The Wicker Bank of Sanibel

This is where most of the Sanibel Beach Treasures are kept. After filling nearly every available location in the house with seashells, they are now put in a large wicker trunk. You could say, these shells are put in the Wicker Bank of Sanibel for saving. They are then withdrawn a few at a time, like two of each kind, bagged and given away. Not only is it fun to do, it seems to make others happy, and who knows, maybe it will bring good shelling karma my way. :-)

Simple Project

This is a very simple and inexpensive project to use a few of your treasured seashells and some sea glass if you have it available. Hurricane candle holders or something of that type can be found at Wal-Mart or at a craft store for just a few dollars.

Hold the container upside down and either dip it in glue or put glue around the edge of the opening. Then dip it in sand.
Put a little sand inside and on the bottom of your glass container.
Place a candle in the center.
Drop a few seashells and sea glass on the sand.
Tie a ribbon around the top.
You could add some other type of decoration to the outside if you want. Like artificial flowers or glue a seashell on the ribbon.