Seashell wreaths are as unique as the seashells contained within them and remind onlookers of relaxing days spent at the beach. Welcome visitors to your home with a seashell wreath hung on your front door in or in an entrance way.

Seashell wreaths can be large or small, plain or ‘dressed up’ with an organza fabric bow.   Seashell wreaths 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.

Making a seashell wreath is pretty easy.  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 wire frame, hot glue and hot glue gun, clear gloss spray to bring out the color in your shells, and a bow in coordinating color and fabric of your choice for hanging.

Select your seashells and think through your design.  Do you want a random, natural pattern for your seashell wreath? Or do you prefer a wreath with a few specimen seashell 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 color scheme you are trying to achieve.

To bring out the color 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 upon the beach.  When the spray and glue is dried, tie the ribbon in a long loop around the top of the wreath.  You may use the top of the ribbon to hand your seashell wreath from a picture holder 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 seashell 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 seashell wreath 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 a seashell wreath.  Seashell wreaths are a great way to decorate with natural elements in your home, even if your motif is not nautical or beach themed.

Seashells come in so many beautiful patterns and varieties; the texture of a seashell wreath makes an interesting addition to a display or picture wall.  Be creative when displaying seashell wreaths, as they can also double as a seashell centerpiece for a buffet or dining table.  Present the seashell wreath with the bow tied securely and positioned horizontally, and include a few pillar candles or jar candle inside the wreath for a pretty seashell centerpiece.  Seashell wreaths may be hung to surround smaller mirrors or smaller framed pictures of loved ones, but are just as beautiful when hung stand-alone

Christmas seashell wreaths

are a nautical twist on a holiday classic.  Just about every home that decorates for Christmas will display a wreath somewhere in their home, whether indoors or out.  Why not change things up with a Seashell Christmas Wreath?  You can go more Christmas or more seashell – that’s up to you.  If you prefer to update your current Christmas wreath with beach flair, simply add a few sand dollars, starfish or sea urchins accented with some red and green or glitter paint.

Be careful if you will be hanging your wreath outdoors in inclement weather.  Ensure accent items are securely fashioned to your wreath and that accent paint is water proof.  Want your seashell wreath to have a Christmas accent?  Simply add a few fresh or silk greens to your seashell wreath, such as holly or evergreens and accent with some bright red berries and glistening glitter.  Don’t forget the pinecones – 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 Hanukah 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 seashell crafts  during the holidays or anytime of the year.  Whether you purchase a professionally made seashell wreaths 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.