A lot of people collect seashells when visiting a beach but did you know that you can collect horseshoe crab shells too? You can! They will require a lot of cleaning, but once cleaned...you can paint them and preserve them to use in your home decor. As always, do NOT kill any animals! Only collect … [Read more...] about Craft Project – Hand Painted Horseshoe Crab Shells
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Hand Painted Clownfish Seashell Garden Yard Art
These hand painted Clownfish seashells would look great displayed in a flower bed, garden area, on your back deck, around the swimming pool, or use for indoor coasta beach decor. They're easy-to-make and add the perfect pop of color. You'll need 4" wide or larger clam shells collected from the … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Clownfish Seashell Garden Yard Art
Hand Painted July 4th Patriotic Seashells
One of the things I love about the summer season is all of the fun outdoor activities that we get to enjoy. Long walks on the beach, lounging by the pool, the backyard barbecues, patriotic parades, fireworks, and everything else that goes along with the season. Last month I decided to add some … [Read more...] about Hand Painted July 4th Patriotic Seashells
Hand Painted Tropical Palm Tree Seashell Decor
When I think of summertime I think about the ocean, beach, collecting seashells, sipping on lemonade, swimming in our pool, and all sorts of summer related things. I love summer and everything that goes along with it. Yes, it's my favorite time of the year. Last week I sat down and painted a few … [Read more...] about Hand Painted Tropical Palm Tree Seashell Decor
How to Make Homemade Sea Glass Paint
Love the look of sea glass when decorating your home? Are you into the coastal cottage lifestyle? I love everything that has to do with the beach! There's something calm and relaxing about living or visiting the coast. I decorate my home in the coastal cottage style and enjoy making a lot of the … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Sea Glass Paint
Grinch Made from Gain Laundry Pod Plastic Containers
This Grinch storage container was made by recycling a plastic Gain laundry pod container. Those containers are lime green in color. You can use your new container to store small christmas balls, ornaments, ornament hooks, and other small items that need to be kept protected. You can also place a … [Read more...] about Grinch Made from Gain Laundry Pod Plastic Containers
Fun Hand Painted Seashells for Summer Decor
It's fun putting out some new things to mark the Summer season. I decorate my home in a coastal cottage style and change out my accessories to coordinate with the season. Last weekend my granddaughter (age 13) and I sat down to paint several seashells. They had a nice pop of color and can be brought … [Read more...] about Fun Hand Painted Seashells for Summer Decor
How to Make Your Own Coastal Beach Home Decor Accents
I decorate my home in a coastal cottage beach style. I love the neutral colors and the relaxing feel that it gives to my home. With that said, coastal home decor can be expensive and hard to find. A lot of times I make my own accents and do so on a budget! Last month I was in Dollar General Store … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Own Coastal Beach Home Decor Accents