Guide to Summer Seashell Craft Projects

Seashells provide an endless array of crafting possibilities, for gift giving, shell showcasing, classic or casual jewelry adornment, or exquisite decorating items. Follow the links below to begin a summer of seashell crafting projects, for inexpensive family-together-time.

Showcase of Extraordinary Seashell Decorator & Gift Items

The best ways to collect or gather up shells, as well as getting them organized before starting your projects, can be found in the article "Distinctive Gifts and Party Decor Made from Seashells". Also included are links to examples with tips for turning shells into elegant decorator showcase-style gifts, and shell-decor party items.

Exquisite decorator shell mirrors can also be made at home using your shell collection. They are as easy to make as assembling puzzle pieces, when following instructions in the article "Make a Shell Mirror Reflecting the Sea Shore".

Kid-Friendly Seasonal Shell Crafts Suitable for Gift-Giving

Although summer isn't normally a time we are thinking about Christmas, or decorating a family Christmas tree, it is however a great time to begin making all those fun seasonal shell ornaments. Ideas, tips, and instructions can be found in the article "Homemade Seashell Christmas-Tree Ornaments from the California Coast".

Another kid-friendly, seasonal gift-giving idea for using up all those summer beach shells, is by turning them into decorated memory boxes (for holding cherished mementos). Find out how to help your kids make these fun gifts in the article "Homemade Seashell Memory Boxes Kids Can Make for Gifts".

Shell Craft Adornments & Personal Gift-Giving Items

For an extensive seashell necklace-making guide which covers all ages, from kid-casual and sporting teens, to businesswoman dressy or after hours dinner-ready, refer to the article "DIY Guide to Natural Seashell Necklaces". Easier to make than most shell jewelry, no clasp or hardware is required for these exceptionally easy-to-make necklaces.

For fall to winter warmth, without giving up summer memories or collected shells, crochet them directly into a scarf or belt as instructed in the article "Crochet a Festive Baja Belt or Scarf with Shell Accents". Using only the shells with holes, that you thought you'd have to toss out, tie them onto the belt or scarf edges to decoratively weight them down.

These six shell-craft project ideas can easily be turned into cherished gifts to give throughout the year, or they can be saved up for Christmastime decor and gift-giving. Crafting together as a family can be the most fun part of making your shell crafts, while reminiscing about gathering seashells together by the seashore.