LIFES A BEACH!
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Great Morning on the Beach All !
I've been up in Portland. Family thing.
I hope everyone is doing OK and the Beach has sun and fun.
I was able to check on the board briefly to see about a dear friend struggling while I was away.
Spar you are an Angel the comfort you show on the Beach. XOXO.
Julz. You and your grandbaby look so happy!
I have company due here around noon today then a bbq at friends with the company tonight.
I feel for those people in Texas and the Gulf coast where Ike has caused havoc.
See you all soon OK. This is a busy last few days and weekend.
Waving to All our shining shells. Everyone even tho' I didn't do each name.
I see I have a Valentine so better go read it.
XOXO
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Hi, Spar I hope your day is going O.K. save some energy for the Beach later!
Shrink Very Handsome! Your Very Welcome!
Ohhhh! Sahalie, Jazz we need some Beauty & Songs on the Beach. Missing you Girls. We are gonna send Lisa's New Beach Buds out to look for you Beachettes...
I found some Shells for my friends here......
Here is a neat Candle Holder some one could make out of shells....
Or make into candles.... 
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hi beachies!
i found more shells today....
blown glass sea form from Chihuly.....
fractal sea shell.....
mmmmmmmm.......
yum! seashell cake....
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one more shell...this one for our fleeting angel on the beach....
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WOW Celia you out did yourself this fine Saturday! I don't know which one I like the best! I have to say the Angel comes first & then the Glass. We went to the Corning Glass Museum in New York a few months ago, it amazes me what they can make with hand blown glass!
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Wow..all those shells are just AWESOME..I just love them...thanks!!
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Sahalie, I love that sea glass all the gorgous colors. glad your ok and back
Celia, your pictures are breathtaking all of them are wonderful
Julz, you do know now that I am gonna have to make some shell candles. Yea, another craft. I need to go back to hobby lobby.
It is pouring down rain here. We did take the granddaughter swimming at the bosa center which has an indoor pool. It was fun, not crowded and friendly little kids. Now we are home and starving. Will try to get back on later. Love and hugs from A - Z
ILife can only be understood backwards: but must be lived forwards Soren Aabye Kierkegaard
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Hi everyone:
Because of this board, I got a ride to see Jacqueline. Jacqueline is having a very long rest on the beach with her guardian angel nearby. It was nice to surprise her and I gave her a big stuffed rabbit that is squishy in the middle (a hug) and an angel to watch over her. It was a good day for her, made better by the company. And now I have a new friend from the boards. And although she drove down to meet me, it is because of Jacqueline that we met. And now, Dreamwriter needs to spend some time digging in the hot sand for shells and other treasures. My polka dot thongs are nearby as my toes like sand. It is amazing how much support my sisters of the beach and off the beach have given me.
Saint is the carpet done? Can you take a rest now? Stop being a workhorse an sit with me. I love talking to you.
Spar.... I love the thought of a fellow crafter... now I can share my craft ideas with someone..... I get a lot of them from girl guide meetings and come up with an original one or two of my own
Julz.... I would send you a card but I dont know where to mail it.... All cards are hand made and no design is repeated, no matter how successful it is.....
Celia.... you have such an eye for colour - have you ever thought of putting it all together for one of those coffee table books the muckity mucks like to buy? Call it One Shell of a Time!
SoCalLisa... my life will not be complete until you send me a daisy or two. I love daisies..could almost put a happy face in the middle.
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lisa, are you going to share your birthday with us, only the month and day.
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I just had to post this, it was raining and the little pool filled with water and the duck was just grooming and fluffing and pulling loose feathers out, he is so cute, so is the little girl
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WOW! Those shells are just beautiful!! Thanks for posting them!!
My dh and I are going to try to make a Christmas wreath out of seashells. But anytime I make something, it looks like a second grader made it... I told my dh that I worry that it will look like Homer Simpson made it! LOLHope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend!!
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Dreamwriter, am so glad you got to go see her and meet someone to take you. what a wonderful blessing. Would love to see some of your crafts or get some more ideas in my head. Hey I want a homemade card too.
I think I like the chocolate shell best, I want to gobble them up.
There is room here for all of us, not crowded and got chairs.
I will not be happy until I make some of those shell candles. love them!!!!
Grandson's team won the football game today so they were happy.
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Here is a candle for our angel creator of this thread
Here is a daisy for dreamwriter
and a sunflower
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Harley, that sound wonderful, had thought of doing that with vine, shells, and sea glass. I bet we do a good job. Remember to take a picture and share. Miss ya and Love you all from A_Z
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Hi My Beach Friends, I have been out fighting my battles with life and am grateful to come and see all the love that is shared on the beach. Spar thanks for the pick up, Those guys where so cute! Well I hope everyone is safe from all the Wild weather, My prays are with you. I need to go and find a way to get my old garments payed for and I thought I would wait and use ace wraps and cotton til I get the old lymphedema garments payed for. But again I came to tell my beach friend, Sahalie and others lets have a beach party to give thanks for life. God bless you all, Debbie
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Beach bunnies -- one and all Z to A and back again...........
We are HOME safe and sound, by way of the babeez and WB's home. Too pooped to think straight. Just wanted you to know how happy I am to come and find new friends: welcome Earl and all of the old regulars frolicking with the muscle bound lads, amidst the shells.
Saint's B & B is truly royal treatment. We had an incredible salmon roast last night -- topped off with yummy ice cream cake, to celebrate everything spectacular...... then this a.m. saint whipped together an egg fritata that belonged on a cooking show!
I have some pics to share -- and will do so tomorrow, once I can find the cord to download them. Have to unpack the little truck tomorrow.
hugs, lemonade, shells, and a squeeze up and down the beach! be careful, those near the path of the storm. sleep well.
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Foots, when I get home tomorrow maybe we can start the beach party, we need a bonfire, smores, drinks, dancing, band, guys, We want it all don't we and I bet we can get Jaz or Julaz to post us some songs. We need some pretty decorations, maybe shells and driftwood. See ya on the beach tomorrow
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We need to check our flip flops, who knows we may need some new ones.
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these are for Harley.....
julz, the Corning Museum!!! i bet that is spectacular!!! i am lucky that i moved from one glass-blowing mecca, the SF Bay Area to another, the Pacific Northwest. Up here we have the Pilchuck School of Glassblowing, and Dale Chilhuly, among others.
lisa, i loved the Cabana boys you posted.
spar, you are such a creative soul!!! that ducky and the girl are so cute!!
faith and sahalie and margaret are all back from their trips....so glad to see you all...such social butterflies!!
footie, have you tried to call any of the cancer agencies to see about getting financial help for the LE garments? If you are not able to make the call, can you have a friend or relative call for you?
dreamer, so glad you got a ride to see jacqueline and found her in good spirits.
hi to everyone else.
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Celia I want one! I will also send a few pics from Corning!
Spar I Hear Ya! Checking them out!
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Hi All,
With summer winding down so has my beach time.
Just wanted you all to know I have been thinking of you.
Spar - Have you moved into your new home and decided on a porch for it? We built a wood deck the full length of our hip roof/loft barn and just love having the extra seating area outside.
Julz - How is our night owl of the beach doing? What a cute grandbaby!
Sahalie - Enjoy your time with family and friends and travel safe back to the beach.
JaZ - I was in Hobby Lobby a couple of days ago and thought of you. I purchased a few things to decorate a float for our town's 175 Heritage parade.
Celia - Neat shell pics. I liked the Angel shell looks like it would be a fun project.
Faith - Your motorcycle pic was awesome. So neat to hear about all your new job endeavors. The DC children were just talking about your Pollywog song a few days ago.
Saint - Great glimpse of your daughter and her ballet dance. So touching she was able to dedicate the dance for you to enjoy.
Foots - Sorry to hear you are still having a rough time. And through it all you still manage to stay positive.
Lisa - Your pictures belong in a museum. Have you ever entered them in a photo contest?
Harley and Biker Jan - Waving the biker wave to my fellow bikers. Any fall bike trips planned? I love to ride when the fall colors appear.
Dreamwriter - So nice you got to spend time with your friend. I bet it brightened her day.
Margo - Welcome back hugs. Can't wait to see pics.
Hi to those I missed and to our newcomers.
Wings
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Hi my Beach Friends! I'm stopping in to say Good Night! My Niece in Texas is O.K.. She made it out of Harms Way. But for those who didn't will be in special prayer tonight!
Faith I'm so glad that you & DH made it home safe & sound. Although a little road weary! Can't wait to here about Saints B & B & check out your pics! ((((HUGS)))) Go Rest....
Saint ~ Oh proprietor of Saintly B & B gracious accommodations to the Star of our Beach & Chief Extraordinar'! Your Guest is making use salivate for your recipes!
Spar ~ I'll be at the beach off & on. Football game for youngest tomorrow! I'm giving you more Ideas. I need to stop or you won't have any time on here with all your crafts to do! LOL!
Jazz ~ I know I can play the tunes, but I'm missing your surprize song's of the day!
Sahalie ~ I'm glad all is well with you! I was begining to worry that all was O.K. at your end of the Beach...... I know I said this somewhere before, But that was the First time I held my Grand Baby! Pure Heaven! The thought & Awe that your Own Baby has now created his own blessing to the world! With that, then come the memories that 20 some years before I held that creator in my own arms! I'm surprized I didn't bawl my eyes out!
Shrink it was good to see you play at the Beach today!
Wings ~ Waving Hello to you! It's good to hear your all right & that only time has you tied up tight for playing! (((((HUGS)))))
Lisa ~ Thanks for popping in today & showing us your new friends!
Dream ~ I'm glad you got to embrace your friend Jacquiline with your presents today, both of the Special kind! Also being able to meet one of us in the Flesh is so Great! ((((((HUGS BACK TO YOU))))) for being a special friend to Jacquiline!
I have run out of time & am being called to bed by DH! So I bid all those I have not said anything to tonight Sweet Dreams & Hugs go out to Margo,Maui Girl, Harley (my laugh sista), Heymoose missing you!, Waving above me to Biker Jan, Mary Lou good to see ya today, Sige & SonCallsMeEarl come again soon! I hope I have not missed anyone!
**Everything in Italics above should of come out dark, but for some reason it did not**
Good Night All & our Dear Sweet Angel......
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Slumber party. Too much noise and stuff tonight so am wired and can't sleep.
Therefore a little note to each.
Spar. The pictures you posted on this page are beautiful. I like the candle in the shell idea too. It looks like it would be kinda easy for us to make don't you think. Let's try. Just wait till I get back from our trip and the Holidays are on their way. We can all go wild sharing craft finds. Oh and the duck picture . . . adorable. How's your little quacker doing?
Julz. I know what you mean about our babies growing up. No grands for me yet but one day I hope. I love the pictures you posted too. The candle in the shell is a winner.
Jaz. I know you are working and so busy but we sure miss you. XOXO always.
Celia. Wonderful art works and creations of steller works you share with us. We have three shell angels we collected over the years on visits to Hawaii and we put them on our Christmas tree. I love them.
Faith. I'm so happy for you that your career is going great guns and you sound so happy. I too loved the motorcycle picture. So cute. I know you told us but I must have missed it. Do you guys go to the summer place each summer for several weeks?
Saint. You have a B&B? How exciting and fun. Is there a website for it?
FootsbabeDeb. I wish you every goodness each day. You are a special friend.
Lisa. Yeah. Way to pick 'em. I also loved the museum pieces you shared.
Harley. I hope and pray all is going well for you in your journey of appts. and care. Did you ever receive your complimentry flip flops?
Janny. Hello to you and all friends we have in common. Know what I'm saying' XOXO.
Dreamwriter. Welcome again and I am so happy to read you did get a ride to see your friend. Made a new friend by way of the ride. That is a wonderful shade of compassion on all sides. I pray your friend is stable and out of pains way.
Margo. Aloha Wahine. It's ruff coming home from the tropics isn't it. Weeks away for us. I'm loving our cooler temps this week and weekend.
Wings. How great to see your post. Are you still varooming around in your hot wheels?
Shrink. Bride of the Beach. How exciting you are about to embark on your floating adventure. You always sound so happy which is how it should be. I am happy for you.
I sure hope I didn't forget anyone. If I did. Please blame it on the midnight hour.
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Life is just so amazing, isn't it? I'm just back from our church service, where today there was a guest 'preacher' of such depth and wisdom -- I sat in tears thru most of his message -- moved by his insight, capability, research and manner. What a gift to receive.
Just want to wave a quick wave @ the waves. A delighted sense of peace washes over me to come here this morning and see such "good vibrations" (somebody cue YouTube)
I'm going momentarily to get my hair cut (and restored to it's natural youthful appearance -- by coloring all of those gray hairs I've earned in this wild trip of mine. LOL)
See ya later -- maybe, much later tonight.........
hugs, lemonade, shells, craftie projects, art-ie reflections to each and all.........
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and some sea glass of burnished hue
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Dear Faith ~ Our Churches must be on some kind of Wave length of similarities.....No tears for me but a Guest 'preacher' with much in same things you have described above! Although many have a calling their are "SOME" that have that 'special something'!
Waving Cool Breezes to all My Friends at the Beach this Inspirational Sunday Morning! I hope all have a special blessing in some way or form given to them today! Some times it may come to you LOUD & CLEAR! Others may recieve it Softly Spoken.....
Here is your request FAITH & for all to enjoy!
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Happy Sunday, Beach Buds!
I've been busy, busy this weekend, which is a good thing. We went to a party last night to celebrate friends renewing their wedding vows. It was a beautiful ceremony. Our crazy friend, Dan, officiated. He is the minister who wears the crazy Hawiian shirts.
Celia, I don't know if any of my grandfather's work is in the Phila. Museum of Art. I've been there also and don't remember anyone saying anything about it.
Julz, thanks for posting that pic of one of his paintings. I have an original painting of his, that is very similar to the one you posted.
Wings, good to hear from you! We do have a fall foliage ride planned for Oct. I always love those. Fall is so beautiful here.
Sahalie, you know I always pass along your greetings. It is very much appreciated!
A quick hi to Spar, Faith, Footie, SoCal, Dreamwriter, Shrink, Saint, Jaz (where are you?), Margo and anyone else I missed. Thanks to all who posted the beautiful pictures of the shells. My favorites are the edible ones!
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I will catch up on post later....Just wanted to
invite you all to lunch by the beach .
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hi beachettes!
Seashell carved out of ice.....
Beautiful sunny sunday in the pacific northwest. The rain will be here soon for many months.
Enjoy today !!
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Gosh beachers..I just love the shells and seahorses..
so much fun to come see what's up today!!
Refreshing, Huh??!!
There was this picture in a museum display here that
they added art alive to..and this makes me think
of all of us and our journey...
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Lisa, that painting is so interesting to me and she looks like i should know her...familiar somehow!
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Here are instructions that i found for the shell angel written by a woman on the following website
http://www.freewebs.com/artsy-fartsy-family/howtoinstructions.htm
The shell angel is way down the page after instructions for how to make a couple of other angels (a hymnal angel and some variations).
How to Create Seashell Angels
Assemble all supplies
- Scissors
- Oval Head
- Seashell
- Raffia
- Glue (not pictured - I use hot glue)
- Polyurethane (not pictured - to spray wooden head, if desired)
Spray wooden head with polyurethane or clear coat so it can dry while assembling the body of the angel. Or, paint face on as desired. I prefer to leave mine without a face to keep a plain, natural look.
Fold raffia for wings (color of your choice) in a figure 8 pattern, then tie in center. Refer to photo below.
I then put a dab of glue on tie and trim raffia up to tie.
Glue raffia wings onto either the front or back of seashell even with the very top of the shell. This gives the head extra base to be glued to. See below for example of seashell using both the front and the back.
I usually decide which side by choosing the one that has the color I am looking for.
Glue the head onto the center of the shell and raffia wings.
I like to use the raffia for the halo. In one I used just a small piece of raffia glued in a circle to the back of the wooden head. On the other, I braided the halo, glued in a circle and then glued to the back of the wooden head.
Last step is to apply the tie. In the first one, I tied the loop around her neck and the folded up and tied in a loop for the hang tie. On the second one, I tied the loop and glued to the back of the head.
That's it! Very simple and super cute!
** Hindsight, I should have added extra length to the tie I used to tie the middle of the wings and used that for my hang tie instead of clipping it off.
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