craft projects

Last month I needed to come up with a unique party favor for my nephew's birthday party. The theme of the birthday party was racing cars which he loves! I decided to do a mixed media craft project using large 4" and 5" wide clam seashells that I collected from the beach along with diecast metal cars … [Read more...] about Painted Clam Seashells with Diecast Metal Cars Boy’s Birthday Party Favors

Hosting a party with a fun summertime beach theme? Looking for unique party favors and table decorations? If so, we've got the perfect craft project for you today! These clam shells aka seashells were decorated with  a combination of acrylic craft paint and rub-on transfers. All 4 were made in just … [Read more...] about Painted Beach Themed Seashell Party Favors

Love dogs or know someone who does? Looking for something handcrafted and unique to give to that dog lover in your life? These hand painted clam shells seashells make the perfect gift for anyone on your list! They can be used a decorative art accents in the home, as a paper weight on a desk or place … [Read more...] about 4 Dog Lovers Painted Clam Shell Seashell Designs

Next weekend I'm hosting a fun backyard pool party for a few family members and friends. My decorating theme is summer items like flip flops, sunglasses, sun hats, pool towels, swim floats, etc. I needed a few table decorations to help set the mood so I whipped up these fun Summer Flip Flops themed … [Read more...] about Summer Flip Flops Painted and Decorated Clam Shells Party Favors

During the summer season I enjoy decorating my home with seashells. They're easy to incorporate in just about any home decor style. If you don't decorate for the summer season throughout your home...you can add just a few accents in a bathroom or place them outside on your front porch, back deck or … [Read more...] about 10 Hand Painted Beach Themed Seashells for Summer

The Monacrch butterfly is one of the most colorful butterflies in North America. Traditionally they're known for their vivid orange color with black and white markings. Their average lifespan in the wild is 6-8 months, so they don't live long. They're known for migrating and traveling long … [Read more...] about Monarch Butterfly Painted Clam Shell Seashell Designs

For the past 12-13 years I've been publishing hundreds upon hundreds of arts and craft projects online. Over those years I've been asked numerous times the following question. "Shelly, What are your favorite acrylic paint pen markers for outlining and writing words on your arts and craft projects?" … [Read more...] about Tooli-Art Black and White Fine Tip Acrylic Paint Pen Markers