My week has been a bit of bummer. I got a new laptop for my birthday last month and last week I started to get the dreaded blue screen… so thankfully I got everything backed up, but I’m waiting for new discs from the manufacture that is “suppose” to solve all the problems… we’ll see. So I’m back to my old computer till my laptop is revived. My old computer speed is driving me crazy… I knew it was slow when that was all I knew… but after having my laptop & being awakened to the processing speed that was possible, I have no patience for the old computer. Plus I’ve had a stomach bug for the since Tuesday.. so I’m fighting the grumpy bug.
So I thought I’d show you guys something that makes me smile, the shell art I made in our Board & Batten bathroom. It’s sitting on the ledge shelf. I was inspired by The Lettered Cottage’s Shell Boxes. Layla’s mom makes them and sells them… they are GORGEOUS… just out of my price range at the current time.
So… I made my own version. I painted an old frame white & I painted the cardboard backing of the frame white too. Then I just hot glued some beautiful shells I had right onto the cardboard backing. My daughters and I picked out the most unique shells that we’ve collected during trips to the beach.
I love this little beach reminder…
Linkin’ up here…
I have always talked about the grumpy bug in my family. I have always said the grumpy bug got in you when someone is grouchy. I love your bathroom.
You did a fab job with the shell! I am definitely inspired to dig out our shells from our last trip to the beach!
I love it too! I just started collecting shells and sand last summer. This is a great idea and I might just have to copy it! Hope you're feeling better.
Your board and batten is great and the shells, I love.
Your shell art is gorgeous too! I grew up on the beach and now live in the mountains. Sometimes I really miss it…I enjoy the glimpses of the beach that I get here!
I'm sorry about the bug in your laptop and tummy. Hopefully all will be well soon!
Sorry you're not feeling well, but being creative seems to have taken your mind off of it. Your shell art is beautiful!
Love it! The shells look great! I really like the paint color on the wall. Would you share that with me? Thanks!
love this – we live by the beach and i never know what to do with all the shells we find! i came by from the link up:) here is my free artwork i designed for Mother's Day cards and gifts
http://lovelybud.typepad.com/lovely-bud/2010/04/i-love-you-mommy-photo-prop-free-download.html
Very sweet…simple and effective…
I just love shells–and the beach! What a lovely way to remember a special trip or visit to a beach!
Beautiful!!!!