Top O’ the Morning? Not Quite!

Dia Daoibh!

Ah, the merry month of March, when the world suddenly discovers its love for all things green, and we Irish find ourselves explaining, once again, that we don’t actually greet each other with “Top of the morning to ya!” ;)

As someone who's spent more than a few mornings in the Emerald Isle, let me just say, if you’re expecting a friendly “top” from your local Irishman/woman, you’re more likely to get a head nod and a muttered “How’s the craic?” instead. It’s as if the phrase was concocted by the same folks who think we all have leprechauns on speed dial and pots of gold under our beds ;)

Speaking of leprechauns, let’s dive into the delightful shenanigans of this magical month. My crafting card of choice is the 'Wish You Luck' set from Power Poppy, which I've coloured with Promarkers. I've elevated the bouquet with foam pads and added a bit of sparkle with gems and flatback pearls. The sentiment, from Pretty Pink Posh’s Everyday Greetings, is stamped with Stazon.

Ps. Don't forget it's time for the "Anything Goes" challenge at Ally's Angels, challenge #92. Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a curious newbie, this is your chance to let your creativity shine.

click image for a closer look ;)

Given it’s the month of shenanigans, I’ve taken the liberty of colouring it in the tricolour of the Irish flag: An Bhratach Náisiúnta. After all, who says we can’t have a bit of fun with colours while celebrating our quirky Irish heritage?

Onto a few challenges:

• Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge: A Bit of Green

• Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge: Bit O' Green

• Creatalicious Challenges #286 - Anything Goes + option: Use Green

• Halloween Crafts and Other Occasions #24  March - Halloween and Other Occasions (Occasions - Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, and Caffeine)

• If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #202 - Lucky in Green

• 2 Sisters On The Blog #95 - Spring and/or Easter

• Digi Choosday #3 - Anything goes

• Colourful Options - Mar - Moodboard:

So, whether you’re crafting, hunting for leprechauns, or just trying to avoid those pesky “top o’ the morning” assumptions, remember to enjoy the mischief and laughter (and beer ;) this season brings. After all, isn’t that what being a bit Irish is all about?

Lá Fhéile Pádraig Sona Duit!!

Sláinte!

Wendy R. 

A Wee Bit of Irish Card-Making Fun

Dia Daoibh! ...bringing a touch of Irish charm to your day. 

Today, I'm tackling the 'Try a Sketch on Tuesday' challenge #665 with the delightful '4 Leaf Clover' stamp set from Colorado Craft Company, designed by Anita Jeram, to sprinkle a bit of luck on my card.

Tap the pic for an enhanced view ;)

I've coloured it using Promarkers—check out the bar at the top of my blog for all my colour recipes. I hit a slight snag with my green ink pad collection, but Memento's Bamboo Shoot saved the day. It's not quite the emerald green of Ireland, but hey, it's close enough to be shade number 41 in the '40 Shades of Green' collection! I also went and put two grand lines on a card, like a couple of leprechauns doing a jig down the left side with their scoreboard in tow.

For a finishing touch, I've used Ranger's Glossy Accents and glitter to make the butterfly and clover shimmer. After all, if it doesn't glisten like a leprechaun's gold, can you even call it complete?

Onto a few challenges:

• Moving along with the Times #176  March - Pets
• Critter Crazy -#96 - Anything (featuring a critter) goes
• Crafty Animals #92 - Feature an animal
• Daisy Chain Challenges #94 - Animals
• Simply Clean and Simple CAS card design with optional shades of green
• Triple B - March - Anything with Birds, Blooms and/or Butterflies + optional Inspiration Moodboard* 
  
• Try a Sketch on Tuesday #665: 
  
  
  

And here's a little Irish humour to wrap things up: 

Why don't you ever borrow money from a leprechaun? 

Because they're always a little short!

Sláinte!

Wend R. x

Éirinn Go Brágh

 Ah, Éirinn Go Brágh! That's "Ireland Forever" in the language of leprechauns and Guinness lovers. I spent the morning crocheting a little "seamróg" (shamrock) garland in five shades of 'green'. Why? Because the grand month of Irishness is upon us, and if you're not decked out in green, are you even Irish ...celebrating?

Speaking of celebrations, let me introduce you to  the "Shamrock n Roll" digital stamp from Power Poppy. I colored it with Promarkers, mounted it with foam pads for that extra oomph, and went to town with Ranger Glossy Accents and flatback gems. To add a bit of texture, I grabbed my trusty scoreboard and etched some lines into the card. The result? A card that's so Irish, it practically sings "Danny Boy" when you open it.

click on pic for better view ;)

A few challenges I'm entering:

• The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog #316 February Anything Goes (optional: spots and/or stripes)
• Beautiful Blossoms Challenge - Anything Florals Goes with Optional Mood Board #26
• Pammie's Inky Pinkies: Challenge 2507 Anything goes
• Inspiration Station Challenge February 2025 - Inspiration Photo #70 (inspred by all the the green)
• Daring Cardmakers: Mainly Pink & Green
• We Love Stamping-February - CAS/Anything goes
• Passion For Markers Challenge #776 - Include Gems or Pearls
• Heart's Quest Celebration of Love (M, P2, E5) #2 Birthdays, Engagements, Weddings, Anniversaries and/or Sympathies + optional theme: St. Patrick's Day
• Sketch Saturday #769:

But, of course, crafts project needs a funny note to end on. So here's a classic Irish joke for you:

Why don't you iron four-leaf clovers?

Because you don’t want to press your luck!

Sláinte!

Wendy R.

Shamrock Time

Hi Peeps
So, we're in March, it's Spring and everything here in Ireland is 40 shades of green :)
Here is my card:

Images are colored with Promarkers.
I used the silhouette sketch pen to add stitchted borders.
Embellished with gold sequins.

Onto a few challenges:
Dragonfly Journeys #113 Going Green
Pile It On - (March) Circles
Createful Heart Digis & Design Challenges #12 Add something Green or a Shamrock
Crafty Friends Challenge #78 - Springtime 
Cardz 4 Guyz #189 - Sketch



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Lucky Shamrock

Hi Peeps
I finally finished the last few St. Patrick's day cards. I also managed to get a few extra for the stash, ready for 2018 :)
Here's my card for today:

Sentiment  is cut from gold mirror card and is layered 4 times for a chipboard effect.
Embellished with enamel drops.

Okidoki, a few challenges:
Cute Card Thursday #469 Celebrations
The Paper Girls #123 Luck of the Irish 
CAS Colours & Sketches  - #214

Color Throwdown:


Thanks for looking!

Luck o' the Irish

Hi Peeps
Less than a week to St Paddy's! woohooo :)
Here's my card for today:

Image - From The Heart - Wee Bit and Lots O Luck set .

Coloured with Promarkers.

Embellished with an organza ribbon bow and enamel drops.

Onto a few challenges:
Craft Rocket Challenges 2W,3E #34 No Patterned Paper
The Paper Girls - #123 Luck of the Irish 
Freshly Made Sketches #278 Sketch*

Thank You for stopping by!

Lucky

Hi Peeps
Card for today features Paper Smooches - Magical Spring stamp set.
Coloured with Promarkers.
Embellished with enamel drops &  clear gloss.

Okidoki, a few challenges:
Sisterhood of the Snarky Stampers - G is for Green for Envy
Craftaholics R Us  - March - Shades of Green
Creatalicious Challenges #110- Anything Goes + Option: add lots of Green
Delicious Doodles Challenge - March - Add something green
Simply Create Too - March - Lots of Green
4 Crafty Chicks #340 Green
DL ART Thankful Thursday Challenge  #199 Green

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Lucky

Hi Peeps
Card for today

Shamrock is cut from green teal glitter card.
Sentiment is a die cut and layered four times to add dimension.
Embellished with white twine.
Very CAS indeed! ;)

Onto a few challenges so:
Crafting from the Heart - Always Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - #183 Go Green
Stamps & Fun = Creativity  -  Die Cuts
Less is more - #317:


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