Post Valentine's Day Giveaway

GIVEAWAY RESULTS:
There were 26 entries -- I used Random.org and the winning number was 7 which makes YOLANDA (SILVERCLOUD7) the winning entry -- She chose the first heart wreath here with the eucalyptus and seashells.  Congrats to Yolanda and thank you everyone for your entries.  Check back as I may have another giveaway soon.

I promised to do another giveaway in February -- and here it is.

I will let the winner choose one from these three heart wreaths in my shop provided they don't sell in the meanwhile. I suppose if they all sell -(don't expect that to happen) - I'll have to come up with an alternative offer. 

Heart twig wreath

This one above is one of my favorites -- seashells and eucalyptus on a rustic twig wreath frame.

beach themed heart wreath

This one above is pretty too.  Seashells and green moss frame this twig heart frame.

grapevine with green moss and seashells

And the final one here has seashells and sea glass and green moss along a grapevine heart wreath.  It's focal point has dried roses and a ribbon bow.

If you are interested in more info about these heart wreaths check out my Etsy shop here.  My links are about if you wish to follow my facebook -- twitter or pinterest.

OPEN TO US/CANADA ONLY - To enter do the following 3 things -- DO ALL THREE FOR ONE ENTRY.


1.  Follow this blog if you haven't already.

2. Visit my Etsy shop and heart a favorite listing.

3.  Leave a comment here with your e-mail address for me to contact you if you win.

That's it -- Easy no?  (I hate complicated giveaways.)

Entries close at midnight on 2/28.   A winner will be chosen some time that weekend.

New at Angels-n-Everlastings

One of my newer listings at Angelsneverlastings.etsy.com is the beach scene diorama.  I really enjoy putting these together.  Each one is unique.

I enjoy painting the background as I find it more creative than putting wreaths together.  I carefully go though my beach findings to choose just the right seashells or driftwood to finish each one.  A sawtooth hanger can be added to the back if you would prefer to hang rather than display on a tabletop.

Here's a new wreath just listed today.

It has eucalyptus, seashells, dried roses and deep blue larkspur.  Here is the link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/160918420/seashell-wreath-spanish-moss-covered?ref=shop_home_active

A sheer ribbon bow surrounded by dried roses and seashells creates a soft focal point.









I love to walk the beach early in the morning, many mornings I take some photos as the sun rises.
Here's one from a recent morning.

On a recent morning, I found some interesting driftwood pieces.  What did I do with them?

Here are some Christmas tree ornaments or small wall hangings, made from the driftwood, seashells, moss and sea glass:

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This one is a larger wall hanging with seashells, sea glass and green moss.  It measures 17 inches long.  Watch for the driftwood pieces to be added soon to my Etsy shop.

My links:
Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelsNEverlastings
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AngelsNEverlastings
Twitter: https://twitter.com/judyrussi
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/judy_russi

New Year - New Stuff

Wreath, Moss Covered Grapevine with Eucalyptus, Seashells, Sea Glass, Dried Roses and Lavender

 Here's to wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous 2013.  I've been busy restocking my Angels n Everlastings Etsy shop.  I've created this round wreath above using all of my favorite things - green moss, assorted seashells, bits of green sea glass, fragrant lavender and eucalyptus and pink dried roses.  It's really pretty and would be perfect for the beach lover.

Beach Lover Photo Frame

Coastal Decor Photo Frame with Seashells and Sea Glass

Here are a few of my latest beach decor photo frames.  The beach photos shown in listings are included or you can fill the photo frame with your favorite photo from your latest family beach outing.  These make great gifts - perfect for someone who can't make it to the beach or for beach wedding-party gifts.  The one above has pretty green sea glass and is a table top version.  Both photo frames includes seashells that I collected along the New England coast.  The one on right can be used as a table top or wall decoration. 


                                                                                          

Seashell Heart Wreath with Green Moss and Sea Glass

  Of course I have a few of these seashell twig heart wreaths.  These are quite popular but I can't seem to get anymore of the twig wreath frames - so the ones in my shop may be the last.  So if you like these -- buy one before they are gone. 
There are other new listings in my Angels n Everlastings Etsy shop. Click here to check them out. 


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Giveaway - Beach Lover Photo Frame

I think I will have a giveaway!  Here is one of my 4 by 6" beach lover photo frames.  This one happens to have a photo of my daughter in it but I will replace it with a beach scene photo or you can add a special photo of your own.   This daughter is going to be twenty this month and she doesn't like her photo posted.

 The photo frame is sponged with aqua blue and sand colored paint and then embellished with assorted seashells and sea glass.  If you'd like to see more of my beach home decor visit my Etsy shop here.

I'll try to keep this simple.  I know you hate when you have to jump through loops to enter giveaways. 

Let's see -- Giveaway open to US/Canada only.  If you'd like to win this photo frame - do any or all of the following:

Entry #1  Simply leave comment here - (leave a email address so I can contact you if you win)
Entry #2  Follow my twitter at https://twitter.com/judyrussi
Entry #3  Like my facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AngelsNEverlastings
Entry #4  Follow this blog

Bonus entries -- A bonus entry for each promo of this giveaway (blog, tweet, facebook post, etc)

Leave a separate comment here for each entry please.  If you are already follower/liker just say so in  comment. 

You can enter until midnight on 10/15/12 - Winner will be chosen by Random.org on 10/16/12.

Local Shellin!

Photo Frame with Seashells and Sea Glass

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The best part of creating wall hangings and seashell embellished photo frames is that it gives me an excuse to be at the beach collecting seashells. 

I've been spending some time on Friday mornings -- hitting the local beaches to collect shells.  Here is a landmark on Revere Beach - Kelly's Roast Beef.  It's a great place to get fried clams, lobster rolls and fish.  I stopped there for a breakfast sandwich and coffee before hunting for shells. 

Here's the sun shining over Revere Beach one morning. 

Well, this is what you have to choose from on Revere Beach.  Not a lot of interesting stuff but if you look closely you can find some gems.

Of course, these seagulls are permanent residents along Revere Beach.  Lot's of them hang out by Kelly's and feast on not only what washes up with the tide but also what people will share of their Kelly's dinners.  You really need to be careful because if you leave your food unguarded -- they will come and steal it. 

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 These seagulls prefer fresh over fried seafood.

 Here are some of the seashells I collected this week.  Some of them are just bits of broken seashells that some would pass by.  I love these though because even though they are broken -- they are tossed and their rough edges are all smoothed out. Each one is unique.

Visit my Etsy shop here to see where I have used some of these collected seashells to the embellished photo frames and other nautical themed wreaths and wall hangings. 
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Beach House Decorating

Since I love anything about the beach I thought I would search around Etsy to see what I could find in beach decor.  Here's my Etsy beach finds:

a sweet little "Life's a Beach" sign for your entryway. 

Primitive Country Sign

Shell collection in an antique soda crate

How about a seashell collection?

This beautiful seashell collection is made using an antique soda crate and carefully selected shell specimens. The "cabinet" is an antique find: an old Pepsi crate. The outside is a grey color, almost whitewashed with a red Pepsi Cola logo. Each of 24 "cubbies" holds a unique seashell specimen. Perfectly worn and rustic.

Seashell Table Lamp

 Here's a nice table lamp decorated with seashells and aqua blue glass.  This would be really pretty in a beach house. This seashell lamp is made using the traditional stained glass method. Every lamp is a unique creation. Soothing Aqua glass gems are Interwoven throughout the shade.

Starfish Watercolor

 
 
Who doesn't love starfish?  Here is a lovely print to decorate your beach house walls. This print is a reproduction of an original watercolor painting by Kelly Bermudez. It is printed on Hahnemuhle Fine Art paper which is high quality, beautiful and Certified Archival. The print looks very much like an original watercolor painting

Heart Twig Wreath with Seashells

Here is a twig heart wreath from my Angels and Everlastings Etsy Shop with assorted seashells and sea glass.  This heart shaped twig wreath is embellished with seashells and sea glass and measures approximately 18" across from tip to tip. This wall hanging is perfect for rustic home decor. If you love the beach and nautical decor this wreath is for you

Jewelry Holder or Key Rack

Seashell jewelry holder or key rack.  Brighten up your vanity, bathroom, bedroom, closet, mudroom, or home with this beautiful jewelry or key holder. Use It as a fun, stylish jewelry rack to hang up your most treasured, or well-worn pieces. No more digging through a box to get just the right one!
This also can be used by the front door or in the office to hold your keys. Easy to find when you're rushing out the door!



For those that are unfamiliar with Etsy, it is a on-line marketplace for handmade items.  There were so many beach decor choices on Etsy and it was hard to choose so I know that this will be the first of many Etsy beach posts I will make.  I hope you enjoyed my choices.  Take a look on Etsy here for more beach listings.  Check out my Etsy shop for  seashell and sea glass embellished photo frames, silk and dried flower wreaths and wall hangings at Angels and Everlastings.

Photo frame, nautical beach home accented with seashells and sea glass - $12.00

3.5" by 5" photo frame embellished with blue sea glass and seashells. Perfect gift for the beach lover. Photo frame can hang on wall or stand on table top either vertical or horizontal. This photo was taken in Rockport, MA.

Click Here to Visit My Etsy Shop!