Seashells and Shellcraft

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So glad you stopped by. Here you will find many seashells, some beach treasures, and beautiful handmade works of shellcraft and seashell art with lots of step-by-step instructions to make your own shell craft creations.

Put Your Beach Treasures on Display 

I'll bet every time you get to the seashore you take home a few treasures.

Here is a nice way to display all of those beach treasures you picked up while you were on vacation.
What? You didn't find any treasures or you didn't get to go see the ocean, that's okay, we have some treasures for you at Crafty Shells Website at http://www.craftyshells.com.
You will find step-by-step instructions below the large polaroid picture.

Bowl of Shells

DIY - Bowl of Shells 

Complete step-by-step instructions.

Materials
30) Ringtop Cowrie Seashells
30) Umbonium Seashells
Several large seashells, sand dollars or starfish
Several medium size seashells
Several smaller size seashells
1) 3" piece of driftwood
1) piece of plastic greenery
1) clear vase or bowl
glue

First, glue the umbonium shells around the bottom of the vase. Make sure to face them all the same direction. Also, make sure not to glue them so low that your vase will not stand level. Let them dry.

Next, glue the ringtop cowries to the top lip of the vase as shown in the picture. Let them dry.

Now, you are ready to add your beach treasures to the bowl. You can arrange these to suit your taste.
I like to put in the greenery and the larger shells first, then put in the medium shells, then the smaller ones.

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How to Make Driftwood/Seashell Magnets 

Complete step-by-step instructions

For referrence see large polaroid picture below.

Materials

1 small piece of driftwood
2 small shells
1 medium size shell
1 small piece of plastic greenery
1 small magnet
glue

Instructions

1. Glue the greenery to the center of the driftwood.
2. Let it set for awhile.
3. Glue the medium size shell on top of the greenery and to the driftwood.
4. Let it set.
5. Glue one small shell on each side of the larger shell.
6. Let them set.
7. Glue magnet to the back side of the driftwood.
8. Let them dry.
9. Spray with clear lacquer for a nice shine.

Driftwood/Seashell Magnets

by CraftyShells

I have been inspired by seashells since I was a young girl. I have over 30 years experience with shell crafts. (more)

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