After moving to Charleston, we found ourselves at the beach at least one to two times per week this last year. We started collecting shells! When the summer ended (around October-ish for us) we had dozens of shells. I thought it would be a cute toddler craft idea to paint the shells and gift them for Christmas.
Luca painted these shells and I just add some finishing touches to them! We used washable paint (toddler life) and I finished the edges with some Gold Metallic Paint and added a layer of Mod Podge!
Things you’ll need:
Shells
Paint
Small Paint Brushes
Gold Metallic Paint (optional)
Twine or Ribbon
Directions:
Give your shells a good cleaning with warm soapy water. Let them dry completely.
Paint shells using any kind of paint you’d like. Let them dry completely and add additional coats of paint as needed.
Paint the edges with Gold Metallic Paint, let dry completely. Add a layer of Mod Podge to all sides. Write your toddlers name and/or year on the back. Add twine or ribbon and hang on your tree or give as a cherished gift.
