Christine Dimmmick demonstrated how to keep beach memories alive by incorporating collected seashells into one's decor.
Seashell Mirror
Materials:
1/2" foam core
X-acto knife
hot glue gun and glue
flat mirror
acrylic paint and brushes
tile adhesive and putty knife
sea shells, plastic cherubs, beads, etc.
sheer fabric and scissors (do not use pinking shears)
Mod Podge and bowl
silver leaf and sizing
Steps:
- Cut foam core to size and shape then hot glue to flat mirror frame.
- Apply acrylic paint and let dry.
- Spread tile adhesive onto several areas of frame.
- Press shells and other decorative items into adhesive before it dries.
- Cut sheer fabric into strips, immerse in a bowl of Mod Podge, squeeze out excess glue and form it onto frame. Allow strips to dry thoroughly (a couple of hours).
- Add more paint (use a different color if desired) to various areas using a dry brush.
- Add silver leaf sizing and leaf to several areas on shells and fabric.
More Ideas - Hot-glue small uniform shells to the chair railing area of a wall to create a border.
- Place a small amount of sand in a clamshell and top with a tea light (take out of metal). The sand will catch the wax so it won't mar the shell.
- Hot-glue scalloped shells to a string of white lights.
Resources Home File: A Realistic Decorating Guide for Real Life
by Christine Dimmick
This title is out of print. Please check with local used bookstores or public libraries.
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Website:
www.andrewsmcmeel.com
Guests Christine Dimmick
Author/Designer/Owner, The Good Home Company
Email:
goodhomeco@aol.com
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