Framed Seashell Stencil Art Wall Decor
I know…..lame title. Did it get your attention? The framed seashell stencil art wall decor was a mirror in it’s prior life.
This mirror. I paid less than a dollar for it at the thrift store just up the street from me.
I always spray the backside of frames first. Beautiful paint color from Krylon – Chalky finish in Waterfall.
It was a toss up between the starfish and the seashell.
I cut the stencil apart so I could lay the shell flat in the frame. The colors I chose for the stencil are three whitish shades from FolkArt.
Without seeing the shell in just one white color it’s hard to tell how three different colors add dimension to the stencil…but they do. Stencil one color, let it dry, stencil a dab of the second color here and there….let it dry….stencil your third color in random spots. Now the stencil doesn’t look “flat”.
How easy was that.
The chalky finish paint adheres to glass. That’s what it says on the can. I distressed the frame using 150 grit sandpaper.
That’s it for me. Time to see what my friends have for us. Just click those pink links below.
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Have a great day!
Author: Kathy Owen (Petticoat Junktion)
Kathy is the founder of PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, old hardware, rusty stuff, and thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy’s projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines. Read more about Kathy here.
Kim
I love what you did with this thrift store find!!! Thank you for sharing your creativity! #HomeMattersParty
Erlene A
Clever title 🙂 I grew up around the ocean and love projects like this. I have to have some type of sea decor in the home to remind of where I grew up.
laura quaglia
Nice projects, like the shell in the glass
Laura
Debrashoppeno5
This is adorable. What a cute, quick project.
kristin
This is so pretty, love the beachy feel!
Marie, The Interior Frugalista
I know someone you were meeting up with this afternoon that would love this ? Love it!
Susan W.
Turned out great!
Donna Scheid
sorry just saw that at the end....!
Donna Scheid
did you spray the mirror or replace it with wood?
Maryann @ Domestically Speaking
You know I love this!!! Super cute seashell!
Heidi
So cute! Thanks for the tip of using 3 different shades of white to create dimension.
That's a great idea! I love when I learn something new! 🙂
Mimi
I think your title was cute! I love this project. Thank you for sharing!
Bliss
Oh to be stenciling anything by the seashore. I'm positive I'd work better and faster with an ocean view.
Mimi
I agree with you Bliss!
Love an Ocean view, the sound of the ocean and the lovely fragrance of saltwater.