[Nfb-krafters-korner] Two Simple Crafts with Shells

Tue Jul 27 15:09:28 UTC 2010

I never knew that.  Thanks for the information!

On 7/27/10, Dixie <blueherons at sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> The boxes with the shells are called "Sailor's Valentines."  The sailors
> used to make them while they were away at sea for their loved ones back at
> home, to give to them, the loved ones,  when they, the sailors  returned to
> shore.
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> Dixie
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> ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
> ISAIAH 43
> 1 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed
> you, O Israel: "Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your
> name; you are Mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you;
> and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you.
> When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, nor shall the flame
> scorch you. 3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your
> Savior;
>  ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Eleni Vamvakari
> Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:50 AM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Two Simple Crafts with Shells
>
> Hi again,
>
>   I've begun collecting the shells from when I eat clams.  Of course,
> I wash them carefully with soap and water but I figure why waste them
> when I can turn them into wonderful crafts?  So I want to share with
> you two easy crafts that I've done in the past with shells.  The first
> won't work with clam shells, either the large or the small but may
> work with the baby ones that are too small to eat.  Regardless of
> which kind you choose, you need really small ones unless you have a
> very large mirror and cardboard.  Note that these are my directions
> and were not found online.  So if something is unclear, please tell
> me.
>
> 1.
> Shell Mirror
> I made this in high school and Mom loved it.
>
> Things you'll need
> 1 piece of oval-shaped cardboard
> 1 flat oval mirror, about half the size of the cardboard.
> enough shells to cover cardboard with mirror in center.
> 1 stick or bottle of glue.
>
> Directions
> 1. Add some glue to center of cardboard.
> 2. Place mirror ontop of glue.
> 3. Allow to dry.
> 4. Add glue all around edges of mirror, so that rest of cardboard is
> covered.
> 5. Apply shells to cardboard.  Use whatever designs, colours or
> textures come to mind.  Be sure that there are no shells hanging off
> the edges of the cardboard, since they could break off.
> 6. Allow to dry.
> 7. Enjoy for yourself or give as a gift.
>
> 2.
> Shell Box
> I did this a few years ago while at the Diamond Spring Lodge, a
> wonderful place in NJ from the AFB.
>
> Things you'll need
> 1 plain wooden box with hinged cover.
> enough shells to cover box.
> decoration for top of box. (optional) Can be anything from an old pin,
> to a stone, to a textured design.
> short fringe or beed to go around box. (optional)
> textured lining for box. (optional) Felt or velvet is nice.
> 1 stick or bottle of glue.
>
> Directions
> 1. Be sure box is closed tightly so that no glue enters it.
> 2. Add glue to top of box.
> 3. Place ornament on centre of box top.
> 4. Start placing shells ontop of box.  Be sure that none hang off the
> edge as they could break off.
> 5. Allow to dry.
> 6. Add glue to sides of box, being sure to leave room for fringe if
> desired by not placing glue on that portion.
> 7. Add shells to sides of box.  If you have any more ornaments such as
> beads or flowers you can add them here as well if you desire or you
> could just use the shells.
> 8. Allow to dry.  You may proceed to next step without drying but this
> can be messy and you don't want the fringe itself to get glue on it.
> 9. Add glue to bare portion of sides of box.
> 10. Add fringe to sides of box so that it goes around the box like the
> shells.
> 11. Allow to dry.
> 13. Open box.
> 14. Add glue evenly to inside of box. Be sure to add only the needed
> amount so that it doesn't run onto the fabric.
> 15. Place lining inside of box.  Be sure that it's even.
> 16. Enjoy for yourself or give as a gift.  These make great jewellery
> boxes, or for those like me who aren't into jewellery, can serve for
> keeping little nicknacks like keys or pins.
>
>   I hope everyone enjoys these crafts as much as I have.  If you can
> think of any more involving shells, please let me know.  I've got
> large and medium ones (the latter are the ones most often used in
> clams cassino if that helps.  I'm thinking of creating a necklace with
> a single shell for my grandmother because she loves the colours of one
> of them.  I might also make her a bracelit, since I have another that
> looks almost the same.
>
> Take care,
> Eleni
>
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