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11 July, 2014

Frameable Vintage Seashell Prints

Can you believe that summer is half over now? On the fun side, I have been spending lots of time with my grandchildren and enjoying every minute since school starts back in less than a month. On the not-so-fun side, I’m working hard to revive my yard after last winter’s single digit temperatures. Sooo…as a result, I am still adding a few summery touches to my décor. And here’s my latest project…a pair of frameable vintage seashell prints!

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Chambered Nautilus print I found a website with some wonderful vintage nature prints, such as this Chambered Nautilus, and knew immediately what I wanted to do. I cropped it and added it to a vintage book page…

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Vintage Purpura print …as well as this vintage Purpura print, to create a pair. I love them! It’s sometimes hard to fit summery décor into my Country French home and these work perfectly!

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Frameable Vintage Seashell PrintsI just printed them at 8 x 10 size using Photoscape, a free photo-editing download, and then framed them in a pair of thrift store frames…once gold but now softened with Annie Sloan Old White chalk paint. They add a perfect hint of summer for me without being too much!

CONFESSIONS OF A PLATE ADDICT Pier 1 Inspired Seashell Wreath And just in case you are looking for a few more projects using shells, here is my Pier 1 inspired seashell wreath…super easy and waaay cheaper than theirs!

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Kitty Miss Kitty, however, maintains that summer is prime time for taking little cat naps…literally…and begs me please do not disturb!

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed seeing my vintage seashell prints! Please visit these wonderful bloggers and their beautiful blogs to see what they are up to and to find a list of this week’s participants. 
Under the Table and Dreaming for the Sunday Showcase Party , Thrifty Decor Chick for Before and After Monday , Between Naps on the Porch for Metamorphosis Monday , The Stories of A2Z for Tutorials and Tips Tuesday , Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tuesday , A Stroll thru Life for Inspire Me Tuesday , My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Inspire Me Tuesday, Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesdays   French Country Cottage for Feathered Nest Friday , Common Ground for Be Inspired on Fridays , The Charm of Home for Home Sweet Home Friday , Craftberry Bush for the Inspiration Gallery on Friday
See you next time! À la prochaine!

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7 comments:

  1. Such lovely ideas. Thank you!

    Big Texas Hugs,
    Susan and Bentley

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  2. Deb what a perfect summer touch, Love the shell images and that wreath is so perfect for summer, LOVE it!!
    xo Kathysue

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  3. Oh Deb, you have struck this beach baby's heart! I used to live on Amelia Island In Florida and I love everything that has to do with the beach! Your pictures are perfect! thanks for sharing how you did it! I love the wreath too! I am pinning that to my wreath board on Pinterest! The mason jars are going on my...wait for it... Mason Jar board! haha

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  4. Debbie,
    Another great DIY tutorial! Where did you find your vintage seashell pages? They are perfect for the shells.

    Judith

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  5. What great artwork, love those vintage pages!!

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  6. Hi! I'm visiting via Savvy Southern Style's party, Wow Me Wednesdays. I love your seashell prints on the vintage pages, and since I'm decorating with seashells and mermaids now, I think I might have to try my hand at some, too! Your photographs are always gorgeous...I visit your blog frequently, although I don't always comment...I always enjoy whatever it is you're sharing!
    judypimperl.blogspot.com

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  7. Love your newsletter and your website. I am a beach girl and absolutely love the seashells. Thank you for sharing the amazing site for seashells and for sharing your great art pages!

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Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I appreciate my wonderful readers!... Debbie