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Christmas is just around the corner. Every year I like to make several homemade Christmas tree ornaments to attach to gift packages that I’m giving out. They’re great for decorating the box or bag and serves as an extra little gift for the recipient. These …
This year I’m going to be adding a handmade Christmas ornament to all of the gifts that I give out. They’ll be attached to the outside of the gift bag or gift box. For my family and friends who love the beach and coastal life, …
These adorable Thanksgiving Turkeys were hand-painted onto Scallop Shells aka Seashells using Acrylic Paint Markers! The design can be painted on the inside or the outside of the shell (we’ve shown it both ways). A great arts and craft project for older kids, adults and seniors to make. Scallop Shells can be collected from a beach or picked up from your local craft supply store.
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Always start by washing your shells in warm, soapy water using Dawn Liquid Dish Soap. It’s the best for removing sand, debris and fishy odors. Rinse with clean water and air dry for 1-2 days.
You can certainly use acrylic craft paint and a paint brush to make the designs or use Acrylic Paint Markers like we did. We recommend the BETEM Acrylic Paint Markers with dual tips that we picked up from Amazon. There’s a medium tip on one side and a fine tip on the other side. The paint dries quickly, no odors, clogging or drippy messes to deal with.
Start by making the Turkey’s feathers first! We used green, orange, yellow and red. Once the feathers are dry you’ll use chocolate brown to make the turkey head and neck. Add the black hat then let it dry for about 20 minutes or so. Time to finish up with the facial features and gold buckle on the hat. Let everything dry until the paint is no longer tacky.
Use a foam brush to brush a coat of Clear Mod Podge Sealer (glossy finish) over both sides of the scallop shell. This will seal the paint and protect it. Let dry for 2-3 hours.
Seashells can be semi-weighty…we purchased commercial grade craft magnets from Amazon. They’re small in side and give you a strong hold. You don’t want them sliding on the refrigerator door every time it’s opened and shut. To attach the little magnet on the back we used a small dot of Gorilla Glue. Let dry overnight.
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Diamond painting has emerged as a creative and engaging way to practice meditation. This unique art form combines the precision of cross-stitch with the vibrancy of paint-by-numbers, offering a calming and focused experience. Diamond painting allows individuals to enter a meditative state by engaging in …
These hand painted dragonfly, caterpillar and butterfly clam shells are easy-to-make! You don’t have to be a professional artist to make them. All of the designs shown in my photograph were hand drawn, no pattern or template needed. However, if you feel you need a …
For the past 7 years I’ve been sharing hundreds of easy-to-make arts and craft projects on the Two Classy Chics blog. All of the projects that we share are easy and affordable. We believe that crafting shouldn’t cost a fortune! Today, I’m sharing 8 decoupage and painted beach themed seashells and rocks with you. I won’t be describing each of them in full detail but giving you a summary of the design. You can refer to the photograph in the post.
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First…you’ll need to collect clam shells and smooth river rocks for this project. Wash them in warm, soapy water using Dawn Liquid Dish Soap. It’s the best for removing dirt, sand, debris and fishy odors. Rinse with clean water. Air dry them overnight.
You’ll need a few basic arts and craft supplies to make these designs which is listed below:
Acrylic Craft Paint
Paint Brush, Water Dish, Paper Towels
Sticker Packs
BETEM Acrylic Paint Markers with Dual Tips (see below)
Clear Mod Podge Sealer, Glossy Finish
Foam Brush
Gorilla Glue
You can pick up inexpensive stickers and scrapbooking embellishments at your local Dollar Tree Store or from Amazon. When selecting stickers…select ones with a clear outline & backing. It blends better on the painted seashell. Don’t select those gel or puffy stickers which look awful on this type of project and don’t adhere well.
Do all of the background painting first. I like to use acrylic paint with a paint brush to do large area painting. Let it dry. Then do all of your decorative work on top. You can use BETEM Acrylic Paint Markers (which I recommend) that have dual-ended tips (a medium and a fine). They don’t require priming, no leaks, drips or foul paint odors. Plus, they dry quickly!
When applying stickers and scrapbooking embellishments you need to really tack them down good. The adhesive on them is NOT strong enough. You need to adhere them with a tad of Gorilla Glue or use the Mod Podge to adhere them to the seashell. Once they’re dry and in-place…you need to fully seal the artwork and paint with a good coat of Clear Mod Podge Sealer. I find this works better than a spray. Use a foam brush to apply it. Let the shells dry overnight.
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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These handcrafted strawberry ornaments are made out of felt. They can be used as package tie-ons, hung on the Christmas tree, or hung from a peg knob in your home. If you decorate in a country or primitive style you could make several of them …
Creating a modern photo journal is an exciting way to preserve memories and express creativity. With the advent of digital tools, crafting personalized and engaging photo journals has become more accessible than ever. Here are some fresh ideas to help you design a contemporary photo …