10 Things Tuesday: Shells!

I thought I'd continue this "natural materials" theme for a while.  :)  We have a basket of shells in our bathroom--some storebought and some we collected from the beach this summer--but it's getting old (and conflicts with our other decor, anyway) and I need to get rid of it.  What can I do with all these shells?  Well, here are ten ideas to at least get me started!  :)

10. Frame some!  These are fun, quick art/decor projects!

9. Candles!  You can make your own candles by pouring in some melted wax and adding a wick.  So pretty!

 8.  These are incredible--if you are really the artistic type, make some animals, like these awesome elephants found HERE!

7. Embellishments!  You can embellish just about anything--from throw pillows to flower pots to lampshades--with your small leftover shells.

 6. Make jewelry!  Drill small holes in your shells and turn them into pendants, earrings, bracelet charms, and more.

 5.  This fun matching game from Family Fun is just about genius!  You just stick stickers on the bottom--two of each sticker, of course--and turn them over.  Voila!  Instant, fun, cheap game!

4.  Also from FamilyFun, you can turn the insides of those open shells into mini canvases for a fun art project for all ages!

3. Make an ornament!  I'm sure everyone has one of these already.  :)  But they're still fun to do!

2.  Check out this fancy shell bouquet from Martha Stewart!

1. Make a pretty soap dish or toothbrush holder with those bigger shells!

Well, I'd stay and chat, but I'm going to go get crafting on one of these right now!  :)  Hope one of these things inspired you...happy crafting!