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Seashell Animals

Seashell Animals_Poster Frame

Steps

Shell yeah! Collect beach treasures, then paint & create animals with this seashell craft idea.

Supplies:

Crayola Paint Brush
Crayola Scissors
Disposable Plate
Chenille Stems

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Craft by CIY Staff

Tools: Paint
Theme: Summer, Oceans, Creative Moments DIY Crafts
Age: 6+, 8+, Tween+

Steps:

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1 Pick a seashell.

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2 To make crab, pour red and yellow paint onto disposable plate.

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3 Cover seashell with red paint.

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4 Mix small amount of red and yellow paint with paint brush to create orange.

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5 Add orange and yellow details to seashell with end and bristles of paint brush. Dry 1–2 hours.

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6 Glue wiggle eyes to top of shell.

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7 Cut 8 small pieces of chenille stem. Lightly bend 2 chenille stem pieces.

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8 Glue chenille stem pieces to shell bottom as legs. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

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9 Paint and decorate other shells for a fun-filled shellebration!

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!

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