I was very honored to be asked to help raise money for children’s educational programs at the shell museum. Of course I said “yes” … then they asked me dress as a Cephalopod. Uhhh well alrighty then.
Hmmmm Do I want to be a SQUID? That’d be … NO. Do I want to be a CUDDLEFISH? Uh…not so much. Do I want to be an OCTOPUS? Eh… maybe. But ooooooo… the regal CHAMBERED NAUTILUS… oh yes! I’m gonna be THE QUEEN NAUTILUS! hahaha
So I started making a NAUTILUS shell costume.
Then I made a seashell crown (of course with a crown jewel JUNONIA in the center)…
Then the shelling community came together to raise funding for some wonderful programs to support children’s education.
The Cephalebrities …
It was a fabshellous night!
Thanks to so many of you who “tipped” me (and Shell Love Bug) – thank you for your support! We raised lots of money for such a good cause.
PS- I’ve been so busy cleaning up from Hurricane Irma then making this costume so I haven’t even had a chance to give yall an update on the shelling lately- Im so sorry! Well it’s been pretty awesome… 
U look so pretty. What a fun night for everyone while raising money for the students educational program. Thanks for being such a caring fun person.
Your friend from the middle of the U S,
Lynnda
Best looking cephalopod I’ve ever seen.
Sorry I missed the photo opp.!
Coming over to Sanibel tomm. for the week-end.
Hope to find many treasures & maybe run into you.
Patty S.
you look adorable as a shell…conchgratulations on your fund raising efforts as a shellebrity😁
Really excellent nautilus costume! Well done Pam!
Your “crown” is beautiful. Mixed with some fresh flowers, it would make a wonderful centerpiece. Very creative costume.
Regal and beautiful, inside and out. Luv ya, friend.
Oh my gosh! You’re so creative; I never would’ve been able to come up with that costume. You look adorable as well :)
Pam, you look gorgeous! What an amazing costume! Your creativity always amazes me. Your crown is stunning, and that nautilus shell is perfect!
Love your costume! Looking forward to shelling on Sanibel soon.
You are looking shelltastic!
Your friends in New Hampshire are so glad you and your beloved island home did not suffer the worst from the hurricane season!
Hey Pam~You look fantastic Cepholapatra! I LOVE your costume! Great fundraiser and I’m sure it was a success.
We hold an annual fundraiser at a gallery which represents my work, and it is a costumed event. It looks like you may have made a tutorial on the making of your costume? Not sure if there’s a link, but would you let me know? Our theme for the next event will be “Hokusai”! I think I can adapt your design to a wave.
Looking forward to this, and thanks for any info I may have missed.
I love how you go over the top…the costume, VW Bug, blog….love it, love it, love it!
Thank you for making me smile!
Haha Thank you Meg!!
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