Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments

Ana
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Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - closeup of ornament with a tiny bow handing in a pink and white tree I have a collection of shells that were from a box of pre-made stuffed shells entree. After the filling was eaten, I put the shells through the dishwasher to use at a later date. The shells cleaned up nicely and are in perfect shape! These shells could be used for many projects. I decided to make them shabby chic for tree and decorative pieces throughout our home.

Total Time: 2 hours

Yield: 12

Supplies:

shells
spray paint
craft paint
glue gun
beads
ribbon - optional

Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - string of white pearl like beads

Steps:

Lay clean shells on a flat surface and spray paint gold. Dry.

Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - shells lying on cardboard

Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - gold spray paint

Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - paint the outside of the shells

Flip over. Paint and allow to dry.

Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - painted inside

To add a little more sparkle, I added pink glitter craft paint.

Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - bottle of glitter paint

Shabby Chic Shell Ornaments - pink glitter paint added

Count out 12 beads on the string; cut. This makes the perfect loop for hanging. With 1 of the shells, add hot glue at the top, begin by gluing 1 bead, then again at the other end, gluing side by side to form a loop.