Do you have a habit of collecting various little trinkets from your travels but don’t know what to do with them once you get home? Don’t stash them away in a drawer to be forgotten – we’ve picked our favourite ideas from around the web to inspire you to get creative with your holiday mementos.

1 Shell Mementos

Combine your love of stitching with a few shells to create a unique spool adornment and card. You can find out how to make both here.

2 Ocean Gems

Sea glass is incredibly pretty, so what better way to display it than with a unique necklace for all to see? Find the tutorial on how to wire-wrap sea glass here.

3 Paint The Sea

Create modern, stylish pieces for your home by adding gold leaf to shells with this handy tutorial. You could even cheat and just spray paint them!

4 Postcard Promises

The tradition of sending postcards to family and friends is still popular amongst tourists. For an alternative spin, buy a load of them and create a wonderful display to brighten up a wall.

5 Stitched Maps

Buy a map of the place you’re visiting and document your travels in a unique way by stitching directly onto the surface. You could frame sections of the map once you’re home.

6 Memento Wrap

This wrap with multiple pockets would make a wonderful treat for a little one to store their holiday keepsakes in, plus it’s ideal for them to take to a show-and-tell session once they return to school!

7 Photo Transfer

Display precious holiday photos with a twist by transferring them onto wood to display in your abode! Master the technique here.

8 Scrapbook Memories

Sharing photos is now easier than ever, but why not set some time aside and create an unforgettable book filled with photos and memorabilia with your loved ones?

9 Zen Stones

Drawing zendoodle patterns onto smooth rocks is a cheap and effective way of creating unique adornments, though you may want to only take a couple back from your trip in case your luggage weight goes over! It might be best hunting for these pretty stones when visiting a local beach.

10 Driftwood Dec

If your beach adventures have been a little closer to home, it might be worth your time to search for a few pieces of driftwood to create a gorgeous hanger with.

If you want more summer-themed inspiration, be sure to check out our Pinterest board