Crayons + Beach Shells = Perfect keepsake!

We gathered these clam shells from Nyla's school field trip awhile back.  I remembered making shell candles back when I was a little girl so I thought it would be fun to do with Nyla.

As always, Nyla added her fun, creative twist to my ordinary plain.  YAY, I just love her!

WHAT YOU NEED:
crayons with wrappers removed & broken up
wax (we used soy)
wicks
shells

HOW TO:
Just melt your wax according to directions
(we melted ours in the microwave w/safe containers)
Add melted crayons (we used Nyla's favorite colors, blue, pink & green)
Add your wick (this is the trickiest part trying to get your wick to stay up) 
Add anything fun to melted wax, Nyla chose to add crayons, crayon shavings & some of the wax that spilt out of shells when it dried she broke off & added to wax)   

 (Nyla gave some to her teacher as part of a thank you gift & now I've got plenty of candles for hurricane season!)  



For other seaside, beachy crafts check out this link party Zing Zing Tree

Pretty Shell Appetizer Plates

Hi Everyone!
Here is a simple, fun project that will make your summer time appetizers look like a million bucks!


Go on a treasure hunt to your favorite beach, shell shop or the internet world and find some pretty shells.

Since my shells were fresh from the sea (thanks to my super awesome fisherman husband, Andy) I gave them a sudsy bubble bath and a manicure to smooth the edges.

I chose silver for a glammy look and painted the edges like a french manicure.

Chocolate kiss, tomato salad, grilled pineapple and ceviche!

We're big on ceviche' in my house, click here for an easy, fab, perfect for summertime  CEVICHE' RECIPE

Special thanks to my husband, Andy for bringing me these beautiful scallop shells!

Thanks Surfer Magazine for providing an awesome mag and backdrop for my shell appetizer plates!

xxxxoooo Michelle