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These hand-painted red crab clam shells would make a great decoration during a backyard barbecue, pool party or if you live near the beach…paint them up and add them to your garden for a pop of color. Each one was made using a 4″ to …
Two weeks ago I sat down and hand-painted some Valentine’s Day themed seashells for my granddaughter’s upcoming Valentine’s Day party. She wanted to use them as part of the table decor and party favors. In addition, she requested that I make them in non-traditional Valentine’s …
I enjoy making all kinds of different crafts…from pieces that I display in our front yard to items that become home decor. Jewelry, Christmas Ornaments, Yard & Garden Art, Coastal Beach Crafts, Keychains & Purse Charms, Quilting & Sewing are just a few of the arts and crafts that I enjoy doing.
One thing that I’ve been using a lot of have been Ball and Chain Beaded Keychain Rings. Why those you might ask? Well, I’ve been making purse charms, keychains and Christmas ornaments. They’re perfect for those crafty items! I’ve used quite a few different brands over the years but the ones that I’m featuring in my post today are my absolute favorites! They’re made out of metal and come in fun colors. I purchase them in a pack of 100 from Amazon for a really great price.
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Christmas Ornaments – Instead of using ribbon or metal ornament hooks I’ve been threading colorful bead & chain keychain rings through a lot of my ornaments. They add a pop of color to our tree and they’re easier to use than metal hooks!
Keychains and Purse Charms – I prefer using the bead and chain rings instead of metal o-rings or standard keychain holders. I like the color and I find them easier to use. Plus…the ones that I make are more decorative than utility and don’t really hold keys! Here’s a link to some seashell purse charms that I made using them.
Window Holiday Decorations – I will often hang up holiday decorations on our windows using a suction cup. I attach the decoration using one of these colorful beaded chains.
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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This ham, green beans and potato soup recipe makes a lot! I like to use this recipe when I’m making soup to freeze for later use. That’s right, this soup freezes well and will keep for up to 1 year in your freezer. It’s also …
I’ve been a home canner for the past 30 years. I’ve canned vegetables, fruits, soups, stews, sauces, condiments, meats, fish, juices, desserts and all sorts of things over the years. My water bath canner and steam pressure canners get a workout every canning season. With …
These hand painted love bird seashells would be perfect for you to give to your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day. They’re easy-to-make and require no template or pattern. They can be made by older children and adults. Perfect project for Seniors too! Don’t have access to seashells? Don’t worry, you can paint the design onto smooth river rocks or small wood slices.
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Base coat each clam shell with 2 coats of light blue acrylic craft paint allowing for 30 minutes of drying time between coats. Use a pencil to lightly sketch an oval shape onto the shell. That is the basis to make the bird. Use the photograph for reference to sketch and paint the design. You can do a simple design (like me) or get fancy if you have the artistic talent. Let all of the paint dry for 2-3 hours.
Note: I use BETEM Acrylic Paint Markers to make these designs. They’re fabulous markers containing acrylic paint. They feature dual tips (a medium and a fine tip), no priming needed, no drippy messes and no foul paint odors. Plus, they dry fairly fast!!! You can purchase them from Amazon.
Once the paint is dry you need to seal the design with Clear Mod Podge Sealer. I used the one that gives a glossy finish. It will take 30-45 minutes to dry. It will dry crystal clear. Once it has dried you can flip the seashell over and write a more personal message on the back using a black Sharpie Marker.
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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Valentine’s day is 2 weeks away. This year I’m making homemade greeting cards for my grandchildren, friends and loved ones. These hand-painted Valentine’s Day themed seashells are something they can keep forever and use them as part of their decor. The design is painted on …
I love the beach life and everything that goes along with it. There’s something about sitting on the beach and listening to the waves that calms my soul….my entire soul!!! With that said, I decorate our home in a Coastal Beach Style and often make …