LOVE THE OLIVE BRACELET WITH WOOD BEADS

I love watching your beach shelling videos but I would love to see more videos like this with shell crafting and display ideas!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

I have some ideas in the works and just need to find the time! Thank you for watching!

I am a complete newbie when it comes to collecting shells. Your channels is a breath of fresh air. ❤

I had some coquina sand delivered to a spot in my yard where grass won’t grow. Now I have my own beach and it’s gradually becoming a shell pile. Nothing beats beachcombing in your own backyard. Kids and neighbors also enjoying it

@SWFBeachLife

Жыл бұрын

What a great idea!

Make angels for the Shell tree with the Angel wings! 😎🇺🇸

You have so many shells and i like collecting shells

I watch ur channel with envy...love going to the ocean/beach & look for shells...drift wood or anything unusal...but I live in Idaho...no beach no ocean...however my youngest son lives in Southern California so when I visit he always takes me to the beach...I have even brought home sand in a little jar...so needless to say I will continue to watch you shelling...and with that I say THANKYOU...

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome. When we were traveling back and forth from NJ to FL before we moved here, I was wishing there was a local channel down here that I could somehow "stay in touch" with the beach while I was up north. I guess I went and created what I wished I had! I'm so glad to bring you to these amazing Florida beaches with me!

OMG, the gum ball machine!! 😍

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Is that thing fun?

@amyparker8177

3 жыл бұрын

I have a gum ball machine and just figured out what to do with it! Thanks

looove that gumball machine!

Love watching your videos! Also, Love your shell collection and you have given me ideas on how to display what I’ve collected so far. I look forward to seeing more videos of you finding beach treasures!

@SWFBeachLife

Жыл бұрын

I am working on my next "collection" video! I hope to share it soon!

Hi hello look interisting many kinds of sea common and rear shells

Love the Xmas tree!

Pretty shells great ideas to display your pretties love the lightning rods or rocks what ever pretty Florida fighting conks 😊👌

Love the shells in the gumball machine! I've done a Florida Christmas tree for years. Just bought a new aqua color tree for my Florida tree this year...tree is up already, just not decorated...yet! I love Florida!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Now that's an awesome idea! We luckily had that extra mini one for the shells. I love Florida too! Thank you so much for watching!

Really enjoy your videos

Have you ever thought of using Victorian scraps (EBay) and making framed sailors Valentine’s? They are beautiful in any home, or use old photos and frames together with shells. Antique shops sell photos cheap, you can make great stuff!

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

I love admiring the sailor's valentines, but I'm afraid I just don't have the patience to make one! We shall see though. I do have 2 more projects set to the side that I'd like to tackle. Maybe I can work my way up to doing a Valentine. For now I'll stick to the easier projects but GREAT idea with the Victorian scraps!

5 months of amazing!!❤

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

I learned my lesson! I don't wait to organize them anymore 🤗

Wow!!! That was so cool! Thank you for sharing! I’m a new subscriber from UT hoping to move my little family to FL in the next few years. Your channel is so relaxing to me and educational, I love it! Thank you!

Love the scallop tower!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!

I watched this video and I must say you did such a great job organising your shells ! I love those pretty glass jars full of gorgeous shells 🥰 🌹

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

My back was killing me!!! I never let it get to this point now. I organize them after each shelling trip so I don't have to take an entire day to organize them! I would like to go through some of my bowls though. I think some of the shells I collected when I was a bit more of a newbie and I'm betting some of them can either be sold or recycled. Thanks so much for watching!

I love all your videos! I wish to go shelling with you. thank to share with us all your treasures. My small shell collection d have many of your Florida species

@SWFBeachLife

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And I'm not that much fun to go shelling with if I'm making a video. I would want you to shell in silence 🤣

Love your videos!!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like them :)

All the pink one sorted like that are soooo pretty! 😍🐚

Nice collection and crafts. Was fun to watch. Great video

Thanks!

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness - thank you so much!!! ❤️❤️❤️

Everything looks so great displayed! I display mine as well!! I’m still going through the ones I bought from you! Getting ready for my next crafting day!!! 😁😁😁

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!! I hope you have a great time crafting with the shells. I HAVE to come up with a different system. It was overwhelming dealing with all those buckets - LOL! Thanks as always for watching!

The gumball machine is great!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

It was before I got picky with the shells I keep. Now I want to change them 🤣

An update of this would be aweasome!

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

As a matter of fact, I did make an updated video 😃 kzread.info/dash/bejne/c5qtksylYNbToKg.html

I absolutely love shell/treasure hunting. Any beach is fine with me, love your shells.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I've yet to meet a beach I didn't like 😊 Thanks so much for watching!

Love it 💕

We just got done with our sea shilling We can a lot of things but not as what you have collected thanks for sharing

Love the gum ball machine filled with shells. Also your jars, especially your scallop collection. I feel the same way about kitten, cat, and lion paws as you seem to about scallops; they speak to me. My mom used to spend 6 weeks (Feb-early March) in Boca Grande. Almost all my shells are from visits there, visits to Sanibel, etc. I have glass jars of sand dollars. But my favorite display are the shells I piled into the glass globes normally used for candles on a pair of wrought iron wall sconces that were made for me by a friend. Thanks for sharing your adventures...you are my favorite gatherer. Sea sounds, your lovely voice, your explanation of the shells, etc. Perfect!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Penny! I like the way the different colored shells look in the glass containers. Now sure why but that's what I like. I have a ton of urchins I need to put into a glass lantern I have. There are tons of them so that's going to take me some time! Thanks for taking the time to watch my beach walks. I appreciate it!

I’m from Wisconsin and love your channel! I love shelling! I used my shekels to decorate an 7 foot Christmas tree and it was glorious! So many memories from finding the shells. I made a raised “shell” (flower) bed with shells and have a few candy jars of me special funds in my home. Looking forward to Sanibel this year!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Oh a raised bed is such a great idea! I have a spot in a yard where I have a "shell garden" and put the shells I'm not going to keep for my collection. A shell bed is such a great idea! You see I'm rather lazy and just kind of put my collection (so far) in jars. Sanibel is so pretty! I hope you have fun planning your trip!

Wow!

Ha! I've done the same right down to the glassware ok exception of glued on boards. I 've corralled it all and stored in rattan stacking boxes. Always makes me happy to share with anyone who is interested.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

I like being about to "get at" the shells too in case I want to take a closer look at any particular time. I don't know what magic these shells have but I love them!

Lovely displays of your shells. The jewelry is very creative. Gumball machine is great. Your seashell tree is great. Thanks for showing us all the gorgeous shells you've collected. Linda

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

I had been getting so many questions it was just easier to put a whole video together about it! Thank you for taking the time to watch!

Great collection! So funny bc I remember watching you find some of them...so fun. Keep on shelling! 🤗🐚🐚🐚🐚

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

LOL!!! You're good! Thank you so much for watching!!!

I love your videos!! And I love shells.. ❤️🐚✨

@SWFBeachLife

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@archanasylaja1115

Ай бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife 😊

I know a lot of people with reef aquariums would love to have the shells you deem to be less than desirable. Especially the pieces of "dead" coral, as that would be the best rocks to add other corals to.

I love your video. The gum ball machine is my favorite!!! What a fantastic idea. I’m going to put shells in a display box with clear piece in top to see them and others in glass jars. I loved seeing how you are displaying your shells. Beautiful collection.!❤️

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Soon as I saw it I knew I wanted to put shells in it. I'm glad it survived the NJ to FL move!

Shoot I missed your selling shells. I love how you display your shells!!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

I sell shells all the time. Shoot me an email at swfbeachlife@gmail.com if you really are interested in buying some.

I really enjoy your videos and I think it's cool that you have a lot of examples but I am realizit's better for me to rotate shells Because the reality is do I really needigital zillion of one type of shell... I keep special colors or sizes or something that's unique. When I 1st got started I had some bot as atractive shells as I've improved. I slowly purged out the other ones and put them into the lagoons by where i live for the critters to live in Or some people to stumble upon and collect for themselves Once i realized hermit crabs can live over fifty years and realized that they are running out of shells I just decided to put back . I think I will always be addicted to shelling the rush of finding something new when you're hunting is awesome Your videos have inspired me. I've been to several places on the southeast coast and just found epic shells down there for a whole week Thanks for all the information and great videos

Nice collection ❣

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

I would love to visit your house to see all the seashell you decorating around your house. So cool. I have lot of seashell in my house too. 😛❤️

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Aren't shells a great way to decorate? I just love them 😀 Thank you so much for watching!

My favorite shell is the Limpet. My family and I have always collected them, and one day, I plan to get a clear lamp, and fill it full of Limpets!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Whoa...that’s going to be A LOT of limpets! I saw some live striped falselimpets when I visited the East coast. Cool little buggers! I hope you get to find all your limpets and you make a spectacular lamp!

@Katherine-rq8mk

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@Katherine-rq8mk

3 жыл бұрын

I've often been curious about the lack of limpets on the walks. Assumed it was middle east coast thing... Enlighten please

@leighanncronin6905

3 жыл бұрын

@@Katherine-rq8mk I've always found them on the Gulf beaches. Our favorite vacation beach is Nokomis Beach just north of Venice. I don't go to the East coast beaches very often, and haven't found any, except Canaveral National Seashore...found a few there years ago. 🙂

@Katherine-rq8mk

3 жыл бұрын

@@leighanncronin6905 come to mid NC, south of outer banks. Tons of many kinds of limpets and other prizes (I'm still looking for scotch bonnet) Happy Shelling!

I have jars and display by my front door too! I have a conk I stepped on when I was 3 in Florida when my Dad was there for the Surveyor Launches to the Moon! Love your videos and thank you so very much!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

WOW! I was just looking at launch schedules and thinking about heading over to the East Coast again and see a launch. I've always wanted to do that. And maybe I can combine my visit with a beach walk too :) Your shells sound lovely. I never understood why people who live by the beach always have beach decor but now I get it! Thanks for watching!

the shells look lovely in jars but for crafts I like them laid out in boxes so can see what to use. try sand in bottom of big jar then a candle in bottom with few shells round it .looks good

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

I'm very visual too and when I made my mirror and picture frame I needed all the shells laid out so I could see them too. I love adding the sand idea!

I have a beauty room that is done in shells and mermaids and I’m getting ready to redo my bedroom and bathroom in shells 🤗

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

It sounds perfect! I need a mermaid room! 🐚❤️

Very helpful 😊

I loved seeing how you organized and displayed your shells! It has given me some great ideas...I especially like the gum ball stand display! Wonderful!

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

Give me something glass and I will fill it with shells 😅

Thank you so much it's been a joy to see you a couple times a week lately. Great way of displaying your shells! And I love the jewelry!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! It's a good thing I have a few of those giant glass containers, but I'm going to run out of room quickly - LOL! Thank you for watching!

I don't think I have your patience! I'll just enjoy virtually through you! :-)

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

LOL! About an hour into it I knew I am going to have to come up with a better system - the bucket isn't cutting it for me anymore! Thank you for watching!

Very cool! I was just editing a video and decided to take a short break, and this video popped up! Cool shells!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Good timing for a break! I needed a video to refer people to when they ask what I do with all my shells! Happy editing and thank for watching!

You should make Sailor’s Valentines with your shells. That would be amazing!

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think I have the vision or talent for those, but sure wish I did. They are stunning!

I love the Kitten Paws! I had never seen those before watching your videos, and I just love them! Learning so much, I can hardly wait to get back to FL for vacation in October! Thanks so much for sharing!

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome! If you watch enough of my videos, you'll learn all your shells! Thanks for watching!

Those were some good sized operculum ! Lovely patio/pool . Have fun.

Just love what you did with all your seashells. Love how you display them, so pretty. Thanks for sharing your video with all of us.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to watch and leave me such a sweet comment!!!

@lindabmusiclessons1

3 жыл бұрын

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I love the beach walks and because of your awesome vids I plan to visit fort Myers and shell there !

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

YAY! I really hope you do get to make it there to look for beach goodies. There's all sorts of neat things to see!

I found this so interesting!! It was perfect timing for getting to know shells by their names. I love your displays especially the Scallop Tower. It was beautiful and pink my favourite colour. Awesome video, thanks. 😊🐬

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

You are so very welcome!

Thanks for doing this video. Your collection is beautiful. Love the gumball machine with the shells!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate you spending time watching!

Wow 😍... Seashells !!! You found beautiful seashell. I love how you organize them . Thanks for Awesome❤️ video

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊 And thank you for watching!

Great storage ideas and I love the gumball machine

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I had a good time putting my “vacation shells” to good use!

All so beautiful and love how you displayed them

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Shells make excellent decorations. Like the jars and the Christmas tree. They all look nice. I like the gold sand dollar too.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

My husband informed me the gold sand dollar is gold leaf, not gold foil. Oh well. It's shiny and gold in either case. Thank you for watching D!

What a beautiful collection.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I love the gumball machine. Wonderful idea. Thanks for sharing your ides with us..

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me share my goodies with you!

That was wonderful! Loved seeing all the shells you've collected in just 5 months. Love to go with you to your beach. I live in the Pacific Northwest, near the beach, but no wonderful shells like you have there in FL. Was wondering about oiling the shells...then, you mentioned mineral oil. I've used coconut oil on sea glass and rocks. Waiting for your acid video. Thanks for the visit with your collection and your displays. Got a big smile from the Tree.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know where you're watching from. I bet the beaches up there are gorgeous! Sorry these snail creatures prefer the warm waters of the Gulf 😊 For. my acid video I have put some similar shells to the side - one set I'm going to dip in acid, the others I'm going to use mineral oil and compare the results. I'm curious myself so I'm going to experiment! Thank you for watching!

@salishseaquest7952

3 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife Our beaches are a lot different than FL. Rocks, agates, and some sea glass with limpet shells, small snail shells, sand dollars, clams, mussels -- but none of the glamorous ones you find. Last time I was in FL, I reveled in the sugary sand and the lovely shells.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

@Jamie Chapman-Wilding I do have a friend in NZ who lives near a beach. I'll have to reach out and see if she ever does any beach coming and if she is in the North! I would LOVE to visit there!!!

Wow🎉

WOW!! Love the gum ball machine! I’ve got a blue one that’s stored because I didn’t know what to do with it, now I know!!!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes, I knew I wanted to fill it with shells. Shoot, if it's anything clear - I want to fill it with shells - LOL!

I LOVE these ideas. I would absolutely do these ideas to display the beauties from the sea. and that gum ball machine is so stinking cute...We don't have the luxury of those beauties so much here in texas...but we do find a few now and then. I am hoping to someday have a lovely collection like this. Thanks so much for sharing. Donna

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I learned after spending the entire day organizing that it's better to sort and clean my shells as I collect them. I will do an updated video on my collection soon!

I love what you have done with your collection. I make jewelry and thought about using some of the shells I collected.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

You should try it! I’ve seen some really beautiful creations using shells. And I’m sure it will be more special using the shells you collected yourself. ☺️

I really would love to have some olive shell's

You are just the coolest!!! Your videos pick me up when I'm having a bad day. I know, I know I say it all the time, but I can not wait to finally move down there. How many Shark's teeth have you found?

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

Haven't found all that many sharks teeth since we've only visited Venice 2 times. The second time was a bust but the first time was really fun! kzread.info/dash/bejne/omismamye9yomso.html

Oh my gosh, your collection is awesome. I have just booked out flight to be in ft Myers during thanksgiving time. I can not wait to 🐚 shell.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

My very first trip to Fort Myers Beach was at Thanksgiving. We fell in love with the area ❤ We found tons of shells on Fort Myers Beach and like 2 shells at Bowman's Beach, but we're much better at hunting now. I hope you have a glorious time and find lots of goodies!

@jpwhataboutit

3 жыл бұрын

What airport did you fly into? I want to go shelling so bad!!! I was a California baby until early 20's. I am in Michigan now for 20 years. I NEED this trip. :-)

@mitzimorris4746

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpwhataboutit fly into Ft Myers it’s an easy airport to get around

@jpwhataboutit

3 жыл бұрын

@@mitzimorris4746 Thank you!

@mitzimorris4746

3 жыл бұрын

@@jpwhataboutit stay mid island on the ocean side I promise you will find so many shells. We had to fly a box home we found so many. Good luck and have fun planning your trip.We stayed at smugglers cove.

I love what you & your hubby did with the shells! I have a box of shells I collected years ago on Treasure Island Beach but never got around to do anything with them yet! Hoping during winter months I’m hoping to get them out & decide what I want to do with them! Lot of my favorites are also yours! By the way, did you cover the cushion in video? It has sea turtles on it! I have the same fabric! Used it in a quilt I made for my cousin! She has a turtle she has raised since he was a wee little guy & she loves turtles, dogs, cats & she feeds all wildlife that comes into her yard! I haven’t been able to travel for some years now & so miss the beach & looking for shells! Thank you for bringing the beach to me! I truly love watching your beach adventures & have given me ideas for use of my shells! On trip to Amish country in Ohio we saw a water fountain covered in sea shells & want to do the same. Not sure if I have enough. If not, I will try some of your wonderful ideas! Thank you again! Great show!!!!

@SWFBeachLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! YEs, that telephone table is a family heirloom and I covered the cushion with turtles and painted it white. I love it! I did some other things with my shells too - a shell mirror: kzread.info/dash/bejne/f5pptbimaNCbnps.html and a shell photo frame: kzread.info/dash/bejne/mm2Jq9iqnLLgl7A.html I have lots of ideas I just need to find more time!

@marylrichter1800

Жыл бұрын

The table & cushion both look very nice! Since it is nearly winter here, I will wait till spring to get my shells out! For years, my husband & I would get up before sunrise & walk the beach in search of shells. Sometimes walking entire length of Treasure Island, Florida! Watching your videos brings me back to those wonderful days! I have some pretty bad back issues & two surgeries from car accident years ago. So, I so enjoy your shelling! Since I would have trouble walking the beach now, it brings me back to the good old days of shelling! When you put a shell back because maybe little chipped or lack of shine, I’m the one screaming noooo- throw it my way! Lol! Thank you much for all the wonderful shelling adventures! I have been keeping up with clean up of your beaches! It will take some time but am sure it will be back better than ever! Best to you as you become Florida Naturalist! I really think it is right up your alley!

@SWFBeachLife

Жыл бұрын

@@marylrichter1800 Thank you so much for all the kind words. I am glad my walks can bring back your beach memories. I treasure the time I get to wander these beautiful beaches. And they will be beautiful again someday!

Beautiful! I have shells around my house too 😀 I love the gumball machine, it looks so cool and very pretty

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

Soon as we got that gumball machine I knew I wanted to fill it with shells!. So I filled the gumball machine in NJ with shells from FL. I gave so many shells away before I moved here, knowing I'd have plenty of time to go out and find more ☺️

My home is bombarded e shells too...extras on line is a good idea!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

It's a good obsession to have! Thank you for watching!

i like your idea. it's very nice

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Amei a sua máquina de chiclete. Todos os vidros 😊

@SWFBeachLife

Жыл бұрын

Obrigado! Encontrei outro em um brechó que quero limpar e encher de conchas também!

Love your collection. I developed craze of shell collection in Karachi coastal area. I collected big variety and what an excitement to find a new variety on every visit. Do you live in NJ. My son is also in NJ. Can you tell me suitable spots for shelling there. Reagards

@SWFBeachLife

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! All my shells I have found here in Southwest Florida. And there are still some shells I'm searching for. I never had luck shelling up in NJ but I have heard that Sandy Hook is the place to go.

really like the angels wings.not seen them before.would make great Xmas tree ornaments. when are you going to show how you polish them?

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

I wish I was more creative in the crafting department - for now I'm really just collecting the shells in jars and vases. But I do have a bunch put to the side should I find time to make something!

Just asked earlier what you do with your finds. Absolutely love the gum ball machine. I inherited matching China closets from my Grandmother. One holds my PEZ collection, the other shells. Inherited from my Mom a glass top table. Lift the lid & inside more shells. I have whelks sitting in big open baskets. I have always written inside date and what beach I found. Not a crafty person, however one year said going to make shell wreath for the front door. Grape vines work the best.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorta crafty, but I am spending all my free time making videos these days - LOL! I do have a couple of crafts lined up that I hope I can get to soon!

Try dipping the oyster's really brings out their beauty and each one is different❤I shell few times a week in Florida.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I'll grab a few and give it a try! I've seen some really cool things that can be made with oyster shells :)

Great collection (or recent collection)! You really need to take a day trip up to Honeymoon Island State Park and bring a bucket for chestnut turban shells to add to it! You won't be disappointed. Opens at 8AM and closes at sunset. If you park at the north beach, it's a 2 1/2 mile walk to the end so 5 round trip. Low tide is better or you'll be doing some hiking. $8/car to get in.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Ok, you've convinced me. I think I'll add this to my Clearwater trip (hopefully in the near future)! So many places to visit!!! I assume we park and watch North to the end?

@gingermackeen5741

3 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife Yes. Walk north. If you want less commercialism at Clearwater beach, park as far north as you can and walk north. You can actually walk all the way to Caladesi State Park, but it's quite a hike and you probably couldn't do that and Honeymoon in a day. There is a ferry to Caladesi from Honeymoon (check online for a $1 coupon), but, honestly, the shelling is just as good at Honeymoon. TONS of turbans this morning! Let me give you my email so I can send pictures. I don't do Facebook... gmm42455@gmail.com. Let me know if you get this, please.

What kind of drill bit do you use? I have a lot of shells and I want to make a wall hanging- bamboo horizontally, top and bottom. Drill little holes in both pieces, top and bottom in the bamboo. Then using jute to make a grid. I'll probably make it about 3' square. Then inside each of the blocks on the jute grid, I will hang different shells. BUT! I don't want to break my shells! That's why I'm curious about what your husband used to drill the holes when you made the jewelry. Thanks, Cindy

@SWFBeachLife

Жыл бұрын

My husband is the jewelry guy. He uses a diamond bit on a Dremel-type tool. The better bits help to not destroy the shells 😃

Hoping to see the lace murex again. Remember your hubby found it?

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

I think the day at Kice Island when I found over 30 lace murex kind of overshadowed any other ones my husband might have found!

Amazing collection. Where did you find the Angel Wings? I must have missed that video.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

I found a TON of them after Hurricane Eta - this is the video with all the finds: kzread.info/dash/bejne/en13mKqOec23d6g.html

Love your shell collection. How do you make the holes in the shells to hang as ornaments?

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

My husband has a Dremel that he drills holes in the shells. I wish I could tell you more but I leave the drilling to him :)

What kind of tool do you use to get a whole in the shell? They're so delicate.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

My husband was using a dremel with a diamond bit tip. Some shells are definitely easier to drill holes in than others!

Hello! Wondering if there’s parking at Captivate? Thought I’d ask. While I’m shelling, I hear you saying, check that no buddy’s home. 👍

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

LOL - that’s awesome! I have parked at Turner Beach (pat by the hour) and there are foot showers and restrooms. I’m not sure about any of the other lots, but recently heard there is a lot in Captiva that is $24 for 2 hours!

Where's the starfish tree topper? 😊

I've been binging your videos, trying to place your accent. I finally heard you say you're from NJ. Just curious ... what part of the state? I live in Cape May County and love to go beachcombing. My love for shells began in the 70s when I used to beachcomb on a shell sandbar off Marco Island with my grandparents.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

Wow! Beachcoming off a sandbar in Marco Island sounds like heaven. I've heard the shelling used to be better in the past. Wish I could have seen it. I grew up in Passaic county NJ and then moved to Bergen County. I tried to get rid of my accent in college (Communication Studies Major) but I guess you can take the girl out of Jersey...We never made it down to Cape May. We would normally hit Seaside Park in the summers and I would never find anything good on the beach. A clam here and there but that was it. Maybe that's why I'm so enthralled with what I can find down here. It's amazing!

Is mineral oil the best to use when you want them the shine?

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I use! It helps bring some color back too. Bonus!

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I know this is an old video but you should put air plants in the urchins and hang them

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

We do have a few of those hanging in the house. I love the way they look like an octopus!

Love the olive bracelet and beach tree! I also store my shells in mason jars, pretty bowls and a table lamp with a clear base 🙂

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

I have two lamps filled with shells too! I didn't make them or I would have shared in the video. We have bowls of little shells all over the place too! There are worse obsessions right? 😂 Thank you for watching!

How did you find the move from New Jersey to FL? I’m from MA and want to move in a few years but wonder how it is? Thx!

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

The move was not anything we expected. Looking back I would have done a whole bunch of things different. I would have sold my house when the market was right and rented, so when we were ready to move I wouldn't have had to worry about selling the house. Additionally, if I had any reservations about where to move in Florida, again, I would have rented until I figured it out. We were lucky that we choose the PERFECT area to live, but absolutely nothing else went as planned. We visited down here every couple of months to try to get a feel of where we wanted to be and while it was great traveling down here, those trips didn't really let us experience what it was like to live here. If you know exactly where you want to live you are golden! All those other moving pieces (houses, kids in college) can be managed much better if you consider the renting factor. Feel free to reach out with any other questions. Thank you for watching!

@amygerrish938

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful. I hope to be on Sanibel but I have never been to Ft Meyers area.

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

@@amygerrish938 You are very welcome! I hope you have a great time planning and visiting your new home base!

Oh what part of New Jersey? I’m in Warren county

@SWFBeachLife

3 жыл бұрын

We lived in Bergen County. Our favorite NJ beach was Island Beach State Park.

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I am interested in buying some lighting Welks don’t know how to contact you to see if you will sell me some I can’t get them because I live in the desert

@SWFBeachLife

2 жыл бұрын

If you email me at swfbeachlife@gmail.com I'll give you all the details. I'd be happy to sell you some of my treasures!

@annetteosterlin5425

2 жыл бұрын

@@SWFBeachLife I wanted about 30 lighting welks if you can help me I would really appreciate it