shellcrafter

shellcrafter last signed in Nov 22 2009 and has been on Bukisa since Apr 09, 2009.

About Me:

I make my home in South Florida near Pompano Beach. I'd live near the beach if I could afford to do so, but that is a dream that will not be realized in this lifetime. I drive down on occasion and take walks, maybe go for a dip, and collect seashells and other stuff.

I use the seashells to make shell crafts. You can see some of my work on my blog at: Shell Crafts.

Cardita Seashells

Published August 28, 2009 /

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Cardita seashells found on beaches were the homes of Cardita clams. The clams live just off shore buried in the sand or mud from 3 to 25 feet deep. In Florida, the variant Carditamera floridana, are a common sight on both the Atlantic and Gulf sides. They are most commonly

Butterfly Clams - Colorful and Pretty

by shellcrafter | in Culture & Society > Nature

Taking a look at Coquina Clams, also known as Butterfly Clams, and their seashells. What are they, where are they, and what can you do with them once you got em.
Fluorescent Bulbs Lower Electric Costs

by shellcrafter | in Home & Garden > General

What's this article about? How to save a few bucks every year in electric costs by switching your home lighting from incandescent light bulbs to fluorescent light bulbs. When you switch, you will also do your bit to help fight global warming, which has been implicated in melting ice sheets, coral reef die-off, and higher coastal water levels.
Beach Combing for Seashells for Shell Crafts

by shellcrafter | in Hobbies & Crafts > Crafts

Living on or near a beach is a great way to collect seashells and other items for collections and shell craft projects. Along with finding seashells for arts and crafts, a nice long walk while on the sand beach combing is great exercise.
Cleaning Seashells for Shell Crafts & Display

by shellcrafter | in Hobbies & Crafts > Crafts

Cleaning seashells you have found during your beach holiday will help remove unwanted guests. The cleaning method used in this article will also sterilize your treasures, killing off decay microbes that can add an unwanted aroma to your home.
Shellcraft a Marblehead Seashell Sea Turtle Magnet

by shellcrafter | in Hobbies & Crafts > Crafts

Shellcraft your own sea turtle magnet using a small marble and seashells. Use your pretty miniature shellcraft project to decorate your home or office.
Shell Craft a Seashell Arts and Crafts Decorative Magnet

by shellcrafter | in Hobbies & Crafts > Crafts

Instructions on how to shell craft a seashells arts and crafts decorative magnet that is suitable for display on your refrigerator.