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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Butterfly Musings and a Chance to Win Butterfly Earrings

Of all species of butterfly,
Of all the types who flutter by:



Nymphilidae, Hesperidae,
Lycaeridae, there’s more, I say…

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Monarch, peacock, swallowtail,
Painted Lady, Painted Male …



Their colors rival rainbow hues
With reds, greens, oranges, and blues.


And yet these Lepidoptera
(in colors quite show stop-tera)



Are color-blind. They only see
Red, yellow, green. (Those colors three.)



Which means our insect stud won’t notice
Femmes all tarted like a lotus.

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He’d never know if future mate
Had changed wing-color for their date



Or if some Lepidoptera
Wore colors quite show stop-tera.

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But when approaching traffic lights
On sunny morns or murky nights

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A butterfly would always know
To slow, to stop, and then to go.



Bracelet and earrings right here.

Now about that chance to win these...



...all you have to do is leave a comment.  Then, on April 29th, 2011, at 5 PM PDT, Gilda (who is a big fan of butterflies)...


... will dip her paw into the beaded hat and pull out a winner.  Be sure to leave contact information with your comment (website, email, etc.) so Gilda and the butterflies can find you.
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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    These beauties are just wonderful and I love the colors. What a way to welcome spring. My order is in and I can't wait to see them. Thank you. Thank you! Hanna

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  2. MelissaClydeApril 21, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Hi Guilda & Eleanor. Well done on all the pretty butterflies and the new Carnelian. I know they must flutter and catch the light. Most cool!!

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  3. UnknownApril 21, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    Lovely! I love butterflies! Hugs, Gunilla

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  4. AnonymousApril 21, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Oh Guilda my Guilda
    your butter does fly
    reaching up to the sun
    and kissing...the sky

    fly down little butter
    come rest on my palm
    a butterfly kiss
    will make us all calm

    e e brinkley

    P.S. Forgot to say those butterflies are GRRREAT.

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  5. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    I cannot wait for my butterflies to arrive. And, BTW, my new egg earrings and Easter bracelet are a huge hit! Thank You!

    Elke

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  6. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Your butterflies are all stunning -and as colorful as the ones that cover my back! I'm anxiously awaiting this year's first Monarch sighting :)

    ~Marni

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  7. AnonymousApril 25, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    So after vising your Ebay page I had to comment on your Luna story in the gorgeous butterfly charm bracelet auction. Last summer I was at a graduation party where a guy was going to kill a Luna that had been hanging out on his mother's screen door for over 2 days. I gently slid my finger underneath it and placed it on my shoulder. It remained there for the walk back to my car, the 2 mile ride home and then grace my screen door with it's presence for a couple more days before venturing off :) My family was in awe!

    ~Marni (again!)

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  8. CornerstoregoddessApril 25, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    Kill a Luna?!?! Noooooooo! So glad you rescued it.

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  9. Mary Beth SpannApril 26, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Pssst! Pretty
    Gilda! Over here! Pick me, pick me! I really love Eleanor's exquisite butterfly treasures and would love to win some! xxxooo Mary Beth

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  10. UnknownApril 27, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    As always, love your creations Eleanor. I love the clear one - reminds me of Lalique.
    decorablesart.com

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  11. AnonymousApril 28, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Eleanor, love the butterflies!!! But then I love everything you do! My collection is growing and growing. gayle

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  12. CornerstoregoddessApril 30, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    Gilda has spoken! The winner is Gunilla! Hooray for Gunilla. These butterflies are about to migrate all the way to Finland.

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