Going to the beach this summer? Here are some fun things to make with your beachcombing treasures.

 

Seaside Memory Box 

1. With a brush and acrylic paint, paint an empty egg carton any color you like. When the carton is dry, add some sand to each egg cup.
2. Arrange seashells, dried seaweed, driftwood, boardwalk tokens or souvenirs, and any beach treasures* you like inside the container.

 

 

Sea & Me 

1. Paint a plain wooden picture frame (available at craft stores), using a brush and a small bottle of acrylic paint. Let it dry completely.
2. Brush Tacky Glue on the front of the frame, and then stick on 20 to 30 seashells and any other beach treasures* you like (see note at bottom of page).
3. While the glue is still wet, use a spoon to sprinkle sand on the undecorated parts of the frame.
4. Let the frame dry for at least a day before inserting your favorite vacation photo.

 

*NOTE: Keep these things in mind before you remove any treasures from the beach:

• Be sure it's not against the law.
• Also make sure the sea stars and shelled creatures you pick up are not living.
• To keep your beach treasures from getting too stinky, ask an adult to soak them in a mixture of half bleach and half water overnight. Then have an adult rinse them thoroughly before you work with them.
• You shouldn't have to do this with beach treasures you buy at a store.

 

Craft by Robin Walker

Photos by Susan McElhinney