The Easiest and Most Beautiful DIY Project on the Planet

I had so much fun with this project. It was such a joy to walk on the beach and look for all those little treasures. Luckily for me, It had plenty of them. Those precious seashells made me realize that beauty is all around us, we just need to make ourselves aware of it.

I placed my vase (or actually wine glass lol) on my desk, where I can see it constantly, because it inspires me to be creative and think outside of the box. Also, because it’s so beautiful and I’m very proud of it!

Another perfect place for it would be… the bathroom since seashells have a calming, soothing effect to them and they remind us of the beach. It will be the perfect view when you’re taking a relaxing bath.

Enjoy and tell me which version is your favorite!

Steps

1. Collect them! Try to only collect whole (none-broken ones) or whatever your eyes find appealing.

2. Wash them with mild hot water and let them sit for 10 minutes.

3. lay them out on their backs and let them air dry for as long as they need. Use a blow dryer if you’d like to speed up the process.

4. Divide them by pattern, shape, size, color, or whatever looks good to you.

5. Get a wine glass (like I used), bowl, vase, or anything that’s transparent.

Results

12c — This is the version featured above!

12b — This is the version featured above!

You can spray-paint them as well, but I figured nail polish is cheaper and more accessible. I find that nail polish colors that work best are the ones that are almost transparent and/or only provide a nice sheen.

P.S. For an extra sassy kick spray them throughly (before placing them in the bowl) with your favorite perfume/spray, preferably one that smells ocean-y or a tropical one.

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4ever21christina

Christina is 25 years old, living in Los Angeles, USA. She graduated in 2013, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature and Creative Writing. Christina is a curious soul, so she filled her college career with classes about art, philosophy, fashion, photography, etc. You name it, she took it (say... archery? Yes. Hmm belly dancing? Yes!). Yes, it all that "learning" did result in prolonging her stay at college, but she doesn't regret it one bit, as she feels ready as ever to produce this blog to you and introduce you to her colorful world! She has three blogs, make sure to check them out: 4ever21Christina https://4ever21christina.wordpress.com A blog for the happy, modern, well-rounded woman. Today Is the Day http://everdayinspirationalquotes.wordpress.com Tune in for daily inspirational quotes plus their matching photos. I Heart Vocabulary http://iheartvocabulary.wordpress.com A vocabulary devoted blog. View all posts by 4ever21christina

12 thoughts on “The Easiest and Most Beautiful DIY Project on the Planet”

Love this idea will definitely try it out 🙂

I’ve read a few of your posts, and I love your blog! I recently read Virginia Woolf’s novel, To the Lighthouse. It’s very dense, but it is a beautiful story about the changes a family undergoes, which is paralleled by one of the children’s journey to a lighthouse. Just wanted to share!

4ever21christina says:

March 25, 2014 at 6:27 pm

Awesome! I read Mrs. Dallaway and I loved it. I will check To the Lighthouse as well. Thank you for sharing this piece of information with me, I am always on the lookout for good books.

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Such a beautiful way to honor the blessings of our great oceans and remember to tenderly care for them.

4ever21christina says:

March 25, 2014 at 6:24 pm

Thank you! It was a really rewarding experience and you’re so right, I had no idea how beautiful those seashells are. 🙂

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