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Simple Seashell Display Shelf

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:31:03 +0000

If you already have a small display shelf or have some scrap wood laying around to build your own, this is a beautiful display that is one of the most simple craft ideas.
 
 The neat thing about this display is that you can really easily customize it and make it your own.  
 
 You can display shells you purchase or ones that you find.  To give it character and dimension also include other small trinkets like wood cutouts or rocks.

 Simple "L" brackets keep this piece together as shown in the photo.  You can stain or paint the wood to match your decor.

Tea Lights With Seashell Accents

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:30:15 +0000

This idea is great for ocean themed parties or a romantic evening with your significant other.

On a bed of sand, place tea lights in glass jars (or any other holder you like). Use Scallops and Clams to accent the candles and give it a sophisticated touch.

If you want a beautiful variety of shells, try our White Seashell Mix - you get 24 medium sized shells for only $2.50 (price is accurate at time of posting).

Jo-Ann's or Michaels will probably have the best candle holders or a simple glass jelly or mason type jar will work great as well.

Seashell Garden Markers

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:29:37 +0000

If you're like me and hate store bought garden markers, this is a fantastic way to mesh your love of gardening with a nautical feel.

Take an old (or new) wooden stake and paint or stain to suit. Glue one 2" or 3" shell at the top of the stake and don't forget to paint (using stencils or freehand) your plant names.

The longer they are worn by the weather, the better they look!

Seashell & Twine Mobile/Chime

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:47:53 +0000

If you're looking for an easy way to decorate your beach house or nautical themed space, these mobiles/chimes are perfect! You can use virtually any type of seashell or beach related item to make these your own.

~ Take a length of twine or string and using the image as a guide, attach your shells and other trinkets via a drilled hole, tied or glued. Repeat this two or three times.

~ Tie one end of the string to a small piece of drift wood or branch and let hang.

~ Seashells, twigs, rocks, feathers and glass all make great additions!

Sea Urchin Planter

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:25:43 +0000

You would be amazed with what people come up with when it comes to seashells.

One of my favorite ideas is the Sea Urchin Planter. It can probably house any type of small plant however air plants work best.

It works best with Sputnik Urchins (shown) due to their durability, however any type of Urchin should work fine. This is probably the easiest DIY shell craft there is!

Scallop Spice Dishes

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:24:57 +0000

This is a great idea for weddings or parties where there is a nautical or ocean theme.

Simply turn a scallop on its back and use it as a dish for salt, pepper or any other spices you may be using at the event.

Make sure to thoroughly wash your shells before use (I usually boil them and quickly scrub them in the sink).

Scallops come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and add a bit of sophistication to your event.

Scallops usually will not lay perfectly flat so you can level it with rocks (shown) or even craft sand.

Seashell Garland/Rope Display

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:14:14 +0000

Seashell/Sea Life Tea Light Lanterns

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:24:04 +0000

Whether you live at the beach or not, these Coastal Garden Lights look amazing at night.

You can find these lantern style tea light holders at most craft stores (also home improvement stores).

Simply attach any sort of sea shell or sea life to one or all sides of the lantern and you have an instant coastal theme!

Hot glue is probably the best way to adhere them to the glass. Depending on what type of lantern you use, you can also try putting shells inside for a different effect.

They look absolutely gorgeous lit up just after sun down. They also look great at a Luau.

Heart Cockle Centerpiece

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:15:11 +0000

Everyone is looking for a great centerpiece idea. It can be especially difficult to come up with unique ideas for weddings.

Here we incorporated branches from trees in our yard, some hot pink nylon ribbon and Heart Cockle (True Heart) seashells to make a gorgeous display.

We placed three 1.5' branches so that they intertwined with each other and then loosely wrapped the nylon ribbon around. Then we placed the Heart shells at our discretion around the display.

The contrast of the dark branches and hot pink ribbon with the white shells looks amazing.