Until I discovered machine embroidery,shellcraft was my passion. This card made me think that, perhaps,I could have the best of both worlds by combining the two hobbies together. The 'flowers' are made up of individual shells & dried heather makes up the stem. The FSL bow is from a set - 3D Bows - from Secrets of Embroidery, it can be removed from the card and sewn onto clothing or a pin stuck to the reverse to make a brooch.
9578That someone special would truly know they were special to receive such a wonderful card. They should treasure it always.
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9811Quite a beautiful card, and the best of all worlds! Mother Nature' bounty, and the love of machine embroidery!
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44904beautifully done.........very talented you are. *4u
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27608Jean, this is absolutely stunning! I used to collect shells as a child, we had a lot on the beaches in Malta then. What a marvelous idea how to use them....... must search in my attic to find them cos I did bring the collection with me to Germany much to hubby's delight lol. *4u
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by elenu
05 Sep 2008
Thank you Anna, Lovely to hear from you again. You knew those shells would be useful one day didn't you? The shell cards have a drawback with mailing - they do need a well padded box, whereas the shell crinoline lady is protected by her 'glass box'!
10164Wonderful work! I love these greetings cards! Flowers for you
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12821Many Congratulations, I like very very much all your work !!!;-)))))
Flower for you
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9846WOW...I'm.impressed..so.much.talent..that.is.absolutely.beautiful...*4u
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6578The artist in you just keeps on re-inventing yourself all over again. Your shell flowers remind me of the shell flowers my sister and I used to make into jewelry about 50 years ago. It was the rage for the kids back then. It does bring back lots of fond memories. *4u
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by grannyo
25 Aug 2008
Oh, I forgot to say, this is one of the best cards I have ever seen. Not just here, but anywhere! Thanks so much for sharing. :-)
by elenu
25 Aug 2008
Grannyo, I am overwhelmed by your comments, thank you. It is a very old craft, not popular these days, but I love it. I have never made jewelry, but have made lots of shell animals & my favourite, crinolin ladies. I encase them in glass 'boxes'. I'm pleased I have brought back memories for you.
8045Elenu, what wonderful passions you have to share and Very creative! Another great work!!!
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by elenu
25 Aug 2008
Thank you Butterflyluvr for that, your comments are appreciated - it's nice to have the opportunity to share with everyone.
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1885Oh Jean, you have another great one - I love it.
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3733What a beautiful card. Nice to be able to combine more than one craft in a design.
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34304Oh Elenu I had forgotten how much I use to love doing shellcrafts. The shell store n Ft Lauderdale use to b one of my favorite places to visit when I would go down to Englewood,Fl to visit my G. dad. Yrs ago, I bet I still have some of those shells packed away n my husbands workshop. This is beautiful. *4U
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by shirlener88
24 Aug 2008
Hehehe! My Mother does as well - she lived in Port Charlotte and went to Ft. Myers all the time.
by elenu
25 Aug 2008
Pleased the card brought back happy memories for you lbrow. Comments appreciated as always.
145791This is a wonderful use of the passions you have. You have created something that will be a treasure to the person who receives it. It is BEAUTIFUL!! *****
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676Very nice, that someone should feel very special..
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14146What a beautiful card! Very lucky special person.*4U
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5453How beautiful, I would love to be that some one special!!
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46153Such a beautiful card and so cleverly made. *4U
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