Summer accents: Easy summer projects

Party Charm

With exotic names like beaded periwinkle, spiny jewel box and purple unicorn, seashells are destined to be pretty embellishments. Using a glue gun, adorn 21⁄2- and four inch bamboo skewers with assorted gastropod shells to create conversation starter hors d'oeuvres picks.

SKEWERS, FOX RUN CANADA. EGG CUP/LIQUEUR GLASS, TUMBLER, CARAFE, SCANTRADE INTERNATIONAL. COCKTAIL NAPKINS, TABLECLOTH, DANICA IMPORTS.