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Knock Off Ceramic Giant Clam Shell

in Lifestyle on 03/09/15

I have been coveting this clam shell from Ballard Designs for years but could never pull the trigger on purchasing it. There were even a couple times I almost bought one from the outlet here in Atlanta, but still couldn’t allow myself to shell out the discounted price, especially because they were chipped or damaged.

 

DIY Ballard Design Clam Shell

A few months back (think late summer!!!), I came across this plastic clam shell at the thrift store for about $3. Sometimes I wonder why I wait so long to do projects, because transforming this took all of 15 minutes. But after about 6 months down in my craft cave, I pulled it out last week and got to work turning this into a Ballard Giant Clam Shell Knock Off.

 

DIY Ballard Design Clam Shell

This was super simple and I absolutely love the way it turned out!

First step:
I gave it a coat of Rustoleum Heirloom White. (Any base white coat will do. The stone spray paint (step #2 below) does not have full coverage, so you need to cover the original color first). 

Second step:
Give it a coat of Rustoleum Stone Spray to give it the texture and color variation to make it feel more real. 

 

DIY Ballard Design Clam Shell

Third Step:
Make it a planter. 
I have always loved the orchid styled in these clams, so I grabbed one at Trader Joe’s for around $8. I just stuck the whole vase in the clam. Of course, this doesn’t have to be a planter… it could be a bowl, a cute drink holder, mail collector…

 

DIY Ballard Design Clam Shell

Fourth Step:
Fill in clam around the vase. 
To fill the clam around the orchid vase, I layered in some river rock and oyster shells. (And yes, this is project #462 that I have used with oyster shells!) Then I just piled some dollar tree moss around it and grabbed some vines from the yard to make it feel more natural.

 

DIY Ballard Design Clam Shell
 
Fifth Step:
Try to keep orchid alive!! 🙂

I love the organic feel it has now. And for around $10 I think it will make a great spring and summer centerpiece on our island and dining table.

 

 
 

Yay for repurposing!

xoxo,
Heather

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  1. Marlene says

    Mar. 9, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    The texture looks great. The orchid in the shell is a great idea. I'm sure it looks good on your table!

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  2. Simply LKJ says

    Mar. 10, 2015 at 2:07 am

    Looks fantastic! I finally purchased one frim wisteria when it was on sale and I got an additional % off for being a new customer.

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  3. Christy @ 11 Magnolia Lane says

    Mar. 10, 2015 at 10:27 pm

    Bravo, Heather! That looks amazing and $3 means you can go something fun with all the money you saved. Isn't that how it works?!

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  5. Michele @ The Joyful Home says

    Mar. 12, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Wow- I love this project! I, too, have been drooling over the BD clamshell bowl for years and for some reason haven't purchased it yet. I like this idea even better and will now be on the hunt for something similar. Thanks for sharing!

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