Project

Seashell Keychains

Kids headed back to school can savor a piece of summer by latching one of these DIY seashell keychains onto their backpacks.

Photography: Manal Aman

Source: Martha Stewart

Introduction

This summertime seashell craft is just the thing for you and the kids to do for an afternoon of fun. With only three simple steps and a handful of materials, everyone will love making this project. In fact, the process of making them is enjoyable for adults, too, so be sure to create one for yourself and hang it on your tote bag. This idea comes from our friend Manal Aman. She used Dyed Seashells to achieve a bright, summery color on scallop shells.

materials

Seashells

Craft drill and workstation ($44.97, homedepot.com)

3/16-inch tool bit

Beading cord

Seashell beads ($4.97, michaels.com)

Scissors

Key rings

steps

Set up the Dremel workstation with the Dremel tool fitted with 3/16-inch drill bit. Then pierce a hole into the tail end of a shell.
Cut the beading cord to desired length of your key chain. Tie one end to the jump ring and begin beading small seashell beads from the other end; finish by tying one large seashell to the end.