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Pink flamingos scream summertime and oceanside living. I love incorporating them into my garden and yard art decor. Last month I painted these easy pink flamingo clam shells to display on my back deck near our swimming pool area. They added a nice pop of color and are perfect for the hot summer … [Read more...] about Easy Pink Flamingo Hand-Painted Clam Shells Seashells

These hand painted red, white and blue Patriotic designed seashells make the perfect little home decor accents during all of those holidays throughout the summer. Think Memorial Day, July 4th, Veteran's Day and President's Day. They're great for anyone who loves showing off their pride in the U.S.A. … [Read more...] about Painted Red, White and Blue Patriotic Seashell Designs

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 is occupied by another animal. … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Whelk Seashells for Summer Decor

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 mood for summer! They're also great table … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Summer Themed Clam Shell Seashell Designs

These 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 … [Read more...] about Easy Hand-Painted Daisy Floral Design Clam Shells Seashells

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 ever since. You can use colored pencils, chalks, gel … [Read more...] about Hidden Oceans Coloring Book by Rita Berman

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 SPRING THEME to decorate until summertime arrives. All of these … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Spring Designs Clam Shells and Seashells

For 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 … [Read more...] about Make Easy Handmade Greeting Cards Using COLOP’S Stamping Products