Seashell Art
Okay, so I was planning on transforming these seashells into tealights, but I decided to use them for a less time-consuming and EASIER idea.
Here they all are in the bathroom in a tiny, awkward space covering the wall. What do you think? I just took very tiny nails and hung the shells right on top. They stay securely in place. I was originally going to create mini shell hangers---like plate hangers---out of heavy gauge wire. But then I realized this was a lot easier.
The best part is if I ever get tired of the shell art, I can just take 'em down and get to making them into nautical tealight candles.
Love this idea a lot better. More creative than tealights.
Posted by: mindy | January 30, 2007 at 12:59 PM
This is such a pretty, simple idea. And the photo is beautiful, too.
Posted by: carlene | February 01, 2007 at 04:45 PM
those shells look like the ones I used to pick up along the Gulf of Mexico in Florida! Is that where you got them?
Posted by: Maggie | February 04, 2007 at 01:22 AM
Whenever I see animal body parts being used as "art" I always wonder if they were acquired sustainably. With shells, it's possible; with dried seahorses, corals, starfish etc. it's not. Wish these weren't used as art at all...
Posted by: Sheila B | February 05, 2007 at 10:56 PM
oh thats stunning.
Posted by: silver maple leaf | February 25, 2007 at 12:13 PM
I see the post that Maggie put in about drried seashorses, starfish etc. Is there a way for you to have her email me. I love to dialog with others on the same page as me. Why I make seahorses and starfish of clay now.
Annie
Posted by: annie olson | May 23, 2007 at 02:19 PM
The shells look lovely. I would put a little fun tack or earthquake putty or something like that on the nail so they don't get knocked down if the door slams or something.
Posted by: susanne | August 13, 2008 at 06:24 PM
That's the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Thanks!
Posted by: Bob Slimrod | January 06, 2009 at 05:03 PM