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Driftwood Sailboat Place Setting DIY

August 4, 2017 By Linda 12 Comments

Driftwood Sailboat Place Setting DIY – How To Make Driftwood Sailboats. 

Driftwood sailboat place setting DIY

Is it just me, or does August feel like one really looooooooooooong Sunday?

 

I’m not sure why. It’s not like I’m going back to school come September …

 

and it’s not like getting the kids prepared for back-to-school has that same ominous feeling like it did back in elementary school days. A time when teachers handed out very specific pages-long supply lists and tracking down the right size white tops and blue bottoms for the school uniform at Target was like trying to find a needle in a haystack …

 

especially since just about every Chicago public school requires elementary aged students to wear white tops and blue bottoms.

Nautical wedding place setting idea with driftwood sailboats

And yet …

 

and yet that looming back-to-school deadline continues to … well … loom.

 

And I find myself paralyzed. Putting things off until September. And making August one looooooooooong Sunday procrastination session. ๐Ÿ˜‰

 

Sigh.

 

And here is the part of this post where I confidently (and exclamation-filled) say,

 

“This is the year I’m taking back August!”

 

“No more loooooong Sunday’s for me.! No sirree.”

 

“August 2017 is going to the most productive month of the year!!!”

 

Which, basically, will set me up for failure. Right? And that failure will just lead to even more procrastination.

 

Double sigh.

 

So instead I’ll set no expectations. I’ll work on truly enjoying August. With a family vacation. And a family trip to take Sam back to college. And a family trip to start looking at colleges with Molly.  And a few “staycation” day trips in and around IL and IN …

 

and I’ll even work to squeeze in a few fun projects and crafts. Like this driftwood sailboat place setting DIY:

 

How To Make A Driftwood Sailboat Place Setting DIY

Materials*

Driftwood (I found mine here on Etsy; I also found some here on Amazon)

Drill (I love my Ryobi drill)

Glue (I used Weldbond)

Small Dowel

Fabric

*some affiliate links included

 

How to Make Driftwood Sailboats

Start by drilling a hole in your driftwood about a quarter a way from end.

 

How to Make Driftwood Sailboats

Cut dowels to size.

I used a bit of sandpaper to smooth out edges of dowel where cut.

Cut a rectangle of fabric to size (I left a little room at top and bottom of dowel.

Fold fabric in half.

Using a rule, draw a triangular cut line

Pin fabric and cut along cut line.

Add some Weldbond glue to dowel and position in middle of triangle.

Add glue to fabric.

Fold in half. Let dry.

Add glue to hole in driftwood.

 

Insert dowel. Let dry.

To make flag, just cut from a piece of cardboard. Punch a hole. Write a name. Loop hole a piece of baker’s twine and tie to top of dowel.

How to Make Driftwood Sailboats

Rinse and repeat.

How to Make Driftwood Sailboat Place Setting DIY

 

These little driftwood sailboat place settings are my first step at fighting the Sunday blues. And blahs. ๐Ÿ™‚

 

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How to Make Driftwood Sailboat Place Setting DIY - Easy Nautical Place Setting Idea with Driftwood Sailboats @It All Started With Paint

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Comments

  1. Kris Vavra says

    August 4, 2017 at 10:16 am

    Mary these are so adorable. Just love this. Simple but packs a wow for cuteness. Yep enjoy August and don’t worry about school just yet. Ugh!!!! I remember those days of getting the class list done and buying the back to school things. Enjoy your vacation and little trips in Illinois and Indiana.
    xoxo
    Kris

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  2. Dianne says

    August 4, 2017 at 10:52 am

    Love these. I will definitely be making them since I live on the coast. Thanks

    Reply
  3. Kirby says

    August 4, 2017 at 11:53 am

    Very cute! I start back in 10 days, dammit. But it’s my last year!!

    Reply
  4. Kelly Mahan says

    August 9, 2017 at 1:41 pm

    Love the project! And wishing you a great month ahead, enjoy your time!

    Reply
  5. laura janning says

    August 14, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    those are so darling. i must make for my next nautical event. hope you are enjoying august.

    Reply
  6. Kelly Mahan says

    August 28, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    What an adorable DIY! I’ve never tried anything like this before, so it’s going to be a fun challenge!

    Reply
  7. Isadora Guidoni says

    August 30, 2017 at 1:07 pm

    This place setting looks so cool! I really love how creative it is and how good it looks. I’m definitely making some for when my family comes over!!

    Reply
  8. Leanna says

    April 28, 2020 at 7:23 pm

    These beautiful little sailboats transport me to my best friends home. She lives right on the ocean, and when I am able to visit we always collect drift wood together. I love this. Pinned.

    Reply
    • Linda says

      April 29, 2020 at 7:55 pm

      Thank you so much! I, too, miss the ocean and drift wood collecting! ๐Ÿ™‚ Linda

      Reply
  9. Marie says

    April 29, 2020 at 9:44 am

    Seeing your driftwood sailboat place settings makes me happy! Summer is my favorite season and living in the landlocked Canadian prairies, these would bring a little taste of coastal living into my life. So cute!

    Reply
  10. Simona says

    January 21, 2021 at 8:44 am

    Loving the little sailboats! How high would you say you cut the dowel? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Linda says

      February 25, 2021 at 9:58 am

      I’m sorry, I really don’t remember! It’s been a few years and I don’t have them anymore. Maybe like 6-8″?

      Reply

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