June 1: Shell Mosaics

All week I have been busily working on a project that I hope will be complete and posted tomorrow; sorry I have neglected blogging since Tuesday. I have been working mornings and, after a little nap for energy, working on that project. So, today I wanted to share one of my favorite projects, shell mosaics. They were super simple to make, always get complements from visitors, and remind me of Massachusetts beaches. 

Materials: 

shells

canvas

craft clue

paint brush or piece of cardboard

Steps:

-Wash and let shells dry completely

-Cover canvas (or piece of canvas if using something on the larger side) with thin layer of glue. Squeeze glue directly on canvas and use paint brush or a piece of cardboard to spread it out.

-Place shells in glue on canvas

-Let dry completely

-Hang on wall

I don't have any in the process photos, but here are a few closer ups of the finished ones (these are each 16" by 20" canvases).

Slipper Shells

Sand from Winter Island

Mussel Shells