Creations, Seaside Shell Tray

Welcome to the monthly Creative Craft Hop
hosted by Andrea from Design Morsels
If you’re following the hop in order,
I must tell you that Chas is a hard act to follow,
she always shares beautiful creative creations!

I’m at the beach this week,
and to kick off the summer season
I decorated a tray with seashells

This wood box originally came with a child’s puzzle inside
I saved it and gave it a coat of white chalk paint
and set it aside for another day when I felt crafty…
Like today!

I picked out a few large pretty shells from my craft stash,
heated up the glue gun
and got to work

Each side features one large shell on the center and on the corners,
with sea glass or colored beads in between

This is an easy and relaxing craft that goes together quickly…

You can completely cover the sides,
or just use a few shells as I did

All 4 sides are alike yet different

A view from the top

It can be used as a beverage tray


A vanity tray to hold perfume or jewelry


It can be a decorative tray for trinkets or collectibles

Or a coffee table tray for books

I have tutorials for some of the other items pictured on the tray,
just click on the links below to access them

Up next is My Family Thyme with a Patriotic Pizza Pan Door Hanger
You can see all the creative crafts on the links below
How to Make a Patriotic Door Wreath from Dollar Tree
A Simple Outdoor Lantern Change
How I Made a Very Starry Patriotic Wreath
How to Paint a Flower Pot with Ceramic Paint
DIY Patriotic Pizza Pan Door Hanger
Thanks so much for crafting with us today!
I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Sundays on Silverado Love Your Creativity Over the Moon
Between Naps on the Porch, Celebrate Your Story,
All About Home/ Common Ground Follow the Yellow Brick Home
Tasty Tuesday Oh My Heartsie Girl Turn About Tuesday
Full Plate Thursday Centerpiece Wednesday Creatively Crafty
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So fun and perfect for your beach house Jenna! What a wonderful box to upcycle too. I love how you’ve styled it as a beverage tray, to hold jewelry, knickknacks and with your mermaid book! Enjoy your beach time this week ♥
Thank you so much Mary!
I love sea shells. Very creative dear Jenna. Happy Memorial Day Weekend. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thanks so much Cindy!
Of course this is just my style, gorgeous Jenna! I have that mermaid book too, I collect mermaid books. 🙂
Oh how fun to collect mermaid books, I have a small collection of mermaid things too, love them!
Looks beautiful, Jenna! I love that you created such a versatile tray! Perfect for any seaside theme, style and occasion! Enjoy your stay at the beach!
Thank you Gail!
What a lovely and creative way to use up those seashells. The wood box painted white with the shells makes a fabulous tray for any display beachside. Love the colors, they look so beachy. I’m sure you’ll be serving this weekend using this fabulous tray. Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Thank you Emily, I love seashells, and have already been enjoying my tray in different spots around the house, it’s perfect to hold several bowls of snacks or appetizers. I hope you have a great Memorial Day weekend too!
Such a gorgeous handmade tray! I can’t wait for summer arrive. The weather here isn’t nice…still very chilly and lots of RAIN for May…
Thanks Angie, sorry about your weather, I hope I brought a little sunshine and sea breezes your way today!
What a fun and summery tray! Love all the shell and you can’t have enough trays right? Great tips on what to use it for too. Thank you so much for sharing and wonderful crafting with you
Thanks so much Chas!
Very lovely tray– it looks perfect! And you styled it so well. I love something like this that can be used for a variety of purposes. All pinned.
Thank you Liberty, a simple fun project that I’m already enjoying!
So many ways to use this one project! I know I’ve got shells kicking around somewhere, while I was waiting for inspiration to strike, so thanks for sharing. Love how it turned out :).
Thanks so much Sara!
Jenna, this is a beautiful tray that can be used for so many purposes. I especially love it for the coffee table with books! I always keep wooden boxes, they are so useful!
I love seashells, and am enjoying the new tray in various ways, thanks Pam!
Such fun, happy and creative beachy accessories! I love all the creations!
Thanks Jeanie, I am an avid seashell lover!
Jenna, your beachy decor is just lovely! Happy Memorial Day weekend! Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction
Thank you Cecilia, Happy Memorial day to you too!
Jenna, your beach tray would work in any room, including outdoors to hold drinks or snacks for the summer. Plus there’s no such thing as too many trays!
Thanks Rachelle, an easy and fun project!
Jenna, you are always so creative and this seashell tray is no exception! What a great project to do with your treasures from summer vacations!
Thank you Chloe, isn’t it fun to create something with things you have laying around? Now of course I want to glue shells on everything 😂
What a beautiful tray, Jenna! Love it! 💙
Thank you!
How AH-dorable! I think it would be great for allllllllll our remote controls! ;P
You’re right, it would be perfect for remotes! Thanks Ricki!
Such a versatile project. I love the blues—so relaxing and beachlike.
Thanks Linda, I love seashells…
Such a fun craft and perfect for your beach house! Outstanding my friend!
Enjoy your Holiday Weekend!
Thanks Nancy!
Darling tray perfect for your beach house. I love that you can use it for so many items. Enjoy your time with family.
thank you Bonnie!
Wow this looks perfect for a beach house. It’s so versatile. Thanks for sharing it in the hop. Have a great weekend.
Thank you so much Andrea!
What a creative craft Jenna. I love all of this. So pretty.
Thank you Terrie, I love seashells 🙂
Jenna, such a lovely box you have decorated with your findings. Love the sea theme with the pretty aqua and shells. perfect for down at the pool. I hope you are having a wonderful time at your beach house. Enjoy the weekend with family and friends.
Thanks so much Linda!
Jenna, your seashell tray is just perfect for summer decorating! What a great way to use shells. Trays are so versatile, and I love how you styled yours with beverages, jewelry, knick knacks and as a coffee table tray. Having just come over from visiting Chas, I also see it as something you could sell! It’s always fun to hop with you, my friend 🙂
Thanks so much Rebecca, I love sea shells, and after making the tray I keep looking around for more things to glue them to 😂 Happy Memorial Day!
This is perfect for your beach house and for coastal summer decorating, Jenna! I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful weekend!
thanks so much Lynne!
Jenna, your shells and sea glass are beautiful. Using them to decorate a tray is a great idea. It turned out so pretty. I love all the ways you used the tray. And you reused it from a package which is even better. Enjoy your week at the beach.
Thanks so much Carol! Isn’t it fun and gratifying to upcycle something?