From The Nicknack Stand

Here is some home-made shell art. These are very simple projects and don't require much material. The above is made out of screen; yes, the material you use to put in front of your windows to keep the bugs out.

The netting is ideal for hot gluing on all kinds of items and is easily cut to size. I used wooden round sticks for top and bottom, but square ones will do better because it makes it simpler to staple the screen on. You can paint or stain the sticks to match any interior.

If you cut the sticks about an inch larger then the screen, then the top can rest on the nails. That is all there is to it.

I can not imagine you don't have some old photo frames laying around. Another simple, but cute project is using shells in picture frames.

Position them where or how you would like them and glue them in place. No, you can not use the glass anymore, but keep it somewhere safe in case you like to use it again sometime.

All this is simple, quick and easy to make and I suspect it would be great fun for the children as well. Maybe some good projects to keep them busy during a rainy day?