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Sea Shell Recipe Holder Craft

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How to Make a Recipe Holder Out of a Sea Shell
Sea Shell Recipe Holder Craft

Sea Shell Recipe Holder Craft

Submitted by Joanne Clough
This recipe is holder is not only handy to have in your own kitchen, but would also make a lovely gift. Joanne Clough from ME explains how she made this recipe holder using a sea shell.

  • Age Guideline: 6 Years and Up
  • Time Required: 20 minutes (Does not include drying time)

The above age and time guidelines are estimates. This project can be modified to suit other ages and may take more or less time depending on your circumstances.

Materials Needed:

Instructions:
Start out by setting your quahog shell upside down on your work surface. If you are using a different kind of shell, place it on your work surface so the nicest side is up.

Bend the paper clip into an 'L' shape and glue it to the top of the sea shell. Glue on any embellishment items you like. Joanne used a couple smaller shells and some sea glass.

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