DIY – Gold Starfish Coastal Art

DIY – Gold Starfish Coastal Art

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So, this will be my last post – for now – of my out of control weekend with the gold spray paint. I wanted to create some fun items for my booth. I probably have not mentioned to y’all, but I have a small retail space here in Mount Pleasant at Southern Accents. I sell furniture, accessories and decor. They are things that I make, reupholster, paint or buy from my vendors. It keeps me busy!

Moving on! I decided to create a little coastal art for my buyers because, well, we live on the coast.

I bought these darling little starfish at a local furniture store in town. I almost got the sea urchins, but I wanted to conquer one at a time, so I started with these.

The original starfish.

The original starfish.



The original coastal frame with sand dollars.

The original coastal frame with sand dollars.



Then, I began the spraying process using my favorite gold spray paint, Krylon Metallic gold.

Getting sprayed

Getting sprayed



They sat to dry.

Gold starfish

Gold starfish



Then, I bought a shadow box. I cut out the circles to put on the glass so that I could display my starfish the way I wanted.

Making sure the circles are the right size

Making sure the circles are the right size.



Next up, I cut the circles and taped them to the glass of the shadowbox.

The circles for the glass

The circles for the glass.



It was time to spray the glass white.

I taped the circles in place and spray painting the glass

I taped the circles in place and spray painted the glass.



I used a glue gun to secure the starfish to the back of the shadowbox (sorry, I forgot take that pic.) It was finally finished and ready to be hung!

The final product

The final product



I cannot wait to put this in my booth! Hope y’all have a great week! I’m heading to the Haven Conference in Atlanta to learn more and meet some of my favorite bloggers. I cannot wait to share some of my moments with you! If you want to see what’s going on, make sure you follow me on Instagram!

With more than 22 years in real estate, I bring deep market knowledge, hands-on experience, and a genuine passion for all things home. Throughout my career, I’ve guided clients through both strong and challenging markets—giving me a comprehensive understanding of what drives value and how to position a property for the best possible outcome. In addition to my work as an agent, I design homes inside and out and have personally built multiple residences of my own. This background allows me to see potential where others may not. I specialize in identifying strategic updates, design enhancements, and cost-effective improvements that create meaningful ROI for buyers and sellers alike. My approach is equal parts market expertise, creative vision, and practical experience. Whether clients are buying, selling, building, or improving a property, I’m committed to delivering thoughtful guidance, strong advocacy, and exceptional results.

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  • July 15, 2014

    these are awesome! i have shells i have rub n buffed gold inside, but i have never thought about gold starfish! i need to- gorgeous!

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