7 Crafts To Make With Sea Glass

Sea glass has a magic all its own. Smoothed by waves, softened by time, and polished by nature, these frosted little treasures turn ordinary recycled glass into something beautifully coastal and completely one-of-a-kind. Whether you’ve collected beach glass on seaside walks or saved tumbled glass from past projects, sea glass crafts are a timeless way to bring a relaxed, ocean-inspired feel into your home.

In this roundup, we’re sharing 7 creative sea glass crafts to make that transform those delicate pieces into eye-catching decor, thoughtful gifts, and stunning handmade art. From glowing mason jar lanterns and decorative mosaics to wreaths, ornaments, and coastal accents, these projects showcase just how versatile sea glass can be. Many of these ideas are beginner-friendly and perfect for using small collections of glass, making them ideal weekend crafts or relaxing creative projects.

If you love recycled crafts, beach-inspired decor, or upcycled glass art, this collection is full of inspiration. These sea glass DIY projects celebrate sustainable crafting while adding texture, color, and coastal charm to any space—no two pieces ever turn out the same, and that’s part of the beauty.

Grab your sea glass stash and get ready to be inspired by these gorgeous handmade ideas that prove even the smallest pieces can create something truly special.

You can buy Sea glass online from the comfort of your carpeted dry sand free home.

1- Sea Glass Wind Chime from Crafts Unleashed

2- Sea Glass Topiary from Crafts N Coffee

3- Sea Glass Wreath from All Things Heart and Home

4- Sea Glass Window Hanging from Odyssey Sea Glass

5- Sea Glass Ornaments from HGTV

6- Sea Glass Table from Completely Coastal

7- Sea Glass Candle from Lovely Greens

We love to make crafts to decorate our homes for different holidays, and it’s always fun to add a handmade touch to the table if you can. I specifically went looking for Thanksgiving themed cross stitch napkins and other tableware, and while I didn’t find a lot I hope these ideas will inspire you to use these or other patterns to stitch for your Thanksgiving (or other holiday) table.

Cross Stitch Coricamo is a great source for cross stitch napkin and table runner patterns, though many of them are Christmas or winter related, or florals that feel more summer than fall. I did find this pretty napkin with wild vine pattern that would be nice for Thanksgiving, as well as a fall leaf table runner.

The napkin pattern calls for 10 colors and has a different design in two corners that are flipped for the other two. If you have a bunch of napkins to make you could just stitch in one corner if you like.

The table runner is meant to be about 15.7 by 39.4 inches, or 40 by 100 cm and it uses nine colors. You can adjust the sides as needed to fit your table, and you could also use individual leaves or leaf clusters to stitch on napkins if you want a set that matches your runner.

If you’re looking for a project that’s a little smaller, now seems like a nice time to remind you that you can also cross stitch napkin rings. They’re about the size of a bookmark, and while the one shown is in spring colors, you can use any little motif that will fit. My version is 2 inches/5 cm wide, so anything that can fit in that space would be great.

And if you want a more involved project, check out this post on how to cross stitch a tablecloth. It’s a bigger commitment but a project that you’re sure to love and use for years to come.

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