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Home / Home & Garden DIY / Shell Treasure Box DIY

Shell Treasure Box DIY

May 19, 2017

 

HAPPY NATIONAL MOD PODGE DAY!

I’m thrilled to be participating in National Mod Podge Day (did you know there was such a thing?) with a fresh DIY craft project from yours truly and a special giveaway package from our pals a PLAID.

First things first- let’s get crafty! I found a cheap-o hexie box at a craft store ($1.49 y’all!!!) and some cute napkins at a discount store, so I knew I wanted to use these thrifty items to make something special for my daughter’s nautical-themed room.

Shell Treasure Box DIY

Here’s a list of the supplies I used: (Some are affiliate links and I will get a small commission- but it’s no added cost to you.)

  • Small wood box
  • Printed napkins
  • Furniture Mod Podge (it has a satin finish and dries super hard- no stickiness!
  • Coastal Paint in Seal Gray, Poolside, High Tide, Sea Salt, and Largo Blue
  • Krylon 18K gold leafing pen
  • Hot Glue Gun & Sticks
  • Starfish or Seashell (you can also use resin shapes)
  • Wood Beads
  • Paintbrushes
  • Sandpaper

I made you this video to take you through step by step!

Tips:

  • Don’t forget to separate the plies of the napkins. Use only one! And don’t stress out over little wrinkles or tears.
  • I used 5 colors of paint, applied in thin coats (really, almost like dry brushing) to get the effect I wanted. But you can use whatever colors you like and don’t have to go overboard.
  • Krylon leafing pen is my favorite leafing pen in the world, and it works great over the top of the Furniture Mod Podge.
  • If you don’t want to add the beads for feet, you could always just glue some felt on the bottom.

Shell Treasure Box DIY

I love this project and am really proud of how it turned out. This one will probably hold my daughter’s jewelry, but you could also keep it in the bathroom to hold extra soap, or keep it full of shells and sea glass you collect on your adventures!

CONGRATS TO JEN- OUR WINNER! 

So awesome, right?? And now you are inspired to get crafty so YOU NEED THIS!!!

We are doing an easy-entry giveaway. You enter by commenting. You may enter THREE TIMES. Here’s what you do. 

  1. Enter and leave a comment telling us what MOD PODGE formula you like best! 

  2. Join my email list and leave me a SECOND COMMENT that you are a subscriber. (There’s a box in the sidebar.) 

  3. Subscribe to my YouTube Channel and leave me a THRID COMMENT that you are a YOUTUBE BUDDY. 🙂 

Easy! The MP prize pack is for US residents- but if you are overseas, you can still enter- I’ll mail you a package with Coastal Texture Paint! So no reason not to enter.

I’ll post a winner ON THIS POST on Friday, May 26th as well as notifying winner(s) via email. You will have 36 hours to respond, or I will draw another winner.

OH! And if you want MORE ModPodge goodness, check out this link for LIVE crafting today! https://plaidonline.com/modpodge50

 

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Comments

  1. Elizabeth Dindal says

    May 19, 2017 at 01:30

    I really like the self leveling mod podge. I love making jewelery pieces with it!

  2. Elizabeth Dindal says

    May 19, 2017 at 01:37

    I am a subscriber!

  3. Elizabeth Dindal says

    May 19, 2017 at 01:39

    I am a YouTube Buddy! Love to watch!

  4. Cindy Matthews` says

    May 19, 2017 at 07:21

    i generally have just stuck to the good ol’ Matte finish Mod Podge. I rarely have “Sticky” Issues like some people report but if I do, I just dust the items with cornstarch and it’s all good. Love ModPodge.

  5. Melissa Woolsey says

    May 19, 2017 at 07:21

    The original formula

  6. Cindy Matthews` says

    May 19, 2017 at 07:21

    hope this is the way to do this – I am a subscriber to your email list.

  7. Cindy Matthews` says

    May 19, 2017 at 07:22

    And I subscribe to your YouTube channel – that’s how I got here this morning!

  8. Melissa Woolsey says

    May 19, 2017 at 07:23

    I am a subscriber

  9. Carol Thelen says

    May 19, 2017 at 07:54

    I like Mod Podge Decoupage Glue Sealer Gloss Finish.

  10. Carol Thelen says

    May 19, 2017 at 07:55

    I am a subscriber. Such fun DIY Info!

  11. Roseanna Crawford says

    May 19, 2017 at 09:15

    I have used the Glossy the most. Cute box project, thanks

  12. Roseanna Crawford says

    May 19, 2017 at 09:16

    I am an email subscriber!

  13. Roseanna Crawford says

    May 19, 2017 at 09:38

    I’m a YouTube buddy!

  14. Susan G says

    May 19, 2017 at 10:15

    I use the matte Mod Podge the most. It sits within arm’s reach of my craft table. I will have to try the furniture Mod Podge. Thanks this adorable project.

  15. Susan G says

    May 19, 2017 at 10:22

    I am an email subscriber. I really look forward to your posts.

  16. Susan G says

    May 19, 2017 at 10:24

    I’m a YouTube buddy.

  17. Sandy Thomas says

    May 19, 2017 at 10:53

    I am an email subscriber.

  18. Barb macaskill says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:05

    My favorite Mod Podge is the Sparkle! Love how it adds just the right amount of shimmer to my projects!

  19. Barb macaskill says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:06

    I get your email posts regularl since I am a follower!

  20. Barb macaskill says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:07

    YouTube buddies we are! ????????????????

  21. Misty Smith says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:30

    I have used the Matte Mod Podge before.

  22. jean marmo says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:39

    I use Mod Podge for my mixed media canvases all the time. I love the Gloss finish.

  23. jean marmo says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:40

    I get your emails!

  24. jean marmo says

    May 19, 2017 at 11:40

    I am a youtube buddy!

  25. Eileen says

    May 19, 2017 at 13:32

    I subscribed. Love Matte ModPodge

  26. Denice Metz says

    May 19, 2017 at 13:33

    I like the dishwasher safe Mod pod

  27. Jen says

    May 19, 2017 at 17:07

    I love the glow in the dark formula

  28. Jen says

    May 19, 2017 at 17:08

    I’m a subscriber

  29. Jen says

    May 19, 2017 at 17:08

    YouTube Buddies for the win!!

  30. Nancy says

    May 19, 2017 at 17:53

    Mod Podge Rocks! My favorite mod podge product is mod podge melts. I love making my own items for my cards.

  31. Laura S says

    May 19, 2017 at 18:12

    I love matte Mod Podge, it just works well for most of what I do, but I love all of the different varieties for different purposes!

  32. FeM says

    May 19, 2017 at 20:47

    I like the matte formula.

  33. FeM says

    May 19, 2017 at 20:48

    I subscribe to your newsletter.

  34. FeM says

    May 19, 2017 at 20:49

    I am a YouTube buddy.

  35. Kate says

    May 19, 2017 at 21:23

    I’ve only tried original and Matte Mod Podge and love them both, but I will definitely be trying the Hard Coat style. Had not known about it before.

    Fabulous project. I especially love the Octopus image. That makes this a gift for anyone of any age.

  36. Kate says

    May 19, 2017 at 21:32

    I’ve been a subscriber for a while now. I’ve gotten so many great ideas here. I have never been disappointed when purchasing anything you recommend. Those gold pens look very tempting. Love the shiny touches.

  37. Karen says

    May 19, 2017 at 21:37

    I have only ever used the original Mod Podge.so I guess that would be my favorite ?

  38. Karen says

    May 19, 2017 at 21:40

    I’m a subscriber.

  39. Kate says

    May 19, 2017 at 21:41

    I am also a YouTube subscriber. Had been a little worried as you hadn’t had a new video in a week. Happy to see you back.

  40. Karen says

    May 19, 2017 at 21:43

    I am now a You Tube buddy.

  41. Jennifer Essad says

    May 19, 2017 at 22:00

    I am hooked on all the matte products I really like the finished look of the crafts I make

  42. Jennifer Essad says

    May 19, 2017 at 22:02

    I’m a subscriber, I forgot to mention how much I like your project. Nautical decorating is really popular in my family. I’ve not thought of using an octopus but think it would be fun to use all his arm to make a jewelry tree for the bathroom

  43. Jennifer Essad says

    May 19, 2017 at 22:03

    I subscribed to your uTube account

  44. Rita Hatcher says

    May 20, 2017 at 00:38

    I use matte finish. But I am going to try the furniture finish ? subscribed to your news letter and YouTube. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

  45. Rebecca Ednie says

    May 20, 2017 at 01:34

    Ive only tried the basic Mod Podge and the outdoor one. I don’t love them so I’d love to try some more formulas.

  46. Kathy Martin says

    May 20, 2017 at 08:41

    I like the glossy and matte mod podge.

  47. Kathy Martin says

    May 20, 2017 at 08:42

    I am a You tube buddy!

  48. Betsy says

    May 20, 2017 at 08:58

    I use the Matte for everything. Recently I noticed the Mod Podge Sparkle in a store. I’m a lover of sparkle so I purchased it. I made little stuffed snowmen out of scrap fabric and decided to use the Mod Podge sparkle on them. I brushed it on and when they dried I was thrilled! Not only did they sparkle but it gave the fabric some stiffness so the snowmen stood up. I gave them as Christmas gifts and the recipients seemed thrilled. I’m an email subscriber. Thanks for all your great crafting ideas and product reviews

  49. Jennifer Hoke says

    May 22, 2017 at 00:51

    I like the Matte Mod Podge and love everything sparkle as well :).

  50. Jennifer Hoke says

    May 22, 2017 at 00:52

    I am a subscriber

  51. Jennifer Hoke says

    May 22, 2017 at 00:53

    I am also a You tube buddy -love you tube for learning opportunities.

  52. Karen Davis says

    May 23, 2017 at 13:09

    I like the glossy Mod Podge the best

  53. Karen Davis says

    May 23, 2017 at 13:13

    joined your email list! fantastic giveaway, btw, I looked at past giveaways and was envious that I hadn’t been on your site to try to win them…

  54. Phyllis Strickland says

    May 24, 2017 at 11:43

    I love the original matter formula, the others are great, too, but I use that the most.

    I already subscribe to your email list and I just signed up for you You Tube channel. I always watch them from your posts so didn’t know I also need to sign up to subscribe on You Tube.

  55. Roxanne Moon says

    May 26, 2017 at 14:19

    WOW how can I choose a favorite?! lol! Either the Dishwasher Safe or Matte!

  56. Roxanne Moon says

    May 26, 2017 at 14:23

    I’m subscribed!!!!!

  57. Roxanne Moon says

    May 26, 2017 at 14:24

    I’m a youtube buddy!!!

  58. Jennifer Hoke says

    May 28, 2017 at 11:18

    Thank you!

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