Category Archives: Crafts

Santa is Making His List – on a Sand Dollar

Posted on 12/15/2012 by

Christmas in Florida meant decorating with some cute, tropical type ornaments. Craft fairs in Fall always had sand dollar ornaments, like the one pictured, with all sorts of images added. This one has a little button on the back that … Continue reading →

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Where to Buy Seashells and Other Coastal Decor and Craft Items

Posted on 12/14/2012 by

Anyone who lives near the coast probably has at least a few seashells in their home.  Lucky them, they get to walk outside and gather what they like.  The rest of us have to be more resourceful, and unfortunately spend … Continue reading →

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Beads in Seashell, Seahorse, Dolphin and Other Nautical Shapes

Posted on 12/10/2012 by

Just thought I’d share this site with my readers who may be crafty people.  As I was browsing Pinterest, I came across the Unicorne Beads site (yes, it’s spelled correctly), where they sell beautiful glass beads in many shapes.  This … Continue reading →

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A Bouquet Made From Seashells

Posted on 01/16/2012 by

While researching tropical bouquets for my Sandpiper Wedding site, I came across a most beautiful craft idea for brides to carry. I’d seen bouquets with starfish and seashells added among the flowers for a beach wedding theme, but had never … Continue reading →

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The Sailor’s Valentine is Romantic Shell Art

Posted on 01/03/2012 by

I recently wrote an article about Sailors’ Valentines and learned a lot about this shell art that is making a resurgence in popularity with collectors. The Sailors’ Valentine was popular in the mid- 1800′s when after long sea journeys, men … Continue reading →

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