Annie of Fire Fly Hill did such a fabulous job decorating her Pots with Shells, using shimmery jingle shells that she collected from North Carolina beaches.
Another sweet little flower pot by Annie.
Decorating pots with shells doesn't get any simpler than this. Maryann's lovely Shell Pot.
Then, three decorating ideas from Martha Stewart. This pot was painted and sanded before shells were glued on. See Shell Covered Pots.
These beauties I found under Nature Crafts for Kids.
And for this Shell Craft project Martha aged the terra-cotta pots with powdered milk paint.
Chris went for the antique look for her Sea Shell Planters which she achieved with spray paint. For instructions click on image or link.
Here's her silver version.
Over at BHG you can learn how to make this shell mosaic planter.
And a similar shell mosaic planter looking pretty on a Kitchen counter.
Related Post:
Scallop Sea Shell Pot
19 comments:
Shells are a sweet accent to trim you your household decor, can imagine these pots would be perfect lined up on a deck - with a view
Oh, this brings back memories! My kids (at the time ages 8, 6, and 3) made the BHG mosaic pots after a trip to Amelia Island. We gave them as gifts, but I wish we'd kept one for ourselves. These are lovely-- think I'll need to try another one :)
These look fantastic!! Don't they just make those pots. So much better than those bland, terracotta types that stand around with moss and dirt all over them...I really love the middle pot in the third photo. Pxxx
I love the top one and the mosaic - although they all look good. I'm going to have to put this on my project list. :)
I LOVE the 1st one :)
Those look perfect for making with older children during the heat of the day, somewhere shady...
I love the layered scallop shell one. I don't know if I'd have the patients to attempt one though.
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Hey, great minds think alike! I made some of these yesterday, and posted about it on my last post (yesterday also). So much fun, so cheap, and these look fantastic. Thanks for showing me more versions today!
Brenda
Oooooo. I likey I likey!
Very nice Maya! I have to check how to do the mosaic planter from BHG.
-marie
This post makes me wanna go gather some more shells. Thanks for all these pretties!! ~Lili
I love all these shells flowerpots. I think the next time I go to the beach I'll be bringing back tons of shells! Thanks for sharing Maya!
Wow, wow, wow! I just looove the fish-scale sea shell pot. I have a whole vase filled with those kind of shells - you can find them everywhere on mediterranean. I had so many, I started collecting interesting rocks and fossils, instead. Now, I can't wait to find a strait-edged pot and start gluing. It had to be Martha...
BTW, have you seen these blog posts, yet?
diy project: kate’s straw “coral” table decor
http://www.designspongeonline.com/2010/06/diy-project-kates-straw-coral-table-decor.html
I've noticed that coral is so "in" right now. I see it all over in Italy, even modernized into a minimalist fruit bowl and espresso cup branch holder!
Seaside Inspiration: Driftwood Decor
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/la/inspiration/seaside-driftwood-decor-119507
Ciao!
L
I so NEEDED this post! Thanks Maya! Now I need something to do with the fabulous rocks I have found at the sea!
I love the aged terracotta ones I've tried "patio paint" and matte sealer. My first grouted version did leave something to be desired...
Maya,
Thanks for stopping by my Popcorn Served Daily and leaving the note. After viewing this post of yours my Eve doesn't not stand a chance. I am digging those terra cotta pots!
Thanks again,
Lisa
P.S. You have a new follower...
There are really cute and looks very easy to do. Love them =)
Love these pots. No sure which one I like best....Hard to select as they are all unique and beautiful.
OK . . . this post brought a smile to my face!!! The mosiac shell flower pot at the sink is mine! It sits at the sink of my former home. The shells lining the shelf were picked up during my walks along the Gulf of Mexico. My house and kitchen were featured in BH&G a few years ago. Is that where you found it? Or was it in another Meredith publication. I ask, as I don't recall it running with the house story. cheers! -susan
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