Some New Crafting Ideas for July from Scarborough Seashells

These easy crafts were suggested by our neighbor, Judy (who says she is not artsy, but we beg to differ.)

She likes to get that beachy feel in her vacation cottage and she pulls it off seamlessly. Even though she lives right up the street, we did not meet until she found us -while searching for some shells and glass for decorating- on eBay! You can find anything on eBay, including a new friend!

Here are her easy craft projects!

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Project 1:

An antique white ironstone chamber pot was found on eBay (of course!) She purchased two dozen of pencil starfish from our store... one set in white and one set in blue. Mix them up and place in the pot. A wonderfully easy way to bring the beach to any room of your home!

Project 2:

Using a paper lamp shade she already had, a little jute roping was glued to the top and bottom of the shade with a hot glue gun. She then randomly covered the entire shade with tiny starfish in an attractive pattern (also with hot glue).

Project 3:

She purchased two glass hurricane candle holders- okay, this time she went to an actual Brick & Mortar store, but she bets you could find them on eBay, lol! Place your candle in first and then surround about an inch high with one or two shades of sea glass. She used teal and cobalt blue.

And there you have it; three fresh, nautical looks for your beach cottage in minutes!

Thanks again for your inspiration, Judy!

To check out Judy's FABULOUS beach cottage, Click Here!