One of our favorite pastimes in Indian Rocks Beach is shelling–a fun, free activity the whole family can enjoy. Check in to your vacation rental with Plumlee Gulf Beach Realty and stroll along our sandy beaches, searching for hidden treasures. Collect seashells and return to your vacation home to create fun crafts during your stay. Set up a crafting station in your spacious kitchen and make unique seashell decor like wreaths, shadow boxes, and ornaments. Bring the beach home with you with these easy seashell crafts:
Where to Find Seashells on the Florida Gulf Coast
Grab a bucket and look for various shells on Indian Rocks Beach, such as baby’s ear, banded tulips, clam shells, and coquina clam shells. If you need more shells for your crafts, we recommend visiting Fort DeSoto Park, Shell Key Preserve, Caladesi Island, Honeymoon Island State Park, or Egmont Key.
–The Most Popular Seashells on the Gulf Coast of Florida
–How and Where to Find Florida Gulf Coast Shells
Easy Seashell Crafts
Before starting your crafts, make sure to wash and dry your seashells properly. Then, separate the shells by shape and color to see what you have available. Finally, head to a local arts and crafts store like Bottom of the Bin in Seminole for supplies.
Seashell Wreath
Create a simple seashell wreath with three supplies: seashells, hot glue, and a round foam wreath form. Arrange rows of seashells on the form and glue it down once you are happy with the layout. Then, add some twine or rope to the top and hang it from your front door.
Seashell Photo Frames, Pots, or Vases
Add seashells to a plain photo frame, pot, or vase and transform ordinary items into coastal treasures. Check out these DIYs for inspiration:
–Seashell Souvenir Photo Frame
Seashell Shadow Box
Purchase a shadow box frame, linen fabric, and hot glue to assemble a seashell shadow box. Glue your seashells on the linen in a fun pattern, or label each shell by name for a more natural look. Shadow boxes are great decor for your walls, bookshelves, and tables.
Seashell Ornaments
Get in the holiday spirit by creating your own seashell ornaments together. You’ll need twine, scissors, hot glue, paint, and glitter for this craft. Start by painting the seashells, then after the paint dries, add glitter and a string to the top with hot glue. Viola- you now have an adorable decoration for your Christmas tree.
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Make one of these seashell crafts during your Indian Rocks Beach vacation and bring back a unique piece of coastal decor for your home. Please keep in mind that we are in the process of cleaning up our homes after Hurricanes Helene and Milton and that not all of our properties are available at this time. To check availability and book your 2025 vacation, please contact us at 866-921-1166.
