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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.
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Comments (32)
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shirleysisson
24 Aug 2008
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Such a beautiful card and so cleverly made. *4U
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Thank you Shirley.
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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Thank you very much Dkjack.
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all the beauty and BEST of both worlds!;)
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Thank you jrob, your comment is much appreciated :-)
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How beautiful, I would love to be that some one special!!
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Thank you Katydid. Nice of you to say so.
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ron111otter
24 Aug 2008
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That Jean, is FANTASTIC ! ****4U
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Thank you Pat - appreciated.
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What a beautiful card! Very lucky special person.*4U
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Comment appreciated Babyred, thank you.
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Very nice, that someone should feel very special..
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Thank you Ddoersch your comment is appreciated.
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This 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!! *****
Peggy
Peggy
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Peggy, thank you, I appreciate your comments very much.
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Oh 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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I said Ft. lauderdale, but it was Ft. Myers. Sorry
Hehehe! My Mother does as well - she lived in Port Charlotte and went to Ft. Myers all the time.
Pleased the card brought back happy memories for you lbrow. Comments appreciated as always.
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It is surely agreat combination, looks great.
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Adelmarie, thank you, your comment is appreciated
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What a beautiful card. Nice to be able to combine more than one craft in a design.
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Thank you very much Mops. Appreciated.
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It is beautiful.*4U
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That is appreciated Roxsy, thank you.
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shirlener88
24 Aug 2008
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Oh Jean, you have another great one - I love it.
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Appreciated Shirlene, thank you.
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Love it ! Beautiful job !
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Thank you Annmounce, I appreciated your comment.
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this is so beautiful
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Thank you Gerryvb, I'm pleased that you think so.
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Oh so very pretty!!!
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Thank you Clawton, that is appreciated.
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It is stuning
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Thank you Ciba for your comment, hope you enjoy Cute, welcome.
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butterflyluvr26
24 Aug 2008
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Elenu, what wonderful passions you have to share and Very creative! Another great work!!!
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Thank you Butterflyluvr for that, your comments are appreciated - it's nice to have the opportunity to share with everyone.
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The 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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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. :-)
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.
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WOW...I'm.impressed..so.much.talent..that.is.absolutely.beautiful...*4u
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Thank you Coco128, that's appreciated.
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Jean, this is a beautiful card.
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Thank you Becky, that's appreciated.
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Great combination. I love the card
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Thank you very much 4Lghoward.
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Many Congratulations, I like very very much all your work !!!;-)))))
Flower for you
Kiss Rosi
Flower for you
Kiss Rosi
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Again, thank you Rosyla.
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Very beautiful made.
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Iris, thank you for your comment.
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Really beautiful!
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Thank you Shuede.
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Someone Special indeed, Wow I love it muchly.
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Thank you Kezza2sew, comment sppreciated.
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stickmuster
26 Aug 2008
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Wonderful work! I love these greetings cards! Flowers for you
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Thank uyou Stickmuster, comments appreciated, as always.
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Jean, 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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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'!
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beautifully done.........very talented you are. *4u
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Thank you Colonies1 for your very nice comment, it's appreciated.
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dlonnahawkins
04 Sep 2008
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Quite a beautiful card, and the best of all worlds! Mother Nature' bounty, and the love of machine embroidery!
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Thank you Dionna - yes, a way to show off the beauty of Mother Nature.
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That someone special would truly know they were special to receive such a wonderful card. They should treasure it always.
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Thank you Pafhen, yolur comment is very much appreciated.