perfect little polka dots there is no plan i am just kind of going with what feels right as i go you cannot mess this up okay now i think i'll add them to the bottom this one will be cute i think with some navy dots across that white part okay let's change it up for a minute maybe we could do some more stripes on this one i think i might also just fill this in with a white stripe here all right guys i think that's all i'm gonna do on the detail so i'm going to let those last few dries and when i come back we are going to start on the wreath so the very first thing i'm going to do is position some of my driftwood before gluing it down just because i want to make sure it's exactly where i want it to be and i might do some rearranging i'm going to choose some of my longer pieces to go on the bottom now at first i was going to glue them sticking off all the way like that that makes a really big wreath which will not fit on my door i think i'm just going to bring them in a little bit and see how i like that you'll see i'm liking the way it looks i'm gonna go ahead and start gluing on some of this base layer i also think that you could use wood glue but the benefit of hot glue is that it dries pretty much immediately now all i'm gonna do is fill in anywhere i see some blank spots okay that's it i really don't see anywhere else we could jam another one in i'm gonna let this completely dry and then we're gonna get hung up well guys that's it for me i hope you've enjoyed learning how to make this driftwood wreath let me know in the comments below how you would decorate yours thanks for watching don't forget to give us a like and subscribe and we'll see you next time youwelcome back to handmade i'm jill y'all i have a serious confession i've been having a horrible time concentrating on work recently it's getting warmer the sun is out and all i can think about is being on a beach when i'm at the beach one of the things i like to do is to look for pretty dripped wood and over the years i've actually gotten quite a collection i decided i wanted to do something with it so today i'm going to try to make a driftwood reek i hope that every time i look at it i will be transported back to my happy place let's get started for this project you need a wooden wreath frame of course driftwood paints paint brushes washi tape and hot glue the first thing i'm going to start with is my wreath form i wanted to use a wood face instead of a metal wreath form or a straw wreath form the reason being i wanted a flat wood surface to glue my driftwood too but they didn't have a wooden wreath form so this is the letter o this is over in the letter section of the craft store i thought it worked perfectly for a wreath form obviously it's not a perfect circle however i wanted it to still be able to fit on my front door and not be too wide so because some of my driftwood is longer pieces this oval makes it a little more narrow so that there's plenty of room for my driftwood to go along the edges and it still fit on my front door the first thing i'm going to do is paint my driftwood pieces you can see here i've just used an old muffin tin that i've kept for craft purposes because it's a great place to put small amounts of paint i have several different shades of blue and i've also included some neutral colors like white an oceany pale gray and a dark gray i'm going to use these on my details next i have some parchment paper i'm going to lay this down to protect my work surface and lay my driftwood here while they're drying okay so i'm going to do a few pieces at once i have no design patterns in mind i'm just gonna start going and let the creative juices flow but i am going to just use regular washi tape and i'm gonna make some lines on these it's going to act as like painters tape just to create some patterns okay so we're gonna paint these first few and just kind of start seeing where we go so him i think i'm just gonna do this light bloom some of these might take a second coat some might not i don't mind it being kind of like showing some of that wood grain through it kind of looks white washed like it's been weathered by salt and sea air so right now he's kind of plain but i might come back to him later and just do some detail maybe some like maybe glue dots or stripes and because i didn't tape this off i'm not at all worried about it not having a smooth edge where i finish with my paint brush just kind of like the more natural look of it i'm just going to lay them over here to dry and while i've got this light color brush out i think i might do this one with some stripes on to the next color i'm going to go back to the lighter again that's my last one for now so now i'm just going to let these completely dry and when i come back we're going to add some detail now that my sticks have been drying i'm going to go ahead and remove the washi tape you can see just like painters tape it made some great neat lines you can see it's not a totally perfect line on some but it does not matter that might be the back side it'll never show you might have another little stick glued over it and driftwood is rustic in itself so i really don't mind it having kind of a rustic organic look to it the next step is just adding some extra detail to a few of these sticks i'm going to use a regular toothpick and some of my skinnier paint brushes the toothpick trick is pretty cool because i'm just using the flat end of it and dipping it in my paint to make perfect little polka dots there is no plan i am just kind of going with what feels right as i go you cannot mess this up okay now i think i'll add them to the bottom this one will be cute i think with some navy dots across that white part okay let's change it up for a minute maybe we could do some more stripes on this one i think i might also just fill this in with a white stripe here all right guys i think that's all i'm gonna do on the detail so i'm going to let those last few dries and when i come back we are going to start on the wreath so the very first thing i'm going to do is position some of my driftwood before gluing it down just because i want to make sure it's exactly where i want it to be and i might do some rearranging i'm going to choose some of my longer pieces to go on the bottom now at first i was going to glue them sticking off all the way like that that makes a really big wreath which will not fit on my door i think i'm just going to bring them in a little bit and see how i like that you'll see i'm liking the way it looks i'm gonna go ahead and start gluing on some of this base layer i also think that you could use wood glue but the benefit of hot glue is that it dries pretty much immediately now all i'm gonna do is fill in anywhere i see some blank spots okay that's it i really don't see anywhere else we could jam another one in i'm gonna let this completely dry and then we're gonna get hung up well guys that's it for me i hope you've enjoyed learning how to make this driftwood wreath let me know in the comments below how you would decorate yours thanks for watching don't forget to give us a like and subscribe and we'll see you next time you\n"