DIY Painted Sea Shells with Puffy Paint

Get ready to add a splash of color to your sea shell collection with DIY Painted Sea Shells using Puffy Paint! This fun and easy craft project is perfect for unleashing your creativity and giving those plain shells a vibrant makeover. Simply grab your favorite colors of puffy paint, decorate the shells with unique patterns, then sit back and watch as your creations come to life with a cheerful pop of color. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or trying your hand at DIY for the first time, painting sea shells with puffy paint is a delightful way to add a personal touch to your beach treasures. Happy crafting!

Supplies for Painted Sea Shells Using Puffy Paint 

Puffy Paints – I have this set of puffy paints and love the color variety. They also have a great tip for easy application of detailed designs.

Paint Brush

White acrylic paint (optional) – If your shells aren’t white, you can cover them first with a coat of white acrylic paint.

Directions for Painted Sea Shells Using Puffy Paint

Step 1: Decide which puffy paints you want for the background shell colors. Using a paintbrush, add each color to the shell. Add an additional layer or two of each color to make the background more opaque if preferred.

Step 2: Add designs to the painted shells using dimensional puffy paint. If you make a mistake, you can wipe it away a Q-Tip.

Step 3: The designs don’t have to be complicated. Even simple lines and dots look great over the colored background.