Seashell Wreath
This seashell wreath was my SYTYC submission for a "summertime" craft.
This is not a difficult project at all, just a little time consuming. Grab a wreath form, seashells, some ribbon and fire up your glue gun.
Start by wrapping the wreath in ribbon. I made a wire hanger to hang it. I didn't take a picture, but I did it the same way I showed here. Don't scrimp...shells are even heavier than gumdrops!
Then glue, glue, glue, making sure to alternate the direction of the shells.
And there you go...a perfect wreath to celebrate summer!
Cute! Might have to try this for my parent's beach condo.
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorites that week at SYTYC, so peaceful and pretty!
ReplyDeleteLooks super.We are headed to the beach in a few weeks and now I have yet ANOTHER idea for what to do with my shore finds upon return.Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds must think a like. I just got back from our OBX vacation and gathered seashells for this very purpose!
ReplyDeletemakes me want to pack up and head to the beach!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Cheryl, that is GORGEOUS. You have such a knack for layering and making things look great. Simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love it. Thanks for the tip. I'm buying the shells today.
ReplyDeleteLove it! I saw a boxwood-y wreath with a starfish in the middle in BH&G and knew I had to make it... this will fit right in, so it looks like I'll be making this too!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this! I just had to feature this on my blog. I'm looking for shells today!
ReplyDeleteThanks for another great tutorial!
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This is a lovely wreath, Cheryl. My mom made a similar one many years ago. It reminds me of her. :)
ReplyDeleteI have milk glass bowls full of shells from my travels...I might just try to make one of these!! Thanks for the easy directions
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty. I have oodles of shells! I may have to give it a try! Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteoh this is so cute! I know just the person to make this for because she has a vacation home on the beach. :) yay!
ReplyDeleteThat looks gorgeous:) I need to start collecting shells now!
ReplyDeletebeautiful! perfect for summer! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat is the one I voted for! Pretty sure I love it, now I just need to find some seashells!
ReplyDeleteVery cool idea.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and makes you think of Summer at the Beach! Doesn't get much better.
ReplyDeleteI love the wreath! Reminds me of the beach and how excited I am to visit FL. Yaye! :) Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis seashell wreath is amazing work!!!
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Il Mare Atelier
A friend posted this on her LJ. My kitchen is tiki themed, so this would be perfect! I look foward to making it.
ReplyDeletenow that is a pretty cool idea! must remember that next time we do a trip to the beach.... we only live 15 min by car away from one but hardly visit it. lol weird aye
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic! We just made a seashell wreath last week. I love yours, it's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love your seashells! I love anything that has to do with the beach! Great Blog!
ReplyDelete--Sami
www.savannahsteelmagnolia.blogspot.com
I love this wreath! I'm featuring this post tomorrow. Thanks for the great idea!!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Where did you get your shells? About how many did you use??
Wow, i LOVE this, it looks straight out of Pottery Barn summer decor. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!!! I've got a bowl full of shells that'll be perfect for a wreath! Thanks for the idea!
ReplyDeleteHow have I never been here? What a beautiful wreath, I hope you won the challenge, this is really beautiful! Great job!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Lovin' your style - glad I stopped by ;) Visiting from TT&J! Have a fabulous weekend! ~ Stephanie Lynn
ReplyDeletebeautiful, love it. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI'm new here....your newest follower....LOVE your blog...and your spunk! Can't wait to get to know you a little better in blogland!
ReplyDeleteSO pretty! Love the contrast of the blue ribbon w the white as well. Please come link up at our Fabulous Friday linky party on our blog! It closes Monday night.
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So clean and pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love it!!!
ReplyDeleteHow serene and beautiful. Great job!!!
very cool! This would be the perfect thing for a wall in my bathroom! Thanks for sharing! I love all the cute pics on your blog header!!! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the blue ribbon...great touch!
ReplyDelete-Jen
It came out so pretty. That gives me a great idea to display my shells. Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOooh! This is just too wonderful! I will have to shoot this link to my sister, she will be totally in love with this wreath!
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LOVE this!!! I am just starting to plan a beach wedding for next year and I am thinking I need this for my door!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous!!! How many pounds of shells did you need to use?
ReplyDeleteI lie the seashell wreath the best. It is so pretty. I wish I had one, but here in the middle of Texas it would cost a fortune to get all the petty shells
ReplyDeleteanniebee
Cheryl, beautiful Summer project, Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAnonymous, would your post system allow me to send you some? I live here on an Island in the Canaries, "Lanzarote" Let me know this is my email; trish@casacladdagh.com
What glue did you use? I find that hot glue doesn't work on shells and gorilla glue is a nightmare to work with as it expands and ruins the project. E6000 isn't bad but takes so long to dry. So what is your secret??
ReplyDeleteI think putting several really beautiful seashells on a vine wreath would look beautiful. The vine wreath will look similar to driftwood. I would probably put something very natural at the bottom where I would normally put a bow.
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