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Beach Treasure Wreath
Make a special wreath with all the treasures you find on vacation at the beach!

Bug Beach Magnet
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CD Lamp
Merita Ross shares these photos of a lamp she made using a cd, shells, and rocks.

Flower Vase Beach Magnet
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Sand Casting
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Sea Shell Butterfly Magnet
Create a unique butterfly using sea shells.

Sea Shell Christamas Tree Ornaments
Follow the directions shared by Patricia from MA and you can beautiful Christmas tree ornaments using sea shells!

Sea Shell Magnets
Make this fun and simple sea shell magnet - submitted by Lori Watt.

Sea Shell Rose Bouquet
Belinda Bates explains how to create unique flowers using sea shells.

Beach in a Jar
Fill a jar with sand and shells from the beach you visited.

Clam Shell Potpourri Holder
A simple craft that would make a cute gift.

Clay Pot Seashell Candle
This craft is not only lovely, but truly quite lovely. You may choose to leave the body of the pot plain, or you can paint it a calming color such as light blue, peach, or cream. A sponged color over a white base would look very nice as well. A great way to dress up your nautical or seaside decor!

Crafting with Sea Shells
Tips for cleaning your shells and 4 creative ideas for using seashells.

Gone Swimming Plaque
Make this pretty plaque and bring a little of the ocean's calm into your home. Gather sea shells, starfish, and some sand from your beach vacation this summer, and put together this lovely keepsake to hang on your wall.

Seashell Keepsakes
A couple crafty ideas for all those sea shells you find walking on the beach.

Seashell Mobile
A great decoration using shells, string, and dowels.

Seashell Refrigerator Magnet
Make this simple decorations using shells, dried flowers, and an adults help with a hot glue gun.

Seashore Jewelry
Found at the ocean's edge or purchased from a store, these interesting shells make one-of-a-kind jewelry.