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 Easy to Make Seaside Inspired Decorations

2008 So You Want to Live on the Coast Special Section

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Decorations that are Stars of the Season
Seaside offerings shine as holiday decorations.
Tear pieces of heavyweight handmade paper into squares. Turn paper on the diagonal; glue shell to center of diamond with craft contact cement, then glue straw netting to paper surface so shell sits in it. Tie paper and shell ornaments to the tree with raffia. (Photo: Howard L. Puckett)
By Craig Hyde

Nature is awash with distinctive shapes and textures. Use some of them creatively to make these seasonal decorations for your home and for sharing. All you need are a few inexpensive supplies and a sense of adventure.

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