Crafting at the Beach - Seashell Wreaths - Paradise found Beach Day

## SEASHELL WREATHS - Sun, Sand & Sisterhood

Craft a beautiful coastal ring of seashells at the beach!

### WHEN & WHERE

Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Englewood Beach (we’ll change beaches sometimes - stay tuned!)
Meeting spot: Enter parking lot circle, turn left, pass porta potties on right, park there. That’s where the split in the light blocking fence for the turtles is. We gather straight out from that split, down by the water.
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### WHAT TO BRING

🪑 Beach chair or towel
☂️ Umbrella if you want shade
🧴 Sunscreen (Florida sun is no joke!)
💧 Water bottle
📖 Book, journal, or just yourself
Optional: bring any special small shells, pearls, sea glass or doo-dads you want to feature in your art creation - also Snacks, hat, sunglasses, camera for beach pics

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### WHAT TO EXPECT

We’ll paint our 6x6" canvases first (go light with the paint so it dries fast in the sunshine!) then while the canvases are drying, we’ll beach comb for shells, driftwood, and other beach treasures for our art pieces.

You don't have to make a wreath! Feel free to create.

### COST: $5 (for canvas)

Maureen provides: 6x6” canvas, paint, brushes, clear glue, glue guns, some starter shells and bits of beach glass for color
The vibe:

• Set up your chair in the sand with us
• Paint canvas (lightly) and place in sun to dry
• Walk the shoreline collecting shells while your canvas dries
• Return with your treasures, glue larger bits with battery glue gun, fill in with clear glue for smaller bits, glass, & sand
• Chat or just zone out watching the waves while your creation dries in the beatiful Florida sunshine
• Sometimes we go out to lunch afterwards

Perfect for: ✨ Crafters & Beach lovers (obviously!)
✨ Anyone needing vitamin D & vitamin Sea
✨ New members - easy, relaxed first event
✨ Early birds who want to beat the crowds
✨ Anyone craving that "toes in the sand" therapy

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### DON'T FEEL LIKE TALKING?

Come anyway! Bring headphones, bring a book, just sit near us and soak up the sun. The ocean does the heavy lifting - you just have to show up. The sound of waves + friendly presence = instant mood boost. 💙

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### WEATHER

We meet cloud cover or shine (unless there's rain, lightning or severe weather).
Bit chilly? Bring a sweatshirt - sunshine still feels amazing!
Check event comments morning-of for any weather cancellations.

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### FINDING US

Look for the group of women with beach chairs & Maureen’s blue umbrella
Can't find us? Check event comments for day-of updates or message the organizer.
First-timers: Don't be shy! Just walk up and say "Paradise Pals?" - we'll welcome you with open arms!

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### NEW TO THE GROUP?

Beach day is perfect for newbies! Super casual, easy to just blend in, and if you're nervous you can always pretend you're really focused on that seashell you just found. 😊
Questions? Drop them in the comments or message me directly.
See you Wednesday, Paradise Gal Pals! 🌊☀️🌴