Crafts & Fun

Art For The Table – The Nautilus Shell

Imagine sitting down to eat with a huge nautilus shell to be used as your drinking cup! The nautilus shell has been used in such works of art for centuries. These artifacts, mainly in the form of table ware, are a unique part of art history which is preserved in museums and private collections now.

The marine shell’s large size and unique shape, with the curl extending to a large opening seemed perfect to use as a cup, or bowl to hold salt, spices or other items. Continue reading “Art For The Table – The Nautilus Shell”

Florida Wildlife Ceramic Wall Art

sea turtles wall hangiing — Sea Turtle art by John Beasley (image used with permission)

Etsy is one of my favorite places to find unique and interesting artists. I’m always on the lookout for aquatic nature and recently I stumbled across a talented creator at Medicine Bluff Studio.

John Beasley is the artist who makes fabulous works of art using ceramic tiles. It does not all seem to be strictly Florida wildlife, but his baby sea turtle art is what I found first, pinned to a board at Pinterest. Following the link brought me to his Etsy store, where I discovered too many pieces that I love!

The baby sea turtles are featured in a number of wall art, like the one entitled “Leaving the Nest” which depicts Continue reading “Florida Wildlife Ceramic Wall Art”

Using Seashells For Christmas Tree Ornaments

white sand dollar — A sand dollar just waiting to be decorated.

At Christmas time many families like to decorate their tree with some homemade ornaments. A coastal or southern lifestyle will usually include trips to the beach and all those seashells can be used as home decor as well as ornaments. Just use a little imagination and you can use your beach shells in crafts and activities for the kids.

These days money seems to be tighter than ever, so giving homemade gifts at the holidays is a popular option. Continue reading “Using Seashells For Christmas Tree Ornaments”