It is the first Makeover Monday here on the DP blog! I am sharing with you how to transform some ordinary seashells and glass knobs found at a flea market into gorgeous shell jewelry bowls. You are not gonna want to miss this transformation!
Materials needed:
Seashells similar to these (clam shells)
Vintage glass door knobs
Pearl & matte acrylic paint (Martha Stewart Multi-surface in aquarium and lake fog)
E6000 adhesive
Steps:
1. Paint Martha Stewart Multi-surface pearl in aquarium on the inside of the shells. This took about 3 full coats to get a solid colored surface. Let dry.
2. Paint the outer surface of the shells in Martha Stewart Multi-surface matte in lake fog. This took about 2 full coats. Let dry.
3. Grab your E6000 and adhere the shell to your vintage glass door knob. I did touch up the metal on the knobs with a silver metallic paint. Let completely dry before use.
4. Enjoy your newly created shell jewelry bowls.
I love the way the inside is pearled and the outside is matte on these shell jewelry bowls. Don’t you?
So are you wondering how Makeover Mondays are going to work? Each Thursday I will be posting some items that I have found treasure hunting during the week (Treasure Trove Thursday). I will then pick one treasure to transform for my Makeover Monday feature!
These shells were found at a local flea market and I was inspired by their shape and texture. They do make the loveliest bowls to arrange in a tray on your dresser or on your bedside table.
I hope you will follow along! Tell your friends about the transformations and chime in with whatever finds you have found for the week. I would love to hear about what made your heart go pitter-patter! Heck, you can even send me a photo of your treasures via email michelle@dandelionpatina.com and I will share with the DP social media communities!
So, what do you think of these shell jewelry bowls with glass knob pedestals?
If you feel they are pin-worthy here is a great pic for your favorite Pinterest board!
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Beautiful! It’s an easy project and yet the result is so beautiful!
Thank you for a great idea!
I loved how they turned out. They are perfect to have on my nightstand by the bedside. Thank you.
These are beautiful! Makes me feel like a mermaid getting ready with my pearls 🙂 And I LOVE mermaids 🙂
Kati, mermaids are pretty cool. Thank you so much.
You had me fooled. I thought those shells were naturally that pretty pearlescent shade. They turned out fabulous. I would love you to link it up at Two Uses Tuesday, it’s exactly the sort of upcycle that #2usesTuesday is all about.
Thanks for the invite. I stopped over and linked up.
These are gorgeous! I have so many shells from our vacations, I will definitely be making some! What great gifts, or wedding favors if you have a beach wedding!
I really love how they turned out. Thank you for your kind words.
I love these, they are so sweet! Thank you for sharing, I pinned!
Tania
Thank you Tania!
These are SO pretty, I love the delicate paint colours you chose.
Thank you so much Julie. I love using them on my nightstand to collect earrings at the end of the day.
Absolutely gorgeous!
Thank you so much.
I have so many shells from spending my summers with my grandparents in the Bahamas. y grandmother collected so many shells and I have kept them for all the memories! This is a great project to use those shells and keep their memory fresh in my mind. Thanks for sharing with Saucy Saturdays! I love seeing DIY projects!
Thank you so much! They were fun to embellish.
Beautiful! This looks so amazing. Pinned and tweeted. Thank you for bringing such amazing creations to our party. We hope to see you tonight at 7 pm because we LOVE to party with you! Lou Lou Girls
Thank you so much.
Oh my gosh Michelle, these are one of the prettiest jewelry holders I’ve seen in a long time! They would make fabulous gifts. Pinned
Marie, thank you so much.
Looks like a cute project Michelle 🙂
Thank you Trish!