Welcome Visitors To Your Home With A Beautiful Seashell Wreath
Welcome visitors to your home with a seashell wreath hung on your front door in or in an entranceway. Seashell wreaths are as unique as the seashells contained within them and remind onlookers of relaxing days spent at the beach. They can be large or small, plain or ‘dressed up’ with an organza fabric bow. They are growing in popularity as the movement toward decorating with natural elements expands. Even if you don’t live anywhere near the coast or the beach, a seashell wreath adds warmth and visual interest to your home décor.
If you want to make seashell wreath than it’s a very easy task. Basic materials you will need are seashells (depending upon the size of your wreath you may need more or less), a sturdy wooden frame made of thin plywood or wireframe, hot glue and hot glue gun, clear gloss spray to bring out the colour in your shells, and a bow in coordinating colour and fabric of your choice Select your seashells and think through your design. Do you want a random, natural pattern for your wreath? Or do you prefer a wreath with a few specimen seashells that highlight the finished piece? Starfish and sand dollars make for great specimen items and since they are delicate, should be placed on the outer most layer of your wreath. Glue the shells in the pattern you desire on the frame.
You can also paint seashells, starfish or sand dollars if there is a particular colour scheme you are trying to achieve. To bring out the colour of you seashells on your seashell wreath, spray with a few light coats of clear gloss spray. Adding this will make the shells on your seashell wreath seem more vibrant — just the way they looked when they were still in the ocean or freshly washed up on the beach. When the spray and glue are dried, tie the ribbon in a long loop around the top of the wreath. You may use the top of the ribbon to hang your wreath from a picture or wreath holder.
Seashell wreaths make for wonderful home-made gifts as well. Any hostess would be proud to accept a hostess gift of a set of small shell wreaths for display in her home. Larger wreaths are great gift ideas for the close friends and family members who love the beach, but may not be able to visit there often. Your special craft will serve as a daily reminder of relaxing days spent beachcombing for seashells and other ocean’s treasures. Displaying a seashell wreath makes an interesting decorative item in almost any room of your home. Foyers or entrance ways, upstairs hallways, kitchens, bedrooms and even bathrooms are all welcomed areas that would benefit from displaying such a treasure.
Want your seashell wreath to have a Christmas accent? Simply add a few fresh or silk greens to your seashell wreaths, such as holly or evergreens and accent with some bright red berries and glistening glitter. Don’t forget the pine cones — these make for great natural fillers to give your seashell wreath a Holiday inspired look. If you already have a bow on your seashell wreath, consider changing it to something sparkly, red or green. You can substitute blue and white if you prefer a Hanukkah Seashell Wreath.
Seashell wreaths are decorative, fun and interesting additions to any home décor. Have fun using your imagination in decorating around your home (or your friends’ home) with these beach-inspired beauties during the holidays or any time of the year. Whether you purchase a professionally made wreath or are inspired to make your own, you are only limited by your style and imagination on how you incorporate your new seashell wreaths into your décor.
If you want to buy a professionally or handmade wreath for your home décor than go for Bonnie Harms Designs. We are a self-started business inspired by the interest in crafts. Bonnie Harms has mastered the art of making personalized/custom wreaths and other items that speak for themselves. Take a look at our work by simply visiting us.
