Have You Found Your Element

My latest childrens birthday invitation. Floppy eared bunnies accent this fun card.

Say thanks with these cute baby hippo thank you cards.

Sophisticated green stripe wedding reply card.

Soft blue, simple yet elegant wedding reply cards! Perfect to add in with a wedding invitation.

Ken Robinson, Ph.D in his book 'the Element' says "the element is the place where the things that we love to do and the things we are good at come together." Just let that sink in for a moment... Ken also says "never underestimate that vital importance of finding early in life the work that for you is play." I just love those words! I can definitely say that creating designs, thinking up new ideas and coming up with new drawings for my store is work that is play for me. If you need a little push or are just looking for some inspiration I recommend you read 'the Element'. It really gets you motivated and thinking creatively. Above you'll find a few of my newest creations from Designs by Shell Come on by for a visit!

Thoughtful Gifts for Father's Day

All of these items can be purchased at Designs by Shell Some you'll find under the Father's Day Category and some under the Animal Category.

Does dad have a good sense of humour?! Perhaps he'd appreciate this fun owl t-shirt with this funny saying. Even bird watcher's might like this one.

How about a fun fishing cap for dad or grandpa. A neat gift idea, add a few fishing lures or a book about fishing and you're set.


Maybe your dads a golfer. This cool golf t-shirt could be a fun t-shirt to add to his collection. Add a package of his favourite golf balls to top it off.


Wouldn't a dad love to be the 'official cupcake tester' at home. This fun t-shirt would make a great Father's Day gift. Give it to him with a 1/2 dozen fancy cupcakes that you baked yourself.

Well June is the month that we celebrate our dear dads! I thought I'd share a few creative gift ideas that might make 'dad' smile. I know some folks like to buy expensive gifts but in this economy many people have no choice but to cut back on the expensive stuff this year. A thoughtful gift like a unique t-shirt or a funny mug can still be a nice way to show dad appreciation. Here are a few fun ideas from my store Designs by Shell

My Latest Jungle Animal Characters

All of these items can be purchased at
Designs by Shell Under the Animal Category





Lately, I've been totally into drawing the cutest jungle animals. So you guessed it, this last week I've been creating baby tigers, little roaring lions,funny monkeys and zebras. It's interesting how these animal characters take shape. Sometimes I'm not even sure how I come up with their looks but I just started drawing and these fun little animals come to life on the tablet. So do you have a favourite, let me know?! It's way too much fun creating and designing! So above you'll see a few of my designs, to see more pop by my store and browse around. You'll find mugs, stickers, magnets, t-shirts, invitations and more with these cool animal designs!
Designs by Shell

Cute Birthday Invitations for Kids Parties

All of these invitations can be purchased at Shell's Designs Feel free to browse around you never know what will catch your eye.




Remember when you were a child and a friend handed you that special birthday invitation to their party. I do! I remember the feelings of excitement and fun that it brought as I tucked it away in my school bag to bring home. Choosing the right birthday invitation can really set the stage for the type of party that you are hosting. Theme parties for kids are very popular now like pirate parties, princess parties, superhero parties and then there is swimming and bowling and dress-up parties. So many fun ideas start coming to mind. Recently I've been working on some really cute kids party invitations with animal themes, lions, bears, elephants and I just finished some fun pirate invitations too! Here are a few I've been working on above. Come by my store and under the 'birthdays' category you'll find many creative designs.
Shell's Designs Birthday Party Themes

Hug A Nurse

All of these items can be purchased in my store Shell's Designs Under the Occupation category in the sidebar.


Have you ever had to stay in the hospital for more than a few days? Several years ago I had an operation on my leg, reconstructive surgery, etc. I had to spend a week in the hospital. Hospitals of course not being my favourite place to be. I do remember some very caring nurses during my stay and appreciated their care giving qualities.(I remember a grumpy one too) I have recently been designing some cute items to celebrate great nurses. The cutest teddybear in a nurses uniform, sure to put a smile on a nurses face. Mugs, magnets, buttons, and t-shirts and cards, here are a few examples above.

Quote: "Nurses are angels in comfortable shoes."
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Nature Walks and Beautiful Flowers

All of these items can be purchased from Shell's Designs




The sun is shining, it's a beautiful day! I love going for nature walks and taking in all of the beautiful flowers, greenery, different types of trees and plants. My family went for a walk on Mother's Day around a lake in our area and that inspired me to draw some beautiful flowers and cheery designs for my store. Yes, I've been working on some pretty flower mugs, t-shirts, thank you cards and other fun creations. If you're looking for a birthday gift, father's day gift or just a new cheery t-shirt for yourself, stop by my store for a look at some of the new summery items.

Quote: "In the garden my soul is sunshine."

Increasing Fruit in Your Diet

Lately I've been eating and craving a lot of fresh fruit. Yesterday I took fresh pineapple wedges to work for a snack, they were so juicy and sweet. My husband and I have been eating a lot of oranges lately too, great after a vigorous gym workout or power walk. Fruits play a very important role in our diets as they are a good source of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre. Many are full of antioxidants and have a low fat content allowing you to eat lots of these tasty fruits. I've been creating lots of fruit designs for products in my store. Oranges, pineapples, raspberries... some really cute items. Shell's Designs Pop by for a visit and see what fresh ideas I've created. Above is a little taste...