January 23, 2011

A Lovely Beach Surprise!!!

 

I received a most delightful box in the mail on Saturday.  It was beautiful seashells  from Karen at “The Essential Beachcomber.” 

She had read on one of my seashell project posts that I was running low on shells for projects.  She sent an email saying that she would hook me up!!!  I was totally surprised by her offer and as excited as a little child on Christmas morning when the box arrived!

I couldn’t wait to see what she had sent and I am happy to share that it did not  disappoint!!!

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-Seconds before I ripped into the paper

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The note told me to breath deeply  as  I opened the package so I could smell the beach…

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…and I did- I smelled the beach!

 

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They were still moist and sandy – like I had just picked them up myself!

 

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I couldn’t believe all these little sharks teeth

 

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I think there may be some sharks tooth jewelry in my future!

 

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This is the nicest thing ever!

Thanks, Karen!!!

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This is a photo of Tiger Beach posted over at The Essential Beachcomber.

I wonder if some of my shells came from that incredible stretch of shells??

You need to check out her blog – especially some of her videos. 

It’s easy to imagine that you are right there with her.

I am cleaning the shells as we speak – about to get started on a new project!!!     I think it may be a seashell sconce. And,  of course I will want to keep it for myself!

Rhonda

15 comments:

  1. What a wonderful surprise!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  2. Karen is a very generous person. And she sent you a great cache of shells!! Lucky you...they are beautiful.

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  3. These are gorgeous! What a thoughtful and generous thing to do!

    I know you will create something wonderful...

    Lou Cinda

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  4. What a sweet friend! I love the beach and shells! Brings back a memory of when I was a little girl and we would glue the shells on oat meal box's! Guess that was the first of my crafting with treasures!
    Cathy aka GGJ

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  5. How lovely and beachy... someone way back sent me the most wonderful beach package and I couldn't find their email, blog or return address - it was awful because they we so very considerate and I couldn't thank them! You have received a special gift from a special person! Lucky you, Jennifer

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  6. You have a wonderful friend there! I loved seeing the sand on the shells. It made me feel that summer is slowly on the way!

    XO,
    Jane

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  7. Wow Rhonda,
    Thank you for the kind words. I love to commit senseless acts of seashells. Most of the shells are from Sanibel & Casey Key (which is close to Venice, FL) The sharks teeth are from Englewood Beach. The glass dish really shows them off.

    Take good care,

    Karen

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  8. PS - the Tulip card is from Artist/Blogger Pam of i Love Shelling. Aren't they great!

    http://writefromthebeach.com/2010/07/30/beach-treasure/

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  9. What a great surprise! Gorgeous shells. I amazed at that last shot. I want to find a beach with that many washed ashore!

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  10. Rhonda, What a wonderful gift! I know you will make something amazing with them. Thats a lot of shark teeth. Remind me to never go swimming where she found these!
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  11. Kaybe (aka Karen) is one of the nicest people ever! She has a heart as big as the whole Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum ......especially when it comes to shells. I'm glad I found your blog so I can meet the person Kaybe thinks is so very special to send such a beautifuyl goodie bag to. ;)

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  12. Very nice. Who doesn't like a gift in the mail!?
    Mary Ann

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  13. Following you now...such a fun blog.
    Mary Ann

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  14. Rhoda,

    What a wonderful surprise from a generous friend! Treasure your gifts from the sea.

    Love,
    Deborah
    xoxo

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  15. I was talking to Karen the other day on the phone and she told me she had sent you a box of shells. Honey, she did right by you for sure, those are some mighty fine specimens. She is such a sweet, thoughtful person and I am blessed to have her as one of my closest friends.

    Well, now I'll just have to wait and see what you do with them, I know it will be lovely, you just can't go wrong with seashells.

    Have fun!

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