Everybody Wampum Tonight

We made another trip to the beach last week

I love visiting the beach especially since it's so close

It's also getting easier taking both kids with me., last week 

however my Dad went with me so I had some time to pick up

3 million shells. My fave are the"Wampum" pieces as they call them

I love the deep purples 

I have started my own collection, 

and have half a giant antique ball jar full of them

I'd love to make something with them someday

I came across a great jewelry designer via instagram

Her business is called Mermaid by Hand Blog Shop

and I am in love with her rings, especially the wampum designs

She also has a great sterling silver wave bracelet ...eek

It's defiantly worth checking out her shop & blog 

Love the smooth feel of the shell, the colors and the patterns

it amazing what the sea does to things

The kids love dumping out our buckets and washing the pieces

and organizing them, loads of fun