She Sells Sea Shells

I am a treasure hunter by nature so collecting shells is fun for me, and gives my kids a project to do with me.  After collecting so many shells… what do you do with them?  Conversation pieces are always a great idea.  Welcome loved ones to your home or table with local shells or memories from a vacation.  I dry out and clean all the shells.  On the centerpiece I left them natural and hot glues them to a styro foam ball, then shellaced them and attached to an old candle holder I wrapped in twine and gems.  The wreaths I painted the shells with glue and dusted them with glitter and then glued them to a burlap wrapped styro foam wreath frame.  You are welcome to use this idea as inspiration if you are crafty or request one made for you.