Showing posts with label embellishments. Show all posts
Showing posts with label embellishments. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Something Brand New At A2Sea Creations
I just love wreaths. When I see a wreath up on someone's door, it says to me, "Welcome... come on in!" So finally I have made one and, the best part... it just oozes ocean!
To make this wreath, I needed to drill holes in the shells that hang down from the top. My hubby David helped me get started and I was on my way in no time. Now I want to drill holes in everything I can get my hands on! Especially if it has anything to do with the sea. I will have to make a large shell mobile one day soon as I just love them!
Because this was my first wreath, it took me a long while to get it just right. Mind you, I am so very picky and will fiddle with things to ad nauseam. I did have an idea of what I wanted to achieve, thanks to Cheryl's gift to me; a wreath how-to book. But having no real experience, except for making Christmas wreaths out of cedar boughs 100 years ago, I found that I continually had to play with it, coming back time and time again to adjust something or add more shells, or what have you. Finally I was happy with the finished product. And I love the feminine quality to it. I have a real fondness for shabby chic and this wreath certainly fits the bill. And what a lovely addition or gift for a wedding!
I will try my hand at various styles... perhaps one that is more rustic looking for the natural buffs. It would have the same kind of feel as our 'Washed Ashore - Rustic Bottle' we sold awhile back; one with primarily driftwood, seaweed and natural fishing net. The sea's the limit! And the sea has so much to offer. And we have so many ideas!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
New Beach Treasures at A2Sea Creations!
Clam and Abalone Tealight Candle Holder
Oyster and Abalone Shell Tea Light Holder
Well, the creative juices are flowing once again at A2Sea Creations. Here are three of our newest seaside designs. What is really nice is that in each creation, we include beach treasures that we have collected ourselves. The Little Beach in a Bottle has seaweed that had been collected and dried in the oven (smells a little odd in my kitchen from time to time), the Clam and Abalone Tealight Candle Holder is set in a huge clam shell and embellished with real fish netting, both of which was cleaned and bleached in my sink, and the Oyster and Abalone Shell Tea Light Holder is nestled inside a ginourmous oyster shell from our very own Vancouver Island Beaches.
What is also neat is that many of our designs are so perfect for a beach-themed wedding. Or, for that matter, any bride who loves the sea.
We put a lot of time and care into the packaging end of the business because we want our customers to feel special and excited when they open their gift/order. And what some people do not realize, we will personalize our creations as much as possible. So if you are having a wedding, we will add a tag with the recipients' names and your wedding informaton, We will even wrap your treasures in clear cellophane and organza ribbon, if you so desire. In an age of big department stores with little to no customer service, this is a nice change that gives the recipient warm fuzzies.
Bottom line: we want to offer our customers an 'experience', not just make a sale.
Well, the creative juices are flowing once again at A2Sea Creations. Here are three of our newest seaside designs. What is really nice is that in each creation, we include beach treasures that we have collected ourselves. The Little Beach in a Bottle has seaweed that had been collected and dried in the oven (smells a little odd in my kitchen from time to time), the Clam and Abalone Tealight Candle Holder is set in a huge clam shell and embellished with real fish netting, both of which was cleaned and bleached in my sink, and the Oyster and Abalone Shell Tea Light Holder is nestled inside a ginourmous oyster shell from our very own Vancouver Island Beaches.
What is also neat is that many of our designs are so perfect for a beach-themed wedding. Or, for that matter, any bride who loves the sea.
We put a lot of time and care into the packaging end of the business because we want our customers to feel special and excited when they open their gift/order. And what some people do not realize, we will personalize our creations as much as possible. So if you are having a wedding, we will add a tag with the recipients' names and your wedding informaton, We will even wrap your treasures in clear cellophane and organza ribbon, if you so desire. In an age of big department stores with little to no customer service, this is a nice change that gives the recipient warm fuzzies.
Bottom line: we want to offer our customers an 'experience', not just make a sale.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAOMI!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY NAOMI! - Photoart created by Micki Findlay
Today I would like to dedicate our blog to a dear friend and wonderful human being... Naomi. Many of you know her from her Etsy Shop called Art by Naomi - Studio Treats, where she has a delightful variety and vast array of scrapbooking embellishments, cards, journals, paper weights, magnets and her original art. My personal favorite is her 'Life of the Party' done in acrylic paints and embellished with pencil sketching. It is truly yummy!She also has another Etsy shop called Art by Naomi - Ornamentals where she sells a whimsical and delightful variety of jewelry and keychains. So today I would like to wish this dear lady a fantastic birthday! She has helped me immensely in setting up our own shop; patiently, I might add, and I would like to publicly thank her for that. She has a ton of wonderful feedback on her site from satisfied customers and there is a reason for that. Her products are top quality, yes, but her personality is wonderful also and people appreciate that. And I love how she takes the time to do that little bit extra to make things special.
So, dear friend, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! You deserve it!
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