Are you vacationing at the beach this summer? If so, you might find yourself returning home with a bag full of shells. Today I have an apothecary seashell printable and a great way to display your beach treasures.
We’ve been going to the beach and collecting shells for years and years. Now, we live at the beach and I find myself coming home daily with treasures my 4 and 14 year old boys pick up on each visit. If you’ve gone to the beach with little ones, you know their definition of a treasured shell may not fit your conventional definition of a treasured shell.
On this summer’s trip I want to challenge you to look at each shell as a treasure. So many people walk the beach looking for that ONE perfect specimen of a hard to find shell when they are really missing all the beauty of the common shell. I don’t think I’ve met a shell I didn’t think was beautiful in one way or another. When each shell is singled out, it’s beauty shines through. That was my mission with this collection of shells. Let each shell have it’s own space so it can shine.
All of these shells, with the exception of the Olive shell, are common shells on Florida’s Gulf Coast. These are literally the shells you walk over trying not to hurt your feet as you walk down to the water. When isolated and displayed together, they have more impact.
Luke’s favorite shell to find is the Florida Fighting Conch. It doesn’t matter if they are in pristine condition or not, in his eyes, they are beautiful. This collection was from a few days at the beach this past spring. We do love picking up shells. How could I not display his treasures in some way?
Did I mention all of these shells are displayed in free jars? Yep. There are pickle jars, nacho cheese jars, honey jars, and jelly jars. I simply cleaned the stickers off the jars and spray painted all of the lids black. I like the look of hand written apothecary labels on the jars, but I know not everyone is comfortable with their writing. Don’t worry, I created a free printable you can use for your shells this summer.
I attached my labels with simple scrapbook adhesive and tied some twine and ribbon around the tops. So simple but so much better than putting a pile of shells in a bowl. The best part? You can keep adding to your collection by collecting new types of shells or adding to the collection you already have. I know I’ll continue to look for Olive Shells (one of my favorite).
I created an Apothecary Shell Printable you can use for your collection. Simply click this link Apothecary Seashell Printable and create your own display of shells.
Do you have a favorite shell? I would love to know what it is. Leave a comment. I read them all and by leaving a comment you validate my existence. 🙂
My awesome friend Lucy from Patina Paradise put together this incredible party list. Lucy and I, we like to party at the same places. You should come to the party…it’s a blast:
MONDAYS
*Show and Share @ Coastal Charm 8AM or 8:30AM
Metamorphosis Monday @ Between Naps on The Porch
Inspire Me Tuesday @ A Stroll Thru Life 3PM
Inspire Me Monday @ Sand and Sisal 4 or 5PM
TUESDAYS
Moonlight and Mason Jars @ Cherished Bliss 10 or 11AM
* Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style 6pm
* Vintage Inspiration Party @ My Salvaged Treasures evenings at 7 PM
* Dream Create Inspire @ Refresh Living evenings at 7PM
* Swing into Spring @ DIY by Design at 10PM
What’s It Wednesdays @ Ivy And Elephants
WEDNESDAYS
Creative Spark @ Two Purple Couches 9AM
Share Your Cup Thursday @ Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. Olson 2PM or 3PM
* Share Your Style @ The Vintage Nest + 7MORE BLOGS!!!!! 6PM CST
Treasure Hunt Thursday @ From My Front Porch to Yours 6PM CST
THURSDAYS
DIY Like A Boss @ The Heathered Nest
*The Creative Circle @ Up to Date Interiors 8AM
Vintage Charm @ Charm Bracelet Diva 9AM
* Shabbilicous Fridays @ The Shabby Art Boutique 1:00PM
*Feathered Nest Fridays @ French Country Cottage 3PM
Simple and Sweet Fridays @ Rooted In Thyme 6PM
Friday’s Furniture Fix @ The Chelsea Project 9PM
AKA Design-Weekend Retreat party 7 pm
Creativity Unleashed @ Practically Functional 6pm
*Show and Tell Friday @ My Romantic Home 6PM
the weekend retreat @ AKA Design 6pm
Inspiration Friday @ The Painted Drawer 9PM
FRIDAYS
* A morning Cup of Joe @ The Cottage Market 6AM
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
* Silver Pennies Sundays @ Finding Silver Pennies 6 or 7 AM
Inspiration Monday @ Our Southern Home + 6 more blogs! 1 PM
**Amaze Me Mondays @ Dwellings 5PM
Thanks for the labels, Nancy. You did the hard work!
Your welcome Debi! I hope you can get some use out of them.
Nancy
That is a very nice way to display the shells. I always like looking at them, the colors of shells are beautiful.
I know! The colors and textures found in nature just can’t be beat.
Nancy
Nancy,
I LOVE your printables!
Seriously. 🙂
And your photographs are so pretty!
Happy day friend!
karianne
You are so sweet! I had a lot fun photographing this one. I photographed it outside and I’m pretty sure my neighbors think I’m crazy for taking a gazillion photos of some jars. 🙂
I have lived near the beach before, but not now. I have spent much time beach combing. I love the scotch bonnet, and the baby’s ear. Several years ago I got the same idea you have. So I started hunting apothecary jars at yard sales. It is amazing how many people put them in yard sales. But I don’t have mine labeled yet. I also have my blue sea glass in one and the green in another. My favorite beach find is a compass from a boat that washed ashore in Davis, NC. It still works.