Simple Seashell Friends - Creative Kid Craft Idea For Summer!

Painted Seashell Friends – A Creative Craft Idea For Summer!

Inspired by our “soon-to-be-home” in Florida – today’s simple Seashell Friends kid craft idea is PERFECT for lazy summer days and those who have easy access to unlimited shells on the beach {or in my case – cheap shells you find at your local Dollar Tree!}

With just a little colorful paint, some wiggle eyes and tons of imagination – you and your child can make some one-of-a-kind pieces that are perfect as home decor and/or pretend play pieces! Heck – you could even leave them in random pieces around town to bring some unexpected smiles to those who find them {kinda like that super popular Kindness Rocks idea!}

So what are you waiting for? Check out the full tutorial below and make some shell-tastic pieces today! I just know you and your child are going to rock it!

Happy crafting my friends!!! Please don’t forget to snap a few pictures of your decorated painted seashell friends, to share with us on our Facebook page or to tag us on Instagram with! I can’t wait to see how you give each one their own look & personality! #gluedtomycrafts

MORE SEASHELL CRAFT IDEAS ON GLUED TO MY CRAFTS: Seashell Fish Canvas and Seashell Ballerinas

Craft Supplies:

* Unfinished, White Seashells – any size, shape, store bought or even ones found at the beach!
* Craft Paint or Paint Pens
* Various Sizes of Paint Brushes
* TWO Large Paper Plates
* Small Wiggle Eyes – two per seashell friend
* Hot Glue Gun {adult supervision required!}

Directions:

* First place your seashells on one of the paper plates.
* Take the second paper plate and squirt your various colors of craft paint on it.
* Now have children use their paint brushes to paint the front of each of their seashells.
* When done painting, set aside them a little bit to let it dry completely.
* Once the paint is dry – get the glue gun hot and ready!
* Go ahead and hot glue TWO wiggle eyes to the seashell to give them life.
* And that’s it! Either use them as decor or scatter them throughout town to spread some cheer!