Craft Project Ideas with Shells, Sea Glass, Rocks and more

Here is a variety of craft project ideas, using shells, sea glass, rocks and more with links to many more great inspirational posts that you will enjoy!


"I just can't help myself! I made another Seashell Garland." Kimba's words from a Soft Place to Land! Well, I made one too and I'm loving it. See My Seashell Garland.



Pretty DIY Shell Lights handmade by Carol of Beautiful Details. For many more creative craft ideas, browse everything in the category Shell Crafts!


Layla of The Lettered Cottage made this elegant Seashell Lamp from an old 1950's lamp that she spray painted white, then glued on shells -It's Called Coquillage! See more awesome decorative Shell Crafts like this to personalize accessories! And browse all DIY Lamps.


Linda of Surroundings loves Decoupage and created this lovely Decoupage Box. "There's something peaceful about cutting out little bits of paper and gluing them on to something else!" She says. Lots of people seem to love Map Decoupage Projects!


Amanda of The Eck Life is crazy about burlap and stitched up this fun Burlap Starfish Pillow. Want to see my Shell Shaped Cushion? And how about Painting Pillows? Or instead of a brush, use the pattern of a scallop shell! See Print on Fabric with Real Shell Stsmps -For Pillows, Sheets & More.


The kid in me just wants to cuddle with these great Fabric Beach Balls from the Purl Bee, a shop devoted to beautiful materials and tools for knitting, sewing, quilting, and other craft project ideas.


Rachel of One Pretty Thing hot glues Sea Glass onto canvas. The result, an artful Sea Glass Heart. You can also Wire Wrap Beach Sea Glass and hang pieces in a variety of ways! And learn how to Drill a Hole in Sea Glass. Then you make a simple pendant for a necklace, and a Wind Chime.


A great craft project idea for kids! Painted Seashells by Annie of Firefly Hill Style. Then, something more challenging, Martha Stewart's Handmade Christmas Ornaments -colored with glitter! And speaking of ornaments, check out my golden Seashell Ornaments. They're very easy to make!


Lovely Beach Rock Art. Rocks are glued together on canvas by Simone of Beach Vintage. Browse subcategory Rocks for more decorating and craft project ideas!


Cindy of My Romantic Home shows us How to Make a Seashell Wreath. For more beautiful examples check out Shell Wreaths Handmade with Beach Finds, or browse all DIY Wreaths.


Karla of It's the Little Things has a crafty way of Hanging a Starfish. For many more ideas, go to Starfish Decor -Hang them with Twine. And did you know that you can make real looking starfish with plaster? Check out How to Cast Plaster Starfish! Or bake starfish. Yep, check out the post Starfish Salt Dough Craft and you'll see!


And Chris of Just Beachy give us the Instructions on how to wrap and glue the twine step by step.


Beautiful Seashell Candles by Kim of Forever Wherever. And more ideas for Making Seashell Candles!


And last but not least a beautiful Seashell Frame! For more DIY frames, be it for pictures frames or mirrors, go to Shell Frame Tutorial by Nate Berkus and My Round Shell Mirror.