Valentines Shell Card
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An easy, and crafty card. Perfect for Valentine’s Day, or an anniversary.
Supplies
Beach shells, scissors, a paint brush, and paint of your choice. You will also need a box, marker, and glue gun. (Jewels/ pearls are optional)
Mark,n,Cut
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Mark a corner of your box, depending on how large you want your card to be. Once marked take your scissors, and cut along the line you’ve created.
Plan
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Peace your shells together to create a heart shape, then make sure to mark the sides so you don’t cut it too small.
Cut, Cut, Cut
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Slide your shells to the side, and start to cut your cardboard into a square, or the shape of your choice.
Paint!
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Grab your paint brush, paint, and something disposable to lay underneath your cardboard Square. Paint your cardboard piece with the color of your choice, then wait till dry.
Decorating
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Peace all your shells back into your heart shape, and start to glue.
Downloads
Finishing Touches
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Once glue is dry, you can add pearls, beads, and a little note if needed. (of course this is all optional)
Done!
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Now you’ve got your, Perfect little seashell heart card.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!