Summer. It’s Official!
I’ve already made one beach trip since school got out and there will be many more in the next few months. We love shell collecting and we have brought home buckets of them. I love to craft with shells, and this is still one of my favorite projects I ever made. I have made several pots for family and friends as gifts. I am re-sharing this project to kick off the official beginning of Summer.
DIY SHELL COVERED TERRA COTTA POT
Because we live within minutes to three major beaches – baskets and bowls of
shells are generally in abundance at The Everyday Home. I have a few
more projects I will be completing this Summer using shells, because my
sweet daughter-in-law wants their new home to have a Coastal theme.
I will just pass these projects along to her.
{ Start with an ordinary clay pot. }
This DIY could not have been easier.
I made this up in minutes while I was multi-tasking on four other projects.
Laundry. (always laundry!) Cooking dinner. (The Babies wanted Grammy’s
Homemade Tenders.) Supervising Miss C’s Coloring. (on a white table!)
and texting with my sister about my Mama. (please pray for her as she had a
mini stroke this past weekend.) 🙁
{ my bowl of collected sun bleached shells }
I already had both the pot and the shells.
If you don’t have any extra shells lying around, I am sharing my supply
list below.
I plan on making a few of these to use as a centerpiece on our back
deck table. I knew the pot needed a basic basecoat of paint to help
cover the terra cotta color underneath the shells. So, I decided to
use this outdoor “Patio Paint” by DecoArt.
I only added one coat of paint, and painted the inside edge about 2″ down.
I started gluing shells along the bottom edge, making sure not to go too
low so that the pot would not sit level.
I varied the size of the shells, and worked all the way around.
I used smaller and longer/narrower shells as “filler.”
Once I had all the shells glued firmly in place, and had filled in most of
the larger, open spaces with smaller shells… I ended up with this.
What do I love to pair with seashells?
Ferns.
(You could also use succulents which would be beautiful, as well.)
I love the contrast of the green fern with the all-white shells.
I had one small starfish leftover from another project (these I have
to purchase) so I attached it to the front as an accent. That was the
perfect touch.
I plan on making one more of these shell covered terra cotta pots to go
on each side of a rope covered candleholder which I will share soon. I
hope to have our back deck all “decked” out soon. 🙂
Don’t have a terra cotta pot? You could use any type of container.
How about an old coffee can or any plastic container.
Simply give it a good coat of paint, OR – glue on a layer of white sand
similar to these Sand Covered Pots.
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Here is my Resource List:
6″ Terra Cotta Pot | Bag of Seashells
***(my FAVE glue gun) Two Temp Glue Gun
If you don’t have a small fern, here is a similar faux green plant.
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Terri says
WOW…. what a great idea… and easy! Especially when you live near the beach like we do here in the Sunshine State!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
View CommentRobin L. Coxon says
I enjoy your blog daily for the various ideas you share. The ideas you share are beneficial to those of us who are stay at home moms as well as
View Commentthose who just love to craft, cook, and other items. Keep your blog ideas coming.
Susan Hopewell says
What a fun summer project to do!
And prayers for your Mom!
View CommentKim Lennie says
What a lovely pot. I just might do this for the bathroom. It would be a great addition. Prayers to your Mom.
View CommentNancy Warkentin says
I love the faux green plant in the post! Where is a good place to purchase something like that?
View CommentBarb says
Hi Nancy – I purchased this plant at Michael’s last year but I have seen them at Hobby Lobby. Good luck. Thanks, Barb
View CommentSue says
I enjoy your blog. What a fun idea to add a coastal look to the home. Hope your momma is doing better. God bless her. Prayers for a complete recovery!
View CommentAnne Marie says
Beautiful project – love the shells.
View CommentLinda Dove says
What type or brand of glue did you use. Something to withstand the rain and heat outside. Thanks for the project idea. We luve on the eadtcoadt of Canada and a beachy craft us alwas a favourite in the summertime. Gid Boess your mom and I hope she recovers well. Enjiy your day. Linda
View CommentBarb says
Hi Linda, I just used a high temp hot glue because its located in a covered area outdoors. If its going to be exposed to elements I would probably use a product called E3000 Adhesive which you can get at Lowe’s etc. Hope you are able to make and enjoy this project. Thanks for stopping by. Barb
View CommentJune Lamson says
Your blog is so refreshing and your ideas make me look even more creative. I’m grateful for your input!
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