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DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

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Hello everyone! It’s that time again… Another Make It Fun Challenge! This month we received a box of foam sheets and the theme was OUTDOOR DECORATING!

I knew exactly what I wanted to make. A foam sailboat craft! I’ve been wanting to attempt this for awhile now so I was excited when I opened the package to find the foam sheets.

I just LOVE sailboats right now. Every time I see one in TJMaxx or HomeGoods I have to get it. SO I thought making one for the patio would be a perfect idea.

Getting Started

Since I already had my FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam Sheets I just needed to gather up the rest of my supplies to get started!!

I couldn’t wait to get crafting!

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

Step 1 – Cutout Bottom of Boat

To create the bottom shape of my boat I drew an outline first on cardboard.

Then I traced it out on the foam. I used my “Handy Dandy” FloraCraft® StyroCutter® Plus to cut it out.

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

See how easy that is, it cuts it out perfectly.

Step 2 – Shape Bottom of Boat

I wanted to give the bottom of the boat a nice shape.  So I used the FloraCraft® Make It: Fun® Foam Cutter to shape the foam to look more like a boat.

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

Step 3 – Add Smooth Finish

Next I covered the bottom of the boat with some FloraCraft Smooth Finish®. I think this gives the perfect look I’m going for. Because in the end it will look more like wood.

I let the smooth finish dry for around 4 hours, then I sanded it down.

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

Step 4 – Paint Bottom of Boat

Now it’s time to paint the boat.

I added my paint and let it dry for an hour.  Once it was all dry I sanded it down for a distressed look.

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

Here I added my stick but I added it way to soon.

Step 5 – Cut Sails

Now it’s time to cut the sails!

I drew out my sails then used the foam cutter.  I covered the sails with some smooth finish and let dry overnight.  Once it was dry I sanded the sails down.

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

Step 6 – Paint Sails

I wanted a pop of color in my sails. I used a bright yellow. I think it’s a great color combination.

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

Step 7 – Put the Sails Together

Now I just needed to figure out a way to add my sails.  I drilled small holes through my bamboo and used skewers to keep my sails in place.

Then I placed my sails onto the boat.

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft

Finishing Touches

Finally at the end I decided to cover my entire boat with some outdoor mod podge. I thought this would help keep my boat protected.

DIY Foam Sailboat Craft for my Home Beach Decor Style

One of my favorite parts about the boat is that it’s a pretty good size boat.  It’s looks great on the front patio by the door. Now I just need to make some larger size Lighthouses to go with it!

Love, Courtney

About Courtney Sanchez

Hi, I'm Courtney and I LOVE crafting! I am a mommy to 3 awesome boys (who keep me very busy) and wife to a loving husband. Crafts by Courtney is where I like to hang out ;)

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