‘Tis the season for gift giving.  I know it is not December, but I find this time of year requires more presents than the holidays!  There are so many showers, weddings, and other festive occasions.

I have the uncanny ability to turn any gift-giving opportunity into a ‘beachy’ moment.  This summer I am truly in my element since I am invited to several beach-themed bridal showers.  For one of the showers, I created a simple, diy package tie-on using a couple of shells, a little bling, and some twine…easy and elegant!

Find or purchase two shells that you like and coordinate well with the item you are using them with.  The first thing to do is to put a couple holes in the top of each shell.  You may want to have a couple extra shells on hand in case this part of the process should offer up any complications…aka break the shell.  I am lucky enough to have a friend that has a dremel tool that can help me out with projects like this.  Using a dremel with water is the optimum way to go if you make holes in alot of beach finds!  If you don’t have this type of tool or can’t borrow one, you can use a nail, but there is a higher chance of cracking or breaking the shell.  You can get by with one hole in each shell…for my application, I found that the shells hung better with the two holes.

You have seen me use chalkboard paint to write on the inside of shells…this time I wanted something more elegant, so I am using self-adhesive rhinestones that I bought at a craft store.  It is really easy.  Using tweezers, I just attached the rhinestones one at a time onto the inside of the shells in the shape of the the initials of the future bride and groom.  The rhinestones are inexpensive and go a long way…I still have some left from my Easter egg decorating!

I am using my tie-on on a tote bag, so I used twine to tie a shell on each end and placed it around the handle of the bag as an alternative to monogramming the tote.  (The rest of the gift will be shared on a future post.)  So sweet!  A wonderful way to make a gift for a special couple truly special!

I hope you can use this idea and make some monogrammed seashells for one of your special bridal shower gifts this summer!

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Remember to take pleasure in simple things, Jackie

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