Hi Guys! I hope y'all are having a great weekend!
Today I have another easy DIY project for you! I made an easy oyster shell Christmas tree using a cardboard cone from Michael's, a hot glue gun and my stash of oyster shells.
The great thing about this project is that you could use literally anything you have around your house to make a tree that fits your style. You could use other shells, leaves, pieces of driftwood, cotton balls, marshmallows, felt petals, Cherrios or Fruit Loops for the kids, the options are limitless!
As you probably know I like to keep it simple and whenever possible I choose to skip all of the technical measuring stuff and just eye ball it! So I started at the bottom of my cone and glued the shells on around the bottom, choosing shells that were similar in size and fit next to each other.
I just rotated them until they fit to cover the cardboard cone and worked my way up. I kind of made it up as I went and fit the shells in as best I could. It's not perfect but I think it is cute and fits perfectly with my decor.
It is that easy! Are you guys working on any DIY Christmas fun withyour family? With little ones?
I can't wait to show you how all of these little projects come together for the Blogger Stylin' Home Tour next week hosted by Lindsay at The White Buffalo Styling Company!
Stay tuned, you will not want to miss all of the amazing homes being featured in this online home tour! I am humbled to be part of it.
Have a great rest day tomorrow!
Rhonda McKnight
With what did you attach the oyster shells to the cones?
Diane
This is so adorable! Being from Louisiana I would probably cover the cone first in Spanish moss, lol. Love your blog. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Simple Stylings
Thank you so much Diane! And I LOVE Spanish moss!!!
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Nicole
Hey Summer!
I'm new to your blog, but i love it so far! :)
I was wondering if you had any trouble with your hot glue adhering the oysters! I'm having trouble with the glue sticking to the shell. Your tree looks great! Thanks for any and all help you can provide! :)
Nicole
Simple Stylings {For The Semi-Creative Mind}
Hi Nicole, welcome!! So I used generous amounts of hot glue and I found that the key was holding each one down on the cone until the glue dries. I also tried to put glue on all the spots that the shell would be touching the cone and the other shells next to it. Hope this helps :)
Sas
Warm your oyster shells in the oven and the glue seems to work better.