DIY Crafts Shells Design Ideas

Seashell Crafts That Bring The Beach Into Your Home
Unless they have some special, personal meaning which suggests something else, seashells are always associated with the beach, beautiful summer days and the refreshing breeze. It’s why any of these lovely seashell crafts could make your home smell like summer and make you dream about all the romantic walks on the beach and the fun moments spent with your loved ones.

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Wreaths aren’t just for Thanksgiving, Christmas and other such events. They’re beautiful all year long and can be made using all sorts of seasonal items. For example, you can make a summer wreath decorated with seashells, seaglass and other similar things.

If you want to make your wreath look like it’s entirely made of seashells, then forget about the usual grapevine wreath and use a foam one instead. Glue the seashells one by one trying to cover the entire form and then add others in between to cover up the empty spots.

And speaking of wreaths, they don’t all have to be round. Ever considered making a square wreath? It all starts the same way. You tie twine to the wreath so you can hang it later and then you start to glue on the shells. Add some small pieces of driftwood and make some twine circles as well.

Combine your most beautiful seashells with a piece of driftwood and make a beautiful decoration for the wall in your living room or bedroom. It’s an extremely simple project and you can customize it however you want. If you’re doing this for your beach house, this driftwood sign would look lovely.

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You can also use all your favorite seashells and other small items you brought with you from the beach and make a windchime. You can also use pebbles, colored beads and even buttons. Make the strands as long as you want and hang them from a branch or a piece of driftwood.

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If you have an old mirror with an ugly frame, perhaps a makeover would help it revive its beauty. You can glue seashells onto the frame until it’s completely covered in them. Mix and match colors and shapes and turn this forgotten accessory into a focal point.

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If you don’t want the ugly mirror frame to show at all, you can first paint it. White is a good color. It provides a nice backdrop for all the seashells which you’ll be gluing on one by one. Another option is to pick a contrasting color if you prefer that look.

Getting ready for a summer party? We have a lovely suggestion. Use rope and seashells to decorate the bottles or the jars/ glasses. It will make them look like they’re all dressed up for the occasion. This idea could also work for other events such as a beach wedding for example.

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You can also use shells to decorate a planter or a vase. Start by tying twine in a nautical fish net around the container. Once this part is done, you can start to embellish it with beads and shells. This is the most fun part and the one where you get to use your creativity.

Looking for a way to personalize your home décor? How about a seashell monogram? Start with a wooden monogram and first glue the larger shells on it. The fill the voids with smaller shells until you cover the whole thing. It’s like solving a puzzle.

There are also other a bit more unusual ways to use seashells. For example, put them in a jar and make a lamp. Here’s what you need: a Mason jar, a drill with a large drill bit and a lamp kit. Start by drilling a hole in the lid, large enough for the light socket to get through. Add the jar ring and the decorative base over the end of the socket, then add the lid and the washer and nut. Attach the lid to the jar. The seashells go in the jar and they’re purely decorative.