Wall Plaque with Sea Shells in an X Design

This recent addition to my wall plaque design collection features pale brown and white seashells. Usually I strive to add colorful shells to show off all the colors that nature can provide in sea shells. In this design however, I used white and near-white seashells which contrast very nicely with the darker brown color of the beach sand.

The main seashells are arranged in a design that follows an X pattern. The larger center shell anchors the whole design. Radiating outward from each of the four corners, and forming the legs of the X are white seashells. The outer pair of these white seashells are slightly larger than the inner pair. The X design continues as part of the frame where each corner seashell is more or less in line with the small white shells that form the X legs.

There are other patterns on this plaque. For instance there is a diamond pattern formed by the long seashells with the tails pointing downward.They are within the triangles formed by the legs of the X pattern. Take a look at the shells and you should be able to find at least 2 more patterns in the design.

I wanted to add a little finesse to this wall plaque, so I added some pearls. There is 1 in the center pattern just above the center seashell. I then placed 5 smaller pearls on the frame. Can you see them forming a pattern of their own, and being within a couple of the seashell patterns?

If you would like to make your own X design wall plaque, I added a "how to" guide at my website. CLICK HERE and take a look. Invite your crafting friends to take a look also.

Thanks

Shellcrafter

www.shellcraft-guides.com