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Friday, June 24, 2011

Heart Cockle Centerpiece

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Everyone is looking for a great centerpiece idea.  It can be especially difficult to come up with unique ideas for weddings.

Here we incorporated branches from trees in our yard, some hot pink nylon ribbon and Heart Cockle (True Heart) seashells to make a gorgeous display.

We placed three 1.5' branches so that they intertwined with each other and then loosely wrapped the nylon ribbon around.  Then we placed the Heart shells at our discretion around the display.

The contrast of the dark branches and hot pink ribbon with the white shells looks amazing.

You can use any type of shell that fits your theme however the Heart Shells are highly recommended!


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Friday, June 17, 2011

Seashell Garland/Rope Display

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This is one of the most fun crafts when it comes to seashells.  It is a perfect craft to share with the whole family.

All you need is a length of rope (can be purchased or even better if you can find some old boat rope at the beach) and a selection of seashells and sea life.

Using twine, start attaching your items at whichever interval you like and hang them from the rope.  Starfish and Sea Urchins look great together.  Cone shells and Scallops also look great in these displays.

If you're having Christmas at the beach or just an ocean inspired party, this is definitely the perfect idea.

Use your imagination and add accent pieces like in the photo... old wood, vintage glass and drift wood really complete this piece.



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Friday, June 10, 2011

Scallop Spice Dishes

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This is a great idea for weddings or parties where there is a nautical or ocean theme.

Simply turn a scallop on its back and use it as a dish for salt, pepper or any other spices you may be using at the event.

Make sure to thoroughly wash your shells before use (I usually boil them and quickly scrub them in the sink).

Scallops come in a wide variety of sizes and colors and add a bit of sophistication to your event.

Scallops usually will not lay perfectly flat so you can level it with rocks (shown) or even craft sand.


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Friday, June 3, 2011

Sea Urchin Planter

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You would be amazed with what people come up with when it comes to seashells.

One of my favorite ideas is the Sea Urchin Planter.  It can probably house any type of small plant however air plants work best.

It works best with Sputnik Urchins (shown) due to their durability, however any type of Urchin should work fine.  This is probably the easiest DIY shell craft there is!


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