STYROFOAM brand foam crafts

Seashell Frame

Make a seashell picture frame using STYROFOAM™.
   Completion Time - 
2-4 hours
   Designer - 
Kathleen George

Materials

STYROFOAM Brand Foam
  • 1- 1" x 12" x 18" sheet
Other Materials
  • Fine beach sand
  • 2- cups shells
  • 1-7" square of white felt
  • Mod Podge Matt Medium

Tools

  • Serrated knife
  • Thick craft glue
  • Pencil
  • Small paint brush

Instructions

  • 1. Cut sheet of foam to measure 7" x 9". Measure and mark 11/2" border around each side. Cut out resulting rectangle fromcenter of sheet.
  • 2. Cut second piece of foam measuring 1" x 1 1/2" x 4 3/4";trim bottom of piece so it sits back at an angle. This piecewill be glued to bottom of back of frame for support.
  • 3. Brush craft glue over front and inner and outer sides offrame. Sprinkle with sand.
  • 4. While glue is wet, push shells directly into surface ofSTYROFOAM™; let dry thoroughly. Brush on Mod Podge Matt Medium to finish.
  • 5. Glue piece of felt measuring 5" x 7" over hole on back offrame, leaving one end open to insert photograph. Select openend based on if frame will be used horizontally or vertically.
  • 6. Glue supporting piece to back of frame.*Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company