Unique And Beautiful DIY Seashell Wreath

 

   You know I love the beach!  Although we live in Northern Kentucky,  there are vases and bowls of seashells spread throughout the house.  There is not an in-your-face ‘beach’ feel to the house, but these little reminders of the beach are tucked into the decor throughout as constant reminders of our walks on the beach.

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Supplies Needed For The Seashell Wreath

  To begin with, you will need a wreath form.  (If you purchase from this link, we may receive a small percentage of the sale at no cost to you.  Thanks for supporting this website!)  The form used for this wreath is a circular 12″ Styrofoam.   You will also need hot glue, a ribbon for hanging, and plenty of seashells in a variety of sizes.    Since this wreath form is only 12″, none of the larger shells are used.

 

Directions For The Seashell Wreath

      One by one, apply hot glue to the back of each of the shells and place it on the wreath form.   You can see in the picture below that the first row was applied to the topside and centered.  Since most of the shells are not curved like the wreath, they might stick up a little, on the edges, but that’s okay.  The next layer of shells can tuck up inside of any of those.

 

    While you can arrange your seashells however you please, there is not a deliberate order to this wreath.  You can see that the first layer of shells is arranged so that some face inward, some face out, and some to the side.  It amazes me how seashells fit together so nicely.

   The next layer of shells is just tucked in and around the first layer.  Then, like a puzzle, just select a shell, pick it up, and move it from spot to spot until it seems to fit perfectly.  Then, apply the glue, and place the shell in that perfect spot.

    If little spots of the white Styrofoam are visible, then, glue small shells in those spots.

 

    If the wreath is to be placed on a wall, it wouldn’t be necessary to cover the back, but this wreath is intended to hang above the sink in our kitchen window. That means the back can be seen from outside, so the entire wreath form is covered with seashells.  (Remember we had new windows put in this spring?  The heat and glare from the sun no longer are an issue!  I have left that kitchen window with no curtain or shade!  I love it!) 

 

The Ribbon and Hanger For The Seashell Wreath

    When the entire wreath is covered with shells, a ribbon from my stash is chosen for hanging.  Originally, a pretty cream or white satin ribbon was intended to be used for the wreath, but the sheer beige ribbon caught my eye!  Aside from being the perfect color to go with the shells, you can see through it!  None of the shells are hidden behind the ribbon.

    The wreath did not hang straight with just the ribbon, so I made a hanger using floral wire.  The floral wire was wrapped around and secured to the ribbon and could be manipulated so the wreath hung straight.

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   Do you have an abundance of seashells tucked away in a box or a bin somewhere?  Maybe this will inspire you to make your own Unique and Beautiful DIY Seashell Wreath!

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