It's Beach Week!! Let's Make a Beach Mobile!!

Here's a quick little craft to help preserve the memory of the beach, and those lovely shells and bits of driftwood you've collected along the way!

You'll need:

some oven bake clay, (we used Sculpy in off white)

shells

fishing line

driftwood

beads, (if you wish)

Start by rolling out your clay...do it to the thickness you desire!

Using a small glass, or cookie cutter, cut out the shape you want!

Then take your shells and press them into the clay...press them in firmly, so they leave a nice imprint!

Get a chopstick, and make a little hole at the top of your shape, (for hanging).

Put them on a baking sheet and bake as per the instructions on the clay.

(for Sculpy it's 15 minutes at 250 degrees)

After they've cooled down, gather your driftwood, beads and fishing twine.

Drill a small hole into the centre of each piece of driftwood.

String on your beautiful imprinted piece of clay...add beads, (if you wish), and tie it to your driftwood.

Now hang it up and enjoy your unique ode to the beach!!

I've seen these imprints done alot with leaves, but not so much with shells.  I think these would also make lovely pendants for a unique necklace.  It's also a good launching pad for talking about shells and fossils!
Sweet and simple...the perfect little craft!!

Enjoy!

xo maureen