Have you ever had an idea rolling around in your head forever? When I bought this beautiful shell, I knew I wanted to transform it in some way ~ I'd thought "pincushion" before and finally I just picked it up and did it!
I wanted to use a fabric that was subtle, like the colors in the shell ~ I'd found this beautiful satin awhile back at Joann's in their remnant bin and loved the neutral color so it ended up being my choice. Tiny pearls, beautiful old lace and an old watch face embellished it beautifully.
Why does making stuff make me feel so good?! :)
I wanted to use a fabric that was subtle, like the colors in the shell ~ I'd found this beautiful satin awhile back at Joann's in their remnant bin and loved the neutral color so it ended up being my choice. Tiny pearls, beautiful old lace and an old watch face embellished it beautifully.
Why does making stuff make me feel so good?! :)
It's going to live with a precious blog friend in California ~
I hope you have a great Saturday sweet friends!!
xxoo, Dawn
I hope you have a great Saturday sweet friends!!
xxoo, Dawn
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31 comments:
Just Beautiful Miz Dawn!!!
Dawn,
This is a really neat piece. You so need to submit this one to Somerset. Love it!!
I hope you all have a wonderful Father's Day.
Tammt
Hi Dawn:
What a pretty pincushion...one of my favorite things! When I saw the title of your post, I chuckled. I just finished an ATC (artist trading card) for a friend who loves to collect shells along our local beaches, and I put the exact saying on her card!
What a coincidence.
Have a great weekend and Thanks for sharing your beautiful, new creation. I love it!
Blessings,
Donna
Oh my gosh Dawn!! What a beautiful pincushion!! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!! JUST GORGEOUS!!
Blessings~
I love it! I love shells- such great memories of searching for them in the summer sand. Nicely done!!
Anything you seem to pick up turns into sheer beauty! I have a wonderful collection of shells I just may have to do something sweet like that with! Have a wonderful weekend♥
Lovely! You're so creative.. I can see it on a dresser with pearl hat pins? ...blessings, pam
Who would have ever dreamed that a seashell could like so elegant...oh yeah that's right you did!!! What a gift you have for thinking outside the box!
I am over the moon in love with this piece! My favorite detail besides the creativity of turning a shell into a pin cushion is the watch face embellishment. Divine!
Gorgeous... that's all I can say!
Only You can take a Simple Shell from nature & Transform it into a Beautiful Treasure.....
That is so GREAT... Wouldn't it be a sweet ring bearers pillow ( ring holder) for a summer beach wedding...Sooooooo SPECIAL ! You are so Talented...
How cool!!!
m ^..^
ooooo Dawn, what an inspired and gorgeous creation!!! Very original, I really Love seashells and you have certainly taken this one to new heights!!! I recently saw someone Zentangle on seashells (Kimmie of Art in Red Wagons) that was really original too!
~*~Patty
How refined and beautiful!
Hi sweet--sitting here late, after celebraiting my birthday, just had to se what was on your blog today,--and oh my -the most wonderfull piece , its geourgeus, and so beautifull Dawn , love the watch, and lace--fantastic.
Going to bed now,
have a wonderfull evening sweet,
Hugs and love from me,
Dorthe
Amazing, I love the way your mind works. What a wonderful idea!!! It turned out beautifully.
blessings, Gerri
That is just gorgeous! :)
Dawn, I love your mind. It is so inventive.
I love seashells, and that is a fabuolous idea.
xoxo Nita
I love it!
Nancy
Darn - These are so lovely. The time element makes it even more special to me. Have a blessed Sunday.
Charla
Hi Dearest Dawn,
Once again you have created a beautiful piece of art work. You are so talented, always managing to make something extra special with your wonderful unique touch. It's always a pleasure and a tonic to visit and bask in luxury of the goodies in your Feathered Nest.
Warmest best wishes.
What a great idea! I love it.
Judy
Dawn,
I haven't visited your blog in quite some time. Then I read the article about your Fairie Jars. How great to be in some a great publication of somerset Life!
Judy
Dawn,
The pincushion is wonderful! And I loved your article in Art Quilting Studio. Very nice!
Karen S.
Does your mind ever stop creating? I hope not as you are such an inspiration for a brain dead soul !! Love the sea shell and now will have something to do on the beach at vacation time...XO, Judy
Dawn, this is an absolutely amazing piece of art. WOW!
Smiles,
June
What a cool idea! The pincushion is beautiful, elegant and romantic!
Gorgeous, Dawn!!!!!
Dawn,
You have taken something from nature and added even more beauty to it.
It is lovely beyond words.
blessings my friend,
barbara jean
Beautiful Dawn. So elegant! I love shells too!
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