Glittered Seashell Ornaments

If you’re headed to the beach this summer, here’s a way to turn the shells you collect into gorgeous keepsakes. These Glittered Seashell Ornaments are really inexpensive to create and will remind you of your favorite vacation destination!

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How to Make Glittered Seashell Ornaments

One of the best things about this project is how easily you can customize it to create totally unique ornaments. Just by changing the size and color of the glitter and how much of the shell you apply it to, you can make each ornament one-of-a-kind. You can also use all different types and sizes of shells that you collect from the beach.

Image contains three scalloped shells decorated with loose glitter, sitting on a faux branch of greenery. A tube of glue sits in front.

Materials

Seashells, any size and shape
Tombow MONO Aqua Liquid Glue
Loose Glitter, your choice of colors
Twine or metallic cord
Scissors

Instructions

Apply MONO Aqua Liquid Glue to the areas of the shell that you want to sparkle.

You can cover as much or as little of the shell as you like.

Sprinkle loose glitter on top of the wet glue.

Image contains a scallop shell sitting on a white table. Amy’s hand holds a tube of iridescent glitter above the shell.

Gently tap the shell to remove excess glitter.

I like to do this over top of scrap paper, so I can funnel the extra glitter back into the container. Let your glue dry completely before moving on to the final step.

Add a hanger to the back of the shell.

I used gold cord, but you can also substitute twine or ribbon. Just cut a 5” piece and tie the ends together in a knot, then glue the knot to the back of the shell.

Image contains a scallop shell decorated with iridescent glitter sitting on top of a faux branch of greenery.

Once the glue is dry, your ornament is ready to display! Whether you use it for Christmas in July or save it for December, it’s a beautiful DIY beach souvenir.

Image contains three glittered seashell ornaments on a faux branch.

Crafting Tips

Try using a variety of types and sizes of shells; you can glitter anything you collect!
To remember where you collected your shells, you can write the name of the beach as well as the year on the back using a permanent marker!

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I get shells if I’m not going to the beach?

Instead of collecting your own, you can order shells on Amazon or find them in a local craft or hobby store.

More Beach Themed Projects

If you enjoyed this craft, here are more beach inspired ideas to try!

If you try any of these projects, I’d love to see how they turn out! Make sure to share your latest creations in the Amy Latta & Friends Facebook Group so we can all inspire each other. Hope to see you there.