Supplies:
- Crayola Acrylic Paint
- Crayola Washable Glue
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola Scissors
- Sea Shells
- Wiggle Eyes
- Disposable Plate
- Chenille Stems
CIY Staff Tips:
- Add a second coat of paint to your seashell for added coverage if needed.
- Make any animals you want, including a turtle or flamingo!
Steps:
1
Pick a seashell.
2
To make crab, pour red and yellow paint onto disposable plate.
3
Cover seashell with red paint.
4
Mix small amount of red and yellow paint with paint brush to create orange.
5
Add orange and yellow details to seashell with end and bristles of paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours.
6
Glue wiggle eyes to top of shell.
7
Cut 8 small pieces of chenille stem. Lightly bend 2 chenille stem pieces.
8
Glue chenille stem pieces to shell bottom as legs. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.
9
Paint and decorate other shells for a fun-filled shellebration!
