We’ve been having a lot of fun over the past few months hand-painting several holiday designs onto seashells and large clam shells that we collected while down at the beach. I think we have 4-5 different designs now for every holiday and season throughout the year. We love putting them on our front porch or on the side’s of the steps leading up to our front porch for everyone to see.
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Today’s project is super-easy and a great one for kids to do. We did these hand-painted candy corn designs on large 5″ to 7″ wide clam shells. You’ll want to wash and thoroughly dry them before starting this project. Love the black cat design? You can find it HERE.
Halloween Craft Project Painted Candy Corn Seashells
Large Clam Shells
White, Orange and Yellow Acrylic Craft Paint
Paint Brush, Water Dish and Paint Palette
Newspaper and Paper Towels
Mod Podge Spray Sealer, Glossy Finish
Cover your work surface with 2-3 sheets of newspaper.
Starting at the bottom of your large clam shell, paint a yellow semi-ring. You basically want to paint your rings to cover 1/3 of the seashell, per color that your using. Let dry and then paint on a second yellow coat of paint. Let dry again.
You’ll then paint on your two coats of orange acrylic paint, allowing each coat to dry for 30-45 minutes before applying the next coat. Then move on to the two coats of white acrylic paint that you’ll need to finish off the candy corn design. Let the entire seashell dry for 2 or more hours.
Take 2 sheets of newspaper outside and lay it onto the ground. Place your clam shells on top. Lightly spray a coat of clear acrylic sealer over the painted design. Let dry for 45 to 60 minutes and then apply a second coat. Let dry for several hours.
Your new hand-painted candy corn designed seashells are now ready for display. Since you sealed-in the paint, you can use them outside to decorate your front porch, your yard and/or garden areas. Fun! You can find some of our other Halloween Seashell Designs right here on our blog our our general theme’d seashell designs too!
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Thee seashells really look like candy corns. This would be a great project for my grandkids when they are a little older.
I would have never thought of all the cute ideas you come up with to decorate shells. These are adorable!
I have another 28 seashell craft projects on the TCC calendar. All of the posts are written and ready to roll. Just spreading them out over the next 3-4 months. All of them are easy to do! Some are Christmas tree ornaments, some are home decor pieces, a Christmas Tree garland, yard art, gifts, etc. I love LOVE and I mean LOVE crafting with seashells!
I smiled when I saw the candy corn that is so clever. You did an awesome job on those I can’t believe that was freehand they are so perfect. I am not sure if mine would be that perfect. Great directions too thanks for sharing this one they are super cute.
I like these shell projects. They are so creative and something the girls can do and use their imagination. Thank you for the idea.
Love, love, love these. I keep a Christmas tree on my front porch and decorate it for the seasons. I would these on that tree!
I’ve got plenty more designs coming! I believe another 4-5 Halloween, 2 thanksgiving/fall and 8-10 Christmas. I have a few seashell ornaments too that I will be sharing.
This is so cute. Iam always amazed by the creativity using simple shells. I still love the black cat shown.You could reallymake a spectacular wind chime with these. I want a bunch for my garden!!!
Just when I thought these shell recipes could not get any cuter! This candy corn is the cutest one yet. This would be a cute craft to do with the little ones a day or two before Halloween to get them excited for the holiday.
I’ve got a lot more seashell craft projects on the TCC calendar. A lot more are coming and if you don’t have access to seashells, most can be done with river rocks too!