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I enjoy painting and decorating seashells, especially clam shells that I pick up from the beach. I use them as decorating accents in our home, in our flower gardens, around the swimming pool, as Christmas tree ornaments, paper weights on a desk and I give them as gifts. If you're not a trained … [Read more...] about Mermaid and Marine Life Rub-On Transfers for Crafts

During the holiday and winter season I like to decorate my home with snowmen. I think they're cute and sweet! They can be put out in early December and left out on display until late February. At least that's how I do it up here in the northeast. The designs were painted on large 4" and 5" wide … [Read more...] about Painted Snowman Large Clam Shell Seashell Designs

Looking for a unique Valentine's Day decorating? How about a unique handmade Valentine's Day seashell card! Gnomes have been one of the hottest decorating crazes the past few years and we decided to make them our theme for Valentine's Day 2024. While the design make look complicated, it's super easy … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Gnome Valentine’s Day Clam Shell Seashell Designs

These winter mittens painted clam shells are really fun to make! You don't need to be a professional artist or crafter to make them. You can paint the mitten design onto 4" wide clam shells, smooth river rocks, wood or tiles. The design was free-handed, no pattern or template needed. Use as winter … [Read more...] about Winter Mittens Painted Seashells with Glitter Accents

During the holiday and winter seasons I enjoy decorating my home in snowmen. Why snowmen? Because they don't scream Christmas! I can put out my snowman decor in November and leave it out until the end of February. I can enjoy it for several months instead of just a few weeks. On top of … [Read more...] about Cute Hand-Painted Snowman Seashell Clam Shell Designs

Over the years we've shared 100+ painted seashells and rocks craft projects on the TCC blog. All of the designs that we share great for beginners. The painted shells and rocks can be used to decorate your garden, pool areas, used as paper weights on a desk, turned into Christmas tree ornaments, … [Read more...] about 21 Everyday Paper Products You Can Decoupage onto Seashells and Rocks

Now that the Christmas decorations have been put away...it's time to add a few winter themed decorations into your home decor. These hand painted large clam shells are super easy to make! You can make several of them in just one afternoon. They're all in a WINTER SEASON theme using a combination of … [Read more...] about Winter Themed Painted Seashell Decorations