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Shells are such fun to use in crafting with kids. With young ones there are various things you can let them do- sort and arrange and even prompt them to make all sorts of creatures.
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Recently her grandpa sent her a big box of shells and my daughter has been having fun with them.This altered photo frame is entirely my little ones design and she had a lot of fun doing this!
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Shells from the beach are often grimy.When I asked my daughter to wash the shells she was so thrilled. I think all kids enjoy a splash !
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Its amazing how kids find pleasures even in simple things!Here is my little one drying the shells in our balcony
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This is the photo frame I let her beautify.
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My daughter experimented with her design with the thoroughness of an architect !
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- Make your Shell Craft frame
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How about creating something from these shells-- perhaps a Shell Craft bird!
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You can use the adhesive of your choice . We used Mseal.
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Position your shells to make a bird's feathers, body and head.
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Now add a flat based shell for the feet!
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You can add beads or paint the eyes but I feel shells are beautiful on their own.
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You can use these Shell craft birds as home decor, car hanging , as an adornment in your garden-- lots of ideas!
Have fun crafting.Do leave me your comments.
Here is the link to our
Shell Craft Koalas Altered Project.
Sonia, so adorable...love sea shells. Awesome! I have an award for you on my blog. ~Shen
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Dr. Sonia..this is so clever and so pretty. Your daughter is such a wonderful helper and must be learning so much about crafting and so many other things as you go. I'm sure she was thrilled that you asked her to wash those shells. All the little things like that count.
ReplyDeleteThank You Shen
ReplyDeleteYou have quite the talented little helper there. Such a great idea. Beach pictures would look sooo great in this frame!! Great idea!!! TFS.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! Looks like you have a talented little helper! Love the frame. Beach pictures will look awesome in this frame!! TFS
ReplyDeleteLaurie
Dr. Sonia S V
ReplyDeleteHow sweet!!
Great shell bird as well.
Myrna
Thank You so much Laurie
ReplyDeleteThank You Myrna
luv this cute creation.with all ur inspiration,i tried my hand in card .chk them in http://varnam-addcolortolife.blogspot.com/
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ReplyDeletethis is so cute
thank for giving us new ideas :)
you are creative
hugs
Alyna
wonderful idea of art but ur cute daughters will go better than u in future:)
ReplyDeleteWow!! What fantastic photos! My Mum made a shell framed mirror with my neices...yours looks absolutely perfect! Your little girl has such a lovely calm aura about her. And she is very creative!
ReplyDeleteAlicia xx
Those are really great projects, that shell bird is adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour daughter has quite the eye. The shell placement is so balanced and will make a beautiful frame for a picture. Like that little pot sitter you made out of the shells too!
ReplyDeleteDr. Sonia, thank you for taking the time to stop by my blog and leave such lovely comments. It is a pleasure to see all of your crafts as well. Your blog is so warm and friendly. I love this shell frame your daughter made. It is fun watching children have fun and enjoying the simplest things in life, isn't it? It looks like your daughter had fun - that's the best part.
ReplyDeleteDr. Sonia,
ReplyDeleteThat craft looks like a lot of fun and the creations turned out fantastic.
Thank you for the award!! I plan to post it later this week.
Nancy
wonderfull like the bird most.
ReplyDeletehey sonia thanx for your comment there was some problem i have solved it. thanx again
ReplyDeleteThank You so much dear friends for taking the time to appreciate this simple craft of ours
ReplyDeleteDr Sonia, you are so creative, so many wonderful ideas....I love visiting. Who would have thought you could turn shells in to a bird. Your daughter must have so much fun with you!
ReplyDeletethnx sonia for ur loving comments and suggestions.will try to follow ur advice.i don't know abt participating in challanges.if any ,let me know.surely will participate.ur comments given me more courage to try more cards,will try and post in future.
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what a nice idea of using the shells love how u have created a bird with those shells and it looks like your daughter is already an amazing crafter just like her mom.
ReplyDeleteits interesting..you are very smart :)
ReplyDeletelovely...................
ReplyDeletewow doc !!what an amazing crafter your princess is turning out to be !!
ReplyDeletewow doc !!what an amazing crafter your princess is turning out to be !!
ReplyDeleteSonia, this is a very creative idea, thanks so much for sharing! I have something for you over on my blog, please come pick it up! :)
ReplyDeleteAshley
http://especiallymade.blogspot.com
Nice ideea, Sonia! I see your daughter is very hardworking and passionate about crafting.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant.
ReplyDeleteThis is super interesting... Love the work Prisha has done....!!
ReplyDeletei love shell bird...
ReplyDeletewow! you my friend are just born talented! A doctor and a artist! How cool is that!? LOVE the things you create and how you involve your daughter too.
ReplyDeleteHow fun is this! I love the frame and bird- and your daughter is just the best little helper! :)Amy
ReplyDeletewow so............ creative
ReplyDeleteThank You so much friends for encouraging us with your comments
ReplyDeleteI bet your daughter was very proud of her project. Be sure to tell her that a lady in Columbus Ohio love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and thanks for the nice comments on my blog
hugs
Deanne
http://deannescreativejuice.blogspot.com/
Wow!! hats off to you and your daughter. Lovely lovely work on your blog....
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Smita
Thank You Deanne I will surely tell her!
ReplyDeleteThank You Smita
Great project...the frame looks beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful project- and a fun fun idea to keep the kids busy and encourage their creativity!
ReplyDeleteI HAD to stop by to see your newest shell craft. I was speechless when I saw the Koalas....and now, speechless again!
ReplyDeletePlease stop by my Blog to get your Awards!!!
:O)
Jessica
Sonia, your shell crafts are beautiful! I always love seeing kids craft with their parents. Thanks so much for stopping by during The Twinery + DiscountCardstock.com Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteI love these ideas! Thanks for sharing Sonia! :)
ReplyDeleteAmy
Your daughter's frame is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove your shell bird :)
Great project and especially with a great little helper:) TFS
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Hi!
ReplyDeleteFrom Sonia to Sonia!~ ;-)
My friend i love the differnt creations that you present here.
I love the beach themes and of course i love shell... when I go to the beach i always collect shell. I live near beach (about 10 minutes driving a car and 5 minutes to the airport)
Thanks for this beautiful creation so inspirational.
Hugs, Sonia *Sony*
Greetings from Puerto Rico
You are tempting me to try shell art doctor. Congrats to the little helper.
ReplyDeleteThank You Gopi.
ReplyDeleteThank You Shelly yes shell craft is great for kids
Thank You Jessica for the awards
Thank You Sonia so glad you stopped by
Thank You Norma so thankful for your support
Thank You Emily for stopping by
Thank You Amy
ReplyDeleteThank You Tracy
Thank You Suganthi -- do try it!!
What a beautiful frame your daughter made. And the little shell bird is adorable!
ReplyDeleteKelly
http://kellyscraftylife.blogspot.com
kisses to ur daughter sonia...she is talented like u...awesome creation and very good idea...waiting to see more of ur daughter's creations too...
ReplyDeleteThank You Kelly for dropping by so often and appreciating our work
ReplyDeleteThank You Nisha
Its amazing to see how u come with something unique everytime... !! I was thinking abt the shell bird, even if I'll try it would never look like a bird .. lol.. !! N u have one talented daughter :)
ReplyDeleteThank You Shubhra you've put a big smile on my face!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful mother and daughter team you make, don't you. She is just so cute...
ReplyDeleteAnd that bird is a clever idea indeed.
Amazing amount of patience there... inspite of being a full-time career woman!
xxx Monica
Sonia
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous. Your daughter is a great planner. I love shells also and you just gave me a brilliant idea.
Hugs
Brenda
I would be honored if you came to see my blog here
last pic is beautiful, I love the idea of shell bird. very creative.
ReplyDeleteNayana@ CherishDreamLive
What an absolutely wonderful shell frame and bird you and your daughter made. She is a lucky little girl to have a mom that is so talented and can pass that knowledge on to her. Hugs, Pam at http://craftycards4u2.blogspot.com/
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ReplyDeleteWhata great idea out of simple thing.love ur bird.What a creative daughter u have!! Give my love to her.
Oh my gosh, these are so awesome! Your daughter is very talented!! And I love the little shell bird! What great projects!! I love them...as I do everything you make :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
http://indymermaid.blogspot.com
Sonia,
ReplyDeletethese shell creations are just fantastic. Your daughter has done an amazing job with the frame, she definitely takes after her mum :) :)
I had a box of shells before that have gone walk about, have to try and find them.
Awesome frame and love the little plant critter Dr Sonia! So wonderful that you and your daughter create together :)
ReplyDeleteWe were here earlier but were having comment issues! My little assistants are now very excited to go to the beach and find some shells :) Your talented little assistant did an amazing job on her frame and the shell creature is so cute! I love her meticulous job at studying her layout! My Oldest E is very precise like that too! Thanks for sharing these fun crafts!
ReplyDeleteYour daughter is so cute, she makes a great assistant! This is such a fun craft for kids!
ReplyDeleteWow... Your daughter is soo talented... That is a perfect looking shell frame...Beautiful.. And I love the cute shell bird too...!!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! I love how you always make time to craft with your daughter! She is very talented! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteso in love with your crafts!
ReplyDeleteCute works...
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