Luck, Laughter, and Leprechauns: A St. Patrick’s Day Card Adventure

Dia Daoibh!

Ah, it's Springtime! The sun's trying its best to break through the clouds like it’s in a game of peekaboo, and we’re all dressed in green, looking like a bunch of overly enthusiastic leprechaun impersonators. As the big day approaches, I've got a little gift for ye, straight from the heart of the Emerald Isle — and no, it’s not a pot of gold (trust me, I checked, and the leprechauns are still holding onto those).

So, about that wee gift I mentioned: it's Molly, a free digi stamp all the way from Ireland! To download, just click on the digi, and a new window will open. Right-click and select 'save as.' Easy as pie. Or should I say, easy as a pint of Guinness on St. Paddy's Day?

Now, onto my card: featuring herself, Molly, happy out and ready for the parade. I've coloured her with Promarkers and added some enamel dots and glitter for that extra sparkle. I also used Ranger's glossy accents, tinted with Promarkers, to give it a glossy finish. Just a note: in the picture, the gloss appears much darker, but trust me, it’s as bright as a leprechaun's smile.

.... and a wee tip for colouring the flag: Green, white, and orange, folks! Not to be mixed up with the Ivory Coast flag. Unless, of course, you fancy celebrating St. Patrick's Day with elephants and a side of cocoa beans!

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Onto a few challenges:

• Allsorts #818 Clean and Simple  or Anything Goes 
• AAA Cards #285 - Anything CAS 
• The Crafting Challenge (M, P1, E3) March - Waiting for Spring
• The Creative Crafters (M, P15, E3) #85 - Always Anything Goes

• Halloween & Other Occasion Crafts All Year Round - March #24 - Halloween and Birthday, St. Patrick's Day, and Caffeine
• I Love Promarkers #578 Anything goes or wings/tails
• Colourful Options -Mar - Moodboard :

• Double D : Green  /Photo Inspirations:  

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

To wrap up, here’s an Irish joke to keep the craic going: 

How can you tell if an Irishman is having a good time? 

He's Dublin over with laughter!

Sláinte!

Wendy R.

March Madness: When Crafting Goes Awry

Dia Daoibh!

Here we are, welcoming March with open arms and green landscapes. Daffodils are blooming, and the leprechauns are certainly having a laugh at my expense because this week has been a crafting catastrophe! From missing crochet stitches to smudgy stamping, nothing is going to plan. Here's hoping next week will be better.

Let's talk about my latest card: I decided to use a Gorjuss stamp (Rainbow Heaven) from Santoro. I stamped it with Memento ink and colored it with Promarkers. All the embellishments are highlighted with glitter and glossy accents, hoping to add a bit of sparkle to my otherwise dreary week.

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But, let's be honest here, the Gorjuss stamps and I are going through a bit of a breakup. Remember when they first hit the scene? It was like crafting Christmas! But now, with enough stamps to fill a leprechaun's pot, I'm just not feeling the spark. So, I've bagged up all the wee ones, and they're headed to the charity shop, where someone else can fall head over heels for them. May they bring joy and glitter to their new home!

Onto a few challenges:

• Passion For Markers Challenge #778 - Anything But Square
• Try It On Tuesday -  For a Lady
• The Crafting Challenge- March - Waiting for Spring
• Neglected Stuff Challenge  - Gorjuss rubber stamp dating pre-2020
• We Love Stamping - March - Hello Spring
• AAA Colorful Challenge #13 - Colourboard: 
  
  
  

And now, to lighten the mood, here's a little Irish joke for you:

Why did the leprechaun go outside? 
To sit on his paddy-o!

Sláinte!

Wendy R.

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.