Saturday, August 30, 2008

Sea Shells

Final page for the 2007 -2008 BJP

This one took some doing, as I posted earlier I had done a Paua shell planning to use it for the month of May BUT it was too big for the frames I have, so it was back to the drawing board.


I had a block as far as what to do for my last page & with it being summer I ended up spending lots of time in the garden & avoided my beading table because of my lack of ideas - yeah don't ya hate these empty spaces when it comes to beading ideas LOL


I did all kinds of things to avoid beading, even cleaning up my craft room, which looked like a tornado had hit it & in doing so, I found some delightful fabric I had got while down in New Zealand earlier this year. It featured a Paua shell along with a Mussel & a Kina or Sea Urchin & another shell in colour with the rest of the shells in sepia colours. I embroidered the 4 coloured shells & this is the result


I have to say it is not my favorite of this series but hey I still think it rocks so that's what counts, right?

I still don't know why my pictures won't open to full size but you can check out a larger picture here
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16 comments:

  1. KVAugust 30, 2008 at 5:57 PM

    This is great, Ellen! I so enjoyed your sea theme this year.


    Kathy V in NM

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  2. beadbabe49August 30, 2008 at 8:31 PM

    me too...and I think this one is one of my favorites.

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  3. artandteaAugust 31, 2008 at 6:02 AM

    Hi Ellen,

    Congratulations on finishing! I just finished, too.
    Your page is beautiful- so much texture and movement. I love it and the contrast in colors!
    Now on to a new BJP year!
    -Karen

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  4. abeadladyAugust 31, 2008 at 7:52 AM

    Just gorgeous, Ellen! Doesn't it feel good to have finished? I still haven't framed mine, but will soon.
    Arline

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  5. MurphySeptember 1, 2008 at 12:23 AM

    Ellen, your Under the Sea collection is gorgeous! It's hard to pick a favorite and I'm glad I don't have to. ;-)
    They will look amazing all together on the wall!

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  6. EllenSeptember 1, 2008 at 10:03 AM

    Thank you girls, it sure feels good to have finally finished & just in time LOL Just call em the Queen of the last minute ha ha haa

    Arline I bought a dozen frames on line last year before we started the BJP so that I had them all ready to go...

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  7. pam TSeptember 2, 2008 at 7:00 AM

    WOW... love this one!
    pam T

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  8. HelaineSeptember 2, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    I think this is a great last page. Those shells just pop out with vibrant color.

    So what is the theme for next years?

    Hugs, Helaine

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  9. WildspiritartSeptember 2, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    I love it!! :)

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  10. a2susanSeptember 2, 2008 at 4:15 PM

    I love all your pieces! I hope you think of making one of the books some people have because I would like to buy one. I loved your theme.

    Susan

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  11. EllenSeptember 3, 2008 at 1:21 PM

    Thank you!

    Helaine I am keeping my theme close for the moment but you'll know before the end of September ;9

    Susan do you mean the book like Robin had done? I did think about it but haven't checked it out, I will do tho & thank you for the compliment

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  12. Marva Plummer-BrunoSeptember 3, 2008 at 1:41 PM

    This is gorgeous! You caught the rainbow shimmer of the shells beautifully! I'm very impressed!

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  13. EllenSeptember 3, 2008 at 2:25 PM

    Thank you purplepaint, I have always loved the colours of the Paua shell..

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  14. Tracey LeederSeptember 3, 2008 at 10:32 PM

    I have to you Kiwi Ellen that your pieces for the 2007 BJP are one of the reasons i decided to give 2008 a try! Your work is amazing. Thank you so much for your beautiful comment about my piece. I truyly appreciate it! Tracey N.
    http://abeadifulmess.blogspot.com/

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  15. The Lone Beader®September 7, 2008 at 8:16 AM

    Very nice!!! :D

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  16. TimareeSeptember 7, 2008 at 9:39 PM

    I like this page. It's different than your others. Sort of a finale piece.

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