Driftwood Crafts Anyone Can Make

Last Updated on May 8, 2026 by Masha Eretnova

Ever come home from a beach or river walk with a bag full of beautiful driftwood and no idea what to do with it?

These driftwood crafts give those pieces a purpose, from quick kids’ projects you can make the same afternoon to boho home decor that looks like it belongs in an Etsy shop.

The projects here range from beginner-friendly to a little more involved, and most use supplies you already have at home. Whether you’re crafting with kids or looking for something stylish for your walls, there’s something in this list for you.

Driftwood Sailboats

Photo credit: Red Ted Art

This driftwood sailboat craft turns a few pieces of beach driftwood into cute little sailboats by cutting a fabric triangle for the sail, threading it onto a stick mast, and securing the mast into a small hole in the wood. The finished boats actually float, so kids can test them in a paddling pool or bathtub right after making them.

Driftwood and Broken Shell Rattles

This nature craft ties pieces of driftwood and broken shell fragments together with colorful yarn to create tactile, jangly rattle toys kids can make entirely from beach finds. A genuinely no-cost project if you bring enough home from the beach.

Driftwood Slice Name Keychains

This keychain craft uses small driftwood slices as the base and with just some paint and a marker you can make simple name keychains. The tutorial also shows how to seal the finished piece with Mod Podge for durability, and notes these work well as party favors or gifts.

DIY Painted Driftwood Hanger

With just some basic supplies and a piece of driftwood you can build a functional wall piece that looks genuinely designed rather than DIY. And it does hold items!

DIY Boho Jewelry Holder

This boho jewelry holder is a natural driftwood project that takes under 30 minutes and uses no paint, keeping the wood completely natural. Great for minimalist, nature-inspired interiors.