This lampshade is made of sea shells! 4 sea shell projects that turn into vacation souvenirs

These sea shell projects will use up that bag you brought back from the beach.

If the souvenirs from your summer vacation included a bucket full of sand and seas shells, you may be wondering what to do with them now. Keep summer alive with sea shell craft projects that will preserve both the shells and the memories!

Studio 5 Creative Contributor Michelle Crowley helps us stretch out the last bits of summer with four clever ideas for your sea shell collection.

1. Sea Shell Trays
2. Sea Shell Trees
3. Sea Shell Table Chargers
4. Sea Shell Lamp Shades

Michelle is the newest addition to the Studio 5 team, joining in Season 18 as our Creative Contributor. Friends describe Michelle as a gatherer. Entertaining, nesting at home, and jumping in painters overalls have become Michelle’s happy place.  Michelle is a degreed interior designer. She gets her energy from other people. And did you know — her bedroom is yellow! Find Michelle on Instagram @michellesdesignlife or via the Studio 5 email, studio5@ksl.com.