Uses of Shells

Seashells provide protection and a home for many marine lifeforms. Shells wash up every day along the seashores of beaches around the world. Next time you go on vacation, take a few home with you and recycle the empty marine critters' homes into something useful for your own house.

Picture Frames

Clean off shells you've found on the beach and glue them onto a plain picture frame for decoration. Add glitter or neon colored paint to make your shells a bit more eye-catching.

Glass Jars

Fill a clear jar with shells and top it off with a ribbon to create an inexpensive bathroom accessory. Use glass bowl instead of a jar and place shells inside.

Journal

RealSimple.com suggests gluing a large shell to the front a journal or notebook. A sturdy, fabric-bound book works best.

Jewelry Storage

A simple, curved shell creates an instant earring holder. Glue shells to a thin piece of wood to provide a row of earring holders for every pair in your collection.

Earrings

While you're storing your earrings, why not make a pair for yourself? Attach a hook from an earring kit to a shell by drilling a small hole or using a hot glue gun if the shell is too fragile.

References

• Creative Uses for Shells
• Seashells