Hosting a fun summer party or just looking to add some new home decor accents? Live at the beach or have some seashells laying around the house? If so, I think you'll enjoy our new arts and crafts project for this week. These 5 tropical beach designs were hand painted onto small and medium size clam … [Read more...] about 5 Easy Tropical Beach Designs Hand Painted Seashells
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Hand Painted Pac-Man Seashell Birthday Party Favors
My grandson loves playing the classic Atari game called Pac-Man. Out of thousands of video games available...his favorite is Pac-Man. As a grandparent who grew up playing it....I approve! Prince has a birthday coming up and the theme will be Pac-Man. Hence...why I painted over a dozen of these … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Pac-Man Seashell Birthday Party Favors
Decoupage and Painted Lighthouse on Large Scallop Shells
Looking for an easy beach and coastal themed craft project to make this weekend? If so, check out this pretty lighthouse that was decoupaged onto a large scallop shell seashell. You can make several of them in just one weekend with only a few different art and craft supplies needed. A great … [Read more...] about Decoupage and Painted Lighthouse on Large Scallop Shells
The Best Acrylic Paint Markers for Arts and Craft Projects
I've been crafting all of my life. I remember the first little arts & craft project that I made as a Brownie Girl Scout 51 years ago. We made paper snowflakes and covered them with glitter. Over the decades I've made thousands of different projects. I've shared hundreds of them on the TCC blog. … [Read more...] about The Best Acrylic Paint Markers for Arts and Craft Projects
Doodle Zen Tangle Art Hand Painted Clam Shell Seashell Designs
Do you enjoy doodling? What about Zen Tangle Art? If you answered yes to either of those questions I think you'll like these 3 easy hand-painted designs. Each one was painted onto a genuine clam shell seashell but you could certainly paint them onto smooth river rocks. No pattern or template is … [Read more...] about Doodle Zen Tangle Art Hand Painted Clam Shell Seashell Designs
DIY Halloween Party Favors That Guests Will Actually Use
Halloween is that one time of the year when people of all ages get to embrace their spooky side. From dressing up in costumes to decorating homes with cobwebs and pumpkins, the season is all about creativity. But let’s talk about one part of Halloween parties that often gets overlooked: the party … [Read more...] about DIY Halloween Party Favors That Guests Will Actually Use
Decoupage Lighthouse on Sand Dollars Coastal Home Decor Craft Project
Love the beach? Enjoy the relaxed coastal life? If so, check out this super-easy decoupage lighthouse on a Sand Dollar arts and crafts project. You can make these as little home decor accents or turn them into Christmas and holiday ornaments. You can find all of the supplies at your local craft … [Read more...] about Decoupage Lighthouse on Sand Dollars Coastal Home Decor Craft Project
Beach Ocean Marine Life Rub-On Transfers for Crafts
Over the past 12 years I've published hundreds of different arts and craft projects on the TCC blog. Many of those projects have included painting and decorating seashells. A lot of readers have commented or written to me that they're not good at artistic painting. Well...that's okay! You can use … [Read more...] about Beach Ocean Marine Life Rub-On Transfers for Crafts