So...when I saw these on sale at TENDER HEART TREASURES I knew I needed them...
nice 10 x 10 cottage-y/Eastlake-y frames...
Guh-rossss, prints! Blick! But for $3.95 (no sales tax, free shipping...the magic words!) I had other plans for them!
Then, the punk princess of Providence, Elyse decided to taunt me with "Sailor's Valentines"...perfectly shellicious masterpieces created by bored Victorian sailors for their sweethearts. I have attempted them before...but I thought I'd give it another go...
It's nothing extravagant or elaborate...maybe being stuck on a tall ship fighting scurvy while pining and mooning for your beloved makes one more detail oriented? ;}But now that I have made a reasonable copy, I will be making more! I see a large order of tiny shells in my future!
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Shells are such a wonder of nature . Your work is beautiful. I'm sure God is so proud.
ReplyDeletekaren
Wow, what a beautiful piece of art!! Impressive!!
ReplyDeleteLisa
Wow, so pretty !
ReplyDeleteKammy
Lovely use of those frames - the shells look right at home there.
ReplyDeleteMost Sparkly! I love this. The shells are so beautiful! You do have vision, Dear One, and you're so creative. I think I've said that before! :)
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Shelia ;)
How beautiful!! I think you have the best visions!
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Janie
I only recently learned about Sailor's Valentines from Donna at Brynwood Needleworks. I would LOVE to be able to afford one, so pretty!
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XO,
Anne
Gorgeous! Fabulous idea, and you carried it out well.
ReplyDeleteOH pretty...I'd be your valentine..no wait that sounds wrong...if you were a sailor....no no that is wrong too...lets just say I really like your shell art!
ReplyDeleteKiss Noises Linda
Very creative!!!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn
So gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty pictures! I was wondering what kind of camera you got again? I also just got a cannon and was wondering if we got the same one? Andrea
ReplyDeleteLove it! How did you get the shells so white? Do they come that way or did you bleach them?
ReplyDeleteSusan
As per usual...i love it!
ReplyDeleteDitto to Beach Vintage~
ReplyDeleteYou nailed it again!!
xo
Cat
ooo, love the sea of white shells, so pretty and calming.
ReplyDeleteGreat find on the frames! It came out beautiful! Love it!
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Tina
It's a beautiful piece of artwork!
ReplyDeleteooooh, that is lovely...good for Elyse for providing you with the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteThe shells look perfect in these lovely frames. Gorgeous.1
ReplyDeleteOh how pretty! Can't wait to show Allie-she will definitely want to try this
ReplyDeletexoxo Pattie
Perfect! They were made for each other!
ReplyDeleteHow creative you are.....Just beautiful.!!
ReplyDeleteThose lonely heartsick sailors have nothing on you.
{{{sweetie pie hugs}}}
How lovely. You did such a wonderful job with your shells. I had never heard of Sailor's Valentines. Just gorgeous. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteOooh yours is beautiful! I adore Sailor's Valentines and the lore behind them... plus I LOVE the sea and anything to do with it! xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteNow I can show this to my hubby and say this is why I bring bags of shells from the beach home!
ReplyDeleteThat is so pretty and would like great for my daughter's "beach" guest room!
What a special gift this would be to recieve, so lovingly made by two lonely hands. Love this, thank you for sharing. Kathysue
ReplyDeleteYour work is absolutely beautiful. You are one amazing artist.
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xxoo Valarie
These are fabulous! That Elyse - she has some fun ideas!
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Zuzu
I love Sailor's Valentines and the ones you made are truly lovely, regardless of the lack of scurvy...which is a good thing!!
ReplyDeleteKat :)
I have always wanted a Sailor's Valentine. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove your square version of the sailor's valentine (and humor)! I've yet to attempt one, maybe I can start with mini valentine.
ReplyDeleteI would be very grateful of you if you could tell me where I could get my share of those tiny shells. I have a project and am in need of several.
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BellaCasa
Those are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of sailor's valentines before. Thanks for sharing the history and the lovely shell creations you made.
ReplyDeleteI love the frames, what a great find and shells look so perfect in them. I want one!.
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative and always have the best ideas.
I have enjoyed my visit today.
Take care,
Elizabeth
Oh ...everything is so lovely..especially your new Valentine header..so so sweet. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteYour sailor's valentine is perfect. I just love those. I have a vintage one with shells formed into a flower bouquet and framed. I love it. I have a few shells myself (: God bless you, Page
ReplyDeleteI love how that turned out...great job!
ReplyDeleteThose are FAB!!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
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ReplyDelete"Hey Sailor" seems to roll off your tongue very easily! :P
I think your shell art is lovely!!!
I can't believe that you didn't glitter any of it! It's lovely, but I'm concerned the winter is getting to you. You - forget glitter?! It can't be!
Wow, I love this! Don't you have an inventive eye. I would never have seen those pictures and think seashells. Very cool, Joan @Americana By Candlelight
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely lovely!! I do love the sailors valentines. Shells put together like that are simply beautiful, especially all whites..Thanks for sharing in White Wednesday!
ReplyDeleteThese turned out wonderful. I love shell art, but don't think I would have the patience for all those tiny shells. Great job!
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Kathleen
I like your version of the sailor's valentine! I am not a fan of all that color, I love your neutral one much better.
ReplyDeleteThey turned out great!
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