How to Create a Coastal St. Patrick’s Day Cloche

In this post – how to create a coastal-inspired St. Patrick’s Day cloche to complement a neutral decor scheme using seashells and other natural elements.

Do you want to decorate for St. Patrick’s Day but can’t find any decor that isn’t over-the-top tacky and green? Then I have a fun and easy DIY for you!

Coastal Ireland Inspiration

We have a trip to the British Isles planned for 2028 and I can’t wait to visit Ireland for the first time. Having seen so many beautiful photos of the rugged Irish coastline, I think combining coastal style with a little Luck o’ the Irish seems very appropriate, don’t you? Read on to see how I did it!

Neutral Home Decor

Here at the beach, our home’s interiors are California coastal casual mixed with glam accents here and there. It’s a style I like to call Modern Coastal Luxe. You can read more about it in this post.

With that in mind, I don’t want to pepper our home with a lot of the (ahem) interestingly bright green decorations that are sold everywhere. Here is a sampling of what I found at HomeGoods recently. I mean, who doesn’t need a cow wearing a green beanie while holding a pint of beer? I don’t, but to each their own!

Even though we don’t use a lot of green in our decor (other than houseplants) I still want to honor St. Paddy’s Day in some small way. Enter the coastal St. Patrick’s Day cloche – a fun way to decorate for the holiday while staying true to our home’s decor style and color palette.

Instructions for a Coastal St. Patrick’s Day Cloche

Of course, no two cloche displays are the same. You can always use what you have on hand for this project to make something uniquely yours. However, if you do wish to purchase supplies, here are some of the ones I used.

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Supplies Needed:

Cloche (Amazon has a great selection. These came in a pack of 2.)

Seashells assorted (I already have a large collection. If you don’t, you can find good ones here.)

Sheet Moss

Pressed and dried natural greenery that includes shamrocks

Optional: wooden shamrocks (from garland I found at HomeGoods.) You can paint your own wooden shamrocks ahead of time to use for this project as well.

Hot Glue Gun

Scissors

Note: I always start craft projects with more supplies than I end up using. I didn’t use all of the shells or dried leaves pictured. I also ended up not using the floral wire.

Step 1: Stack Shells

To start, you’ll need to pick your shells to stack. I chose these four shells because they fit naturally on top of one another. (Important: BEFORE you glue, make sure your stack will fit inside your cloche!) Once you’re satisfied with the height and shape of your shell stack, carefully glue the shells together.

Step 2: Add Moss Base

This step gets messy, so plan ahead. Select enough moss to create a stable base for your shell stack. (I separated the moss over the sink to mitigate the dirt going everywhere.) Use a little hot glue to attach the shell stack to the moss. Carefully place your cloche over your shell stack and use scissors to trip the excess moss.

Step 3: Add Dried Florals and Shamrocks

If you are using painted wooden shamrocks, you’ll want to prep them ahead of time. I simply pulled this garland apart to use the light green shamrocks in my display.

Select and glue dried plants on and around the shell stack to create a natural feel. I added small dried shamrocks to some of the shells. Be sure to decorate all sides of the shell stack. The dried plants add subtle shades of green and give the scene a coastal woodland feel.

My finished stack has lots of fun texture and some added height from the dried leaves.

Step 4: Carefully Place Cloche Over Stack

When you’re finished decorating, gently slide your finished shell stack into the cloche cover. I turned it on its side to do this. (You don’t want to turn the cover upside down and drop the stack in because you might break the glass.) Tuck the moss into the cover as needed, and then gently place it upright on the base.

Display and Enjoy

Your cloche will look great in any corner of your home. You can display it on a console, mantel or use it as an accent on a bookshelf. Try tucking it into a cabinet of curiosities for a subtle nod to St. Patrick’s Day.

I displayed mine on the console in our family room where we can enjoy all of the tiny details throughout the day. I love that it complements our modern coastal decor while adding a festive touch. No garish green decorations needed!

More Cloche Inspiration

The best part about using cloches as decor is that you can easily swap out your displays throughout the seasons. I have a great post about how to make a fall decor cloche that you can find here.

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