Image: sxc.hu

1. Sketch pictures of the scenery and people
2. Collect stones and shells.
3. Later make collages with them.
4. Create jewelry.  My aunt had a long, narrow shell with jewelry fastening glued to the top for a chain.
5. Take photos and create a slide show on your computer.
6. Find sea glass and learn about it.
7. Write a journal about your beach experiences and explorations. 
8. Make a scrapbook with photos and collectibles.
9. Create a shadow box with your beach “finds.”
10. Find driftwood for art creations and textural inspirations.

What have you done that’s artistic while you’re at the beach or with the items and ideas you’ve collected?

Post from: Blisstree

10 Artistic Opportunities at the Beach

Image:sxc.hu

Why not try some clipboard art, or making altered clipboards, as some call it.  I’ve described the project in one of my Arts and Crafts posts, Clipboard Altered Art & Wall Hangings.

Youngsters often collect shells, sea glass, and stones when at the beach.  Unique stones attract their attention even at a lake beach.  You might find other objects you can combine on a clipboard for a piece of art you can hang in their room, instead of having it lying around on a table, dresser or shelf.

(Follow the directions in my post for creating one of these.  Combine  many of the items suggested, as well. I’d also enjoy hearing from you and knowing what you make using these suggestions.)

Post from: Blisstree

Crafts for Beach Theme Week

They are rocks and seashells, seaglass, foods from the area, something a relative may have made, and stories of places we’ve visited.  The natural objects are typical of that area and may tell of the geology and history.  We bring home recipes to try and ingredients we might not find at home.  (I use these for my travel writing, but the grandchildren seem to look forward to them, too.)

Image: sxc.hu

•  Rocks of a particular area
• Shells from a beach
• Foods
• Recipes
• Food ingredients for making ours at home
• A costume
• Piece of jewelry typical of the region
• Postcards for making collections or scrapbooks
• Seaglass

My daughter was going through some of her souvenirs from trips as a child and teen.  Even though she might have purchased a few “touristy” items, those she saved were stones and seashells, postcards and photos!

 What do you collect for your grandchildren when you travel?  Are there items that aren’t expensive?  That create memories?  That add to the youngsters’ knowledge?  That expand their imaginations?

Post from: Blisstree

Rocks & Seashells- Simple Gifts for Kids

The Seashell Keeper

(Photography by Peggy Rowland)

Post from: Blisstree

Straw Dispenser Reuse Party Guest 6