Found a new hobby; decorating mirror frames with local beach shells! Some real beauties on this beach here in Ft. Pierce, fl. The hot glue gun sitting in the closet for years finally came to good use!
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.They are certainly lovely. Do you Arrange the shells before you glue them?
pixiedust
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Jan 5, 2019
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Well, sort of. Look at the close-up of the 2nd image. I try to match them as I go....but as you see it’s not that easy. The square one on the right still hasn’t been “glued” yet...they’re just sitting on the table. I think tomorrow’s the day to finish that one.
Just had a sun porch added and was thinking of a beach decorating theme . I can find shells , but can't seem to find anyplace selling fish net .
Cast1es
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Jan 5, 2019
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Shells + hot glue gun + old but good quality mirror (I watch for the beveled edged ones) + 5-6 hours of loving labor = beautifully framed mirror; (see/click on pics, above).
Search “Fish netting” on Amazon; I found a good source for $7.99 including shipping!
I just found a roll of it at Home Goods since they are already putting out their beachy decor, but this is similar to what I paid $15. for. Mine came with a starfish. [smile.amazon.com], I have a tiki bar on my patio and a Tiki themed backyard.
@CaroleKay I use the “smile.amazon.com” as well; and even though I’m not religious, I give to an elderly couple that run a school for kids who’ve been kicked out of regular schools, “Timothy Hill Children’s Ranch” in Riverhead NY.
Nice beachy feel! Puts those shells to use instead of just sitting in a jar! Lovely!
thinktwice
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Jan 5, 2019
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