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Art Monday: Sea Turtle, Costa Rica

Art Monday goes to Costa Rica! Always lovely to see baby turtles heading out to the ocean…

Sea Turtle, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle, Costa Rica

Sea Turtle, Costa Rica – Photographic Print


Friday Finds: Turtle Checks

I wish I had found this Friday Find sooner, since I really needed checks myself, but for anyone who needs checks, check out these two styles:

Creature Feature Personal Checks by David Dunleavy

Creature Feature Personal Checks by David Dunleavy

David Dunleavy`s inspirational style graces these Creature Feature checks. Showing his passion for undersea preservation, these checks will make a statement everywhere you use them.


Turtle Tides Personal Check Designs

Turtle Tides Personal Check Designs

Break Out of Your Shell with These Turtle Tides Checks – If it’s their slow walk, distinguishable shells or affinity for swimming that makes you love turtles, using these turtle art checks from Bradford Exchange Checks(R) will be a day at the beach! Illustrated sea turtles on land and in water are featured on these checks in four colorful designs by artist Paul Brent. Whether it’s two turtles playing in the sand, or five turtles taking a dip, these turtle art checks are cause for shell-ebration! Plus, you’ll find these sea life check designs are just as practical as they are playful. Brought to you exclusively by Bradford Exchange Checks, they’re expertly re-created with premium-quality check printing. Don’t miss this terrific opportunity to showcase your love for sea turtles every day – get your Turtle Tides checks as soon as possible! Order now! Pricing shown is for 2 boxes of Singles.


And just in case you need a checkbook cover and address labels:

Turtle Tides Checkbook Cover

Turtle Tides Checkbook Cover

Turtle Checkbook Cover Shell-ebrates Your Love for Sea Turtles! – Let the world know how much you love sea turtles with this artistic genuine leather checkbook cover! Custom designed to coordinate with our Turtle Tides personal check designs, this checkbook cover features five friendly turtles swimming together. The curved design of the leather border complements the undulating sea, perfectly captured by artist Paul Brent. Plus, the ocean design flows over the fold and on to the back!This exclusive sea life checkbook cover is handcrafted of genuine, full-grain leather. High-quality features include premium nylon thread stitching, moire fabric lining, and a six-window insert for your ID and photos. This genuine leather checkbook cover also includes a clear duplicate check divider, slip-in personal check pocket, and a second pocket to hold cash or receipts. Get your Turtle Tides checkbook cover from Bradford Exchange Checks(R) as soon as possible! Order now!


Turtle Tides Booklet of 150 Address Labels

Turtle Tides Booklet of 150 Address Labels

These Artistic Turtle Labels Are Sure to Make a Splash! – Even when the tide rolls in, sea turtles can roll out when they’re on these colorful address labels featuring the artwork of Paul Brent! Your favorite shelled sea life is featured on each of these address labels and is paired with your personal information, making your labeling projects a day at the beach! Plus, you’ll find these sea turtle labels are amazingly practical too, arriving in bound check-sized booklets of 150 conveniently self-sticking labels. They’re perfect for hundreds of jobs, so don’t wait! Make a splash with these sea turtle labels – order now!


Photo Wednesday: Box turtle inside its shell

Box turtle inside its shell

Box turtle inside its shell

I find box turtle shell patterns to be pretty. You can appreciate them more when the turtle is hiding in its shell.

Art Monday: Yellow-Spotted Amazon River Turtle in Balbina Lake

This Art Monday piece called my attention because of the ripples in the water. Found it interesting. Hope you do, too:

Yellow-Spotted Amazon River Turtle in Balbina Lake

Yellow-Spotted Amazon River Turtle in Balbina Lake

Yellow-Spotted Amazon River Turtle in Balbina Lake – Photographic Print


Friday Finds: Caring For Your Pet Turtle DVD

Just in case any parents out there are planning on getting your kids turtles for Christmas, here is a last minute Friday Find – a care DVD you can order to gift with the turtle!

Caring For Your Pet Turtle DVD

Caring For Your Pet Turtle DVD

Caring For Your Pet Turtle DVD


Art Monday: Patchwork

I seem to have run out of videos for the time being. As it turns out, turtle videos tend to be more popular during the summers months. (I’m sure you can imagine why.) So for now, I’m converting this column into an art column to feature turtle art I find on the internet. If you know anyone who creates turtle art or if you yourself create turtle art, please let me know!

Without further ado, here is the first piece of featured art!

Patchwork Patchwork

Michela Galassi Patchwork – Art Print


Friday Finds: Turtle Bean Bag Doorstop

Sorry for the lack of Friday Finds columns! It’s been a little crazy around here as we sleep train our little one… Didn’t realize I missed getting a few new posts up.

This week, I love this Friday Find! How cute is this turtle doorstop? Definitely need one in my stocking!

Turtle Bean Bag Doorstop by tag® Turtle Bean Bag Doorstop by tag®

Hold your door open with this Turtle Bean Bag Doorstop by tag. Filled with mini stones and poly fill, this printed design turtle doorstop adds a little character to the old fashion stopper. Features: • Filled with mini stones & poly fill • Printed designs • THIS IS NOT A TOY • Spot cleanSize: 3 1/2″ tall x 10 3/4″ long x 8 1/4″ wide


Baby musk turtle

Common Musk Turtle, baby. Sternotherus odoratus

Common Musk Turtle, baby. Sternotherus odoratus

I just cannot pass up photos of baby turtles. Their tiny-ness makes them too cute.

Photo via Silver City Serpentarium.

Turtle Navigators Video

Back to Video Monday’s, this turtle video describes how turtles navigate their way to the ocean by looking at the stars. Another hatching video, it has some nice shots of the hatchlings swimming in the water.

Also, sadly, I believe this will be my last Video Monday post for a while. Seems I have exhausted quite a bit of my video resources and now I’m getting a bunch of repeat film. Hopefully I can bring the column back this summer with new vids.

Don’t fret! I have plans for a new column to take its place next week! Make sure to check back!

Attack of the Sea Turtle

Attack of the Sea Turtle

Attack of the Sea Turtle

This photo came attached to an interesting article regarding the masses of jellyfish that are swarming to a national park on the small island of Cabrera. (That’s to the south of Majorca, Spain, for those who didn’t know, like me.) Apparently, there are too many of them to clear and the environmentalists are losing the battle.

Photo via MyTelegraph.co.uk