Simple Seashell Friends – Creative Kid 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 our 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

Seashell Friend 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!

BELOW ARE A FEW MORE IDEAS USING SEASHELLS TO CRAFT!

Paint your seashells red and turn them into APPLES!

Another idea, paint your seashells yellow and add some features to make PINEAPPLES!

For Thanksgiving you can make TURKEYS by hot gluing feathers to the back.

For Christmas you can make SANTAS and SANTA BELLIES with craft paint, cotton balls and paper.

BUNNIES and CHICKS are perfect for EASTER!

Paint your seashells orange and turn them into JACK-O-LANTERNS!

If you are looking for even MORE easy summer themed kid craft ideas, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make our Seashell kid craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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