Is there anything better than walking along the beach on a summer vacation, admiring and collecting nature’s countless and perfect treasures? Mussel shells, colorful pebbles and different snail shells mix with the sand and result in a fantastic holiday picture that you want to keep forever.
Many people like to collect the small works of art that nature has formed over time. There are also those who believe they can hear the sound of the sea in the mussel shells.
Learn to admire nature!
DIY ideas and more..
In the best time for beach holidays, we have taken the topic “crafts with shells” to heart and would like to give you some creative DIY ideas. Decorating and crafting with seashells not only saves your excellent holiday mood for a long time. It fills the room with summery dreams and instantly transports you back to the sea, even on the most stressful days, where you can fully (and free of charge) recharge your batteries.
Shells, sand and glass – that’s all you need to decorate
Crafts with natural materials
Crafting with natural materials is a popular pastime for both adults and children. Exploring natural shapes, textures and colors not only stimulates your own creativity, but also trains your senses and intensifies your perception.
Tinker lanterns
In an earlier article we dealt extensively with making lanterns. Whether you are planning a garden decoration or terrace design, mussel shells can always be used. Lanterns and lanterns can be put together from old mason jars, tea lights and your own imagination. And if you also decorate with shells and rope, you’ll get a little closer to the mood of your last vacation.
Design artistically and keep it in mind for a long time
A little light burns…
Make lanterns or decorate lanterns with shells
Maritime decoration for the interior
You can not only decorate with shells, but also emphasize and expand the maritime furnishings at home or in the holiday home. You can also create framed picture motifs made of shells together with your children. And if you would like to make picture frames yourself, the mussel shells are an excellent craft material.
Make picture frames yourself or frame maritime motifs?
Colors only come into their own in the right light
Be creative and learn how to do handicrafts with natural materials better
wind chimes and the jingling of conch shells
It’s no secret that design isn’t just about looking good. The effect of the colors and shapes, but also the noise of the materials, plays an important role and influences our mood at the moment. Make a wind chime and spend some time listening! You will be surprised at the pleasant effect that the clinking of the mussel shells has on you.
Listen right!
Handicrafts with children and exploring nature
Use ombre as a design technique when decorating
You can create amazing things with old bottles
Design your own picture frame – it’s really fun
Make stepping stones yourself – this also works well with mussel shells
