My family finally got home from our Florida vacation late Saturday night and I already miss our lazy days at the beach. To remember our times in Panama City, I thought I would create something out of the seashells my daughter collected.
So first up is a mini seashell wreath to hang on my fireplace just below my mantel! I actually have to give a shout out to my friend Holli. She found a picture of a cool seashell wreath in a magazine, snapped a photo with her cell phone and emailed it to me. LOVE IT! Some people just know me so well :)
For the base of the wreath, I found a miniature grapevine version at the Dollar Store. I chose the 8 inch wreath since I usually use the same size with my Fall and Christmas decorations. It fits perfectly and adds some interest to the gray brick on the fireplace. I also picked up some polka dot gold and white ribbon from the Dollar Store.
I wrapped the ribbon around the wreath as a base for my seashells. I figured it would be easier to glue the shells to a smooth surface, plus I’d rather have the ribbon show when the seashells don’t cover all of the surface area.
Next I laid out the shells to get an idea of the composition. Once I had the desired location for the seashells, I hot glued them around the wreath.
I used some leftover ribbon to use for hanging the newly decorated wreath. And she’s done!
Ain’t she purdy? Here’s another shot against my red kitchen wall. The white shells really pop in this shot!
Now I have the perfect Florida vacation souvenir that we can display every summer!
Wonderful idea on what to do with all the seashells my son collects! Thanks for sharing!
Very pretty-I just finished a similar wreath. I was in PCB, too. cheers
I think my mom still has a bunch of sea shells I insist on collecting during beach vacations. I may hit her up and make your wreath.
This is fantastic, it looks wonderful! A great holiday memento
I put mine up during the month of August! Good job on yours. Come check out mine.
I love this!! Living near the beach though, that is not surprising lol! It looks great ! I am visiting from Someday Crafts and I am a new follower!! Hope you have a great week and that I see you around soon!!
Michelle
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that’s gorgeous! you’ve picked some beautiful shells, and what a special way to remember this trip.
What an excellent solution for preserving your vacation memories!
I would love for you to hop over and share this on my mommy solution/resource meme!
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Very nice! I made a similar wreath a few weeks ago and posted about it.
Oooh – I just finished mine from my Florida vacation too. Gave it to the host of our trip! My boys have used their shell collections for frames too. Super!
Totally adorable!!
I cannot believe it, I just popped over from the shabby chic cottage to find out you just vacationed in Panama City, We just came back from our vacation there too. I love you shell wreath, what a fabulous idea. I wish I had collected more shells to do this with. Instead I bought a bowl and jar from my fave store today to display the shells I collected, I will take some pics and share them on my blog tomorrow.
What an adorable DIY project! Thank you so much for sharing.
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It’s very pretty and you made it look so easy! I’m not at all crafty.
I really like the color of the brick on your fireplace. Is that the way it came, or did you enhance it?
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Lookin’ good! I love wreaths all year! Visiting from Coastal Charm!
hi Erin, what a pretty little wreath! I love anything that reminds me of the beach and constantly use seashells in my little weekend projects. Yours is so sweet, just love it :) Diane
Love your sea shell creations~we came back from Destin Florida a view months ago~not many shells on the beach so i bought some ~great idea!!!! enjoyed your blog ~ would love for you to visit mine~I do crafty stuff too!!