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Shell Craft - Altered Photo Frame and Shell Bird

Shell Craft 
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. 
Shell Craft
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!
Shell craft
  • Wash the shells
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 !
Shell craft Fun
  • Dry the Shells
Its amazing how kids find pleasures even in simple things!Here is my little one drying the shells in our balcony
Shell craft
  • Plan the design
This is the photo frame I let her beautify.
Photo Frame Alteration
My daughter experimented with her design with the thoroughness of an architect !
Arranging  the Shells
  • Make your Shell Craft frame
    Shell Craft Frame
    How about creating something from these shells-- perhaps a Shell Craft bird!
Shell Craft 
You can use the adhesive of your choice . We used Mseal.
Shell Craft
Position your shells to make a bird's feathers, body and head.

Shell Craft
Now add a flat based shell for the feet!

Shell Craft
You can add beads or paint the eyes but I feel shells are beautiful on their own.
Shell Craft
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.
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