These hand-painted daisy floral design clam shells seashells are very easy to make! You don’t need a template or pattern to make them. You can easily do this design on clam shells, other seashells, smooth river rocks and painted onto other surfaces. You’ll only need a few basic art supplies to make them.

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We collected 2 large clam seashells from the beach. Washed them in warm soapy water using Dawn Liquid Dish Soap. Dawn is fantastic for removing sand, debris and fishy odors. Rinse with clean water and lay them out to air dry overnight. 

Using a paint brush and light blue acrylic craft paint…we base coated each shell with 2 coats of paint. By base coating the paint colors that you’ll apply on top will be more vibrant. Let dry until the paint is no longer tacky.

Use a pencil and sketch the design onto the shell. I started by sketching the daisy and then the little heart-shaped tulips on each side. 

To keep the paint super-simple I used a pack of BETEM Acrylic Paint Markers. They feature dual tips (a medium tip and a fine tip). They don’t require any priming, don’t clog, leak or have a foul paint odor. They’re affordable and you can purchase them from Amazon. 

Color in the larger areas first on your flowers. Then use the black fine-tip to outline the flowers and add the stems. I thought the background still looked too plain so I add triplet mini-dots using the black fine-tip paint marker in a random pattern around the shell. Let all of the paint dry until it’s no longer tacky.

You need to seal the painted artwork by brushing on 1-2 light coats of clear Mod Podge Sealer with a glossy finish. It goes on white but will dry crystal clear. It will protect the painted design and will allow you to display your painted seashells inside or outside of the home. Let the sealer dry and cure for at least 2 days before displaying them outside. 

If you enjoy painting on seashells or crafting with seashells…you’ll find over 150+ seashell craft projects right here on the Two Classy Chics blog! We will be sharing more seashell craft projects in the future too!

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Coloring and painting are my two preferred ways to wind down after a long day. I find both activities to be relaxing and a great outlet for my personal creativity. Adult coloring books hit the scene several years ago and I’ve been hooked on them ever since. You can use colored pencils, chalks, gel ink pens, crayons, markers, etc. to make the artwork uniquely yours!

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Last week I received the Hidden Oceans Coloring Book by Rita Berman. It’s part of the Walter Foster line offered by Quarto. The coloring books offered by Walter Foster and Quarto are some of the best out in the retail marketplace. The designs are beautiful and the paper that the designs are printed on…high quality! 

This coloring book features two-page spreads that let you immerse yourself into a mesmerizing coloring experience. The designs are perfect for relaxation and artistic expression. This book provides a peaceful escape from the everyday world. You color while at home, during your breaks at work and/or while traveling. We’re getting ready to take a road trip and this book along with a pack of gel ink pens are going along with me.

Inside the coloring book you’ll find designs that feature seahorses, starfish, tropical fish, seals, whales, sea turtles, jellyfish, penguins, beautiful seashells, ships, anchors, treasure chests, shrimps, lobsters, crabs, a submarine and all sorts of things related to the ocean. The designs are beautifully illustrated.

Now…you can leave all of your finished colored-in pages in the book or you can remove them and use in other paper crafting projects. You can use them to make handmade greeting cards, paper collages, in your scrapbooking layouts, pin-up on your “dream” memory boards, etc. Heck, you can even laminate the colored design and turn them into adorable refrigerator magnets. Get creative!!! 

You can purchase the Hidden Oceans Coloring Book from Amazon for a great price. While picking up one for yourself…purchase a second one to give as a gift. Oh…when gifting, don’t forget to pick up a pack of colored pencils or gel ink pens too! Check out Walter Foster and Quarto for additional coloring books that are currently available. You can connect with Quarto over on Facebook. 

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