An Irish Blessing

Hi and welcome to my blog where I'm featuring an inspiration card for the newest

Card Concept Challenge: Irish Coffee.

I know... I could have done a coffee themed card, But I love this Celtic Frame from 

PTI, and don't get to use it enough. So my card is framed and green, and, just plain

Irish. Love the circular blessing (also PTI), and the embossed circular imprint from

Poppystamps. 

It's time for all things green at the Card Concept.

Inspired to play along? 

Visit The Card Concept blog for all the deets. Hope to see you there!

the Card Concept: Shamrock Blessings

Shamrock Blessings is the theme for the Card Concepts' newest challenge.

I saw the big rustic, multi colored and patterned shamrock, and went with a rather

elegant and layered card.

I used the Quilted Heart die from Concord & 9th, cutting it 6 times and sewing 3 sets of 

2 hearts together. Then assembling them in the shape of a shamrock. PTI Celebrate.

Play along for 2 weeks for a chance to be our guest designer.

Can't wait to see your take on the inspiration.

Speaking of inspiration, check out the blog for more inspiration from our designers.

Happy Crafting!

The Card Concept #110 {Shamrock Blessings} 

The Card Concept: Monochromatic Green

The Card Concept has a new challenge beginning today, called:

Monochromatic Green.

March means more green everywhere I look, including a holiday I love,

St. Patrick's Day. As an ex teacher, I used to love telling the story of St. Patrick,

and how he became the patron saint of Ireland.

I also love getting to play with a couple of new sets from PTI, one with plenty of 

Irish Blessings, Irish Blessings Stamp Set, and another that creates a frame,

Celtic Knots Stamp Set,  - Celtic Knots Die. 

Perfect Match New Leaf - Inkpad,Perfect Match Green Parakeet - Cube,

Perfect Match Pinefeather - Inkpad

Perfect Match Aqua Mist Cardstock (24 sheets), 

Perfect Match Green Parakeet Cardstock (24 Sheets)

My frame is embossed with Stampendous, Pearl Lustre: Emerald

I'd call my card Clean and Layered, but there are several styles for you to choose from.

Play along for 2 weeks on the Card Concept blog!

Verve Stamps and Happy St. Patrick's Day

The Challenge on the Verve Stamp Blog is to 'make something for a

lucky someone'. Made this card for a dear friend who celebrates

our mutual love of coffee. Meeting at a local coffee house is something

we make a happy monthly ritual.

Julee has given us this free digital printout to work with.

I fussy cut 2 of the shamrock cups, copic colored them, 

and then gave them a coat of Glossy Accents.

The sentiment was added to PTI's Notebook Page die.

The grid paper was cut to 4 x 5 1/4", and I added a piece of clear card stock with vines on one side. Green silky ribbon and a few sequins finished my card.

Play the month of March on the Verve Blog:

Time Out and a Lucky Day Freebie

Best of Luck

Celebrating 10 years,  PapertreyInk is challenging  us with all

new inspiration and tantalizing us with prizes!

Lizzie Jones presents our first stitching focus feature,

and we are to create a new project with her inspiration.

Using PTI's Seasonal Stitching: Clover die, 

and felt, I made this card.

PTI: Noted: Scalloped A2 Verticular Die

PTI: Pinefeather, Limeaid Ice and White Felt

Sentiment: Lucky Break

It's going to be fun week!

Welcome to our 10th Anniversary Celebration!

Paper Sweeties March Release Sneak Peek!

It's the 13th of the month and time for Paper Sweeties' March Release Sneak Peek!

Sweet Sophie takes center stage with her new overall set,

and poses in front of a shamrock to celebrate

St. Patrick's Day.

New stamps and dies this month include a heart I used to create a shamrock.

It's called Sweet Cuts: Stitched Tags, and you're going to love the size and shapes!

Sophie's outfit stamp set is called: I Pick You, and comes with hat, flowers, 

butterfly and basket! Perfect for Spring!

Included in my happy mail this month was a package of Green Apple Sequins!

Thank you Debbie, perfect for these flower/shamrock centers.

A frame of licorice twine, and Sophie's St. Pat's Day card is done!

Don't forget to come by tomorrow for more!

We have a new teammie at PS!

Welcome Cheryl!

Won't you stop in to give her some love?!

Cheryl Lea

Debbie Marcinkiewicz – Paper Sweeties
Jill Norwood 

Julie Tucker-Wolek
Kathy Schweinfurth 

Larissa Heskett
Lysa Rohrer 
Mackie Robertson

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala
Mynnette Kitchen

Nancy Penir (me)