6 Dollar Tree DIY Beach Theme Table Decor Ideas for Summer

These DIY beach theme table decor projects are quick, simple and best of all: inexpensive! Come get some ideas on what you can make for your home with Dollar Tree supplies for summer. Whether you’re helping decorate a beach house, a beach-themed party, or simply want to make your home feel fresh for the season, I hope you love these easy & creative ideas.

It’s so much fun to add a DIY touch to items found in the dollar store to make them match my decor for a seasonal update on a budget. I also love hitting up the dollar store for craft supplies to make completely new items! Here are some ideas on summer decor you could make with items from Dollar Tree this season. You can also watch the video at the end of this post for all of the step-by-step instructions on how to make these! You don’t have to be super crafty to make these: all you need are cheap dollar store supplies, a hot glue gun, hot glue sticks, some paint, and some creativity!

1: “Vacation Fund” Shabby Chic Frame Bank

Paint and distress the frame of this cute Dollar Tree frame bank, add a fabric backing and glue on a pretty raffia ribbon bow and you have a beachy bank that’s cute and useful!

Make sure to remove the cardboard backing and use masking tape to tape off the front of the glass on the frame before you paint the frame. I used some white chalk style paint for a coastal, distressed look for this project. To attach some fabric to the backing of this frame, you can use hot glue. The natural fibers of the bow and cotton fabric give this frame a beautiful, coastal look.

2: Beachy Succulent Bowl

Hot glue some jute twine around the top of a plastic dollar store bowl, pour some turquoise decorative rocks or sand inside, and decorate with faux succulents and sea shells on top of the sand or rocks for a summery table top display.

You could also create this simple centerpiece for your summer table setting or side table by using sand from your last beach vacation. It’d be a wonderful way to remember all the fun you had! The pastel colors of this bowl are also such a fresh & pretty way to bring summer into your home.

3: Nautical Glass Lantern

Upcycle an old pickle jar into a sea-worthy lantern by wrapping it with Dollar Tree decorative fishing net and finishing it off with twine.

I used hot glue to attach the ends of the string of the fishing net and twine to the jar, and then I placed a pillar candle inside to create a simple but beautiful centerpiece with a coastal flair. Make a couple of these and use them as decor on your summer front porch; they’d look lovely flanking a front door in front of some planters!

You could also use this nautical jar as a summer-themed vase for a small bouquet of flowers. Choose flowers in blues and greens for that coastal décor look.

4: Rustic Succulent Planter

Paint and distress a Dollar Tree light wood box with paint & stain, fill it with floral foam, and top it with moss and faux succulents for an easy but adorable addition to your coffee table.

This simple DIY farmhouse coastal faux planter would also make a beautiful dining table centerpiece for a casual summer gathering. You could also use a thrifted basket for the base of this display! How beautiful would a few of these be as a beach wedding centerpiece, too?!

5: Summery Photo Frame

Adding paint, decorative fishing net and shells gives the clothesline photo frame currently at Dollar Tree the perfect nautical spin for the season!

I removed the back off this frame, and spray painted it a coastal blue colour. I pulled the decorative netting over the painted backing, and then tacked it to the frame with some hot glue. Finally, I painted the frame, sanded it to distress it, popped it onto the backing, and glued small seashells and a twine bow onto the frame with my hot glue gun.

6. Beach Themed Seashell Wreath

Use a grapevine wreath from Dollar Tree as a base, then add some seashells, a succulent, a raffia ribbon bowl, and a small glass beaded garland to one side of the wreath with hot glue.

I love all of the texture of this wreath from the natural materials, and it looks so summery with the green colours, blue colours, and beachy touches.

Also: I’m loving all of the iridescent glass pieces at the Dollar Tree right now! Aren’t the mermaid tail dishes and candle holders I’ve added to our summer decor so cute?! I love the vibrant colors these come in, and they’re a subtle way to add that beachy look to your summer home, your birthday celebration, or your coastal table setting.

Learn how to make all of these summer DIY decor ideas by watching my YouTube video below:

Want more coastal inspired summer decorating ideas?

• Check out my mom’s gorgeous summer coastal living room tour
• “Coastal Grandmother Decor” has been a hot decorating trend for the Spring and Summer the past couple of years. See how to get the look here!
• Learn how to create a beautiful summer mantel with a nautical adventure theme
• See how I created a beachy, French coastal inspired balcony here
• Create a summery, coastal theme table setting like I did in our camper by using tableware in blue tones, relaxed linens (or striped linens / tablecloth would also be perfect!), copper accessories, and macrame accents like pillows and table runners
• You can also check out my Summer Decor category, where I share more summery DIY ideas, outdoor decorating tips & tricks, and summer home tours to give you more decorating inspiration!

I hope you enjoyed these simple DIY beach theme table decor & home decorating ideas! Let me know in the comments below if you’re going to try any this season. Happy DIYing!