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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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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Seashell & Twine Mobile/Chime

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If you're looking for an easy way to decorate your beach house or nautical themed space, these mobiles/chimes are perfect!  You can use virtually any type of seashell or beach related item to make these your own.

~ Take a length of twine or string and using the image as a guide, attach your shells and other trinkets via a drilled hole, tied or glued. Repeat this two or three times.

~ Tie one end of the string to a small piece of drift wood or branch and let hang.

~ Seashells, twigs, rocks, feathers and glass all make great additions!

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