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Real starfish in invitation?

orangjulorangjul member
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I am thinking of doing this.  I have made a mockup of my invitation, here is the photo:



Has anyone done this?  I LOVE the look...but I am worried that the starfish will break in the mail.  It's a real starfish that I painted white.  Does anyone know of something I could paint on to the starfish to make them stronger?  Or does anyone know of an alternative to a real starfish that looks nice but isn't too expensive?
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    AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    I think most of them will get broken in the mail. It's cute, but I don't think it's very practical. 
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    SlothGoalsSlothGoals member
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    What if you got thick cardstock and cut out starfish shapes?
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    ashley2516ashley2516 member
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    My DIY invitations also have a starfish on them. I stamped and embossed a starfish on the front. Very inexpensive and it looks really nice since I used a silver metallic embossing powder.
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    freebread03freebread03 member
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    Please don't use real starfish-there are so many better alternatives that will get you a similar look (Ashley had a good suggestion of embossing it).  Starfish are living creatures, and getting a dead starfish in the mail is really gross (and kind of sad that you're using them just for props).
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    lyndausvilyndausvi mod
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    they will break in the mail.

    I used them for my table card holders






    What differentiates an average host and a great host is anticipating unexpressed needs and wants of their guests.  Just because the want/need is not expressed, doesn't mean it wouldn't be appreciated. 
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    OliveOilsMomOliveOilsMom member
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    Have you tried finding wooden cutouts of starfish?  I think there are lots of alternatives to use rather than actual starfish.
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    QueerFemmeQueerFemme member
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    In Response to Re:Real starfish in invitation?:[QUOTE]Please don't use real starfishthere are so many better alternatives that will get you a similar look Ashley had a good suggestion of embossing it. nbsp;Starfish are living creatures, and getting a dead starfish in the mail is really gross and kind of sad that you're using them just for props. Posted by freebread03[/QUOTE]

    This. I would be horrified.

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    maadee91maadee91
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    I think it's an adorable idea, but probably too fragile. Maybe you could do a little stalk of sea oat instead? Or, if you definitely want starfish, I like the stamping/embossing idea.
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    orangjulorangjul member
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    Repulsed?  Horrified?  Aren't these words a little strong?  Using real starfish in crafts is very common:

    http://www.qualityshells.com/white-finger-starfish.html

    Some people on here are awfully opinionated!
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    orangjulorangjul member
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    And it's not like I'd be getting from the ocean myself and throwing them in the envelope dirty.  THAT would be kinda gross...and stinky.

    Anyways, I think my sister convinced me to do a paper cutout if I have the time.
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