sailors valentines & shell art

 

Sailors Valentines are a form of shell craft featuring an arrangement of small sea shells in an octagonal frame.  The original art-form dates back to the early 19th century. Sailors Valentines were designed to be brought home from a sailor’s voyage at sea, and given as a gift to a loved one.

 

OTHER STUFF I MAKE

Some of my favorite hobbies are: block printing, crochet, beaded jewelry, flower arranging and holiday decorating.