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Friday, March 13, 2015

Yearning for the Snow to Melt

 I collected this sand encrusted shell when I was at the Jersey Shore this Fall.  I was there two gloriously sunny days in early October.  Pairing it with this lovely recycled sari from Darn Good Yarn  was all it needed, with those holes on one side (I fought the urge to drop little pearls in them!) and the shell ribs showing through on the other side.  It was quite the find!






The top photo is the true color of the shell.  These pictures are from my first attempt at using my brother's light tent set up.  He was patient and non-technical with me (as per my request. When people talk techie all I hear is "wah wah wah wah wah wah wah wah.") I see the benefits of the light box.  I am a crop and crop only editor when I take photos and am not inclined to take it any further so I am not sure it this will pan out for me.  I do have an idea for a set up.  I will let you know if it works.



I do hope Spring is happening in your neck of the woods!  It is trying to here but there is just so much snow in our yard, so it will be a while.

Sunny Thoughts :-D

11 comments:

Bobbie said...

Ahh, the beach...and warm days...and shells to treasure...

This is a lovely piece -- the silk is the colors of the ocean that washed the shell up for you to find!

Amy S. said...

I love what you do with your found items!! The silk is perfect for these finds.

windrock studio said...

Such a great pairing here! Thanks for thoughts of Spring and the beach ... much needed.

windrock studio said...

Such a great pairing here! Thanks for thoughts of Spring and the beach ... much needed.

AntiquityTravelers said...

yes indeed - sunny thoughts! especially with that bit of shell peeking out of this stone. I love the simplicity of it. It is rich with the sea. I can almost smell the salt air

Maryanne said...

I love that shell! It's unusual to find one so encrusted like that! The sari silk is the perfect color for it too! Think summer and the beach!!!

Therese's Treasures said...

Simply beautiful just like you, Christine! I love what you do with what Mother nature provides.
Therese

Miss Val's Creations said...

That is an awesome find. I love how the shell peaks out! It is so pretty with the yarn.

I don't know what I would do without my light tent. Mine is in rough shape, but still does the job!

We experienced some serious meltage last week. It looks like we have less than 2 feet left on the parts that aren't snow banks. Progress!

Patti Vanderbloemen said...

Love the shell peaking out! And, I love the picture on the black background in the light ibox...that is a background color I have not tried....yet!

"Crop and crop only"...LOL!

Alice said...

What a great find. And I love that you let the shell be the focal.. Your necklace is beautiful

KJ said...

That is the perfect pairing.

March always disappoints me because I expect it to be spring. Soon it will be here and then you can savor those beautiful bright spring greens. In the meantime, wear the necklace to remind you that warmer weather exists.