If you love relaxed coastal decor, this DIY project is such a fun way to bring beachy charm into your home using thrifted frames and layered stencil designs. Tammy from Cheers to Creativity shows how to turn simple materials into a stunning coastal trio featuring turtles, starfish, and a classic beach quote.
Start by grabbing your stacked picture frame set and removing all decorative inserts.
Cut two watercolor papers to fit your frame inserts. Lightly brush on brown and light blue paint for a soft coastal background.
Place the turtle stencil (first layer) and fill with white paint. Let dry.
Once dry, add the second stencil layer using blue paint for detail and depth.
Lightly brush another paper with blue and brown tones for the background.
Stencil the starfish in brown, darkening edges for depth. Add a second layer in white and finish with small accent stars.
Cut a white sheet to fit your frame and stencil the phrase “Beach is Calling and I Must Go” in light brown paint.
Add metallic seashell accents around the quote for a soft shimmer effect.
Once everything is fully dry, place each finished design into the stacked frames and arrange your coastal set.
✔ Offload your paint before stenciling to avoid bleeding.
✔ Layer colors slowly to build natural depth and dimension.
✔ Thrifted frames work best for an authentic coastal feel.
✔ Swap paper types (watercolor, Bristol, canvas) depending on your base surface.
Created by Tammy Muto of Cheers to Creativity, an Essential Stencil ambassador known for approachable, creative DIY projects. Follow her here.
This coastal trio shows how simple stencil layering and thrifted frames can transform into high-end home decor. It’s an easy weekend project with beautiful, beach-inspired results.
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