Have seashells you want to display in your home? These clever and stylish ideas for displaying seashells can help! You’ll remember your vacation every time you catch sight of your display!
There is something about a seashell collection that just reminds me of sunny days, soft sand, and gentle waves.
Without fail, when we visit a beach, we always come home with some mementos in the form of seashells.
Seashells make a great collection. They’re textural, are varying colors, and don’t take up much room.
So, today, I’m sharing some very favorite ways to display these precious vacation mementos…
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How Can I Display Seashells?
Ideas for Displaying and Crafting with Seashells {Clever Seashell Display Ideas}
Have seashells you want to display in your home?
These clever and stylish ideas for displaying seashells can help! You'll remember your vacation every time you catch sight of your display!
A simple jar (or two or three....) makes a great seashell display!
Gather some jars (I love this rope covered one, but you could use empty food jars to do this inexpensively), fill with shells, and display on your mantle or dining table!
Hobbies On a Budget shares this easy and quick idea for displaying your favorite beach treasures.
She shares the step by step instructions, and you can complete this DIY in under an hour.
How To Make A DIY Beach Tray with Seashells (Seashell Serving Tray)
This seashell serving tray is a gorgeous way to display all your favorite seashells!
It would be perfect on a coffee table, side table, or as a dining table centerpiece.
A wood bread bowl makes a wonderful seashell display!
Fill with your beachy treasures and display on a table, countertop, or anywhere you want to add some coastal charm!
A large apothecary jar makes another great seashell display idea.
- This clear, durable, hard plastic jar is a perfect decorative piece to be filled with whatever you desire and displayed on your kitchen counter, bathroom vanity, shelf, dresser or table!
Where the Smiles Have Been shares this clever and adorable way to use seashells to make a Christmas ornament!
When you're at the beach, collect some sand and shells and then head home and make this creative gift for grandparents and friends!
This super simple and easy craft is the perfect way to remember vacation memories for years to come!
Make these DIY seashell magnets with your favorite beachside treasures, and make a few extra to give as gifts.
Sustain My Craft Habit shows you how it's done in their blog post.
This amazing seashell mirror from Anns Entitled Life is the absolute cutest way to display seashells in your home!
Not to mention, this DIY makes a gorgeous decor item that will take you back to your vacation each time you look at it on your wall.
Here's another easy idea for displaying your seashells and other beach mementos from The Country Chic Cottage.
She shares the full step-by-step! It's a great way to treasure your vacation memories all year long.
Love simple coastal decor? Us too!
Take those lovely seashells you found at the beach and make these beautiful DIY coastal bottles from Fun Money Mom!
The Soccer Mom Blog shares this creative and clever way to display your favorite seashells.
Make a couple for yourself, and a few to give as a gift that everyone is sure to love!
Leftover seashells get a new life with this coastal tray DIY from Fun Money Mom!
This easy tutorial doesn't require a lot of time or supplies. It's the perfect craft to make after your beach vacation!
We made this with capiz shells, but it can be made with any of your favorite shells from your favorite beach!
It's a simple tutorial that you can complete in about an hour.
Here's another easy seashell or sand dollar craft idea from The Soccer Mom Blog.
Make a set to display on your coffee table or side table to always keep your vacation memories close!
Turn your seashells into easy-to-make candles! These are perfect for displaying your favorite vacation seashells and also make great gifts!
If you have a bunch of different sized shells that you want to display together, you can make a beautiful piece of hangable art out of them.
Make a heart shape, star shape… the sky is the limit with this easy, breezy DIY.
Here are 3 fun craft ideas to make with Sand Dollars. Learn how to preserve them and then use them in these 3 crafty ideas to remind you of your beach adventures.
How to Clean Seashells
Now that you have an idea for displaying your seashells, let’s talk about how to clean them!
Real seashells are wonderful, of course, but they often are covered in grime and have a bad odor.
Simple make a bleach and water solution by diluting 3 tablespoons of bleach into a gallon of warm water.
Make sure you wear gloves for this, as bleach can harm your skin!
Add shells to mixture, and leave alone for several hours.
Afterwards, drain solution and let shells dry on either towels or newspaper.
Obviously, keep solution well out of reach of children!
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Have a great day!