Looking for a way to use those seashell souvenirs? Try using them as accents on custom seashell drapery rods, tiebacks, decorative pots, even curtain trims.
Seashell Drapery Rods
Materials:
2 large shells, starfish or sand dollars for each rod
curtain rods with finials
glue gun and glue sticks
Steps:
- Take the finial off of the curtain rod.
- Hot-glue the under side of the starfish.
- Lay the starfish on its back and press the finial into the glue. Allow to dry.
- Repeat on other finial. When both are completely dry, screwed them back into the curtain rod.
Seashell Tiebacks
Materials:
seashells or sand dollars (the flatter the better)
inexpensive round tiebacks
hot glue gun and glue
Steps:
- Attach the shells or sand dollars to the round part of the tiebacks by putting the hot glue on the tieback part and pressing the shell or sand dollar on top of it until it adheres.
- Mount tieback to the wall according to instructions.
Seashell Looped Curtain Trim
Materials:
ribbon or cording
scissors
hot glue gun and glue
small shells
Steps:
- Decide the length of the ribbon needed to tie the knots at the base of the loops on the curtain.
- Cut the ribbon to length.
- Attach the shells you have chosen to the ends of the ribbon with glue. It is best to put the glue on the shell and then press the ribbon or cording into the glue.
- Tie the ribbons to the bottom of the loop on the curtain.
Seashell Pot
Materials:
small terra-cotta pot
small shells and larger shells to fill the pot
ribbon
glue gun and glue
Steps:
- Glue the small shells to the outside of the pot in any design you choose.
- Tie the ribbon around the top of the pot.
- Fill the pot with shells.*
*Place crumpled newspaper in the bottom of the pot and cover with shells if you don't have enough shells to fill to the top.
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