Sea Shell Art for Kids - Perfect Summertime Craft

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Ah, the weather is warming up, the schoolbooks are nearly completed, and summertime is getting close! If you're looking for a fun summertime art project to do with the kids, please continue reading below to see how to make this beautiful sea-shell watercolor art.

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summer art for kids sea shell art project

Supplies you'll need for this sea shell art project:

To make the sea shell art:

First, paint your canvas using your watercolor paints. We chose a pearlescent watercolor but any kind would be fine. You could even use acrylic paint if that's what you have on hand.
Once the paint has dried, glue on your shells, sea glass, and gems.
Or, glue on your shells, sea glass, and gems, and then paint the canvas (and shells).
Get creative and have fun!

summertime art project for kids, painting the canvas with watercolor paint

gathering the supplies - tacky glue, sea shells, beach glass, and canvas

bowl of treasures - sea glass, sea shells, and gems — So many beautiful treasures!

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gluing the sea shells onto the canvas squares

gluing sea shells and stones onto canvas

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nature sea shell beach art craft for kids using watercolor paint

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We also have a fun ocean sticker art project that is perfect for preschoolers and older children too. Check it out here.

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