MY ARTISTIC ADVENTURES CHALLENGE - (MARCH 2/14) ST PADDY'S DAY!

It's time!  Time for the first of two monthly challenges at "MY ARTISTIC ADVENTURES CHALLENGE" the theme is "St. Patrick's Day or Spring".  Do check out the challenge and some outstanding inspiration from the design team members!

FAILTE  (IRISH FOR WELCOME) WREATH

I adore the green & pink shabby chic goodness Heather created with some of her image sheets for St. Patrick's Day, so different from the classic Irish green but she has those too!  I have been creating these paper ribbon wreaths for most holidays since taking a class last summer and learning the basic build.

The base is a 7" styrene wreath form.  I dug through my paper stash to find an assortment of soft green patterned papers and cut 10" x 1.5" strips, depending on placement it takes about 24.  I put double sided tape down the outer inside edges of each strip, placing each strip one by one around the wreath form. 

I have used Heather's Shabby Chic St. Patick's Stamps as my focal image, layered (with pop dots) that onto her Dark Green Traditional Stamp Base  and then layered again onto a Swiss dot card stock which is the same I used as the base for my banner.  I built up dimension on the banner message by layering different colours of Stickles, letting each layer dry between the adding the next. A technique I created trying to cover up a mistake but now use quite often.  Isn't that the way LOL  The gold/silver metallic trim is from May Arts. The glittery shamrocks are from Michael's, the wild roses are Martha Stewart.  I used Dew Drops in a light green mix on the ends of each of the paper ribbons.  Final touches are a swipe of Platinum Stickles on the edges and a vintage pink/rhinestone button on the bow.

I hope to see you playing along with us at the My Artistic Adventures Challenge!

Note:  I have entered the following challenges;
Just Inspirational Challenge - Anything Goes,
Divas By Design - Make It Sparkle,
Creative Corner Challenges - Green,
Crafty Cats - Anything Goes,
Craftin Desert Divas - Glitter
Challenges 4 Everybody - #39 (always Anything Goes)
Totally PaperCrafts - Make It Shine

Really Reasonable Ribbons - Show Me the Green and Ribbon

ST PATRICK'S DAY - VINTAGE POSTCARD

A favourite!  Quite different from the usual.

ST PATRICK'S DAY - VINTAGE POSTCARD

This one has inspired several different projects.

ST PATRICK'S DAY - VINTAGE POSTCARD

Don't forget to right click on the image and save the next one for the best resolution!

A ST PATRICK'S DAY IMAGE

Are you starting to think about making a few lovely green pretties for St. Patrick's Day?  I will start posting a few so that you have plenty of time.  Here is a favorite.

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY! - A PENNANT/CARD

Wishing you a bright and happy St Patrick's Day!

VINTAGE ST PATRICK'S DAY IMAGE - 1924

There are so many St. Patrick's day images available on the Internet that I have been quite surprised to not find many  for my own collection.  This one is to "Miss Ula" from "Edna".   Even if you don't "lovvvvve" vintage this is an image that updates well.  Enjoy!