Tattoo and Decopauge Seashells

April 12, 2016

Tattoo and Decopauge Seashells

April 12, 2016

 

Decopauge paper, mod podge, and temporary tattoos

I had this totally random thought a few weeks ago. “I wonder what temporary tattoos would look like on seashells?”  But then I thought, not just tattoos but maybe some kind of flower too.

I looked and looked for weeks for a napkin or tissue paper that had the right kind of flower thinking that tissue paper or napkin would be light enough to mold to all of the crevices and curves that a seashell has. Not only did the paper have to be thin but the scale needed to be right. Not too big, not too small. I had all but given up when I remembered that I have a few pieces of decoupage paper in my supplies.

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Fill a vintage tray with decopauged and tattooed seashells

Supplies:

 

Fill a vintage tray with decopauged and tattooed seashells

Directions

  1. Make sure your seashells are clean and free of grit or sand.
  2. Cut out images to decoupage – cutting close to the image
  3. Put on a layer of Mod Podge and then place the image on top. Carefully smooth it down with your fingers.
  4. After the first bit of Mod Podge is dry add a second layer on top to coat the image
  5. Following package instructions place the temporary tattoo on the shell. Be sure to burnish well and only lift up one tiny corner to be sure the tattoo “took”
  6. Arrange the sea glass on the tray and place the votive candles.
  7. Arrange the tattoo and decoupage seashells along with some that are undecorated around the candles

 

Tattoo and Decopauge Sea Shells

I love the mix of beach and garden with the graphics of the temporary tattoos. I think that tattoo and decoupage seashells are among my new favorite things!

What do you think? Love ’em or leave ’em?

 

Tattoo and Decopauge Sea Shells

 

Vicki O'Dell

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  • Eleanor Noone May 4, 2016 at 12:49 pm

    Love them! I’m definitely going to have to try this.

    • Vicki O'Dell May 4, 2016 at 4:54 pm

      Thank you Eleanor. I hope you will share a photo of your seashells!

      XOXO V

  • Leanne April 16, 2016 at 4:59 am

    these are gorgeous and you’re right about them being a great blend of beach and garden – it certainly mixes it up a little 🙂 Leanne @ cresting the hill

    • Vicki O'Dell April 17, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      Thanks Leanne. I like mixing things up. 🙂

  • Rosemond April 15, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    What a fun idea. My daughter and I collect seashells (and pretty rocks we pick up on the beach.) This would be a really great craft to do together!

    • Vicki O'Dell April 15, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      Rocks! Now there is another fun idea!

  • jodie April 15, 2016 at 4:59 pm

    Now this is definitely something I’ve never considered. But for a beach house….how perfect!! jodie
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    • Vicki O'Dell April 15, 2016 at 6:42 pm

      Yes, it would be a great project for a beach house. Definitely a gift to give a hostess!
      Vicki

  • Candace April 15, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Such a great idea for this girl, who lives on the coast of Maine! Thanks for the inspiration.

    • Vicki O'Dell April 15, 2016 at 6:41 pm

      My pleasure Candace. I have a whole tub of seashells from past vacations but I had no idea what to do with them. Until now. 😉

  • Kris April 13, 2016 at 3:01 am

    I would never have imagined tattoos for seashells, but admit I’m
    very drawn to the clam shells with the vintage looking flowers. Your tray of candle lit seaside goodness is lovely. I can just see a necklace with a small tattooed shell as the focal point. That’s your next jewelry project, right? I’m thinking love ’em! They’re cool! Thanks for the inspiration!

    • Vicki O'Dell April 13, 2016 at 9:44 am

      It was a fun experiment Kris. I’m glad you like them.
      I’m definitely making more!
      You know me too well. 😉
      Bright Blessings,
      Vicki

  • Carol April 12, 2016 at 11:20 pm

    I like the new look of you page. Clean and easy to read.

    • Vicki O'Dell April 13, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Thank you Carol. I appreciate that.
      xoxo Vicki

  • Pamela Jenewein April 12, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    I like this concept. Tattooing shells dresses them up while adding appeal and pulls in other decorating themes.

    • Vicki O'Dell April 13, 2016 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Pamela.
      Yeah, that’s what I meant.
      No, not really. It was just another crazy experiment that turned out cool. haha!

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