The original beach sand snowflake was created in 2003

by Cape Cod artist Kellie Quinn. While building sandcastles with her children, she grew curious about the concept of sand as an art medium. In working & playing with the noticeably distinct grains of sand, the image of a snowflake was clear... such as grains of sand, no two snowflakes are alike. The concept of snowflakes made from beach sand was appealing in its simplicity - an ornament that could be displayed during the winter to bring thoughts of days at the beach.

Through a great deal of trial & error, she created a unique binding agent to hold the sand along with a setting procedure to harden it. A process was eventually developed that allows each snowflake to appear as seamless and delicate as the sand itself, yet capable of maintaining its integrity over time. The result was a truly original piece of art in every ornament.

The first snowflakes, made with sand from Skaket Beach in Orleans, MA, were passed out as gifts to friends. Word traveled about the new “Skaket Snowflakes”, and requests for snowflakes from other beaches followed. Packaging was designed, the name of Cape Cod Snowflakes was applied and about 2 dozen beaches were offered to represent the new line. There was an immediate response to the wonderfully unique ornaments. Popularity soared, along with requests for more beaches.

By 2006, the number of individual Cape Cod beaches that were represented grew to about 100, and sand was being sent from all over the world by people who wanted to hold onto their own moments & places in time.

	To assist with business management, Kellie enlisted the help of close friend and Boston businesswoman, Holly Daniels. Under Holly’s supervision, Cape Cod Snowflakes expanded to BEACHSAND SNOWFLAKES™ in early 2007.  We now boast an extensive catalogue of over 300 snowflakes from some of the most cherished beaches worldwide.
Sand shark by Kellie's son, Hunter