Monday, 20 August 2012

shell sorting



there's nothing like an antique or vintage printers tray for storing and displaying shells or other tiny curiosities. 
this weekend, with bella's assistance, i played around with shells, a bit neglected in wooden bowls & jars all over the place. i love how they look piled into the little wooden sections along with a few other natural finds.


i found this rustic old tray at bondi markets a few years ago. you can find them on ebay and etsy but postage is pretty expensive because of their weight.




bella always likes to get involved & inspect any changes before she gives her approval. 
does your cat or dog do that?


see some other ways i've used the printers tray 
here & here & here

cheryl
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30 comments:

  1. I love collections of things displayed museum style.
    Bella looks as though she is a great help. Is she Burmese? x

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  2. hi penny, yes burmese. my shadow :)
    x

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  3. Beautiful shells and I like them displayed in the tray.

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  4. thanks kim! & thanks for visiting. x

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  5. what a great way to display your shell collection. mine are in jars, dishes and around the pot plants :) Kate x

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  6. hi kate, your place always looks lovely!
    x

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  7. The shells look wonderful in that tray. I wish I had a
    cat-I have to borrow cats and dogs to play with and take
    photos of. I petsit on occasion.

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  8. well at least you can send them home afterwards ;)

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  9. I have some tiny trays like this that I am going to fill, your looks delightful.
    We named one of our cats Bella- she was originally called Snowbell but she is no longer pure white so I renamed her- she likes Bella better!

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    1. you'll have to show us some pics of your trays deanne.
      x

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  10. thats it!...I gotta get me one of those trays...just gorgeous!
    Bec x
    P.s. cute cat

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  11. Looks great. My favourite is the sea glass.
    Carolyn

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  12. ...and I was thinking of using my printer's tray to display the boys lego minifigures collection!!! Love, love, love the shells in yours! x

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    1. i think the lego would look really cute in one of these too emma!
      x

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  13. These are beautiful. What a lovely project for you both to continue and cherish. G. X

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  14. So many beutiful shells and I'm happy that your cat is helping you *smile*. I always have help when I'm doing something.

    Hugs
    Elna

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  15. Funny, I just came across some pebbles and coloured glass I found at Glenelg beach in Adelaide earlier this year...it too needs some sorting but these kind of treasures are just my favourite.

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  16. I love the box of shells, Bella did a good job helping you! Your box has been put to so many uses, the advent calender was also a great way of using it too.
    Sarah x

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  17. I really really love it Cheryl......a lot.
    My has checks out anything new and then claims it.
    Tania xx

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  18. Bella gets an A+. I love the openness of a printer's box. Shell's just beg to be picked up for a closer look.

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  19. Love the new display - very pretty.

    Yes, my dog (Indy, the German Shepherd) likes to be involved in the process of anything I do!

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  20. Your shells look beautiful displayed this way. Love the touches of blue.

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  21. I absolutely love this! What a fantastic way to organize and display your collections. I've seen some trays like on craigslist just recently and now I am seriously considering getting them. Have a great week! I'm now following.

    Angela

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  22. Cheryl, I popped over to see each of your posts using your printer's tray. Love this idea! It provides a perfect way to spotlight your beautiful shells. Like the Advent Calendar idea tool Cute!

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  23. What a gorgeous collection - I am sure many happy hours have been spent collecting those pretty shells!
    x
    Melissah

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  24. What a pretty vintage way to corral all of your wee sea treasures!

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  25. I LOVE those printer's trays. Next time I spot one I am going to scoop it up and paint it white!

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  26. Great way to display your shells and sea glass in the printer's tray. Love it!

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  27. WOW! I worked on shells this weekend...sorting and putting into containers. I went to the thrift stores and got some jars and had fun making some displays. I love your ideas and I am saving this page for inspiration!

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  28. What a great way to display shells all in one place. LOL I do have a cat and shes black as well that has to help me with everything I do

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