Turtle shell art

If you notice a turtle or tortoise shell without a turtle inside (poor turtle), why not keep the shell as a decorative feature in your home? Turtle and tortoise shells are beautiful and make a unique decorative addition to your home. Here are the steps for how to preserve a turtle or tortoise shell to use as home decor. Is it Allowed? Before starting to preserve your tortoise or turtle shell, make sure you are allowed to have it. Check with your local authorities so you don't get in…

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Earlier in the week we shared the newly complete corner gallery wall in our front office. Amidst the collection of art and photos are a few natural curiosities, for instance the ivory colored turtle shell that adds a little dimension into the mix: A few years back, Mary's mom had given it to us — she'd uncovered it from the ravine overlooking the river at her home and had never quite seen a one like it. At first we wondered if it came from a specific species or perhaps belonged to a rare…

Sharing a DIY for painted turtle shells that I've been lusting over ever since I spotted them on another decor site. An easy DIY!

So your beloved turtle has passed and you feel bad for losing him or her? Sorry for your loss; death is an inevitable part of life cycles for us and our pets. But the good thing is that you can preserve the shell of your turtle friend as a way to remember them for more...

Turtle shells have been used by Native American tribes for rattles. The rattles are used to keep a dancer in time or help a singer to know when to change their words. To these tribes, the turtle shell rattle is sacred and requires a proper send off when no longer used.

I started with this bright shiny white tortoise shell from Nate Berkus at Target. I wanted the end result to look like one of Restoration Hardwares tortoise shells. I started with 2 coats of Annie Sloan paint in Coco. Then I dry brushed on Behr’s Swiss Coffee in random areas, going every which way. When ... Read More about ~thrifty thursday~{tortoise shell makeover}