Bounty of the Sea!

Of course you know that I LOVE the

beach!  Well I am also enamoured with

SEASHELLS!!

They just speak to me of the incredible

creativity and artistry of God!!

Each piece it's own little masterpiece!!
{Just like you and me!!}
{smile}

I love incorporating them into jewelry!
Nothing says "summer is here"

like some beach inspired jewelry and

home accessories!!

Tonight I will be making a shell
and freshwater pearl bracelet for
Jeanne for the giveaway.

Here are a couple of pieces I designed

for myself...this first one is my very

favorite necklace!

Sadly though, the larger shells used to 

be almost the same green as the freshwater

pearls next to them...some of the dyed shells

do fade after time...

Fortunately.. I can just take this apart and

put a different piece in.  I had to learn this
little lesson the hard way.

Here is a close-up of the Paua shell pendant.
They are so beautiful and iridescent.  They look

different from every angle.

I made this blister shell necklace to match a

beautiful turquoise and white blouse that is

embellished with little pearls and embroidery.

As usual, Martha , has some great

ideas on how to use these little
treasures of the sea!!  

She gives instructions on her site 

for creating all this stuff, too.

These little candles are one of my faves!!

Fave #2

Fave #3

I can just imagine how lovely the ambiance is
after the sun goes down with these shell candles!

Aaawww... Any of us could create this
adorable little t-shirt!

Bedside beauty...aahhh...
Can't you just smell the salt air???

Hope your week is simply
BEACHY!!

Becky