Seashell Saturday

Welcome to one of my favorite days of the week...Seashell Saturday!

I wanted something totally lighthearted and FUN today, and I think I found just the right thing!

Ladies, get out your hula skirts!



Isn't that just the cutest video?!

I didn't know Minnie knew how to Hula!

Do you like to dance?

Thanks for joining me today, and I'll see you tomorrow!

Have a FUN day!

Del

Seashell Saturday

I have something different today.

I came across an article from The New York Times about the over harvesting, or over fishing, of the Chambered Nautilus.

These creatures have incredibly beautiful shells, that is true...but to harvest them to extinction is very sad. The nautilus has been dwelling in the sea for half a billion years. They are called a Living Fossil. To think that there won't be any live specimens in their natural environment for future generations to enjoy isn't only sad, it's appalling.



Many chambered nautilus are harvested to create what is called an Osmena Pearl. It isn't really a pearl, but a jewelry product derived from the beautiful opalescent, iridescent layer inside the shell.

The United States imported 579,000 specimens between 2005-2008. That number is shocking to me.

Marine biologists are lobbying for protection of the nautilus under the same United Nations rules that protect other endangered species.

I have 2 nautilus shells. One was a gift from Grandma in 1984, and I have bought one myself....but after learning what I have, there won't be anymore nautilus bought around here.

Please be a good beachcomber, or diver....never take live shells!

Thanks for joining me today, and I hope you take this post to heart!

I hope to see you tomorrow for Seashore Sunday!

Have a super SAFE shelling Saturday!

Love,
Del

Seashell Saturday

Helloooooo! It's Seashell Saturday, and I have something a little different to share today!

I have a few tattoos that have special meaning to me, but I am still wanting a few more. Tattoos are like potato chips....you can't have just one!

I am going to get a seashell tattoo, and have browsed the internet for some inspiration. Here are a few of my finds!

from Sharptattoos on checkoutmyink.com

from Chris Reed on TattooSnob

from Google Images

I'm going to be working on my own seashell tattoo design over the next couple of months, and mine incorporates something else nautical.

You can find several shell tattoos on Google Images, but they are not to be shared....which is totally beside the point of taking a pic and putting it on the internet in the first place!

A few months ago I was exploring ocean themed tattoo's and found this one.

This is a clever tattoo! I wonder if he really lost his arm to a shark???? If so, it's an interesting way to commemorate it.

I have a few changes coming up, and I'll tell you about them next week!

Have a Fun Fall Saturday!

Love,
Del

Seashell Saturday

Good morning beachy friends and seashell lovers!

It has been a beautiful week here in central Florida with plenty of sunshine, and lower humidity! This is perfect weather for me :)

It was definitely perfect weather for the Food & Wine Festival at Epcot! I didn't have a pair of earrings to match my outfit (can you believe that???) so I made a pair right before we left yesterday morning.

I am so glad I had the option, and the ability to do that on the spur of the moment! I'll tell ya about the festival next week ;D

I ordered a couple of styles of bookmarks, and had a chance to play around with one of the mermaid bookmarks-

I like this one, but I have another idea for the next one.

Back in August during my whirlwind redecorating fling, I had an idea to make a seashell mirror. I was actually contemplating surrounding my huge bathroom mirror with shells (I've changed my mind). I did order some shells I can't find here, but may make a smaller mirror instead, or use them for something else. I haven't decided yet, but thought I'd show you the shells I got for the project. I sure didn't want to use just my found shells, and I'm a little stingy about what I use them for. Bought shells are easier to use for just any ole' craft.

I love fan shells, they are big and take up some space...I have a few of these in my Christmas ornaments.

These were labeled "frog" shells.

and some nice spiral turitella shells.

When I was crafting my candle, and making some new beachy decorations, I remembered something I saw on HGTV or Crafters Coast to Coast ( which later became That's Clever). I have been wanting to make these for years!

I frosted the lampwork beads to make them look like sea glass. I'm lovin' these little tea lights!

Last week I was looking around for a dress made with seashell fabric, or fabric to make one. I stumbled upon this gorgeous dress on Ebay!

Isn't it lovely? and so ME?! Too bad the images were from 2008, and was sold :(
I would love to find some of this fabric!!!

While looking through my files, I ran across my birthday present from my son, and I have to share it with you. He's very talented using PAINT, the program.

I have a few ideas for this, and have played around with it a little.

I wish I could figure out the exact font and color he used! I guess I could ask him. I love this, and think he did a great job depicting me!

I have taken some time to start stringing that necklace with the Olive shell (finally) but haven't had as much time as I want to spend on it. It was a crazy week at my house to say the least!

I did get to check something off my Bucket List this week! Visit Epcot/Disney World.
(Thanks Shae!!!!!)
It was my 1st time yesterday! Crazy!...since I'm a native.... but Universal/Islands of Adventure is the place to go for the great rides. We used to have season passes!!! (Another gift from Shae!)

I am in a great mood, can't ya tell?!

It's going to be a great day!

YOU have a great Saturday too!

Love,
Del

Seashell Saturday

WooHoo! It's Seashell Saturday!

I'm so glad you could join me today!

The painting of my house is going very well, and I am almost done. I'll be finishing up this weekend with trim and touch ups...and then I can get back to playing with my shells. Yippeeeeee! I haven't played for a couple of weeks now, and I sure do miss it. Okay...I did make ONE thing! Or maybe THREE??? I'll share them next week!

Since I am supposed to be hard at work, and YouTube is full of awesomeness...
I have another video I found there to share with you!

This is so very interesting!


I knew they were poisonous, I just didn't realize HOW poisonous they were. I know from now on I will be careful picking up cone shells! I haven't ever found a LIVE cone snail before, but I have found other live shells.
What do we do with live shells?
Put Them Back In The Water!!!
Let them live to make some baby shells... so we, and future generations, can enjoy them as well.

A nice big warm WELCOME to my new followers! I'm so happy you are here, and I hope you have some fun with us!

I'll see you tomorrow with an interesting Seashore Sunday!

Have a Super Sunny Saturday!

Love,
Del

Seashell Saturday

A big HELLO and a big WELCOME to
Seashell Saturday!
I am so glad you are here :D

I have something new today!



When I saw this I knew I had to share it with you. There are several that struck my fancy, and it was hard to choose... so stay away from YouTube! I have a few more up my sleeve ;) but this one just screamed "Me First!"

Now I just need to learn to edit, and put my beach videos on YouTube!

Have a Super Saturday!

Love,
Del

Seashell Saturday

Hello! I'm so glad it's Seashell Saturday! Thank you for joining me!

And a big THANK YOU to everyone who has stuck with me through the last 2 weeks!

It has been a bit crazy in my world...let me tell ya. No. I better not! haha

Even though I am in the redecorating mood, I have had some time, or MADE some time, to play with my shells!

I have had this lovely combination on my bead tray for some time now.

A nice big shiny Olive Shell, stick pearls, and natural abalone beads. This will be so pretty!

I love love love copper with Olive shells! I haven't found another metal that sets them off quite the same way.

I recently saw a post on Completely Coastal about a driftwood and seaglass chime.

I have way more seashells than I do seaglass, so my take on it is this driftwood and olive shell wind chime, or wall hanging.

I love driftwood...

and SEASHELLS!

I still haven't decided where it's going yet. Hmmmm.

While I've been contemplating where to hang it, I played around some more!

I adore Spiny Oyster Shells, aka Jewel Box Shells! Especially the small ones!
And you know how I feel about PEARLS! I love these peach baroque pearls!

This was a fun little necklace to make!

I love Swarovski Crystal Elements, too...and this crystal fish is no exception!

A simple shell and sharks tooth made this cute necklace...

and everything just has to have at least one pearl!

I had to have some pink and purple, too!

Little lavender pearls just make me squeeeee!

I'm supposed to be 'taking a break' ..... HA!

I guess I'm just not one to be too idle.
You know what they say about Idle Hands....ooohhhhh.

And we all know I can't just stop making jewelry. I just don't have that kind of will power! I can turn down food, but give me a shell and some bling...and I'm hopeless!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Love,
Del

Seashell Saturday

Hello! Welcome to Seashell Saturday!

Today I thought I'd show you my seashell hair barrettes!

I have long hair, and I like to wear it UP when it's hot out. Usually in an old lady bun, but sometimes just pulled back and clipped in a pretty barrette.

The very first one I made was back when daddy was still with us, so probably 4 or 5 years ago. I just used some shells from those cheap shell lei's.

The next, and my favorite, is my auger shell barrette.

I had just a few of these purple shells, just enough for a small barrette.

and just a few of these, too...at that time.

The most recent one, and I'm not sure what kind of shells they are, I haven't tried to find out (shame, shame) are mostly brown.

I haven't decided whether to leave it natural, or give it a matte or gloss spray.

Starfish make a beautiful adornment for barrettes, too....
You can pick them up at the craft store, or any shell shop at the beach!

I like to use and wear things I make from my found treasures!
I could really wear something made with shells everyday! It's the mermaid in me!

Do you have a little mermaid in you, too?

Join me tomorrow for Seashore Sunday!

We'll check out another Lighthouse!

Have a wonderful Seashell Saturday!

Love,
Del

Seashell Saturday

Hello and Welcome to Seashell Saturday!

I see some new ocean and beach lovers have joined us, and I'm so glad to have you with us!

I have had a busy week just full of Etsy, Etsy, Etsy!

I thought for starters, I'd show you something I found on Etsy, and I HAD to have it!

Isn't this vintage seashell box just amazing? I fell in love with it the moment I saw it!

I found it quite by chance, too.

It was in a treasury that I was featured in. I bought it immediately!

I have been very fortunate to have my seashell jewelry selected for a few treasuries this month. I thought I would share just a couple of them with you.





It really makes my day when someone includes my jewelry in their treasury :D

I've made some new necklaces this week, too! Something a little different.

A stack of Jingle Shells and some rough cut teeth style blister pearls lead to this Tribal style necklace.

This has such a wild, exotic feel to it. I just love the Jingles!

I recently purchased some End of Day English seaglass. So far, I have used one precious piece.

I love that it's my favorite color, too. Love the purple! I used one of my malformed seashells for this one.

A very simple little necklace, but rare and unique. I can't wait to use more of the seaglass!

I haven't found any seaglass since I've been in Florida. I used to find it all the time on the west coast. Have you found seaglass in Florida? Is it possible? WHERE is it?

On a more serious note....

Several blogs are participating in raising money for donations for a little boy named Charlie who has brain tumors. If you pop over to the participating blogs, a donation of $1 per comment will be given!

Isn't that a wonderful way to raise funds for this sick child?! The goal is 5000 comments! Just a few minutes of your time can help Charlie.

Visit Sherry at Country Wings in Phoenix to start your comment blog hop. She has the participating blogs linked up to visit.

We can make a difference!

Have a wonderful Seashell Saturday!

Love,
Del