This simple shell bloom craft made of mussel shells we picked up on the coast of Maine brings back such blissful memories! To remember our recent trip to Maine this summer, we did a DIY craft made from the mussel shells we found and collected there. Thanks to a zip-top bag and a huge sand […]

mussel shell butterflies

Beautiful natural blue mussel shells arranged on driftwood in a spiral pattern. The tiniest shell of about 1/8 long begins in the center and spirals around to the largest one of about 2 1/2 long. Visually pleasing to view either starting from the spirals center to the outside or from the outside in.

Turn your shell collection into a cute tree, perfect for the holidays or year-round.

Mussel shells collected from the beach can be turned into “beach opals” that continue to shimmer with iridescent beauty. Find out how to make these "poor man's doublets."

Mussel Shell Christmas tree