How to decorate frames with seashells.
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A DIY Mussel Shell Mirror Frame that I made using mussel shells and a couple of driftwood pieces.
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Here are some Ikea Malma Mirror Makeovers with Shells, like this one from Beach Wood Place. Ikea's Malma mirror is a small 10 x 10 inch mirror with a very wide frame. They no longer sell this mirror, but you can shop the Malma Mirror on Amazon and give it a great shell makeover.
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DIY shell mirror idea from HGTV. It's a stunning elaborate mirror that's packed with all kinds of shells gathered along the shore. This project was started off from the inside edge of the mirror, gluing the small shells first. See their tip below!
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Fun chunky shell photo frame idea by Canadian Living. The design of your shell frame can be anything that you want. You can start with the shells you have and play around arranging them.
Using one type of shell then accentuate with another type of shell can give a shell photo mirror quite a cohesive elegant look. Via HGTV (original source no longer available).
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Here is a selection of the best DIY seashell picture frames and mirror frames that I could find to illustrate how you can makeover any frame with your shells. May these shell frame crafts inspire your own creation! Shell mirrors are great statement pieces and shell picture frames are precious keepsakes from the beach that you can display anywhere in your home, as well as give as gifts.
If you love the rugged look of oyster shells, check out these Oyster Shell Frame Ideas. You'll find some rustic beauties like this oyster shell mirror by Up to Date Interiors.
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Before you start Gluing Shells, you might want to lay out your seashells on the frame first to determine how you want to arrange them.Large round oyster shell mirror by Nourish & Nestle. You will find a video tutorial for this impressive DIY oyster shell mirror frame. You need a lot of shells to pull off a statement mirror frame like this one. And I bet, this mirror is quite heavy.
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For a large project like the above shell mirror you might want to Use a Strong Glue, not hot glue which is most commonly used.
A flat frame provides a smoother gluing surface for shells, but a decorative frame will give a fuller look.
More impressive DIY Shell Mirror Frame Ideas. Unfortunately, sources for these shell mirror frames are no longer available.
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Here you see a DIY seashell mirror frame, made by Outnumbered, with shells more loosely on the frame, showing some of the frame still. How loose or densely you cover your mirror or picture frame is entirely up to your taste and liking. Hot Glue was used for this seashell frame craft.
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The Handy Homemaker coated their seashell picture frame with beach sand before adhering the shells to the picture frame.
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You can add bits and pieces of other beach finds to your shell photo frame as you see with this shell frame craft by Resin Crafts Blog. They used Easy Sculpt on the frame to adhere everything to the frame.
You can also just do a small shell embellishment on your frame as you see with this easy beachy shell frame idea by The Crazy Craft Lady.
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Make your own shell picture frame in the style of Victorian Sailor Valentines. This DIY seashell photo frame craft idea by Jane's Distractions requires some time and precision -you will need a tweezer for the tiny shells! Making this shell frame could actually be quite a nice meditative process as it requires your full attention as well as creativity.
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Glue on the larger shells first, then fill in the gaps with smaller shells or other beach-themed decorations.
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This cute shell picture frame is crafted with DryDex Joint Compound (Walmart). The spackling compound goes on pink and turns white when dry.
This shell picture frame by Artsy Chicks Rule is made from pretty shell pieces instead of whole shells.
It's always fun to Paint Shells! A project featured on Plaid Online. Take your beach treasures and paint them for a colorful addition to your home decor.
