Tuesday, December 16, 2008

sea shell Christmas ornament

Just when I though I had found every holiday craft for the winter season I come across a wonderful idea on the Internet. As I was searching through the old crafts that we normally do during the holiday season I found a sea shell Christmas ornament that looked just like a Victorian purse. I had to investigate this ingenious idea.
There are tons of designs and patterns you can make into seashell Christmas ornaments that it boggles the mind. You would think that these decorations would have a beach feel to them because of the material but the sea shell Christmas ornament that I saw was very tradition in color and detail.
The shell is a typical oyster-type in shape and it is white in color. The designer added a bow to the end of the sea shell Christmas ornament that is attached. The open end and all around that perimeter of the object is covered with a small string of pearls. There is a little lace detail in the seashell ornament that makes it look very traditional and feminine.
I found that these adorable ornaments were less than ten dollars per dozen so I added them to my holiday shopping list. I only ordered a dozen because I know that I am going to make a sea shell Christmas ornament like these in the future.
I love using a model when I craft instead of a pattern because it gives me the opportunity to experiment a little bit with the material. Since I work with an old-fashioned theme in my holiday décor I was really attracted to the traditional looking sea shell Christmas ornament.
However, there are many different seashell designs that are really beautiful. These items would be perfect for anyone who has a nautical theme in their home as well. The sea shell Christmas ornament is a great way to bring a little of the beach indoors no matter where you live.
The items make great gifts, too. Just about everyone knows someone that has a room with a nautical theme in their home. Why not send this person a nice sea shell Christmas ornament made out of sand dollars? You could add a little note about how you would have liked to have sent real money.
Joking aside, I find that the sea shell Christmas ornament is a great holiday decoration that can be painted any color to go with any theme.

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