Wednesday, 7 March 2012

FM 48 & SFF030212: Rainbows and Clover

I cannot let St. Patrick's Day pass by without making my Irish Grandmother a well-deserved card. 


Stamps: Simply Soft (hostess), So Happy for You (retired), Teeny Tiney Greetings, Afterthoughts (retired)
Ink: Garden Green, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Summer Sun (retired), Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Concord Grape, Brilliant Blue (retired), Garden Green, Whisper White, Brushed Gold, Hugs (retired scalloped rectangles)
Tools: Perfect Setting die (retired), 3 heart punch, mini glue dots, dimensionals
Extras: Garden Greeen big button, rhinestones

I chose to incorporate use the Sketch Frenzy Friday challenge as the basis for my card.




The upper left corner element of the sketch worked nicely for my rainbow. In order to get the same exact curve on each of my rainbow pieces I used the slight curve at the bottom of the cupcake holder in the Perfect Setting die.




My clover is 4 chipboard hearts that come together and sit on one of the retired Hugs (scalloped rectangle). The stem of my clover is from the current Simply Soft hostess set. Apparently, a 3 leaved clover is called a shamrock, and the four leaved is well...a four-leaf clover, or, so my half Irish stampin' partner tells me.



I also submitted my card to The Friday Mashup challenge. Part of their design challenge was to create a St. Patrick's Day card. The other part of their challenge was to use at least 2 punches. Well, I used a die for my rainbow, and a heart punch for the inside of my button...not sure if that counts.




I have finally gotten myself some Sharpies so that I can colour my rhinestones any colour I like. I've been wanting to do this for some time, and it was a perfect chance for this card.  



My greeting on the inside...


My dear grandma is 92 and she is showered with St. Patrick's Day cards from people all over the place. It's an impressive sight to see, all the people who remember she's Irish, even if they haven't seen her for a very long time.


Hope your day is filled with rainbows and good luck even if it isn't St. Patty's Day yet!


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12 comments:

  1. Kasey ~ in Oz7 March 2012 at 22:46

    Hi Darcie, I love your CAS card, that rainbow in the corner adds such a bright and cheery touch.

    Thanks for joining us.

    Cheers,
    Kasey ~ in Oz
    Friday Mashup DT

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  2. Lisa8 March 2012 at 02:27

    Great card, I love the rainbow in the corner!

    SO cool about your grandma! I am half Irish but all my Irish ancestors/relatives are no longer living, at least the ones I know. :(

    Thanks for joining us at The Friday Mashup!

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  3. Tammy8 March 2012 at 06:10

    WOW!! I love, love, love this! what a great card!

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  4. inkedx28 March 2012 at 07:02

    Such a cute card! Perfect for St. Pat's Day. Thanks for playing with us this week at Sketch Frenzy Friday.

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  5. Paula Bee8 March 2012 at 09:37

    Oh, I love this card! Your rainbow is beautiful and I love the sentiment on the inside!! :)

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  6. craftystamper8 March 2012 at 13:29

    May the luck of the Irish be with you. What a wonderful momento for your Grandmother. The rainbow in the corner is a perfect touch.

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  7. Rita W8 March 2012 at 14:04

    Awesome card! I love the rainbow and the chipboard shamrock! Thanks for joining us at The Friday Mashup!

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  8. Rebecca Hoy8 March 2012 at 15:29

    Oh what a bright a cheery card! very clean and simple too.

    Thanks for playing along with The Friday Mashup,

    Rebecca x

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  9. Kim Innis8 March 2012 at 21:28

    Such a cute card! Thanks for playing along with us this week!

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  10. Deb9 March 2012 at 06:12

    What a truly wonderful card! I love how you you used the sketch! The rainbow in the corner is brilliant!! Love your clovers, too! Thanks for joining us at Sketch Frenzy Friday!

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  11. Heidi Baks9 March 2012 at 11:35

    I love the addition of the rainbow... perfect! Thanks for joining the Friday Mashup.

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  12. hollybeary creations11 March 2012 at 09:55

    I love how you did the rainbow it's perfect for a St. Patty's day card. Thanks for joining us at the Friday Mashup.

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