Today I’m sharing a DIY Shell Specimen Wall Art I made for Crafts Unleashed. I had a lot of fun working on this project and finding the perfect spot in the house for these. Now onto the craft!
DIY SHELL SPECIMEN WALL ART
I love working on coastal crafts for the house. My home decor style is very coastal, so I couldn’t wait to get started on a new craft that I’ve been wanting to do for awhile now – a DIY shell specimen wall art project. These are so pretty and so simple to do, I had mine done in a couple hours.
We all know wall art can be pretty expensive, so making a project like this using shells you’ve gathered yourself or bought from ConsumerCrafts.com is a perfect option.
Step 1 – Paint Your Shadow Box
I started off by painting my shadow box white. I did a total of two coats letting each coat dry 20 minutes.
After the white paint had dried, I lightly dry brushed on my light green paint. I wanted it to have an aged feel.
Step 2 – Add Shells
Next I picked out some of my favorite shells!
Step 3 – Add Shells
Then I used a high temp glue gun for this project. I laid out my shells, until I found the order that I wanted. Add hot glue on the back of each shell and firmly placed them onto the shadow box.
I had it finished in a couple minutes! See how simple it was to make and they will make a statement on the wall for sure.
You can add a metal hanger on the back to hang on the wall, but I always like to use command strips when hanging projects like this. They are super easy to use and hang.
I did a similar project a couple years ago using an old pallet and starfish, a DIY Beachy Wall Art.
This DIY shell art fits in perfectly with my coastal decor. I love the idea of using shells you’ve found on a recent beach trip and making a project like this.
Now you have some great artwork for the house, enjoy!
If you’re looking for more DIY Coastal Wall Art then check out this awesome roundup over at Crafts by Amanda!
Love, Courtney
