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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

What's A Girl To Do (Part 8)

"What's a girl to do" when she has a bunch of THESE left over from her Valentine's Day projects????



She makes these....



...ex-votos....



(Gorgeous Sea Silk ribbon from Ozma of Odds)

...pearls....





...beloved  prayer card images....



...vintage rhinestones....




...and german glass-glittered crowns...




"An ex-voto is a votive offering to a saint or divinity. It is given in fulfillment of a vow (hence the Latin term, short for ex voto suscepto, "from the vow made") or in gratitude or devotion. Ex-votos are placed in a church or chapel where the worshipper seeks grace or wishes to give thanks. The destinations of pilgrimages often include shrines decorated with ex-votos."






Avec Amour,
~*~Michelle*~*

(soon for sale in my ETSY shop. Well...MOST of them....but atleast ONE of them will be staying here  with moi!)
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34 comments:

  1. LululizFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    They are so beautiful!

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  2. Shortbread and GingerFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    Oh my - they are absolutely amazing! Great work!
    Liz

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  3. IdoFebruary 23, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I love them! This could be a great project for my son's class, he goes to a catholic school, I will tell the teacher about it (If you don't mind of course) Thank you so much for sharing!

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  4. Cape Cod Rambling RoseFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Those are absolutely beautiful! What a fabulous idea, using those pretty hearts! ;)

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  5. VickiFebruary 23, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Michelle - These are stunning! I really love them. Beautiful work.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Beautiful! I'll be keeping an eye on your Etsy shop for them...

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  7. CrystalFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    How beautiful and creative!!! I love them!!!

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  8. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    They are so so pretty, I'm in love!

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  9. CharFebruary 23, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Those are beautiful. Just think what you and the rest of us would have missed if you had used them all up! Char

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  10. Tina February 23, 2011 at 12:58 PM

    They are all so beautiful Michelle - what a great idea. I love all those vintage rhinestones you have used.
    xo Tina

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  11. DortheFebruary 23, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Michelle, that was a most wonderfull and gorgeus idea- I love them , you are so clever and it is so inspirational visiting you, dear friend.
    Big hug-Dorthe

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  12. KellyFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    These are enchanting!

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  13. KimFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    oh WOW Michelle, those are simply gorgeous!!! I love hearts too! You made some really pretty ones!!! That was a great idea, so creative my friend!! ♥

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  14. Sandi~A Cottage MuseFebruary 23, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    Oh Michelle...how stunning!!!

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  15. Victoria SayerFebruary 23, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    So beautiful! You are a clever girl!

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  16. Faded CharmFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    You have the knack of taking such simple things and making them truly amazing. I love these and actually we have some left over from a wedding that were used as party favors.

    Best wishes,

    Kathleen

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  17. missshawnaFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    Michelle,
    Those are just gorgeous. Very creative. Thank you for sharing the story behind them too.
    ShawNa

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  18. RhondaFebruary 23, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Love Love Love them, you are amazing to me. I hope you keep a notebook of your ideas! It would be a best seller - I'm tellin' ya.

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  19. AngieFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:25 AM

    Michelle, they're lovely. You have a wonderful talent for creating something special out of different elements.

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  20. UnknownFebruary 24, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Gorgeous! You are so creative! Such beauty.
    xo
    Roselle

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  21. Something SpecialFebruary 24, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Oh they are just so beautiful and creative, I can't stand it.

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  22. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    ...say ~
    how did I miss these?????
    I am swooning here!!
    ADORE them ALL!!!

    xo, Rosemary

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  23. Vicki BosterFebruary 25, 2011 at 6:34 PM

    Oh Mchelle- these are so beautiful- I adore them! Only you would think to do this with valentine leftovers!!

    I have just looked at each one of your treasuries and they are gorgeous! Each of them a work of art! Great job- beautiful!!
    Vicki

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  24. Diane MarsFebruary 26, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Well looks like you came up with a wonderful idea! First time for me to visit your Blog, I have enjoyed all the creative-ness Hugs from Diane in California

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  25. TerriFebruary 26, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    So ,so beautiful! I have bought some of your saint cards and have them hanging on my santos doll. I get so many compliments. Thank you, Terri

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  26. Suzanne MacCrone Rogers • Italian Girl in Georgia™February 27, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Such a pretty blog! I stumbled over here through some links and so glad I did. You have beautiful work. Now I must check out your Etsy shop!

    Ciao bella,
    Suzanne

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  27. LisaFebruary 27, 2011 at 5:31 PM

    Michelle,
    What a great idea! A beautiful project & a saintly lesson too. Sorry, feeling corny tonight. I don't think they'll last long in the shop.
    Lisa

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Oh yummy! those are simply and utterly stunning creations!
    I love them all and the glimmer and pearls wow! great job!

    thanks so much for your sweet visit and comment!
    have yourself a great Monday!

    ciao bella
    Creative Carmelina

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  29. The Tin RabbitFebruary 28, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    Wow, how beautiful! I love these!

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  30. Jacqueline~Cabin and CottageFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    These are ingenious and so beautiful! The one with the script really caught my eye.

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  31. Lynn StevensFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Michelle, you come up with the most amazing ideas, each one is a little work of art. Lovely treasures!!!
    hugs Lynn

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  32. SherrieFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Gorgeousness!
    Have a beautiful day!

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  33. imsteelefullofscrapMarch 1, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Wow they turned out just gorgeous!!!

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  34. poisgoneNovember 9, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    So very lovely

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Taking the time to share your thoughts...your words...and your inspiration fills my soul....Merci.
~*~Michelle~*~

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