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Hand Painted Whelk Seashells for Summer Decor

Hand Painted Whelk Seashells for Summer Decor

Whelk shells are often referred to as conch shells when it reality…they’re whelks. The knobby whelk and channel whelk seashells that I collected were EMPTY shells that I collected from a New Jersey beach. When collecting seashells you NEVER want to take a shell that 

Hand Painted Summer Themed Clam Shell Seashell Designs

Hand Painted Summer Themed Clam Shell Seashell Designs

It’s time to get busy decorating for the summer season! Last week I started working on some new summer themed designs painted onto large clam shells seashells. These will be displayed on my front porch, back deck and around our pool area to set the 

Easy Hand-Painted Daisy Floral Design Clam Shells Seashells

Easy Hand-Painted Daisy Floral Design Clam Shells Seashells

Easy Hand-Painted Daisy Floral Design Clam Shells SeashellsThese hand-painted daisy floral design clam shells seashells are very easy to make! You don’t need a template or pattern to make them. You can easily do this design on clam shells, other seashells, smooth river rocks and painted onto other surfaces. You’ll only need a few basic art supplies to make them.

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We collected 2 large clam seashells from the beach. Washed them in warm soapy water using Dawn Liquid Dish Soap. Dawn is fantastic for removing sand, debris and fishy odors. Rinse with clean water and lay them out to air dry overnight. 

Using a paint brush and light blue acrylic craft paint…we base coated each shell with 2 coats of paint. By base coating the paint colors that you’ll apply on top will be more vibrant. Let dry until the paint is no longer tacky.

Use a pencil and sketch the design onto the shell. I started by sketching the daisy and then the little heart-shaped tulips on each side. 

To keep the paint super-simple I used a pack of BETEM Acrylic Paint Markers. They feature dual tips (a medium tip and a fine tip). They don’t require any priming, don’t clog, leak or have a foul paint odor. They’re affordable and you can purchase them from Amazon. 

Color in the larger areas first on your flowers. Then use the black fine-tip to outline the flowers and add the stems. I thought the background still looked too plain so I add triplet mini-dots using the black fine-tip paint marker in a random pattern around the shell. Let all of the paint dry until it’s no longer tacky.

You need to seal the painted artwork by brushing on 1-2 light coats of clear Mod Podge Sealer with a glossy finish. It goes on white but will dry crystal clear. It will protect the painted design and will allow you to display your painted seashells inside or outside of the home. Let the sealer dry and cure for at least 2 days before displaying them outside. 

If you enjoy painting on seashells or crafting with seashells…you’ll find over 150+ seashell craft projects right here on the Two Classy Chics blog! We will be sharing more seashell craft projects in the future too!

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Hidden Oceans Coloring Book by Rita Berman

Hidden Oceans Coloring Book by Rita Berman

Coloring and painting are my two preferred ways to wind down after a long day. I find both activities to be relaxing and a great outlet for my personal creativity. Adult coloring books hit the scene several years ago and I’ve been hooked on them 

Hand Painted Spring Designs Clam Shells and Seashells

Hand Painted Spring Designs Clam Shells and Seashells

I love decorating my flower beds, front porch, back deck and around our swimming pool with seasonal yard art. It’s a great way to add flair and a pop of color to those areas. Last month I made several hand painted clam shells with a 

Make Easy Handmade Greeting Cards Using COLOP’S Stamping Products

Make Easy Handmade Greeting Cards Using COLOP’S Stamping Products

COLOP's Stamp Sets with Ink PadsFor arts and crafts lovers, COLOP’s charming stamps are multifaceted tools that leave an indelible mark on every project. From handmade cards to personalized tags and journals, these stamps make it easy to turn creative ideas into lasting pieces—perfect for gifting or keeping just for you. Their versatility also extends to various surfaces, making them suitable for various projects. 

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COLOP Ink Stamp Pads

Known and trusted in the office goods world, COLOP’s Arts & Crafts division brings that same quality and precision to the craft table. You’ll find COLOP’S products sold exclusively on Amazon for an affordable price.

For this project I received the following items which I used in this craft project to make a few handmade greeting cards.

* Black, Red and Pink Ink Pads
* Valentine’s Day Stamp Set with Storage Case

COLOP Valentine's Day Love Hearts Stamps Set

First…let’s talk about the ink pads. The ink pads are over-sized which I really love! I can fit small, medium and large stamps on it. Using an over-sized pad with large stamps means you get a more even spread of “ink” across the stamp pad. The colors are vibrant and you don’t get any “globs” of ink. Smooth as can be! Plus, the ink is acid-free and safe to use in all of your paper crafting projects. Wait until you see all of the beautiful colors these ink pads come in!!! 

COLOP Valentine's Day Love Hearts Stamps Set

The Valentine’s Day Stamp Set comes in a storage case which I absolutely LOVE. You can keep all of your stamps organized together and tucked away on a shelf. Having a storage case also keeps your rubber stamps from getting damaged. There are 9 stamps in this set in a variety of different sizes and all are mounted on wood blocks to make your stamping easy. Even though the set is geared towards Valentine’s Day…these stamps can be used anytime. Need an anniversary card? They work! Need a card for your sweetheart just to remind them that you love them? They work! 

COLOP Giant Size Ink pads

The rubber stamps feel nice in your hands…solid. They’re not wimpy at all. I found them to be easy to use and guess what? They’re easy to clean when you’re done! As you can see from my project I got edge to edge even color. There’s no vague or lighter spots in-between. They’re quality-made stamps!!! 

To make these greeting cards all I used was their rubber stamps and ink pads on a pack of blank note cards that I had purchased. They came with envelopes, so don’t be afraid to use the smaller stamps to decorate the envelopes too!

handmade greeting cards using COLOP Valentine's Day Kit

handmade greeting cards using COLOP Valentine's Day Kit

You can use COLOP’S stamping products to make handmade greeting cards, package to and from tags, on scrapbooking pages, to decorate the pages in your journal, to make handmade coloring sheets for the kids and all sorts of different things. You can really get creative with them.

Where can you buy these products? They’re sold exclusively on Amazon! Head on over there to check out all of the stamping products that COLOP’S has to offer.

Shelly's Signature

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Hand Painted Faux Quilted Garden Yard Art Rocks

Hand Painted Faux Quilted Garden Yard Art Rocks

The temperatures are starting to warm up and I’m looking forward to getting back outside into my gardens. I have 4 flower gardens and 2 vegetable gardens that I tend to throughout the growing season. Gardening is a great way to get outside for some 

Hand Painted Heart Love Kindness Rocks and Seashells

Hand Painted Heart Love Kindness Rocks and Seashells

I’ve been painting kindness rocks and seashells for over 20+ years. It’s an affordable hobby that allows me to be creative and helps to reduce stress in my life. Let’s face it…we all need less stress in our lives! Today I’m going to share with