Know you’ll be missing that coastal vibe after Labor Day? Don’t flip your fins—we have the perfect crafts to turn your summer shell collection into adorable decor. These crafts are not only customizable, but super easy to create (and make great gifts).
Hairbrush
@estellelebourgeois_ pt 2 || in love with the way it turned out 🐚🧜🏼♀️!! #seashell #craftwithme #diyseashellhairbrush #art #diytok #hair #brush #mermaidbrush #seashellhairbrush #diy #seashellhairbrushtutorial #tutorial #vlog #fyp #summer #sunmer2025 ♬ Under the Sea (from “the Little Mermaid”) [Instrumental Orchestral Version] – Magic Philharmonic Orchestra
Embellishing a simple hair brush with seashells and pearls adds a unique and personal touch to the back of a brush or comb. The best part? Feeling like a mermaid whenever you detangle and style your hair. (It’s giving…real-life Ariel.)
Paint Palette
@merliahstudio mermaid shell palette tutorial 🌊 #shell #diytutorial #diy #shellcrafts #ocean #oceanart #art #paintok #paintpalette ♬ LUNA BALA (Slowed) – Yb Wasg’ood & Ariis
Why settle for a basic paint palette when you can make one? Just press a few shells into clay, let it dry and you have a cute, functional multi-use palette to hold paint, water and even a spot to rest your brushes. Now, you’re ready for your next creative masterpiece.
Trinket Dish
Who knew Mod Podge and tissue paper could transform a simple shell into a beautiful one-of-a-kind trinket dish? This seashell craft is great for holding dainty jewelry like earrings, rings and tennis bracelets. It can even be used as a drop-off zone for your keys and lip balms at the end of the day.
Candles
@feliciaheesen DIY Seashell Candle 🐚✨🕯️ #mermaidcore #seashells #candlemaking #diy #diyideas #summerdiy ♬ original sound – 🎶🎧
You heard it here first—ordinary candles are out, shell candles are in. Carefully pour your favorite scented wax into your shells (just make sure you place a string in the center for a wick). These candles will have your room looking and smelling like all the summer vibes.
Jewelry Tower
This shell tower puts your growing beach collection to use, doubling as both a statement piece on your plain dresser and a jewelry stand. All you need is hot glue and your photo inspo for where you want to place the shells. This unique jewelry holder looks like it was made by a real-life mermaid.
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