The July 4th holiday is just around the corner. This year we're hosting a little backyard barbecue and pool party for several family and friends. I needed to set the atmosphere for the party so I got busy painting a dozen of these adorable Patriotic themed seashells. The designs were all painted … [Read more...]

Every year we take our 2 grandchildren down to the beach for a summer vacation. It's a family tradition that started after they were born. Every time I see them or talk to them on the phone we always says "Love You to the Beach and Back". It's such a cute way to show affection and love towards one … [Read more...]

Take a walk on the wild side with these hand-painted Safari Animal seashells! You can make several painted shells in just one afternoon! The designs are easy enough for a beginner to do. You don't have to be a professional artist to make them! Don't have access to seashells? Don't worry, the same … [Read more...]

Looking for a beautiful door stop for your coastal beach style home? If so, my craft project today is perfect for you! You can complete this project in one afternoon. You can leave the Whelk shell naturally or paint and decorate it to your heart's content. I have 3 of them throughout my coastal home … [Read more...]

Last month I needed to come up with a unique party favor for my nephew's birthday party. The theme of the birthday party was racing cars which he loves! I decided to do a mixed media craft project using large 4" and 5" wide clam seashells that I collected from the beach along with diecast metal cars … [Read more...]

Hosting a party with a fun summertime beach theme? Looking for unique party favors and table decorations? If so, we've got the perfect craft project for you today! These clam shells aka seashells were decorated with  a combination of acrylic craft paint and rub-on transfers. All 4 were made in just … [Read more...]

Love dogs or know someone who does? Looking for something handcrafted and unique to give to that dog lover in your life? These hand painted clam shells seashells make the perfect gift for anyone on your list! They can be used a decorative art accents in the home, as a paper weight on a desk or place … [Read more...]

Next weekend I'm hosting a fun backyard pool party for a few family members and friends. My decorating theme is summer items like flip flops, sunglasses, sun hats, pool towels, swim floats, etc. I needed a few table decorations to help set the mood so I whipped up these fun Summer Flip Flops themed … [Read more...]