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Monday, August 1, 2011

Sea Shell Tea

I am having a little cup of tea and remembering some wonderful people for their up and coming birthdays.  Deciding if I want to write them a little note on these vintage styled cards.

If you don't have a three tiered tray, you can create one.  Just place three graduated size plates over two sherbet glasses.

My plates are all vintage Bavarian china.

And, I can never have enough shells.
Thanks for joining me for tea today.
The first picture had the texture luminous with an overlay at 60%.
The second picture had the texture stained linen with a linear burn at 32%.
All textures by Kim Klassen.
Sherry
I will join these sweet ladies, go and visit them:
Table Top Tuesday  at A Stroll Thru Life
Texture Tuesday  at Kim Klassen Cafe  
Tea Time Tuesday at Lady Katherine Tea Parlor
Tea Time Tuesday at Rose Chintz Cottage
Tea Cup Tuesday at Martha's Favorites
Tuesday Tea for Two at The Plumed Pen
Tea Pot and Tea Things Tuesday  at The Silken Purse
Tea Pot and Tea Things Tuesday at Breath of Fresh Air
Tea Cup Tuesday at Artful Affirmations
Tea Party Tuesday  at Sweetology
A Return to Loveliness  at A Delightsome Life
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30 comments:

  1. ℳartina @ Northern NestingAugust 1, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Sherry your sea shell tea looks wonderful!! Martina

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  2. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 1, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Beautiful arrangements with the pretty tea shells you did, I love them! A beautiful tea party! Lots of hugs, FABBY

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  3. SueAugust 1, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I love use of the sea shells for your tea. I have just recently started picking up shells at thrift stores to go with a sea themed little bench. So this is another idea I can use the shells for.....thanks1
    Blessing,
    Sue

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  4. Antiques And TeacupsAugust 1, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    As a coastal dweller...love you seashell motif...and the bamboo pen. So pretty! Thanks for sharing!
    Ruth

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  5. xinexAugust 1, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    What a wondeful sea shell tea party!...Christine

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  6. L'Heure Bleue At HomeAugust 1, 2011 at 11:49 PM

    That's a great idea for creating a tiered tray!

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  7. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 12:07 AM

    Hello Sherry, I love sea shells, your pictures are beautiful! I discovered your blog through Courtneys and just fell in love with your amazing talent!
    Hugs Rosemary...

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  8.  gmirageAugust 2, 2011 at 1:00 AM

    oh, I have to look where I put my seashells, you did a stunning job in here! love the feel! - http://doodle.gmirage.com/?p=243

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  9. TriciaAugust 2, 2011 at 1:36 AM

    Looks beautiful, Sherry. That first photo has such wonderful composition.

    xo Tricia

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  10. Johanna GehrleinAugust 2, 2011 at 2:16 AM

    Hi Sherry,
    your tired sand is beautiful and I love all the pretty shells. I collect beautiful shells also. Just for fun, because nature was playing.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  11. KiaAugust 2, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    Oh, so many beautiful seashells, awwww! :)
    Such a special tea party!
    [Coming from Kim's Texture Tuesday]

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  12. MicupofteaAugust 2, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    Hello Sherry~Easy to do and so lovely! The recipients will enjoy receiving their vintage greetings~ Come have a cup of tea with me at
    poetryinapotoftea.blogspot.com
    Shawn

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  13. The French HutchAugust 2, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Great idea for making a tiered tray. I love your bavarian china, and you have a beautiful collection of shells. Lovely photos.........I love old vintage postcards too.........

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  14. Kathryn DycheAugust 2, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    Loving the sea shell tea, try saying that fast three times!

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  15. AnetteAugust 2, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Absolutely beautiful :) Hugs from Anette in Norway :)

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  16. The Artful DivaAugust 2, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I really like the way you set up your photoshots!

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  17. Barb August 2, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Just delightful, Sherry. I love, love shells.

    Barb ♥

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  18. SnapAugust 2, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I very much enjoyed your sea shell tea scape. Happy Tea Day!

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  19. tiarastantrumsAugust 2, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    such a lovely set of photos!

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  20. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Good day, Sherry...

    What gorgeous shells! And what a very summery tea setting. I like the three tier stand idea. O, yes, do write the notes on the vintage cards...a certain delight to receive.

    Enjoy a glorious day,
    Marianne

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  21. LindaAugust 2, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Really great editing here!! Love the texture work!

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  22. LindaAugust 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Very pretty! Great idea for a tiered tray!

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  23. Cathy Spivey MendolaAugust 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Love, love, love your seashell photos! I've been collecting shells for as long as I can remember. You have some great specimens.

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  24. MarilynAugust 2, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Beautiful china. Very clever way to make a tiered plate.

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  25. Sunny Simple LifeAugust 2, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    This is so charming. I love shells. Nature's little beautifully created knick knacks.

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  26. Sandi@ Rose Chintz CottageAugust 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    A delightful tea post, Sherry. Your sea shells are wonderful specimens! I am always on the look out for different shells when I go to the beach but many of them get snatched up by all the tourists who frequent our beaches here in the summertime. Thank you for a lovely post and have a wonderful week.

    Blessings,
    Sandi

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  27. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeAugust 2, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    I love how you created the tiered stand and the shells are beautiful. What a pretty vignette. Thanks so much for joining TTT. Hugs, Marty

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  28. SueAugust 2, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    This is so pretty, it is like art! Of course anything with shells makes me happy:)

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  29. KathyAugust 2, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    How thoughtful of you to think of your friend's birthdays. You've set a lovely three tiered vignette to enjoy while writing. Beautiful teacup! Thank you for sharing tour thoughtful post with A Return to Loveliness,
    Kathy

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  30. UnknownAugust 2, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Wow that tiered stand is out of this world! Such a nice touch of whimsy. Great tea this week..makes me dream of our last trip to the ocean......I appreciate seeing you for Tea this week. Blessings and good fortune to YOU!

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