DIY Starfish Burlap Mantle Decor

2 min read September 14, 2026 Dawn Wade
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Changing out your mantle decor? Give any mantle a relaxing coastal look for summer with these easy-to-follow instructions for creating this DIY starfish decor piece.

Project Time
15 to 25 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Place an 8×8 stretched canvas onto the roll of burlap face down. Trim the burlap approximately 2″ from the canvas.

DIY Starfish Burlap Mantle Decor step 1
Step
2

Fire up that glue gun and glue the burlap around the back of the canvas making sure that there are no bumps or wrinkles.

DIY Starfish Burlap Mantle Decor step 2
Step
3

Use a foam brush to paint a random patch of aqua paint onto the burlap. Have fun with it! You can paint all the way to the corners or paint a few quick swipes in the middle. Either way, it is going to look fabulous!

DIY Starfish Burlap Mantle Decor step 3
Step
4

Once the paint is dry, use your trusty glue gun to glue a starfish onto the middle of the canvas. 

DIY Starfish Burlap Mantle Decor step 4
Step
5

Voila! A starfish decor piece ready for your beach mantle.

DIY Starfish Burlap Mantle Decor step 5
Step
6

Easy Peasy, right? Check out these other DIY beach decor ideas like the shell wreath, anchor charmed sign, and the oh-so trendy ‘Good Vibe Tribe’ Sign. Put all these together with a mason jar full of shells, a piece of drift wood, a dried sea urchin or two and you’ve got a beach themed look! Relax with a serine beach mantle ready to usher in the salty sea air and relaxing summer vibes.

DIY Starfish Burlap Mantle Decor step 6

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