Shell Maps by Donna

All packed up and ready for their new homes. It’s been a busy couple weeks of work!

New this year: Fishing Boat collection and Pelican collection. Both can be customized with place names.

Preparing for a Carolina road trip with Shell Maps for Charleston area and the Grand Strand.

I enjoyed visiting the North and South Carolina shops that purchase custom design oyster ornaments from me for resale. They are all great places to shop for unique gifts!

It may be cold in Pennsylvania, but I can almost smell the salt air when I work on my coastal designs! They will travel south with us soon!

Yes, that’s me…with a dining room table to prove it! (Lot’s of orders to fill before my self-imposed mid November “deadline”!)

I’ve had so many questions about how I make my decoupage oyster ornaments, and what materials so I’m reposting this set of pictures showing the steps of the process. My maps mostly come from atlases or road maps, and my other designs are from vintage images, or purchased clip art images, as well as the original art my daughter creates.

I’ve seen several references to the fact that today is “National Black Cat Day”! Who knew? If you’re a fan, here are some of my cat designs.

Seems like a good idea today to work on my “Peace on Earth “ collection.

Is there a Book-Lover in your life? I made these gifts for my Bookclub friends since we met in Oct, but I also make a Christmas version.

Black cats for the spooky season, and cardinals which are popular year round, especially as a gift for someone who has lost a loved one.

“For my Favorite Human”. Do you have a favorite puppy? These cuties would make a great gift!