Every Shell Tells a Story! What is Your Story?
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Another happy customer! 💕 This custom photo seashell was created as a heartfelt memorial for a loved one. 🌊 Each shell I make is a special piece of art, designed with care and love.
From Chris 5 stars
"My shell arrived today and I absolutely love the way Shell Tales transferred and beautifully preserved a photograph of my brother and me onto a sea shell. They also took the time to communicate with me about special touches and how I wanted the shell to look. The memory of my brother will now always be synonymous with the sound of the ocean. I recommend ShellTales for any photo or special moment you want to preserve."
Growing up, summers at the Jersey Shore were magical, filled with waves, sandcastles, and buckets of shells. My lifelong love for the beach is the inspiration for Shell Tales Cape May, where I transform nature’s treasures into a unique ‘canvas’ for your cherished photographs. Celebrate those special moments with a Cape May Shell Tale, and may it bring you as much joy as I’ve found in creating it.
What is a Shell Tale?
A shell tale is a photo that has been transferred into a shell. It is created through photo transferring, a process that moves a photograph from paper onto a seashell, making the image an integral part of the shell—not simply decoupaged on the shell. Each photo is carefully edited to fit and enhance placement, turning your memories into a unique keepsake.
What is the difference between photo-transferring and decoupage?
2. Apply Medium: Coat the photo with a transfer medium
3. Press & Dry: Press the photo face-down on the surface and let it dry 24 hours
4. After 24 Hours: Gently rub off the paper to leave the image on the surface.
5. Seal and Decorate!
Result: The photo transfers into the shell- a labor of love for you!
2. Glue: Attach the pieces to the surface using decoupage glue.
3. Seal: Apply multiple layers of varnish to seal and smooth.
Result: Decorative elements sit on the surface, sealed and polished.
Next Steps
Email your high-resolution photo to
shelltalescapemay.etsy.com
What is a Shell Tale?
A shell tale is a photo that has been transferred into a shell. It is created through photo transferring, a process that moves a photograph from paper onto a seashell, making the image an integral part of the shell—not simply decoupaged on the shell. Each photo is carefully edited to fit and enhance placement, turning your memories into a unique keepsake.
What is the difference between photo-transferring and decoupage?
Photo Transferring
: Seamlessly transform a photo onto a surface, like a seashell.
1. Print & Prepare: Edit and print a photo using a laser printer.2. Apply Medium: Coat the photo with a transfer medium
3. Press & Dry: Press the photo face-down on the surface and let it dry 24 hours
4. After 24 Hours: Gently rub off the paper to leave the image on the surface.
5. Seal and Decorate!
Result: The photo transfers into the shell- a labor of love for you!
Decoupage
: Decorate a surface with layered cutouts for a polished finish.
1. Cut & Arrange: Choose your designs (paper, fabric) and cut them out.2. Glue: Attach the pieces to the surface using decoupage glue.
3. Seal: Apply multiple layers of varnish to seal and smooth.
Result: Decorative elements sit on the surface, sealed and polished.
Next Steps
Email your high-resolution photo to
shelltalescapemay.etsy.com
REVIEWS
Another happy customer! 💕 This custom photo seashell was created as a heartfelt memorial for a loved one. 🌊 Each shell I make is a special piece of art, designed with care and love.
From Chris 5 stars
"My shell arrived today and I absolutely love the way Shell Tales transferred and beautifully preserved a photograph of my brother and me onto a sea shell. They also took the time to communicate with me about special touches and how I wanted the shell to look. The memory of my brother will now always be synonymous with the sound of the ocean. I recommend ShellTales for any photo or special moment you want to preserve."