Shell Crafts

Shell House

Make a miniature seaside bungalow by crafting a cardboard "house" covered in shells from the shore.

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Seashell Soap Dish

Even when vacation's over, these pretty soap dishes will give your bathroom a seaside feel.

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Seashell Bookends

Add a summery touch to your reading room with bookends made of seashells.

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Shell Mirror

Customize your own mirror frame using shells found along the beach.

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Seashell Lights

When darkness falls, a string of seashells adds ambiance to a patio or porch.

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Clamshell Wreath

Add a breezy beach house feel to any room with this clamshell wreath.

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Candles in Seashells

A creative way to accent your home with treasures found along the shore.

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Seashell Planter

With their natural beauty, seashells make lovely and distinctive planters.

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Seashell Koalas

Transform your child's beach discoveries into an adorable shell creature.

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Shell Art

Try one of these techniques for creating beautiful works of art out of your seaside treasures.

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Seashell Night-Light

Trade an ordinary plastic night-light for a delicate beach keepsake.

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Shell Flowerpots

Gluing seashells onto a terra-cotta flowerpot creates an original outdoor decoration that's sure to impress.

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Seashell Mood Lighting

These inexpensive "lion's paw" shells create a peaceful ocean ambiance in any room.

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Shell Wind Chimes

This beachy creation is sure to delight both the eyes and the ears.

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Seashell Salt-and-Pepper Dishes

A half shell was good enough for Botticelli's "The Birth of Venus." Can humble condiments require more?

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Ocean Diorama

After a day at the beach, re-create an oceanic habitat with the treasures you've collected.

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Shell- and Seahorse-Printed Clothing

These motifs are charming on kids' beachwear, and the process is easy enough for small helpers. 

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Shell Skewers

Here's an enticing way to present poached shrimp at a summer meal: Spear them with seaside-themed utensils. Purchase assorted shells from a crafts store; wash them, then glue onto wooden skewers. Set them out with shrimp, alongside various sauces for dipping.

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Shell Sheets

In the summer, crisp white sheets look even more inviting edged with prints made from a few flawlessly shaped scallop shells -- beachcombing for the perfect candidates is half the fun of this project. 

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Flower Arrangement in a Seashell

Make waves with an arrangement set in a seashell.

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Seashell Napkins

Even if the only water in sight is in a pitcher, you can still bring the feeling of the beach to your table.

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Seashell- and Pebble-Sprayed Stationery

Decorate stationery, postcards, or a travel journal using shells, stones, and other tokens collected on a recent trip. 

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Printed Seashell Pillows

The scallop shell's iconic shape turns pillows into inspired accessories. The linen covers can be store-bought or hand-sewn. 

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Washing Shells

Like a swimmer at the beach, seashells need a good shower before they're ready for the house, or for use in your favorite craft. Getting all the grit out of the shells by hand is a challenge; instead, slip them into the utensil basket of the dishwasher, and run them through a cycle. They'll be clean and ready for display when they come out.

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Mussel Shell Wreath

Made from a clambake's worth of mussels, this wreath is a perfect summer decoration for a front door.

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Nautilus Shell Vase

A wide-mouthed, spiral nautilus shell can double as a pearlescent vase for bedroom bouquets.

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