Seashell Animals

From CRAYOLA

Collect beach treasures, then turn them into cute seashell animals.

YOU’LL NEED

CRAYOLA Acrylic Paint

CRAYOLA No-Run School Glue

Sea Shells

Wiggle Eyes

CRAYOLA Paint Brush

CRAYOLA Scissors

Disposable Plate

Chenille Stems

DIRECTIONS

1.Pick a seashell.

2.To make crab, pour red and yellow paint onto disposable plate.

3.Cover seashell with red paint.

4.Mix small amount of red and yellow paint with paint brush to create orange.

5.Add orange and yellow details to seashell with end and bristles of paint brush. Dry 1 to 2 hours.

6.Glue wiggle eyes to top of shell.

7.Cut 8 small pieces of chenille stem. Lightly bend 2 chenille stem pieces.

8.Glue chenille stem pieces to shell bottom as legs. Let all glue steps dry 1–2 hours.

9.Paint and decorate other shells for a fun-filled shellebration!

TIPS

-Add a second coat of paint to your seashell for added coverage if needed.

-Make more animals to add to your collection, including a turtle or flamingo!

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