Seashell decorating dilemma is as old as the oceans: what to do with those unique seashells gathered with such joy during trips to the sea-shore, and then quickly forgotten? Let’s see what we can do to bring those unique seashells out of the closet with DIY ideas! WINK, WINK!
This is my dining room showing a candelabra that was made from oyster seashells by a craftsman in Atlanta.These oyster seashells were applied to a chunky wooden candle stick using hot glue to adhere the shells. Keeping this technique in mind, the ideas for covering items could be endless.DIY Covering styrofoam or poster board tree forms with oyster seashells can bring back memories of a favorite oyster bar. By the way, restaurants love giving you tons of these shells. They usually have a trough full of shells on the property Why not use these trees year round instead of just bringing them out for the Christmas season?DIY What a colorful and unusual seashell wreath. Gluing the seashells on a styrofoam base, and attaching the piece to a round wire form to strengthen and give a place to attach a wire hanger makes a very unique wreath. bystephanielynn.comJoan Bentley Sewell worked on the mirror for over a year. She had been collecting seashells from one side of the globe to the other for years. The $79.00 mirror from Lowes that had a 4 inch flat frame made of travertine was her base for the seashells. Gorilla glue was used to adhere the seashells. There is a WINK here!Here is an insert of the beautiful seashells she used from her collection. The cool sparkle of a mirror is a natural complement to the gentle colors and shapes of treasured seashells.I had to include this seashell mirror from Pinterest. I understand this mirror has been pinned hundreds of times. It is a good example of using large seashells. I know that the person that made this mirror has to have a lot of money in the project. Large shells could be one of those souvenirs that you purchase each time you visit a coastal areas. easyhomeconcepts.comLarge seashells, individually displayed are, as attractive as, a fine sculpture. Look for perfect pieces that will sit flat and those that can be propped up on a pedestal or stand. This bookcase would, also work well, with books covered in glossy white wrapping paper and placed in the bookcase with the seashells. What do you think? Take a look at www.seashellcity.com for a large selection of shells to purchase.Seashells appear in a wide range of neutral tones, such as, tan, beige, and brown. Using a simple glass container can make an interesting nautical arrangement with texture and interest. Layered seashells bring to mind buckets of treasures gathered on a warm summer day. WINK WINK!Kaye Sims Barber used a coral seashell on an acrylic base to compliment her commissioned sand painting from Myanmar.The silver container you see here was one of my late night creation. I had been cleaning out a closet earlier that day and found a box of forgotten seashells, like I mention in the beginning of this post! I first piled the shells in the container, but after some of the shells fell out and broke a piece of Herend, I grappled a glue gun and stabilize the seashells.Try sitting a seashell on a piece of silver. There is something about silver and seashells that steal the spot light. Try it! WINK!
This setting is in my sunroom. I used the large white Cat’s Paw coral seashell on the mantel, because it was compatible with the concrete candle sticks. I added my little guy on the goose, which is an assemblage sculpture by Patricia Mahan from San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, completed the setting.
Since, this blog is all about sharing, I have to tell you about the print over the mantel. I looked forever to find the right picture for the mantel area, but to no avail. One day, I noticed my sister had the perfect picture in her house! After trying to find her print for a year, I finally did find out they it was no longer on the market. So, I took it out of her frame and had it reproduced, and then framed. I love it, as much as, if it cost a whole heap of money. I am one that looks at material things, not for how much something cost, but how it makes me simile!
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Seashell decorating dilemma is as old as the oceans: what to do with those unique seashells gathered with such joy during trips to the sea-shore, and then quickly forgotten? Let’s see what we can do to bring those unique seashells out of the closet with DIY ideas! WINK, WINK!
