Seashell Decorating

Jar of Shells

• If you have a large number of small shells, particularly if they are in a similar shape and have similar coloration, pour them into a clear glass jar. Tie a pretty ribbon around the jar or cover the top of the jar with fabric and secure it with a rubber band. Place the jar in a window as a decoration. This simple seashell decoration is an excellent way to prevent a large number of seashells from becoming lost or scattered.

Mini-Beach

• If you love the beach and want to use your seashells as a reminder of a pleasant time, create a mini-beach for your desk. Fill a small plain terrarium with white play sand and scatter your shells across the sand. To give your mini-beach a little bit of life, place some air plants or succulents in the sand as well. This makes a different and imaginative desk adornment, especially if you have no windows and would love a touch of nature in your office.

Chimes

• If you have large seashells, drill holes in them so you can tie fishing wire to them and suspend them from a hanger or a stick of driftwood. Hang them in a window or in another place where the wind can reach them. The wind will cause the seashells to brush against each other, creating a melodious chime. Hang the seashells at slightly different heights to mitigate strong clashing sounds and to create an aesthetically pleasing look for your shell chime display.

Picture Frame

• Combine your seashells with a useful item by using them to decorate a picture frame. Use hot glue to mount seashells to a a plain picture frame and place a picture of your beach vacation into the frame itself. Use a wide variety of seashells for a wild, nautical look, or use several identical seashells to create a pleasantly unified border.