Simple Seashell Summer Crafts

Craft Materials:
Frame 5 x 7-inches, or Your Choice
Acrylic Paint, White Wash
Paintbrush, ¾-inch Wash
Adhesive
Assorted Seashells

Directions
1. Remove glass and backing from frame; set aside.

2. Basecoat frame with White Wash. Let dry.

3. Glue seashells to flat surface of frame, placing the larger shells first, then filling in with smaller shells.

4. Let dry completely before replacing glass and inserting photo.

Craft Materials:
Glass globe with rubber seal
Assorted SeaShells
Water purifier (like for a waterbed) or about two tablespoons bleach.

Directions
1. Fill globe with assorted shells, add water and a few drops of liquid water purifier or 1/4 of a tablet of water purifier tablet.

2. Put rubber seal on and squeeze as much air out as possible.

~ You can use the globe for flowers too.

Craft Materials:
Food Coloring
Cap
Fabric Glue
Assorted Seashells

Directions:
To Start: Dye your Shells.

1. Use food coloring, following egg-dying instructions on the package.

2. Dip shells into dye until the color is as deep as you like, remove and let dry on paper towels.

3. To decorate a baseball cap, first stuff it with towels to give yourself a solid surface for gluing.

4. Following shell placement in photo or your own design, fasten shells to cap with lots of fabric glue.

5. Let dry over night before wearing.

Tip: When gluing shells to baseball cap, leave small spaces between shells so the fabric can bend.