Nautical decor is perfect for summer, no matter where you live. Use jute rope or twine to make nautical decor in just minutes from any item that you have around your home. I have a few examples for you below of how a touch of rope can add a beach feel to any item. These items are just examples, and this technique can be used to transform any object.
I love a nod to the beach in my home during the summer months. You can transform just about anything to have a beachy feel with just some rope and your trusty hot glue gun. I’ve used jute rope for several nautical-style and beach-themed projects. Let your imagination run wild, and add a few objects to your decor this summer.
If you love beach decor as much as I do, be sure to check out this faux rusted anchor, driftwood sailboat, and beach-themed shadowbox. Plus,
How to Make Nautical Decor with Jute Rope
Supplies needed for nautical rope decor:
- Objects to spruce up with jute rope. Examples: picture frames, paper mache boxes, clear plastic containers, old vases, etc.
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Jute rope
Start by gathering objects around your home that may need a facelift. Check that pile you intended to donate or sell at your next yard sale. You might just find something that you can transform into gorgeous nautical decor.
Then just break out a variety of twine and rope plus your trusty hot glue gun. On the frame shown above, we just added a few strips of jute twine around the outside using hot glue. It gives the frame a little something special and makes it perfect for a beach picture. You can paint any frame white and then add rope for the same effect.
We went with a heavier rope on our next item. This is a plain, clear glass vase that you can pick up at the dollar store or even a second-hand store.
Start at the bottom and work the rope up the entire length of the vase. I just used hot glue to secure it. Add a fun seashell to the front if desired as well. This nautical decor will look great in your home, and you don’t have to tell anyone how easy it was to make!
A beach-themed home needs storage as well. We took a paper mache box and added rope just around the lid. A simple starfish was added to the top to continue the beach feel of this project. It is amazing what hot glue and a little rope can do to the simplest of objects.
Are you inspired to create your own nautical decor? Grab a variety of rope and start looking at objects around your home in a whole new light.
Want more ideas for nautical decor? Check these out!
You can also click here to see how to make the great lighthouse shown below for your garden.
Supplies
- Objects to spruce up with jute rope. Examples: picture frames, paper mache boxes, clear plastic containers, old vases, etc.
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
- Jute rope or twine
- Other beach-themed decor items for embellishments
Instructions
- Gather the item or items you plan on decorating with the rope. May sure the items are free of dust, price stickers, or anything else that might prevent the glue and rope from adhering to the surface.
- Start by wrapping and layering the jute rope on to the object, securing with hot glue along the way.
- If you are wrapping a round object, check to be sure the rope is wrapped level around the object.
- Add embellishments if desired.
How fun, never thought about using rope, but these are all wonderful.
I am doing one of my bathrooms in a nautical theme. I thought about doing something like this..maybe to the trash can or a tissue box. I really like the vase!
Wow…I love this simple, yet elegant idea! how fun! 🙂
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Such a great idea to make this summer after going to the beach. I will encourage my kids to collect shells for this. Thanks for sharing.
I love it! These remind me of my papa, who loved all things nautical!
I love using rope for the nautical effect, too. Just need some patience and time, right? Love your creations, they look wonderful paired together.
So amazing how simple thing like jute string and some rope can smarten up to beach style ordinary objects. Love, love it, you made them all look beachy and quite awesome. Enjoy your blog so much Angie.
Was thinking if only had box lid could hang that up for art as you’ve changed it, use bottom of box for another project. Isn’t imagination a wonderful thing?
Have great weekend Angie.
oopsy, sorry, should have said nautical, not beachy. Don’t mind my old brain before coffee.
Beachy or nautical either one! And yes I love how simple this project is!!
I would love to have a house at the beach and decorate it entirely nautical! I love the look. Thank you for sharing your beautiful creations!
I love how simple this tip is but it really does bring a beachy feel to the decor. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup. Pinning to our linkup board and hope you found some great posts to visit this week!
I love that rope is so versatile and easy to work with. You can use it in a ton of different projects to easily achieve a nautical style. Thanks for sharing the ideas!