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When I was on vacation in Florida I saw beautiful seashell necklaces. When I got home I decided that I would try to make a seashell necklace my self. I could not get over how easy seashell...
Living on or near a beach is a great way to collect seashells and other items for collections and shell craft projects. Along with finding seashells for arts and crafts, a nice long walk on the...
Taking your family to the beach can be fun or a disappointment. You had visions of sunbathing ,swimming in the sea and building sandcastles. Perhaps you wanted to check out the ( guys and gals in...
Learn how to make a shell craft tea light candleholder. Use it to decorate your home or give it out as a gift to family and friends.
Try a beach theme if you love the ocean and want to do something different in your kitchen. The great thing about a beach themed kitchen is that it's a very easy and low cost way to give your...
Ever wonder what you can do with the extra magnets you receive in the mail from insurance agents, hospital/med clinics, local businesses? Well you can just toss them out and add them to the...
After spending some time on your favorite beach, you take a walk and pick up some seashells. Perhaps you hope to turn them into shell crafts or just like the shape and colors and want to bring...
Seashells are very delicate and beautiful. We all have our favorite seashells and many of them hold meaning from our vacation with the family, a honeymoon on a remote island or a quiet walk on the...
Seashells look terrific on a Christmas tree in a coastal area or on any tree to evoke memories of times at the beach. Pull out the stash of shells and turn them into Christmas ornaments. Here's how.
Beautiful things don't always have to practical. Sometimes they just have to be pretty and decorative. A shell craft sculpture can be used to decorate any home or office. If you like seashells,...
Have you ever been to the beach and picked up seashells. When you get them home you just really do not know what to do with them. You can make them into refrigerator magnets in a quick few steps.
Mother Nature decorates herself with a world of natural ornamentation, from beautifully weathered driftwood to exquisitely gnarled grapevines to geometrically eroded rocks to the most precious of...
Make candles with sand and seashells to remember the perfect vacation! The candles look like they are made out of sand on the sides and the tops have your beautiful seashells embedded in colored...
Shellcraft your own seashell marblehead sea turtle magnet by following the instructions presented here. Use your pretty miniature shellcraft project to decorate your home or office.
Seashells, also known by biologists as the exoskeletons of critters in the phylum Mollusca, are popular for collectors.
Seashells make beautiful decorations for all sorts of projects. The have a tendency to bring the joy of the ocean into your home, and can bring back memories of vacations and places you've...
Polishing seashells requires grinding away the outermost layer of a shell, which not only is very messy but also ruins the value if you happen to be a collector. Proper cleaning and a little bit...
Seashells can add a unique touch to a picture or mirror frame. The finished product will allow you to keep a part of the ocean in your home.
Mermaids have fascinated humans for centuries, and today this is a popular Halloween costume. With this simple way to make a mermaid costume, adults and children alike can look like beautiful...
Beach cottage style brings to mind relaxing days spent walking along the water's edge, smelling the salty air, feeling the sand beneath your soles and hearing the waves crashing nearby. ...
If you have ever thought of creating your own candles but are worried that it is too hard then learning to make seashell candles is a great place to start. They are simple to make but are...
How can you tell a Coquina Clam seashell from any other seashell you may have collected? That is what I will try to explain here.
Seashells are perfect works of art and add a beautiful touch to a home. Arrange your shells in a display case for an elegant look or in a specimen box for an austere appearance.
While you may not be able to spend all your time enjoying the sand and surf, there are subtle ways you can bring the beauty of the beach into your home. One way is to create a candle holder that...
Seashells and a few basic craft supplies make up this cute and useful note clip for any magnetic surface. It's so easy that even kids can make them if you use white craft glue in place of the hot...
Rare seashells can be used to make expensive jewelry or to create displays in homes or nice hotels. If you want to sell rare shells, the best way to do this is over the Internet. You can start...
Many expectant parents want to personalize their child's nursery with a sign displaying their bundle of joy's name. Instead of ordering an expensive sign through a specialty store, learn how to...
The odds of being attacked by a shark are 1 in 11.5 million according to the International Shark Attack File. There are several hundred species of shark, only a fraction of which have been linked...
You can sell seashells by the seashore—or at dozens of other venues as long as you make those seashells into something snazzy that people want to buy. One way to do that is with seashell...
A seashell gel candle is a welcome addition to any home decor. However, it comes in even handier when you already have a beach or nautical decorating theme in place. Seashell gel candles can also...
You probably have a box somewhere full of them: seashells from countless trips to the beach that you simply cannot bear to throw away. You may get them out and look at them when you are cleaning...
Seashells are an inexpensive way to decorate clay art projects. Here is a simple seashell craft project for kids and adults.
The archipelago of Hawaii--the pearl of the Pacific, surrounded by sapphiric waves--is one of the most popular wedding destinations. Unfortunately, many couples who dream of an island ceremony...
Whether your home is on the beach or you just love the beach style, this article will list tips for decorating in a sophisticated beach style.
Use seashells for place card holders when decorating for a tropical-themed party, a beach wedding reception or perhaps an intimate dinner party. Find your seashells while beach combing or purchase...
Who doesn't love seashells? They're fun to collect, and serve as nice memories of a trip or outing. However, decorating with seashells can sometimes be a bit much, especially when you consider...
With summer comes a lot of light and color. So, it is no wonder why so many like to rearrange and decorate their homes to fit this playful season. Here you will find some easy ideas you can...
Now that it is summer time, it is the perfect time to give your home the fresh and beachy makeover you've been wanting! Your visitors will love walking into the summer paradise. Even if the...
People flock to the beach each year for summer vacation. Couples walk along the water’s edge, kids build sandcastles, adults read books in lounge chairs and soak up the sun. What could be more...
Recycle a brown shopping or gift bag into a uniquely decorated gift bag. Save your different sized brown (or colored) shopping bags that have twine handles on them. You can design a quick and...
Instead of giving someone a store purchased card as is, consider embellishing it a bit with these easy instructions. It's very simple and adds a special touch. You will need a card that is...
Sanibel Island is the perfect place to visit and enjoy the day here in Florida. There are so many things to do, and a place where you can take your family and everyone will enjoy themselves.
Make your own beach centerpieces for your house, event, a gift, or just for fun. Bringing the beach indoors creates an environment that soothes and relaxes. Beach centerpieces will look great and...
Beach cottages have a very distinctive and unique look--one you can easily recreate in your own home, whether you live on the beach or not. Tranquility, relaxation and vacation should be the ideas...
You'll come across many beautiful shells during a walk along the beach, especially after a storm. Use a good field guide to identify your "finds."
Seashell collecting is a beautiful and interesting hobby due to the wide variety of species, natural habitats and rich color schemes you'll see. Novice collectors start out slowly, but an avid...
Walking for miles, scoping white sand, to find just the right seashell is therapeutic for some. Others dive into the ocean to find their buried treasures. A shoreline contains many wonderful...
Seashells have been around for centuries. Tribesmen living on the Gold Coast of Africa used seashells for religious symbols, ornamentation and in some cases tender. While you often see common...
Seashells can add a touch of country charm to your home or create a beach theme for your backyard party. You can make simple or elaborate things out of these delightful items. What's more,...
The beauty and distinctive nature of the seashell has long been admired. During the Italian Renaissance, artist Leonardo da Vinci envisioned the spiral staircase modeled after a snail's...