I really wanted to create a "ST. Patrick's Day" card, but I don't have any stamps or anything remotely related, so I decided to create my own things. I started out by picking my papers; they are from a really old slab of My Mind's Eye paper, but I still love it. I punched out the hearts that I used for the four-leaf clover and then stamped them using Background Basics:Text Style. It is one of my favorites and I end up by using it on a lot of my designs. If you look closely you will notice that I stamped them all upside down, so you won't want to do that if you try this at home! LOL! I folded each heart in half and them applied them to the cirlce using a thin line of crystal effects. I cut out my own stem and added a button to the middle for some extra detail. I used some *really* old alphabet stamps from PSX that I love and have been well used over the years. I mixed using the upper and lower case together for a whimsical feel.
I really struggled with what I should use as the side embellishment, so I just decided to die-cut a ribbon slide, added some paper and a button. This is an a-typical card for me, but I had fun creating the four leaf clover and such.
Thanks for fluttering by!
This is darling :D
ReplyDeleteI adore the subtle mix of greens and patterns, and your spelled out message is wonky adorable!
ReplyDeleteLOL about your morning...you made me ready for a nap reading all that you'd already accomplished this morning!
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Beautiful card Kelly, and I love your creative shamrock!
ReplyDeleteOh Kelly this is one FUN card! Love the mix of patterns!
ReplyDeletewonderful card! love the colors and how you did up your shamrock! cute!
ReplyDeleteOooh, fabulous card! Love the muted greens for St. Patrick's day, so nice!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors..this card is awesome
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marina
The clover looks fabulous and I love the softer green!
ReplyDeleteI love the heart clover. The colors are fantastic. I love muted colors for St. Patrick's Day cards. This one is stunning!
ReplyDeleteYour card is GREAT! I love all the elements you combined, to make a wonderful St. Patty's Day card! AWESOME!!! (glad you got some sleep, too!) Have a GREAT week!
ReplyDeleteYou did an amazing job. I love using the hearts to make a 4-leaf clover.
ReplyDeleteYeah, for a good nights sleep. My little one has let me sleep "through the night" only once so far and I was so grateful for it.
Love the look and feel of this card!!!!
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