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by elenu 24 Aug 2008 ( edited Sep 05'08 02:36 )
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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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by shirleysisson 24 Aug 2008
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Such a beautiful card and so cleverly made. *4U
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you Shirley.
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by dkjack 24 Aug 2008
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Absolutely gorgeous!
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you very much Dkjack.
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by jrob 24 Aug 2008
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all the beauty and BEST of both worlds!;)
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you jrob, your comment is much appreciated :-)
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by katydid 24 Aug 2008
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How beautiful, I would love to be that some one special!!
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you Katydid. Nice of you to say so.
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by ron111otter 24 Aug 2008
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That Jean, is FANTASTIC ! ****4U
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you Pat - appreciated.
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by babyred 24 Aug 2008
+11✽
What a beautiful card! Very lucky special person.*4U
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Comment appreciated Babyred, thank you.
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by ddoersch 24 Aug 2008
+10✽
Very nice, that someone should feel very special..
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you Ddoersch your comment is appreciated.
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by grammapt 24 Aug 2008
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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
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Peggy, thank you, I appreciate your comments very much.
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by lbrow 24 Aug 2008
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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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by lbrow 24 Aug 2008
I said Ft. lauderdale, but it was Ft. Myers. Sorry
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.
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by adelmarie 24 Aug 2008
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It is surely agreat combination, looks great.
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Adelmarie, thank you, your comment is appreciated
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by mops 24 Aug 2008
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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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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you very much Mops. Appreciated.
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by roxsy 24 Aug 2008
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It is beautiful.*4U
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
That is appreciated Roxsy, thank you.
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by shirlener88 24 Aug 2008
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Oh Jean, you have another great one - I love it.
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Appreciated Shirlene, thank you.
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by annmounce 24 Aug 2008
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Love it ! Beautiful job !
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you Annmounce, I appreciated your comment.
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by gerryvb 24 Aug 2008
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this is so beautiful
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you Gerryvb, I'm pleased that you think so.
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by clawton 24 Aug 2008
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Oh so very pretty!!!
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you Clawton, that is appreciated.
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by ciba 24 Aug 2008
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It is stuning
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by elenu 25 Aug 2008
Thank you Ciba for your comment, hope you enjoy Cute, welcome.
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by 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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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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by grannyo 25 Aug 2008
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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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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.
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by coco128 25 Aug 2008
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WOW...I'm.impressed..so.much.talent..that.is.absolutely.beautiful...*4u
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Thank you Coco128, that's appreciated.
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by workbecky 25 Aug 2008
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Jean, this is a beautiful card.
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Thank you Becky, that's appreciated.
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by 4lghoward 25 Aug 2008
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Great combination. I love the card
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Thank you very much 4Lghoward.
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by rosyla 25 Aug 2008
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Many Congratulations, I like very very much all your work !!!;-)))))
Flower for you
Kiss Rosi
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Again, thank you Rosyla.
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by stitchship 25 Aug 2008
+4✽
What a beautiful card!
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Thank you very much Stitchship.
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by iris2006 25 Aug 2008
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Very beautiful made.
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Iris, thank you for your comment.
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by shuede 25 Aug 2008
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Really beautiful!
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Thank you Shuede.
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by kezza2sew 25 Aug 2008
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Someone Special indeed, Wow I love it muchly.
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Thank you Kezza2sew, comment sppreciated.
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by stickmuster 26 Aug 2008
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Wonderful work! I love these greetings cards! Flowers for you
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by elenu 26 Aug 2008
Thank uyou Stickmuster, comments appreciated, as always.
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by anna25775 04 Sep 2008
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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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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'!
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by colonies1 04 Sep 2008
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beautifully done.........very talented you are. *4u
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by elenu 05 Sep 2008
Thank you Colonies1 for your very nice comment, it's appreciated.
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by 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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by elenu 05 Sep 2008
Thank you Dionna - yes, a way to show off the beauty of Mother Nature.
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by pafhen 05 Sep 2008
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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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by elenu 05 Sep 2008
Thank you Pafhen, yolur comment is very much appreciated.