CAN YOU GUESS……….
what these items have in common?
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No? Then, I’ll tell you.
They’ve been transformed (except for one) into fabulous seaside beach cottage doorstops!
Okay, let’s start with the prankster.
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Seriously, does it get easier or beachier than a simple rock? Sure, you can paint it or transfer an image onto it; and, while that could jazz it up, it’s not even necessary.
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Now, who doesn’t have a mason jar on hand? I added some colored sand, shells and a piece of jute twine. Done.
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Weight down a straw tote with some rocks, add a hand towel and a magazine…….and this aDOORnment is in the bag! Adding some flip-flops to this ensemble would look absolutely adorable.
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I drew a little starfish outline onto some cork contact paper, slapped it onto a brick, then added a little crystal. After all, a star has got to twinkle; even this one.
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Scuff up a leftover nut tin, transfer or paint something onto the surface, stash some weighty pebbles inside, glue it shut, then add some rope. Done.
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Perhaps you have a tin like this lurking around in your garden shed. Add those weighty pebbles, topped with some seashells, and that breeze isn’t taking your door anywhere.
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I’m sure you’ve got a stockpile of fabric remnants in your craft room. Sew yourself a simple pebble pouch, cinch it shut, then embellish as you wish.
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There you have it – seven inspiring ideas for keeping your seaside beach cottage doors slam-free.
Now, feel the breeze, and get creative.