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Since its the first Tuesday of the month,
it's time for my Inspiration Tuesday project
it's time for my Inspiration Tuesday project
over at Craft-Dee BowZ
And since March is here and we (some) will be celebrating St. Patty's Day soon,
I decided to make shamrocks for the front of my card
and what better sentiment than the Good Luck sentiment I used
I decided to make shamrocks for the front of my card
and what better sentiment than the Good Luck sentiment I used
I used heart punches to make the shamrocks,
even on the tiny 3 leaf shamrock
even on the tiny 3 leaf shamrock
Not much stamping on this card - just the sentiment
Let me share my card with you.
If you like shamrocks and you've never tried using hearts to make 'em
you should give it a try!!!
I really like the 3-D effect you get making the shamrocks this way.
Let me share with you this quick and easy way to make shamrocks.
I used punches but you can also use dies
I punched 2 hearts, one for the base of the shamrock (I used DP) and the other was a dark green CS These punched pieces are both the same size. For the small shamrock, I used 2 really small punches, the larger of the 2 is the base and the smaller is the top.
Step #2
Step #3
Add a touch of liquid glue down that center fold line
Step #4
Attach that top heart down the center of the bottom heart, It will be attached only on the glued fold line.
Step #5
Step #6 (for a 4 leaf shamrock)
When using 4 hearts, I overlapped the bases a little and added a stem. Overlapping will allow you some room at the bottom of the hearts to add that stem.
Stem #6 (for a 3 leaf shamrock)
If you are using a really small punch, the same process will hold true.
Easy peasy
Lets check out The Bow
I decided to use a single loop bow.
I didn't want to over shadow those shamrocks. LOL.
As I assembled the card front,
I decided where I would place the bow,
Bottom right area.
Here is a closer view of my bow.
I used a green sheer ribbon for this bow.
Nothing fancy or over the top and it's perfect for this card.
Let me share my card with you.
If you like shamrocks and you've never tried using hearts to make 'em
you should give it a try!!!
I really like the 3-D effect you get making the shamrocks this way.
Let me share with you this quick and easy way to make shamrocks.
I used punches but you can also use dies
Step #1
I punched 2 hearts, one for the base of the shamrock (I used DP) and the other was a dark green CS These punched pieces are both the same size. For the small shamrock, I used 2 really small punches, the larger of the 2 is the base and the smaller is the top.Step #2
The heart piece you will be using for the top, fold it in half , (Mine is the dark green CS). Leave the bottom heart flat - no fold.
Step #3
Add a touch of liquid glue down that center fold line
Step #4
Attach that top heart down the center of the bottom heart, It will be attached only on the glued fold line.
Step #5
For the larger shamrock, I used 4 hearts (but you can use 3)
Step #6 (for a 4 leaf shamrock)
When using 4 hearts, I overlapped the bases a little and added a stem. Overlapping will allow you some room at the bottom of the hearts to add that stem.
Stem #6 (for a 3 leaf shamrock)
For a 3 leaf shamrock the bottom heart really doesn't need to overlap on any of the other bottom hearts. Add a stem and you are done.
If you are using a really small punch, the same process will hold true.
Easy peasy
Lets check out The Bow
I decided to use a single loop bow.
I didn't want to over shadow those shamrocks. LOL.
As I assembled the card front,
I decided where I would place the bow,
Bottom right area.
Here is a closer view of my bow.
I used a green sheer ribbon for this bow.
Nothing fancy or over the top and it's perfect for this card.
I used my Craft-Dee BowZ bow making tool.
Don't forget, the Craft-Dee BowZ bow making tool is the best tool out there
that will aid you in making your bows.
The tool is small , easy to store, easy to use and so portable.
To order yours, go to the Craft-Dee BowZ blog
The tool is small , easy to store, easy to use and so portable.
To order yours, go to the Craft-Dee BowZ blog
and click on the Buy Now button
located on the left sidebar
SUPPLIES I USED ON MY PROJECT
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Stamps: Practical Publishing Int'l (Free stamp set) Sentiments
Paper/Card Stock: Green CS, White CS, Gold CS DP
Ink:
VersaFine Clair - Black
Dies
Used:Spellbinders Ovals sm
Accessories: Ribbon,Craft-Dee BowZ tool, dimensional foam, Darice Embossing Folder, Martha Stewart Heart punch, 2 very small heart punches, |
I am submitting my card in the following challenges:
- Crafty Sentiment Designs - Anything Goes (#12)
- Digi Choosday Challenge - #9 - Anything Goes (#13)
- Lemon Shortbread #114 - Always Anything Goes (Week 2) (#78)
- Always Fun Challenges - #152 SHADES OF GREEN (#12)
- Artsystamper Challenge - #11 GREEN, GREEN, IT'S GREEN THEY SAY (#5)
- Crafting Happiness Challenges - #38 ANYTHING GOES optional twist GREEN (#16)
- Double Trouble Challenges #51 - LET'S GO GREEN (#12)
- Creative Craft Cottage Challenges #126 - Add a Heart (#106)
- Arty Divas #16 - Anything Goes (#66)
- Heart 2 Heart PUT YOUR GREEN ON partnered with DoubleDare Challenge z#51 (#15)
Hope you were inspired by my card today.
Give making those shamrocks, a try. They are fun!!!
I will be back soon
