Friends Furever

On my earlier post today, I said that I was going to try heat embossing with VersaMark. Well, that's what I did with this card.

Finished Card: 41/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White and Patterned Paper
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Image (Two Separate Images)
Spectrum Noir Markers
Cardz TV with Mary Clear Stamps Barks and Bones "Friends Furever"
VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad
Black Embossing Powder
Queen and Co Pearls Nightfall, 2 Large
Mounting Tape

I saw these images and immediately thought of my granddaughter, Gianna and my dog, Cobi. I HAD to put them together!! I don't think you can see it in the photo, but "Cobi" is single mounted to give it a little more depth. (Looks much better in person!) The "Friends Furever" is heat embossed and I must say, I really really like the way it turned out. Guess I'll be using this technique in the future.

Thanks for stopping by.

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I'm All Ears!

I made a card that I am entering into Carson's Creations Embossing Blog Hop Challenge. I hope you like it.

Finished Card: 4 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Green and Light Pink
Free Vintage Digital Stamps Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps, Easter Punnies "I'm All Ears!"
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder from the Simply Charmed 4 Pack Set
Queen and Co Pearls, Pearl 6 Small
Mounting Tape

I made the card...then there was something I didn't like about it. So I ripped it apart. I made it a second time and again there was something I didn't like. So I ripped that part off. This didn't happen twice, or three times but this is actually the fourth version. (Did someone say "perfectionist"?...nah, couldn't be me!) lol

I do LOVE those bunnies though! Don't you?

This Hop is all about embossing...heat and dry. I really like dry embossing, but never have had a lot of luck (at least to my satisfaction...oh, there's that perfectionist thing again...no, really it CAN"T be me! lol) with heat embossing. I did read that several of the designers that did the heat embossing used VersaMark to stamp with. I have used VersaMark before, but never for embossing. So, thank you for inspiring me to try something new. Keep checking my blog for future posts and see how I do.

Thanks for stopping by.

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Thank You...Yellow Rose

This week's challenge at Celebrate The Occasion  is a "Thank You" Card.

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Black and Patterned Paper
Inkadinkado Doodle Flowers Rose
StazOn Jet Black Ink
sugarloaf Whispers Strokes Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Ticket Talk "Thank You!"
EK Success Corner Basketweave Punch
Queen and Co Pearls Nightfall 2 Large 2 Small
Black Ribbon

I actually made this card last month (but never posted it) when I first started playing around with stamping and coloring. (I'm definitely hooked now). I really like the way it turned out.  It reminds me of my mother. My mother told me that the day I was born, a white rose bloomed in our yard. So she always referred to a white rose as the "Dana Rose". Yea I know, this rose is yellow...well, her favorite color was yellow. So now you understand why it reminds me of her. (I miss her so much...it's been 20 years). (Oh my, where did the time go?)

Thanks for stopping by.

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Happy Birthday Dan

My best friend's son's birthday is coming up and he loves to hike. As soon as I saw this image, I thought of him. I based my card on The Paper Players challenge sketch this week.

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Red and Patterned Paper
Creative Hands Digital Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
Homemade "Bakers Twine" with Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Markers
Computer Generated Sentiment "Happy Birthday"
Mounting Tape

I hope he likes the card...

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Happy Birthday Jason

Today is my middle son's birthday. Happy Birthday Sweetheart! I made a card that is especially for him.

Here it is:

Finished Card: 4 1/4"x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Gray and Patterned Paper
Lolla Polooza Digital Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
Computer Generated Sentiment "Happy Birthday To Our "Happy Feet""
Homemade "Action Wobble"

This is the first card that I have ever used a card with "action". I made my own "Action Wobble" with wire, glue dots and paper. (You can find directions on the internet). My son loves "Happy Feet" (He asked for "Happy Feet 2" for a gift), so I thought he would get a kick out of this. It makes me smile every time I jiggle it.

I am entering this into two challenges : The Cuttlebug Spot (card for a child with an animal) and Scrappy Moms Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge  (make it SHAKE).

Hope you like my card. Happy birthday Jason!!!!

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50 and Fabulous!

This card is for the last :( challenge for Birthday Sundaes. (I am really saddened by this news. I looked forward to these challenges. I wish them success in their future endeavors). Anyway, the challenge is to use numbers.

Here is my card:

Finished Card: 3 3/4" x 9 1/4"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Red and 2 Different Patterned Papers
Free Digital Image (I'm sorry I do not know the creator of this image)
Spectrum Noir Markers
Computer Generated "50" and "and Fabulous"
1 3/8" Circle Punch
Scallop Circle Punch
Queen and Co Pearls Grass Green 3 Medium
Mounting Tape

A friend of mine is turning 50 and I thought this would be a nice card to give her.

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Here is the name of the WINNER from the CardzTV Spring Blog Hop this past weekend.

The winner is: Debbie   March 25, 2012 10:54AM
"these cards are so cute and adorable you can tell that you love what you do thanks for the inspiration"

Congratulation!!! I'll be contacting you to get your information.

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Thanks for dropping by and I would love to hear what you think.

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CardzTV Spring Blog Hop Day 2

To start at the beginning for the CardzTV Spring Blog Hop (Day 1), click here. To see just my project, scroll down or click here.

This is Day 2 of the Hop. I made a card using CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps "Easter Punnies".

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Orange, Green and 2 Patterned Paper
Melonheadz Illustrating Digital Images
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Easter Punnies "Have a 24 Carrot Day!"
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Scallop Circle Punch
1 1/4" Circle Punch
3 Clear Large Rhinestones
Mounting Tape

I just thought that this image was the cutest and Mary's Stamp went perfect with it. What do you think?

Don't forget that Mary at CardzTV is giving away 2 sets of stamps...so make sure you check it out.
I am also giving away blog candy (2-6" x 6" paper pads) BUT you have to go to the original post (click here) and 1. Be a follower, 2. Leave a comment on THAT post and 3. Leave me a way to contact you if you are the winner.

See you soon and thanks for stopping by. (I would also love to hear what you think of this card too...so leave a comment here also!)

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Happy Easter Flowers

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For the CardzTV Spring Blog Hop, (March 24th and 25th) please click here or scroll down.

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I was inspired to make this project for two challenge blogs...Fantabulous Cricut and Cupcake Inspirations.

Here is the other side:

Approximate Finished Size: 4 1/2" x 6 " x 4 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Pink. Green, Yellow/Gold and Patterned Paper
Desert Diva Digital Images "Happy Easter" (both)
Spectrum Noir Markers
Giant Circle Punch
Cricut Cartridge Flower Shoppe Daisy, page 18 (Daisy 1 and Daisy 4) and Daisy Leaf, page 22 (Daisy 5)
Cricut Cartridges Sweet Tooth Boxes Cone, page 15 (Cone Layer 1 and Cone Layer 3)
Cricut Design Studio
Pink, Yellow, Green  and Black Pigment Inks
Small Styrofoam Ball (Cut in Half)
Hot Glue Gun
Spanish Moss
Toothpicks
Wire

For each Daisy: (I made 6 of them...3 in Pink and 3 in White)
Cut "Daisy 1" (center) at 2" in Yellow/Gold (cut 6 times)
Cut "Daisy 4" (petals) at 1 1/2" and 2" in Pink and White (cut 3 of each size)
Cut "Daisy 4" (calyx) at 1" in Green (cut 6 times)
Cut "Daisy 5" (leaf) at 1 1/4" in Green (2 leaves for each Daisy for a total of 12)
Glue the individual components together ( I suggest using hot glue...I used my adhesive gun first, but it came apart)
Use pigment ink on the edges (Yellow on the White Flowers, Pink on the Pink Flowers and Green on the Leaves)
Stick a toothpick into the back of the Daisy Centers, then glue each layer (Center, 1 1/2" Flower, 2" Flower, 2 Leaves to the back side of the 2" Flower and then the 1" Calyx (I also colored the toothpicks green...just in case they could be seen)

For the Pot (Cone):
I cut it out twice...once in White and once in Patterned Paper (I think it was at 8").
I glued the two together (to make it stronger)
Assemble
Fold the inside layer (normally to hold a cupcake) and place inside
Glue the half Styrofoam ball to the bottom center
Add a little Spanish Moss

For the Happy Easter Sign:
Download and print images
Color
Cut out with Giant Circle Punch
Tape a wire (approximately 5") to the back of one of the images
Glue other image to the back of the first image

Assemble together by placing the Daisies and Sign into the Pot

I am really happy how it turned out. I must admit I was hesitate to try the flowers because I don't really think the directions are very clear. I'm a much more visual person. However, I did it! (I bet you can too!)

Have a great rest of the day. Thanks for stopping by.

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CardzTV Design Team Spring Blog Hop

We're having a Blog Hop here with Mary at CardzTV March 24th and 25th.  The theme is Spring or Easter. (Create a card or project for Spring or Easter). If you arrived here from Little Scrap Pieces with Karen, then you are in the right place. If you just happen to stop by (thank you) and would like to hop a long, you can start here.

This is my project (I made six of them for my family for Easter):

It's a card with a chocolate bunny:

You really need to read the "cartoon":

(First bunny: "OUCH!!! My butt HURTS!!!  Second bunny: "What?")

Then my CardzTV Stamp sentiment underneath reads: "I never met a chocolate bunny I didn't like!"

Here are a few more photos:

They are all "colored" differently, making each card unique. I just think they are hysterical!

Finished Postcard: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, 2 Shades of Teal, 2 Shades of Purple, 2 Shades of Green, 2 Shades of Pink, 2 Shades of Blue and 2 Shades of Yellow.

Scrap Happy Paper Crafter Digital Image

Spectrum Noir Markers

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Easter Punnies, "I never met a chocolate bunny I didn't like!"

Homemade Baker's Twine made from Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Markers in 6 Different Colors

Palmer Chocolate Bunny

Clear Cello Wrap 

Curling Ribbon

Now it's time for Blog Candy! (Woo Hoo!) Mary at CardzTV is giving away 2 sets of stamps...so you might want to check it out! 

I am giving away 2-6" x 6" paper pads:

In order to win you need to: 

1. Be a follower (I will check) 

2. Leave me a comment on THIS post and

3. Leave me a way to contact you if you are the winner.

It's that easy! I will pick a winner on Mon. March 26th.

Your next stop is Candace at Stamping Pearls. 

Stop by the other blogs to see the other designers project and maybe some blog candy too!

Here is the entire hop:

Mary - http://www.cardztv.blogspot.com/

Janis - http://www.pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

Susan - http://www.itsmesusanp.blogspot.com/

Laura -  http://www.queenscardcastle.blogspot.com/

DeNetra - http://www.craftynanny3.blogspot.com/

Kristin - http://www.pinkldycrafter.blogspot.com/

Shawnee - http://www.quiverofangels.blogspot.com/

Melissa - http://www.melissa-moecreations.blogspot.com/

Sharon - http://www.meemeescreations.blogspot.com/

Jeri - http://www.bugnme.blogspot.com/

Elaine - http://www.expressionsbyelaine.blogspot.com/

Nicole - http://www.teachdanz.blogspot.com/

Gloria - http://www.girliascards.com/

Kate - http://www.scrapperscreativecorner.blogspot.com/

Lynn - http://www.bootsandblingtime.blogspot.com/

Amanda - http://www.craftsbyamanda.blogspot.com/

Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

Sue - http://www.suescraftymess.blogspot.com/  

Karen - http://www.littlescrappieces.blogspot.com/

Dana - http://www.iwycd.blogspot.com/ (YOU ARE HERE)

Candice - http://www.stampinpearls.blogspot.com/

I hope you like my project! Thank you for stopping by!
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Happy Birthday Butterfly

I made this card for a friend of mine for her birthday. She loves butterflies. They are a reminder of her mother.

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Black, Teal and Purple
Pigment Ink, 4 Colors
Water Mister
Sponge
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder D'Vine Swirls
Inkadinkado Expressions Clear Stamps "Precious and Few are Friends Like You" and Butterfly
StazOn Jet Black Ink
Queen and Co Pearls, Nightfall 4 Small
Mounting Tape

I covered the paper with 4 different colors of pigment ink, then sprayed it lightly with water. Next, use a sponge and dab lightly to soften the colors. Let dry. Stamp the sentiment and butterfly. Emboss the Teal and Purple Papers. Layer the Black, Purple and Teal papers, then add the colored/stamped one with mounting tape. Finally, add the pearls.

Hope my friend likes the card.

I am also entering this into the Crop Stop challenge.

Thanks for stopping by. I would love to hear what you think...

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Springtime Hugs

Here is a sweet bunny to welcome in the spring...

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White and Patterned Paper
Free Vintage Digital Stamps
Spectrum Noir Markers
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Think Spring "Springtime Hugs!"
Pink Pigment Ink
EK Success Corner Basket Weave Punch
Queen and Co Rhinestones Snowflake 4 Small

I am going to enter this card into two challenges: My Craft Spot (Spring Scallops) and Celebrate the Occasion (Welcome Spring!)

The weather here is beautiful...great way for spring to begin. Hoping that it is nice where you are.

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Mouse and a Daisy Birthday Card

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I made a card for two challenges: The Paper Players (Clean and Simple featuring Buttons) and Birthday Sundaes (Birthday Card with an Animal on it).

It's a Gate-fold card:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Green and Patterned Paper
Sliekji's Digi Stamps
Spectrum Noir Markers
Spellbinders Nestabilities Standard Circles Large, 2nd, 3rd and 5th
Homemade "Baker's Twine" from Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread
Inkadinkado Thinking of You Clear Stamps All Occasions "Happy Birthday" from "Happy Birthday to a Special Person!"
Black Pigment Ink
Yellow/Orange Pigment ink (around edges of both green circles)
Three Buttons, 1 Large Orange/Red, 1 Medium Mint Green and 1 Medium Pink
Mounting Tape

I hope you like the way this came out.

Had a really nice dinner for St Patrick's Day...corned beef, cabbage and potatoes...yum. I would like to also share a picture with you of my granddaughter, Gianna. Isn't she a cutie?

I also entered this into another challenge: Made Especially For You (Make a card featuring 3 buttons)....(Thank you Becky for the info).

Thanks for stopping by...

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Kiss Me I'm Irish

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Second Post today

CardzTV/CCC challenge is "Wearing of the Green" (Make a St Patty's Day card, using any cartridge and Green as the main color.

What do you think?

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White Two Shades of Green
Cricut Cartridge Paper Doll Dress Up Leprechaun (Shamrock), page 40 (Accessories 3 Shift)
Sizzix Embossing Folder Plaid
Paper Squirrel Digital Image
Spectrum Noir Markers
Homemade "Bakers Twine" from Aunt Lydia's Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Marker
Queen and Co Pearls, Grass Green 4 Large and 2 Medium
Mounting Tape

Have a great St Patty's Day...Wear Green...Be Safe......

(I can't wait to eat the Corned Beef and Cabbage with Potatoes dinner tonight...with a mug of Irish coffee and the cupcakes Gianna and I made.......yummy)

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Some Irish Blessings For You

May your blessings

outnumber the 

shamrocks that grow

and may trouble

avoid you

wherever you go

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May your neighbors respect you,

trouble neglect you,

the angels protect you,

and the heavens accept you.

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May the road rise to meet you

May the wind be always at your back

May the sunshine warm upon your face

The rains fall soft upon your fields

And until we meet again

May God hold you in the palm of His hand

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HAPPY ST PATTY'S DAY!

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"Let's Get Sketchy" CardzTV DT Challenge #7

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This challenge we have a sketch for inspiration. Mary at CardzTV thought this would be fun, since we haven't done one of those until now.

This is my card:

This is the sketch we had to use:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:

Cardstock: White, Yellow, Green and Patterned Paper

Chubby Chicks Digital Stamps Birdie Brown

CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Think Spring, "Friends are flowers in the garden of life"

Sizzix Sizzlits Die Fence, Picket

Martha Stewart Double-Edge Punch Cherry Blossom Trim

Spectrum Noir Markers

LaPlumme II Marker, Black

StazOn Black Ink

Mounting Tape

I used a yellow Spectrum marker to give some depth to the flowers on the side and outlined them with a black LaPlumme marker. I punched out green dots and taped them to the back of the middle of the flowers. I die cut the fence twice, cut the end post off on one side of each fence, then glued them together to make one longer fence. Although it doesn't show in the photo, the fence is bowed in the middle for depth. 

I think these "chubby chicks" are cute. Don't you?   

Mary at CardzTV  is giving away a set of stamps to the winner of the challenge. So, hop on over there and enter. 

Thanks for stopping by...I would love to hear from you (leave a comment).

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"Hoppy Easter"

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I just ran across a new challenge blog (at least for me)...it's called Go Fish The Challenge Blog. (Create an Easter project).

This is what I came up with:

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Pink, Black and Patterned Paper
Cricut Cartridge George and Basic Shapes 2 circles,  2 fat ovals and 4 ovals
Cricut Cartridge Flower Shoppe Mum, Button 10
Cricut Design Studio
Computer Sentiment In Pink Pigment Ink
Black Sharpie Marker
Queen and Co Pearls, Pearl 3 Medium
Mounting Tape

I was inspired by a project I saw on Pinterest. I went through all my Cricut Cartridges but couldn't find any bunny/rabbit that worked. So, I went to my George Cartridge and Design Studio then designed the bunny that I wanted. I think he turned out just right! I used the Mum Flower from Flower Shoppe and the same paper as the background to make the tail.

Let me know what you think....

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For The Birds

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Second post today...

Another Birthday Card...Can you ever have enough of them? I think not...lol

I combined two challenges for this card. At My Craft Spot the challenge is "For The Birds" (Make a project and include a bird) and at CropStop, the challenge is "Rainbow of Colors" (Use 4 different colors and shades of the same color do not count).

Finished Card: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: White, Light Yellow/Orange, Pink, Green and Patterned Paper
Studio G i-cling Stamps, Bird
StazOn Black Ink
Sugarloaf Whispers Strokes Markers
Nicole Ultra Fine Premium Glitter, Extra Fine Multi Diamond Dust
Fiskars 3 in 1 Corner Punch
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Make A Wish, "Happy Bird-day!"
Black Pigment Ink
Queen and Co Pearls, Pearl 2 Small
Pink Ribbon
Mounting Tape
Black Sharpie

After I outlined the bird's body with the marker, I used a brush with water to "color" the inside of the body. After it was dry, I glittered the body and the tail. Using a Sharpie, I added the legs to the bird. I am happy the way it all came together. What do you think?

Today is a beautiful sunny (but cool) day here. I am going to try and get outside in my front garden and pull out the old sticks. It would be nice to see the daffs, hyacinths and crocus that are blooming without all the old dead stuff around them. Have a nice rest of the day...

Leave a comment (I love reading them) and thanks for stopping by...

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Cupcake-Shaped Birthday Card

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Celebrate The Occasion has a challenge to make a Birthday Shaped Card. I don't make too many shaped cards, but I thought this would be fun!

Finished Card: (at highest/widest points) 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Materials:
Cardstock: Green, 2 Shades of Teal, Brown, Red and White
Cricut Cartridge Sweet Treats Cupcake 4, page 27 (Base, Shift, Layers Base, Layers Shift, Shadow Base and Cards Base)
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder D'Vine Swirls
Inkssentials Glossy Accents
CardzTV with Mary Clear Stamps Ticket Talk, "Happy Birthday"
StazOn Black Ink
Teal Pigment Ink
Mounting Tape

Here's another angle:

Hope you like this fun shaped card. Thanks for stopping by.

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Shamrocks and Green...It Must Be Near St Patty's Day

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I have been busy this week making St Patty's Day cards and Pots of Gold (I made those last year...click here to see) for Joe's Aunt Margie. Here are five of the cards that I made:

Card 1:

Inside:

Card 2:

Inside:

Card 3:

Inside: (you can see the window)

Card 4:

Inside:

Card 5:

All Finished Cards: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"

Card 1 Materials:
Cardstock: Green, Yellow and Patterned Paper
Cricut Cartridge Paper Doll Dress Up Leprechaun (Shamrock), page 40 (Accessories 3 Shift)
Cricut Design Studio (Welded 2 Shamrocks together to get a 4 leaf clover)
Fiskars 3 in 1 Corner Punch
"Bakers Twine" made from Aunt Lydias Crochet Thread and Spectrum Noir Green Marker (Please click here to see the tutorial from The Alley Way Stamps)
Studio G Clear Stamp "Friends are like a four-leaf clover hard to find, Lucky to have"
Green Pigment Ink
White Pigment Ink
Green Button
Mounting Tape

Card 2 Materials:
Cardstock: Olive Green, Bright Green and Patterned Paper
Martha Stewart Punch All Over the Page, Rose Window
Large Circle Punch
Studio G Clear Stamps " Luck of the Irish" and "Happy St Patty's Day"
Black Pigment Ink
St Patrick's Day Handmade Stickers (Walmart)
Mounting Tape

Card 3 Materials:
Cardstock: Hunter Green and White
Martha Stewart Punch All Over the Page, Scallop Square
Clear Plastic (for window opening)
EK Success Scallop Punch
Martha Stewart Punch All Over the Page, Rose Window (Inside Scallop Circle)
Studio G Clear Stamps "Happy St Patty's Day" and Shamrock
Green Pigment Ink
Versa Mark Watermark Stamp Pad
Queen and Co Rhinestones, Grass Green 3 Large
Mounting Tape

Card 4 Materials:
Cardstock: White and Three Shades of Green
Free Digital Image, Shamrock
Spectrum Noir Markers
Studio G Clear Stamps "Erin Go Brach" and "Happy St Patty's Day"
Black Pigment Ink
Queen and Co Pearls, Grass Green 6 Large
Mounting Tape

Card 5 Materials:
Cardstock: White, Two Shades of Green and Patterned Paper
Cricut Cartridge Spring Holiday Cards, Button 11 and 31
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder D'Vine Swirls
Nicole 500 Stickers St Patrick's Day, 4 Tiny Round Stickers
Queen and Co Rhinestones, Grass Green 1 Large

I would like to also share a card that my granddaughter (age 2), Gianna, and I made: (she placed all the stickers):

She had so much fun!

I am also going to enter Card 1 into two challenges: Fantabulous Cricut (Make a project with a Shamrock or the color Green) and Bitten By The Bug 2 (Shamrock and the color Green).

Thanks for stopping by...leave a comment...

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