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I'm getting ready for summer and everything that comes along with the new season. Backyard pool parties, barbecues, beach walks, hiking, camping, gardening, etc. It's my favorite season out of the year. Last week I made these cute tropical pineapple themed painted and decoupage clam shells … [Read more...] about Tropical Pineapple Painted and Decoupage Clam Seashells

Summer will be here before we know it. These 4 hand painted Patriotic themed seashells are perfect to display throughout the summer season. Appropriate for Memorial Day, US Flag Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, etc. All of the designs are super easy to make! * Affiliate Links within the … [Read more...] about 4 Hand Painted Patriotic Theme Seashell Designs

Vinyl Decals are a great way to add decoration and interest to your painted clam shells. You can buy them pre-cut in a themed package or use your Cricut machine to cut them out at home. Either way, they work beautifully when decorating your hand-painted seashells. They're easy-to apply and we're … [Read more...] about Painted and Vinyl Decals Beach Themed Clam Shells Seashells

Are you hosting a child's birthday party in a Safari Zoo Animals theme? If so, check out these easy-to-make and unique birthday party favors! You can make a dozen or so in just one weekend! Adorable party decorations that the kids can take home after the party. You'll need the following supplies … [Read more...] about Decoupage Safari Zoo Animals Seashell Birthday Party Favors

Over the years we've shared dozens of different painted seashell designs on the TCC blog. The majority of those designs were painted on large Clam Shells. Today, we're doing something a little bit different. The tropical beach designs being featured were painted on Razor Clam Shells. Unfamiliar with … [Read more...] about Tropical Beach Designs Painted on Razor Clam Shells

I've been painting seashells and using them in my various craft projects for the past 20+ years. Working with seashells can be challenging at times. Over the years I've published hundreds of different painted clam shell designs on the Two Classy Chics blog. A lot of people have told me that they … [Read more...] about How to Apply Rub-On Decals to Painted Seashells

These lighthouse design large clam shells are easy to make! You don't need to be a professional artist and no template or pattern is needed. The design is made using simple shapes with a combination of acrylic craft paint and paint pen markers. One design depicts a nighttime scene and the other one … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Large Seashells with Lighthouse Designs