Be Still, My Heart

I have been playing with those Heart Cockle Shells AGAIN!

This time in 14k gold filled bliss!

A perfect Valentine for someone special!

This is a short necklace, and the heart shell rests at the hollow of the throat. A nice 14 inch choker, including the width of the top of the shell. The shell is 2 inches long by nearly 2 inches wide. Big and pretty!

Is it weird that I wonder what the animals from the shells taste like? Ya know, COOKED.

I've been wondering just how delicate and delicious a heart cockle must taste!

I am a seafood nut after all, and I know that in other countries they EAT all the goodies from the sea....even these!
I sure would like to find out....would you?

Heart Seashell Bracelet

YES! I have been working....or playing!

With Valentine's Day coming up, I am in the mood to play with hearts....and RED.

Red 'beach glass' which is faux sea glass, really sets this little heart off in perfect Valentine's colors!

It is really a darling lil bracelet, even if my pics suck....and believe me THEY DO! I'm a little "out of practice" in the photo taking and editing part of my life. That's what happens when you don't do it enough!

When mom and I were at the bead shop, they had a trunk show going on, and I bought a few strands in different colors of this faux sea glass. They were labeled Sea Glass, but WE know they aren't the real thing... don't we?!

I'm not usually a RED person, but I do love this very dark red! It's so pretty, and Valentiny! hehe Valentiny!

This bracelet is wire wrapped together with jump rings connecting the heart shell, to keep it from twisting and breaking the shell. The toggle is also j' ringed to the bracelet for better movement. Normally I would have just wire wrapped them directly into the design....but this is a delicate lil shell, and we want this to last a loooooooong time. Although I did drill some perfect holes in this pretty baby! Just look at them!

Baby faux pearls and silver daisy spacers highlight the red matte glass beautifully :D

I had 4 pieces of this red beach glass left over, and with 2 of them I made earrings....and will probably make another pair. Well....maybe I could do a guy bracelet with them???? Hmmm.

Sand Dollars are so very delicate and fragile, but with care really do make a nice pair of earrings!
Seashell Hearts Cockles and Sand Dollars aren't something you would want to play sports in :)
I'm thinking more of dining and dancing, and normal daily wear. No rough housing allowed!

I'll be doing retakes of these today....even though I would rather PLAY!

Have you started thinking of your Valentine?

Pound Cake and Jammer Panties

I hope you all had a sweet Valentine's Day!

I sure did! I opted to avoid a crowded restaurant, and made dinner at home, with dessert! I had a few errands to run, so I made a pound cake....

to cut into cubes, and dip in chocolate. Along with bananas, strawberries, and cookies. The chocolate dipped strawberries and bananas were my favorite, (sorry I didn't get pics of everything), but the pound cake was really good, too.  My hubby is such a chocolate fiend, that we he has a chocolate melting pot. I think I bought it for him last Valentine's Day.

I have been absent minded this week, and forgot to mention that Shae had a bout on Sunday. It was really good! She got to JAM for the first time!!!!


She did awesome, and scored like 4 points! It was the last jam of the bout, and her very first time as a jammer. She is the one wearing the green "hat" with a black star on it (and hauling @ss around the track!) It (the hat) slips over their helmet, and is called the JAMMER PANTY. 

I have also been remiss in not mentioning that I won another blog giveaway. DaCraftyLady, also known as Crochetaholic, makes various crochet items. I won a pair of her oh so neat and kitschy earrings in my fave color!

This is actually not a good picture. The color is off. Purple is the hardest color to photo. Really. These are actually more of a grape, or eggplant, a really pretty color. My picture doesn't do them justice! They look violet to me in this pic.
I actually just found out that she awarded me with a Versatile Blogger Award, like that one over there somewhere--------->
Thanks Debb! I guess I am a versatile blogger! LOL
A little of this, a little of that.....

I have a new petition in my sidebar---------> To put funding back into the Everglades. Florida is not, and cannot BE  Florida without the Everglades! Talk about screwing up the ecosystem!

Okay, I am off to do Etsy stuff, take some pics, and maybe make something....
and then start packing.

I'm going to the BEACH!

I Heart It

When I'm not hearting things on Etsy, I'm pinning things on Pinterest. I think I have pinned more things that are food related, that I can't have, than anything. My Pinboard for food is called YUMM-O. If you are one of those people who can eat whatever you want, you should take a look at that board! Ohhhhh YUM! I think I'll stick to special occasions to make some of that yummy stuff.

Today is one of them!

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 Doesn't this look oh so sweet, and just perfect for a V Day dessert?!

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 The crepes look magnifique!

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 But, the individual trifles look quite delish, too!

But maybe, because every bite counts....

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 Just one! One little cheesecake stuffed strawberry!

Maybe something even lighter?

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See? YUMM-O!

It's going to be a tough decision!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

Valentine's Seashell Jewelry

When I was sorting some shells into matching pairs, I came across 4 that were so close in color! Two that were the same size (for earrings) and 2 in perfect sizes for a necklace, and a bracelet. That, my dear friends, is what I have been working on. Some Valentine Seashell Jewelry!

And it just so happens that these Calico Scallop shells are reddish pink and white! They are the closest I've ever seen calico's to being red. Usually they are pink, purple, burgundy, or even orangey, or yellow.

When I saw they did match so well, and looked great with red beads, I knew I had my Valentine's Day shells for this year.

Valentine Seashell Necklace

I love these cultured freshwater heart shaped pearls! It makes a darling little charm for this sweetheart of a seashell necklace. The sterling silver looks fab with the red. LOVE!

Valentine Seashell Earrings

These sweet little shells are darling little dangles to match the necklace. You know I've hidden something behind those shells! That's why they aren't laying flat ;)

Valentine Seashell Bracelet

I have several of the heart shaped pearls in this bracelet, and it was actually the first piece I made. The clasp is magnetic, and has little hearts engraved/stamped into it.

Now...what to do with all of those leftover silver heart beads???
I better start brainstorming!

Valentine Seashell Jewelry

Hello! I had a moment of inspiration yesterday, and came up with a Valentine Seashell Necklace. This darling little calico scallop has quite the curve to it, making it deep enough to tuck in a 10mm Swarovski crystal heart charm. The dark siam red crystal heart shimmers, while the 3mm Swarovski crystal with AB finish sparkles. You can wear it either way, showing the front of the shell, or the heart in the shell. A lovely pearl accented by the 3mm crystal dangles alongside of the shell from an 18 inch silver snake chain.

 This beautiful little shell measures 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch, and is exquisite! A real treasure from the sea, brought to you by Mother Nature and me! This is available on Etsy!

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