The Ultimate Summer Show and Tell

Your go-to Ocean in a Bottle just got a makeover. These are the memories you'll want to display.

By Lauren Hill August 12, 2015

Whether you collected shells by the shore or postcards on the road, it’s easy to transform treasures from your summer travels into fantastic keepsakes. Get creative with these easy ideas and you’ll have a blast preserving your memorabilia while creating new memories with your little collectors. Any of these 13 ideas are perfect for the “what I did this summer” edition of back-to-school show and tell.

She Saves Sea Shells

If you spent this summer by the sea, chances are your little explorers found pretty amazing shells. Laura, the creative voice behind Bright Bold and Beautiful suggests displaying favorites in a simple mason jar. Using chalkboard paint to label each jar with your destination is a decorative way to organize your family’s growing shell collection. Find the how-to here.

photo: Bright Bold and Beautiful