This is one of my favorite DIYs for the guest bedroom.

These framed seashells look great as part of the vignette on the chest of drawers, and the project didn’t cost me anything because I already had all the supplies on hand.

To make your own Quick and Easy DIY Seashell Artwork, you will need:

• Wooden frames
• Seashells
• Watercolor background
• Card stock or poster board
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Spray adhesive
• Hot glue

I used some wooden frames from Target’s Shabby Chic collection that I’ve had for years for this project. But if you don’t have or can’t find any frames that look beachy, you can just find a wooden frame and paint it using this technique.

You’ll also need a watercolor background for this project. I used some that came with a font package I purchased, as well as these free watercolor backgrounds from Angie Makes. You could also use scrapbook paper.

If you choose to use the watercolor backgrounds from Angie Makes, print them out on regular printer paper, using a high-quality setting. Then, trace around the frame insert and cut out your background.

Cut a matching piece of white card stock or poster board to use as a backing.

Protect your work surface and spray adhesive on the back of the watercolor print. Adhere to the card stock.

Reassemble the frame, putting the glass between the cardstock and the frame backing so you don’t lose it.

Use hot glue to attach the seashell to the stiff-backed watercolor paper.

Like I said, so easy!

The hardest part is coordinating the seashells to the watercolor background.

If you liked this Quick and Easy DIY Seashell Artwork project, you might also enjoy:

Sophisticated Coastal Bedroom Makeover

Gilded Seashells

Ikea Nightstand Hack

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* We’re sharing our favorite links from last week’s party at the beginning of today’s party.  Check them out and then keep scrolling down for the link party.  Happy Weekend!

Thanks for participating in the Best Recipes and DIY Projects Party last week!  We’re thrilled to share some of our favorite links from last week’s link party with you.  We saw some really wonderful ideas for do-it-yourself art and furniture during the party.  There’s so much you can do with paint!  Check out some of our favorite projects below.

Giant Feather Wall Art from Hey Let’s Make Stuff

The Secret to Painting Sharp Lines and Perfect Stripes from Do It Yourself Fun Ideas

DIY PVC Pipe Table from BrePurposed

DIY Shutter Screen from Lauren McBride

Pottery Barn Inspired Tandem Bike Art from Inspiration for Moms

Now, let’s get this party started!

 Happy Weekend, everyone! We’re delighted that you came to our party. The link-up is live and ready for you to share your recipes, DIY projects and crafts, just make sure you follow these guidelines:

1. When you link up, you are giving us permission to feature your project and pictures on our blogs and social media with a link back to you.
2. We’ll feature our favorite projects from this weekend’s party at the beginning of next week’s link party.
3. Weekly favorites will also be pinned to our Link Party Favorites Board on Pinterest!
4. Add a text link back to the host blog.
5. You can link up any post you’ve created during this past week.
6. We’re excited about your handmade items, but this link party is limited to blog posts only. Please don’t linkup your Etsy shop.
7. Share the love and comment on two or more of the other projects that are linked up. We all love comments!

This party starts every Friday at 5 P.M. MST, and keeps going until the following Tuesday evening. Feel free to invite others to join in the fun!

Thanks for participating! Your Hosts,

Ruthie from Cooking With Ruthie, Jeni from Bakerette, Mandy from Mandy’s Recipe Box, Dan and Chris from Live Dan 330, and Deb, Tracy, and Sherri from Made From Pinterest

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Valentine Glitter and Stripes Wall Art

Cupid’s Arrow Love Letters

Valentine’s Day Banner

Clothespin Heart Wreath

Valentine Printable (Free!)

XOXO Valentine Decor

Stitched Heart Garland

Valentine’s Day Votive

Valentine Subway Art (printable)

Felt Heart Garland

Marbled Valentine Ring Dish

Stitched Valentine Treat Bag

Click here to see thirteen more fun ideas for Valentine’s Day.

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Valentine Pop Top Cans

O-Fish-al Valentines

Heart Attack (Free Printables!)

Valentine Candy Dish

Valentine Chocolate Box

Valentine Popcorn Snack Mix

Sprinkle Rimmed Milk Glass

Valentine Suckers

Crazy For You Cake

Chocolate Heart Cups

Soda Valentines

Popcorn Valentines

Happy Valentine’s Day!  Click on the picture below to see the

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We’ve made a FREE printable for you that is perfect for adding to your harvest decor this year.  Simply download the PDF file below and print it out on your computer or send it off to your local copy store.  It’s perfectly sized to fit into an 8×10 frame.  This month, we’re giving you two color options, white and sepia.

White looks great in homes with bright colors or gray-ish walls.

Sepia has the look of aged paper, making it really pretty in rooms with warmer tones.  Both have “give thanks” written in gold, so they look fantastic with gold or brass accessories!

Just select the file you want below and save it to your computer:

Give Thanks Free Printable (White)  |  Give Thanks Free Printable (Sepia)

Click on the highlighted words right above this to download or print the PDF files for your own use.  I had a lot of fun practicing for my Thanksgiving buffet table decorations with mine.

Are you looking forward to a few calm weeks in between Halloween and the Christmas holiday season?  It’s a good time to take a deep breath and count your blessings.  We’re definitely thankful for all of you, and hope you’ll be able to use and enjoy these printables.

Just in case you missed it up above, you can click on the highlighted text below to download the PDF files for the printables right here:

Give Thanks Free Printable (White)  |  Give Thanks Free Printable (Sepia)

If you are still in Halloween mode, click HERE to view and print a black-and-white printable for Fall.  

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At Super Saturday #55, we noticed there were some really great decorating projects.  We’ve been featuring a lot of recipes lately, so today we’re going to switch things up and show you some terrific DIY home decor ideas.  Enjoy!

DIY Faux Copper Patina from The Domestic Heart

Coastal Inspired Gallery Wall from 3 Little Greenwoods

No-Sew Headboard Cover from Do It Yourself Fun Ideas

Wood Photo Block from Anything & Everything

Hello Sunshine String Art from Home. Made. Interest.

Remote Control Basket from Little Red Window

Sofa Update from Sow’s Ear

DIY Mason Jar Cups from My Frugal Adventures

Free Printable “Dream is a Wish” from Designs by Miss Mandee

 Thanks again for sharing your projects and recipes with us during Super Saturday #55!  We hope you were as inspired by these featured links as we were.   Please come back  for our next Super Saturday Link Party, starting at 7 P.M. EST on Friday night!  And keep an eye on your social media over the weekend, too.  We like to showcase links that catch our eye during the party via Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.  You might see your links featured there!

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We’ve picked a few of the stand-out links from the party to share with you, today.  There were a lot of fun projects and recipes that were perfect for welcoming Spring and enjoying the new season.  So, here are our favorite ideas for Spring Dining and Decor.

 Spring Poster Art from Remodelando la Casa

Coconut Blueberry Muffins from Beyond Frosting

Hello Spring Wreath from Circusberry

Cranberry Frangipane Squares from Baking in Pyjamas

Anthropologie Mug Knockoff from Woods of Bell Trees

Chest of Drawers Planter from Penny’s Vintage Treasures

Homemade Easter Candy from The Rebel Chick

Faux Succulent Planters from Learning, Creating, Living

Ribeye Steak Salad from Joyful Healthy Eats

Spring is Here Printable from New Mama Diaries

Sonic Cherry Limeade Copycat Recipe from Classy Clutter

Spring Moss Wreath from Free Borboleta

If you’ve been stopping by the party, but haven’t linked up a project yet, don’t be shy!  We’d love to see what you’ve been working on, too!  Please join us for our next Super Saturday Link Party, starting at 7 P.M. EST on Friday night!  We welcome all kinds of projects–recipes, cleaning tips, decorating, and crafts–the sky’s the limit!

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