I was cleaning out my guest room in anticipation of my siblings' visit this weekend and came across a basket of imperfect shells and sundry "beach finds." The kinds of shells that I was thrilled to find a dozen years ago, but that, due to flaws or "dullness," no longer meet my shell-collection standards. Lucky me.
So, even though it's only October, I decided to make a seashell Christmas tree. This was my first effort at crafting with shells, and my first time wielding a glue gun. My kitchen table was covered with globs and threads of glue, and my fingerprints are probably burned away, but I got the hang of it.
Finally, inspired by
Chris at
Things Created by Me, I spray-painted it silver and added pearl decorations. Not exactly an heirloom, but it was fun to make and I think it will (briefly) amuse my grandchildren. Besides (blush), I kind of like it!
But I know it's too early to enjoy it, even though the local stores are already filled with Christmas merchandise! Trick-or-treaters will be visiting tonight. So my little tree is packed away in the basement now, patiently waiting the appropriate season, carrying happy reminders of times on Sanibel.
3 comments:
This turned out great! I had read Chris's blog before and was looking at some of the "less than perfect" shells I've brought home recently. I love the charger plate filled with loose painted shells and a candle too. Maybe I'll just have to try my hand at both!! I can't use too many frilly decorations at my house because of the 4 fur babies. They are little thieves. The shell tree and a tray of painted shells would be perfect!!
Thanks, LBSC. Yes, I love Chris's candle tray! I will try to bring back some fighting conchs and florida cones next time to do one of those (I haven't picked those up in years and used all I had as the core of my lamps!) Suddenly I wish I had more 'scrap' shells, lol!
I like your little tree. :) It's really cute!
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