Decorate conch shells to enhance a tropical bridal shower.
Tropical themed bridal showers are a fun and festive way to celebrate. Decorations are key to a tropical party, and using decorated conch shells is a fantastic way to bring the seaside inside. There are many ways to decorate and repurpose conch shells. Consider using conch shells as vases, candleholders or decorative centerpieces. Let your imagination run wild as you use conch shells to design a bridal shower that your guests will always remember.
Instructions
1. Add sparkle to your shells by decorating them with glitter.
Spread a thin line of craft glue along the lip of the shell. Sprinkle lose glitter over the glue. Do not touch until glue is completely dried. Use shells as seating arrangements by writing each guests name in glue and glitter. These personalized shells can double as take home gifts.
2. Spray paint your conch shells for a dramatic effect. Use the bride's wedding colors or just white for a chic style. Group the shells in the center of the tables to create elegant centerpieces.
3. Fill your conch shells with flowers.
Use your conch shells as vases. Fill them with water and place flowers inside. There is not much room inside of conch shells so it is best to work with small flowers such as bluebells or thin vines that can drape out onto the table.
4. Place candles inside the lip of conch shells. Use small candles as you do not want the flame to burn the inside of the conch shell. Use these as centerpieces or spread them throughout the room where lighting is needed.
5. Place conch shells on top of cakes or in the center of cheese and cracker trays. Use the shell to hold toothpicks or cheese knives.
6. Glue small white beads inside the shells. This will look as if there are pearls inside the shell. Arrange a handful of sand inside the shell for a realistic look.
7. Arrange conch shells on top of cake stands or inside bell jars to use as table decorations. Add things like sand, fake pearls, starfish and seashells around the conch shell for a tropical effect.
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