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Seashell Wreath
This seashell wreath is the perfect front door decoration for the
summertime. This is a wonderful craft to use all the
seashells
you may have collected on your last vacation. If you don't
get to
go shell collecting very often, you can also buy seashells at the craft
store, but they may only carry them in stock during the summer months.
This craft is very simple to put together, and all the
directions
follow.  Things Needed:
1.
Begin by applying hot glue liberally all
over
the surface of the grapevine wreath. Only apply to about one
quarter of the wreath at a time, so you have enough time before the
glue dries. Then, add on some Spanish moss on top of the glue.
Just scrunch it on, this will be the background for the
shells to
lie on.    2.
Next, begin to glue on the seashells. Place a good
amount
of hot glue on one side of each shell. Arrange the shells so
that
some slightly overlap, intermingling different sizes and shapes.
  3. For a more natural look, also place some shells upside down (like cockle shells). If you have a tiny shell, you can glue it inside of the cockle shell, as shown. This makes the final result look natural, as if you stumbled upon a pile of shells on the beach.   4. Once the seashells are all glued on, the seashell wreath is ready to hang. Add a wire on the back of the grapevine wreath for hanging. Alternatively, the wreath can also be used as a beautiful centerpiece for the dinner table. Try placing a few candles in the middle of the wreath for a warm effect.
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