I was fortunate to find a bunch of shells with perfect holes in them on the beach a while back -an exciting shellicious find! So I finally picked up some thin twine at the local craft store...
... and strung all the shells together into a shell garland -my first one too.
The garland is now hanging off a curtain rod, just like the one I saw at West Elm, featured here.
Some of the hues in the shells match the yellow in the curtain -so perfect.
And come Christmas my shell garland will relocate and decorate the tree.
And if you want to make a shell garland, but your shells don't have holes, I'll show you how to drill the holes in the near future, just stay tuned for the next installment of Drill Baby Drill.
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27 comments:
Oh that is beautiful. I wonder how hard it would be to drill small holes in shells. I have a lot of shells and would love to try this. Great inspiration!
love this, i was actually wondering about making my own holes, but i am worried i would crack my shells. will definitely check the craft store first. :)
I really want to make a couple of these when we get back to Florida! Hope I can remember how! Love this idea! I have long tan drapes in my living room and they need something special! ♥
I would have never thought to use a delicate string with quahogs, only smaller clams... what a great artistic look :-))
Great idea! Really dresses up the curtains too. My parents made an outdoor mobile out of shells and rocks they collected from the beach at our wedding. I wish they had made me one too, it would've been a great memento!
That is very cool!!! They look great on the curtain rod and will look awesome on the tree at Christmas!!!
Drawn to The Sea:
Thanks Julia! I just wanted the string to be as invisible as possible, so I chose a delicate one, and I do love it that way.
Beautiful! I would love to try one of these!
A bunch of the ones we found the other day had these holes in them too, and until I read your post on your other blog, I didn't know why! Thanks for explaining. Now you've given me a good idea with what to do with mine :-)
Blessings,
Marcia
Pretty! I wish I could do it for my home, but kitty would think it was her new toy! :(
That's a brilliant idea Maya! You're getting very crafty there girl. I just got a bunch of huge shells in a bag from Michael's with my 50% coupon, and I have yet to take a photo and show you what I've done.
-marie
How cute! I love it!
It turned out great! :)
How did you get so lucky as to find shells with holes in them? It is lovely and something like that would look lovely in my home too...thanks for the idea.
That adds just the right touch too!
Brenda
Turned out great!
Such a sweet and subtle touch!
Love it. These came out great. Much better than store bought ones...!
love them !! I remember when you found them. thanks for sharing!!
I think they turned out just terrific! Love 'em!
Simple and stunning!! Clever girl. Love, Pruxxx
Oh Maya, its perfect. I love it.
I have a bag full of clam shells already drilled that I've been planning on turning into some kind of mobile for about three years ... I just might make your garland instead.
My hubby drilled the holes in the shells ... he said it was easy.
Pretty!!
And super clever:):)
That's funny...I just posted about drilling shells...it's super easy! Just drill em:)
That strand of shells looks so perfect with your curtains, I really like your choice of twine with them too. Such a simple, yet classic look. Very beautiful Maya! ~Lili
Oh Maya, I love it!! I'm gonna have to try that myself.
You have so many good ideas on here! :)
Have a great weekend!
Beth.
Now I know what to do with all my shells that have holes! Love the garland-
Vicki
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