Not a professional artist or decorative painter? Don't worry, these hand-painted ocean life Silhouette seashells can be made by beginners! Silhouette designs are some of the easiest designs you could ever paint thanks to them always being in a single color with no fine details. When it comes to … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Ocean Life Silhouette Seashells
Crafts and Hobbies
Oil-Based Waterproof Paint Pen Markers for Arts and Crafts
We share a lot of arts and craft projects on the TwoClassyChics blog that involves painting on river rocks and seashells. When painting on those surfaces it's important to use a great set of Paint Pen Markers. Not all of them are created equally, you want to use an oil-based set that dries quickly. … [Read more...] about Oil-Based Waterproof Paint Pen Markers for Arts and Crafts
15 Minute Drawing Getting Started by Erin McManness
15 Minute Drawing Getting Started is one of those books you need in your collection if you want to learn how to sketch and draw. The book is by author Erin McManness and published by Walter Foster and Quarto. It will teach you how to sketch and finish the drawing in 15 minutes or less! * … [Read more...] about 15 Minute Drawing Getting Started by Erin McManness
Hand Painted Nautical Anchor Seashell Paper Weight
Father's Day is coming up and my granddaughter wanted to paint a large seashell for her Pappy to use on his desk as a paper weight. Since we're beach lovers, she decided to paint one in a ship's Anchor design. This would be a great craft project for older children or adults. You don't have to be an … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Nautical Anchor Seashell Paper Weight
Hand-Painted Faux Sea Glass Nightlights
Let's face it...most of us have those classic nightlights somewhere in our home. They're basic and get the job done but don't look that pretty. I decorate in a coastal beach style and wanted inexpensive nightlights that work within my home's decor. I decided to pick up a 3-pack of the classic ones … [Read more...] about Hand-Painted Faux Sea Glass Nightlights
Upcycled Bookshelf Remade into a New Plant Stand
A friend of mine had 4 collapsible bookshelves that she was going to send to the city dump. She didn't want them any longer and I decided to take them. All four of them were stained in a dark walnut color which doesn't work with my home decor. I decoate in a coastal and beach theme. The first … [Read more...] about Upcycled Bookshelf Remade into a New Plant Stand
Hand Painted Whale Seashells Garden Yard Art
These hand painted Whale design seashells are super easy to make! You don't have to be an experienced painter or crafter to make them. You only need a few basic supplies. We made our's with a plump whale design but you could also do tropical fish, dolphins, stingrays, etc. You'll need large 4" to … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Whale Seashells Garden Yard Art
Craft Project – Hand Painted Horseshoe Crab Shells
A lot of people collect seashells when visiting a beach but did you know that you can collect horseshoe crab shells too? You can! They will require a lot of cleaning, but once cleaned...you can paint them and preserve them to use in your home decor. As always, do NOT kill any animals! Only collect … [Read more...] about Craft Project – Hand Painted Horseshoe Crab Shells