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Sunday, April 24, 2011

Simple Starfish Display

I've been thinking of doing this project ever since I came across a roll of lovely light turquoise ribbon.  Since I've run out of supplies for my current project... and all the stores here are closed for Easter... tonight was the night!

This Simple Starfish Display was very easy to complete.  A dollar store frame, ribbon, and a glue gun were all I needed to make a home for this little guy from our Florida vacation.



Here's the how to...


Snip it.  Snip it good.
Cut the ribbon into pieces slightly larger than the inside dimensions of the mat for your frame {be sure to choose a frame with enough thickness to accommodate your starfish - a shadow box could work too}.  You'll need enough ribbon to cover both vertically and horizontally.



Line up and glue down.
On the back of your mat, line up the strips of ribbon, gluing along 1 vertical side and 1 horizontal side.



Over, under, over, under, over, under...
Weave the ribbon together by alternating the strips over and under each other.  Secure the ends with glue.




The star of the show.
Flip the mat over and glue the starfish in place.



I purchased my starfish, but if you're displaying a beach find, a tag with the place and date of where and when it was found could be a nice addition.  Or that info can just be written on the back of the frame.

Put the frame back together and there you have it.  An attractive and safe place to display your starfish... or whatever your heart desires.




Thanks for stopping by.

52 comments:

  1. PJ @ Planned in PencilApril 24, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    The color of ribbon is perfect for the project, and the idea of a weaving the background is the cherry on top.

    Makes me miss Florida!

    I had to resort to buying ribbon at (cough) WalMart today because I had a project that I simply could not wait on!

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  2. Lolly JaneApril 24, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    oh we looooove this!! so clever and simply pretty! thanks so much for liking up too. xoxo.Kelli & Kristi

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  3. Pudel-designApril 25, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I agree with you!
    White paint is the best;)
    Love your little star display;)

    Lovely greetings...

    http://pudel-design.blogspot.com/

    PS: I´m your latest follower:)

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  4. Michaela Dunn LeeperApril 25, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I have 2 small shadow box style frames that I'm redoing. I've already done my 3rd one with burlap & safety pin words. I'll have to dig through my ribbon stash to see what I can come up with for this idea! <3

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  5. laxsupermomApril 25, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love this! What a beautiful way of matting up the starfish! I'll have to incorporate a ribbon matted project into my picture ledge wall. Thanks for sharing.

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  6. Brandy J.April 25, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    I just found your blog and am your newest follower. This art display is stunning!! Thanks so much for sharing your amazing talents with all of us in blog land. You have left me totally inspired.

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  7. Natalia LynnApril 25, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    Oh my goodness, this is beautiful! Thanks so much for linking it. It looks so simple and yet so perfect! And i love the color, one of my favorites. :)

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  8. UnknownApril 25, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    This is gorgeous! I love it! I'm now following you back, and I look forward to seeing more of your cute creations!

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  9. AlisonApril 25, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    OH I love how simple and yet really pretty it is! Very cute!!!

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  10. Rachel @ Little Kitchen, Big BitesApril 25, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    omg how loveeellyyy!! i absolutely love the woven background and the color of the ribbon is just fabulous!

    thanks for stopping by my blog...i hope that i could inspire you to some future slow cooker yummy-ness :)

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  11. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}April 25, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I LOVE this!! Great idea!
    I would love it if you linked up to {nifty thrifty sunday}!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  12. The StarwarsmammaApril 25, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    That cools great, I've done the weaving with paper but not ribbon it looks really nice.
    I'm newly following you from the Monday hop.
    ttcandcookin.blogspot.com

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  13. AmyApril 25, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    This is super cute! Thanks for sharing :)

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  14. cherished blissApril 26, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    I just love what you did with the ribbon! I hope you will share at my party!

    Craft and Tell Tuesdays
    www.cherishedbliss.com

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  15. ShirlApril 26, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    I love this Andrea! We're going for the beachy coastal look in our house and something like this would be perfect! You are such a treasure sharing your tutorials. xxx

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  16. LanellApril 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Since my teenage boys and teenage daughter share a bathroom, it was hard to come up with something neutral. I wanted something more grown up so I have starfish in their bathroom and this idea is another great way to display them. The ribbon weaving makes the picture.

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  17. Jenny @ DIY NewlywedsApril 26, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    The ribbon background is so clever! I love it and the color is so pretty!

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  18. MimiApril 26, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    That is the cutest thing! I love the colors here. Great job!

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  19. LeenApril 26, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Love the weaved ribbon, very clever!

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  20. ArabellaApril 26, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Fabulous idea - it looks wonderful. The color of the ribbon with the white starfish contrast beautifully.

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  21. Julie@beingRUBYApril 27, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    Cute and effective.. I especially love the colours!!! Have a great wednesday.. ciao xxx Julie

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  22. Carri KApril 27, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Love the starfish! Love the ribbon color! Love the ribbon weaved! Love it all! NICE!!

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  23. StaceyApril 27, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    This is adorable!! Love it!

    Adore the color!

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  24. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    This is so beautiful! I love the woven ribbon and the whole color palette - so much fun texture and patterns... just gorgeous!

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  25. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Hi Andrea. How simply smart of you. I love this easy idea, especially the gorgeous teal with the simple starfish!

    Hugs...Tracy :)

    P.S. I've got a giveaway ending Fri. I'd love you to stop by and enter.

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  26. abeachcottageApril 28, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Very nice! love how it turned out and love that ribbon colour. Glad you stopped by the Beach Cottage Good Life Wednesdays and joined the party!

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  27. Kindra-At Home With KApril 28, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    The color and texture is just the perfect back drop to showcase the starfish. I passed this on to my blog friend who loves seaside creations!

    Thanks so much for linking up to Terrific Under Ten!

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  28. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}April 28, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    That background on your display is what caught my eye. Love the pattern!


    If you have a moment today, please share this with my readers @Creative Juice Thursday. Hope to see yours among all the amazing projects!

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  29. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalApril 29, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Beautiful idea. Love the color and the woven ribbon. The contrast is great!

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  30. Lindsay Artsy-Fartsy MamaApril 29, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    This is beautiful!! Love it.

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  31. JufApril 30, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Love it - thanks for the great idea!

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  32. Nike@ChooseToThriveApril 30, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Saw this on TT&J and had to come see for myself. Absolutely awesome!

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  33. NatashaApril 30, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    I made this today! Perfect Mother's Day gift. Thanks so much for the idea :)

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  34. CornelisApril 30, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    How creative! The colors are so nautical :) We would ♥ for you to show this off at our linky party!

    LollyJane
    lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com

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  35. Ami AllisonMay 1, 2011 at 4:25 AM

    I absolutely love this!!! I featured this on my blog today!! :)

    http://alililly.blogspot.com/2011/05/sponsor-sunday-i-found-awesomeness.html

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  36. JackieMay 1, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love this! I have been thinking of some sort of starfish/ sand dollar art for our powder room and this would work fabulously!

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  37. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 2, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Andrea - This is simply stunning - I love the colors together. Thanks so much for linking to the Sunday Showcase - I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this today! Hope you have a fabulous week ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  38. nicolette {momnivores dilemma}May 4, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Thanks for linking to Creative Juice Thursday. Hope to see you back this week.

    {so glad I found your blog...}

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  39. SJ @ Homemaker On A DimeMay 23, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Hi, Andrea! I'm admiring all your creative posts here so can you please share them with us at the Creative Bloggers' Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party :)

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  40. Heather @ DIYduJour.comMay 26, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    I am loving this basketweave technique!

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  41. AnneJune 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    I love this idea so much! I made my own take on this using your basket weave idea - http://ladyanne525.wordpress.com/2011/06/06/seashell-specimen-art/

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  42. Mejia MammaJune 12, 2011 at 11:10 PM

    SO adorable...was the perfect compliment to my wall shelf, thanks for the tutorial! Here's the one I made:

    http://mejiamamma.blogspot.com/2011/06/pretty-little-starfish.html

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  43. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Stunning! I love the color, but the way the light dances of the different textures is amazing! Great project!

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  44. Sanghamitra Bhattacherjee(Mukherjee)June 20, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    I loved the blue...it is just perfect..so cute idea! You got a beautiful space here! Hope to see you on my blog:)

    Sanghamitra.

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  45. Screaming SardineJune 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    This is beautiful. I love the color and the simplicity of it. Adding the starfish = pure elegance!

    Cheers,
    Tracy Screaming Sardine

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  46. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Awesome project! I just wanted to let you know that I featured it yesterday on "You Sew Rock Me Fridays" at my blog Sew Rockin'. Here's the link: http://www.sewrockin.com/2011/12/16/you-sew-rock-me-fridays-9.

    I can't wait to see what else you come up with!

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  47. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:55 AM

    Very Classy....Saw something simular to this in a store and it was way over priced. I live on the beach and I am always looking for things to do with my seashells

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  48. Janice BlackMarch 25, 2012 at 1:34 AM

    Wow . . . beautiful! My bathroom really needs some help, so I'm going to have to try this!

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    LOVE this idea!! We just bought a house and I want to do a mermaid themed bathroom. I have some star fish that my mom saved from our vacations to the beach when I was a kid that I want to incorporate into the decor. I was going to put them on canvas but was worried that the starfish might not stay on the canvas and crash to the floor. This is the perfect solution! I love the ribbon too..it's such a unique idea!

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