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Heading to the beach for summer vacation? Live at the beach or nearby? Time to take a beach walk to collect medium-sized clam shells for this seashell craft project. Make sure you wash the seashells in warm soapy water, rinse with clean water and air …
These cute and funny kitty cat seashells are really easy to make! You’ll only need a few basic supplies along with 3″ to 5″ wide clam shells collected from the beach. You don’t need a pattern or template and no professional artistic skills are needed. These are simple designs that any one can make.
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Wash and dry the clam shells. I like to soak them for 15 to 30 minutes in warm soapy water using Dawn Liquid Dish Soap. Dawn does a great job at removing sand, debris and fishy odors. Rinse with clean water and air dry overnight.
Base coat all of the clam shells with 2 coats of white acrylic craft paint allowing for 30-45 minutes of drying time between coats. Use a pencil to sketch the design (lightly) onto the seashells. It doesn’t have to be perfect! Just a simple cat face is all you need!
Keep things simple! I used BETEM Acrylic Paint Markers to color in the design, write the wordage and to outline the design. These paint markers have dual ended tips (a fine tip and a medium tip), requires no priming, no drippy messes and no foul odors to the paint. As an added bonus, they dry fast! If you want a colored background…use the medium tip on a paint marker to color in the background (like the pink ones) leaving just a smidgen of the original white background showing around the cat’s ouline. Let they completely dry.
Preserve the painted finish by brushing on 2 light coats of Clear Glossy Mod Podge. You’ll need to allow 30-45 minutes of drying time between coats. I recommend coating both sides of the seashell to help protect it. The Mod Podge dries clear and adds a nice glossy finish ontop of the painted surface.
You can display this cute and adorable kitty cat seashells inside or outside of your home. They add a nice pop of color to your garden areas outside. They make a great gift for the cat lover in your life too! I gave a few of them to our local vet.
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Carrots…they’re not one of my family’s favorite vegetables. However, I can get them to eat them if they’re Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots which are sweeter. Last month I was busy with my home canning and canned a dozen jars of these yummy Brown Sugar Glazed …
Five years ago we made the decision to get a swimming pool in our backyard. At the time…we wanted an in-ground pool but that wasn’t possible with our septic system and well water. After learning that, we opted to go with an above ground pool and love it! It’s so easy to maintain.
Our swimming pool is open from May 1st through October 1st every year. We live in the northeast and have a solar heater attached to our pool. It keeps our pool heated so that we can enjoy it for a longer period of time without the need for electricity. If you have an above-ground pool…I highly recommend a solar heater. It will extend your swimming season by 6-8 weeks.
Throughout the summertime the family likes to come over for backyard barbecues and pool parties. Our grandchildren like to come over every weekend for a swim. The pool has given our entire family some much needed physical exercise and important family bonding time. It’s one of the best investments that we’ve ever made.
I recommend that all families who have a pool to go over regularly with the family the safety rules, especially with the kids. In addition, install some safety features too! We have a locking ladder that the kids can’t unlock or get into the pool unless an adult unlocks it for them. We ONLY buy high-quality floaters and rafts. We don’t waste money on ones that delate easily. Furthermore, any child who can’t touch the bottom in our pool must wear a life jacket. No exceptions! There are many things you can do to keep your family safe.
Have you heard of the Cruising Ducks? They’re ducks that passengers hide while on the cruise ship for others to find. This craft project combines that along with painted seashells to make these adorable summer themed party favors. I think they’re adorable and perfect for …
Twice a year I home can a big batch of beef vegetable soup for my family to enjoy. This recipe is for your classic red sauce veggie soup but instead of using expensive chunks of beef, I use lean ground beef. You can play around …