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by Pam

Beads in Seashell, Seahorse, Dolphin and Other Nautical Shapes

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 post is for the jewelry makers and people looking for pretty beads with a nautical […]

The Sailor’s Valentine is Romantic Shell Art

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 would come home with gift boxes filled with intricate seashell designs. Sometimes they would have […]

Make Your Own Seashell Planter

I have a lot of shells and they sit in a glass jar, but lots of people find clever ways to decorate with their shells. One idea is to use them as planters, and they don’t have to be huge to do so. This is not your ordinary planter. No dirt is involved, so it […]