DIY Christmas Surf Shacks

2 min read September 13, 2026 Natalie Mayhew
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Colorful little houses decked out with palm Christmas trees, sandy snowmen, and surfboards are the perfect decor pieces if you're throwing a Tropical Inspired Christmas this year! Display them on your mantel next to a few beach balls and tropical foliage to create a fun and festive scene. Not only will they bring whimsy to your decor, but you'll have fun making them too!

Project Time
50 to 60 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

First, paint a DIY Small House tropical blue.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 1
Step
2

Next, use Mod Podge® Matte Acrylic Sealer to apply a Luau Santa Luncheon Napkin to the roof of the house.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 2 part 1
DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 2 part 2
Step
3

Repeat step 2 for the small roof above the door. Trim off any excess napkin.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 3
Step
4

Paint the inside of the doorway with yellow paint then glue a Mini Natural Sugar Starfish above the doorway.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 4
Step
5

Use Mod Podge® Matte Acrylic Sealer to apply Grey Sand to the base of the house.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 5
Step
6

Next, remove a palm tree or snowman sticker from a Luau Christmas Sticker Scene and stick it to a piece of white card stock. Cut out the palm tree and glue a Bamboo Skewer to the back of it. The card stock and skewer will give the sticker stability.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 6
Step
7

Glue the tree or snowman to the left side of the house.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 7
Step
8

Use Scissors to remove the stick from a Frosted Surfboard Lollipop and glue the surfboard next to the tree or snowman.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 8
Step
9

Finally, remove the string lights from the Luau Christmas Sticker Scene and stick them onto the roof of the surf shack. Display the shack up on a mantel or shelf to kick off your Tropical Inspired Christmas!

See how to make your own Beach Ball Christmas Tree and Starfish Holiday Place Cards too so you can complete this fun party theme.

DIY Christmas Surf Shacks step 9

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