We took our 2 grandchildren down to the beach for summer vacation. While we were there we walked the beach and collected seashells. We came home with 2 bags of shells to craft with! When collecting shells you ONLY want to collect shells that are vacant. Don't kill marine life just to get a … [Read more...]
Sesame Street Painted Seashells Birthday Party Favors
Sesame Street is a popular TV show for little kids. Not only do you see those adorbable Muppets on TV, you can find them featured in various toys, games, and books. Do you have a favorite Sesame Street character? Our daughter always loved Big Bird while my husband was a fan of Oscar the … [Read more...]
Faux Mosaic and Stained Glass Painted Seashell Designs
These faux mosaic and stained glass painted seashell designs are super easy to make. You don't have to be an artistic painter to make them!!! They can be made using acrylic paint pens or with acrylic craft paint. I personally like to use a combination of both! Love to paint on shells? You'll find … [Read more...]
Hand Painted Colorful Bugs Seashell Clam Shell Designs
Over the summer I was busy collecting clam shells from the beach and painting them. I belong to a Facebook group that paints seashells and then leaves them where-ever we go for others to find. Sort of like a fun treasure hunt. Except...we don't tell others where to look! I often leave them in … [Read more...]
Beach Vacation Memories – Painting Seashells
We love taking family vacations to the beach. Every time we go we collect seashells with the grandkids. Why? Well, we bring them home and paint them! It's a great way to preserve those fun beach memories. It's an arts and crafts project that allows the kids to be creative plus gives them something … [Read more...]
How to Make Starfish Napkin Rings for Your Coastal Table
I spent 3 months looking for the perfect 8-piece set of coastal & beach themed napkin rings. The majority that I found out in the retail marketplace were not my taste and the few that I did like were way over-priced. It's frustrating to go shopping at times! I wanted simple and under-stated … [Read more...]
Hand Painted SpongeBob SquarePants Seashell Party Favors
My niece called me 2 weeks ago to ask me to make a few birthday party favors for my nephew. The party is planned for next month and in a SpongeBob SquarePants theme. Since I enjoy painting on seashells...I decided to paint a dozen of them as party favors. She's going to place them on the tables as a … [Read more...]
How to Decoupage Paper Napkins to Seashells for Summer Decorating
I love decorating my home for the summer season. Every year I look forward to getting out my seashells, fishing nets, paddles, mini surf boards, flip-flops, etc. Every room in my home gets the summer touch! Last month I hosted a small backyard barbecue and pool party for a few friends and family. My … [Read more...]