The Most Fun You'll Have with Seashells: National Seashell Day Crafts

Did you know that June 20th is National Seashell Day? It's the perfect time to celebrate the beauty of the ocean and get crafty with some seashells! And what better way to add a pop of color to your seashell creations than with Kwik Stix? These handy paint sticks are perfect for adding vibrant hues to your projects without the mess of traditional paint.

What are Kwik Stix?

If you haven't heard of Kwik Stix before, you're in for a treat! These fun filled paint sticks are super easy to use for all your crafting needs. Plus, they dry in a flash, so you can keep the creative momentum going without any drying time delays.

Painted Seashells

Materials Needed: shells, Kwik Stix, and markers

1. Paint each shell with Kwik Stix
2. Use different colors for each shell and mix colors
3. Write kind messages onto the painted shells with a marker

Check out this craft on Instagram @heartmadewithmom

Bright Seashells

Materials Needed: seashells and Kwik Stix

1. Collect seashells at the beach
2. Paint shells with Kwik Stix
3. Use a variety of colors to make the shells pop in color
4. Display for National Seashell Day!

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Shell Counting

Materials Needed: paper, foam letters, glue, shells, and Kwik Stix

1. Glue foam numbers onto the paper
2. Place and match the correct number of shells under each number 
3. Once all shells are on the page, pick up each one and paint with Kwik Stix!

Check out this craft on Instagram @heartmadewithmom

Painted Shell Frame

Materials Needed: wooden picture frame, Kwik Stix, glue, and shells

1. Paint the wooden frame using Kwik Stix
2. Paint small shells with Kwik Stix
3. Glue shells onto the frame
4. Place your favorite picture into the frame
5. Display for National Seashell Day!

Check out this craft on Instagram @lemons.and.literacy

Paper Plate Seashells

Materials Needed: paper plates, scissors, and Kwik Stix

1. Fold a paper plate in half
2. Cut the paper plate into a shell shape
3. Paint both sides of the paper plate with Kwik Stix
4. Display for National Seashell Day!

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Shell Craft

Materials Needed: seashells, Kwik Stix, and markers

1. Lay out shells onto the table
2. Paint shells with Kwik Stix
3. Add details with markers
4. Display shells for National Seashell Day!

Check out this craft on Instagram @mamaknowsbestactivities

 Sand Castle Crafts

Materials Needed: cardboard, Kwik Stix, glue, sand, string or twine, and shells

1. Paint the cardboard with Kwik Stix
2. Use a piece of string or twine to outline where your sand castle will be
3. Glue the string down to the cardboard
4. Drizzle glue inside the outline of the sand castle
5. Spread the glue around so it is covering all the cardboard inside the castle
6. Pour sand over the glue
7. Shake off the excess sand
8. Glue seashells to the cardboard and around the sandcastle
9. Display for National Seashell Day!

Check out this craft on Instagram @playbakecreate

Outdoor Shell Painting

Materials Needed: rocks, shells, and Kwik Stix

1. Spend some time outdoors and collect a handful of rocks and shells
2. Paint your collected items with Kwik Stix
3. Display in your yard or in your house for National Seashell Day!

Check out this craft on Instagram @weneedmoreglitter