Crafting with Shiny Sea Shells
A few years ago PB was selling shiny shells.
They were shiny silver and were sold in a little organza bag.
I'm promised myself I would recreate this easy project for myself before the summer was over.
I started with pretty shells from my collection, assorted vacation souvenirs and a few store bought shells thrown in.
You can even use ugly ones because they will be beautiful when you're finished.
I gave the shells one coat of metallic spray paint.
I'm using a silvery chrome color paint but you can choose any of the many metallic spray paints available.
I was amazed at the transformation!
This works beautifully, especially if some of your shells are a little chippy and ugly.
The beach by me is on the sound and the shells are pretty but definitely look better with a little sparkle.
They almost look like sterling silver.
This is great idea if you like to make jewelry!
You could drill a hole in the shells and create beautiful necklaces and bracelets.
You all know how expensive they are when you see them in a souvenir shop!
These shells also look beautiful on a rusty mantel.
They make great bowl or jar fillers.
I even gave them out in little gift bags with tags to my teacher friends wishing them a "shiny summer" one year.
Add a few to an organza bag and recreate your own PB knock off for gifts!
This is a quick and easy project with beautiful results!
Do you love coastal DIY projects?
