Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Seashell Art Candlesticks

     I should be thinking Spring. After all I am a florist and Easter is just around the corner but summer projects keep calling my name. When I came across Cyndy at The Exchange and her post about sealife candlesticks well Spring just got put aside for the moment. If you love shells then her post is for you.
     Am I the only one that starts a project then another idea pops up and you get side tracked? I have admired the different high end shops with the old bottles with seashells soldered to them. Well I have many old bottles but I did not want to permanetly transform them with shells. Besides I had a problem with the dark solder making such a division between the bottle and the shell. Well when I found Cyndy's post about putting them on candlesticks she had me won at hello.
     She shows how you can hot glue the shells to the candlesticks and they stay I am here to tell you!!!  Her tutorial is fabulous and a must see. I love the way the shells on the candlesticks look like one unit. I have many old glass candlesticks that belonged to my Grandmother. She loved and collected odd candlesticks. So I got them together and started to make my version of Cyndy's. The only difference in mine is I had all these bags of micro mini glass balls that are used for making water in fairy gardens and I hot glued them around the bottom of the shells to look like water. And another plus is if you ever want your candleholders or shells back you can just soak them in hot water to remove the shells. Be sure to check her out.





     I am linking this post to Faded Charm for White Wednesday and A Beach Cottage for Good life  Wednesday. I am also traveling over the Kara's at Elements Interiors for Whassup Whassup Par-tay . And be sure to check out Common Ground for Inspiration Friday .  I am also linking to Boogieboard Cottage for Masterpiece Monday.

31 comments:

  1. These are gorgeous!
    Thank you for sharing.
    Happy spring.

    Regina

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  2. These are beautiful. Especially loving the nautilus shell, what a great use for candlesticks. Love your blog background too.

    Cheers,
    Lisa x

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  3. Greetings from your "linky neighbor" over at A Beach Cottage! Lovely idea, I have seen something similar but not with candle sticks, such a pretty project! xoxo tami

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  4. What pretty things ! So unique and interesting!

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  5. I love these!!

    Love your new blog look too...very Springy!

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  6. Who would have thought shells and candleholders would make such a beautiful display? Gorgeous!
    Happy WW!
    Blessings~

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  7. Oh, what a beautiful post for White Wednesday--wow!!!
    XO

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  8. Great idea. Can it please get warm up here so I can go to the beach?!!!
    Xo,
    E + J

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  9. Your project and photos are stunning. WOW is right :)

    http://jeanneselep.blogspot.com/2011/03/art-in-bloom-flowers.html

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  10. Thanks for stopping by today and for such sweet comments. Just followed back and wanted to let you know that although we don't have many shells here in Texas, these are gorgeous and makes me want some.
    xojana

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  11. These are beautiful! Very pretty for a display.
    Sherry

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  12. Can so relate as I also was side-tracked and posted today with seashells as well! Happy to land here!
    xo Cathy

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  13. What a great idea! I'll have to try this project sometime.

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  14. Your seashell art is just gorgeous!!! Absolutely stunning and I can hardly wait to find some nice glass candlesticks to make some. Thank you so much for sharing.
    Cindy

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  15. Come on! You can find those candlesticks at thrift stores all the time. What a great idea. I love decorating with sand dollars for Easter - they say it all!

    Take good care,

    Karen

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  16. Fabulous!!! I love them all! I'm dropping by from A Beach Cottage's Good Life Wednesday and am now a new follower too :O)

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  17. your beachy creations are lovely! an artistic and unique way to display those keepsakes.

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  18. Sun, summer, and the beach--couldn't be better! Love this idea!

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  19. OH these are pretty! Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea! So nice of you to stop by my blog and thank you for the sweet comment about my spring mantel!

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  20. Love these candlesticks! I have a beach/nature themed bedroom. Love seashells. I'm your newest follower!
    Tammy

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  21. What a beautiful idea!! Sure wish I was near the beach. :) Thanks bunches for dropping by & leaving such a kind comment, much appreciated. I invite you to link your creative projects to my blog bash K.I.S.S. on Sunday. Happy to be a new follower.


    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  22. Almost forgot, would like to invite you to also link your wonderful Etsy shop to The Homespun Slate @ The Tattered Tag, its a great gathering place for on-line shops to get lots of "free exposure"!

    Drop by The Tattered Tag

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  23. Oh I adore your seashell art~ swoon!

    I am currently hosting an auction of vintage and antique linen treasures. Stop by and take a peek.

    Have a wonderful weekend.

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  24. What a great idea. We've seen it on bottles, why not on candlesticks!! Really beautiful. thanks for sharing the inspiration. Love it!!
    Thanks for linking up with VIF!
    Debra

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  25. I love this idea. It's such a great way to show off your beautiful shells and candlesticks. I like the different shapes and heights you used here. Thanks for sharing this, I never thought of just gluing them on:)

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  26. Thank you SO MUCH for linking up to WHASSUP WEDNESDAY!!! Great entry:)

    Hope to see you next Wednesday!

    xoxokara

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  27. Those turned out so nicely. I love the pictures with the light glowing from behind, it's like a sunset!

    Have a blessed weekend,
    Missy

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  28. These are fabulous! And to answer you question...yes, I have the best ideas for projects and get started then I get sidetracked with another idea. It's crazy!

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  29. I know, I saw them and have a post in my files!! Such a great idea to use candle holders as display stands for shells and other sea treasure.

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