Storybook Creations

Sending Shamrocks – Freshly Made Sketches 426

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I have realized that St. Patrick’s Day is almost here so I dove into my very small but very sweet stash of stamps for aforesaid occasion and put them to work!!

Measurements:

  • White Card Base 4 1/4″ x 11″ scored at 5 1/2″
  • Layer of Pear Pizzazz Card Stock  4″ x 5 1/4″
  • Layer of  Balmy Blue Cardstock3 7/8″ x 5 1/8″
  • Strip of DSP 1 1/4″ x 4 1/4″

Details:

  • I must confess that the traditional shade of green used for St. Patrick’s Day is probably my least favorite shade of all greens. {shudder} so I found a delightful combination of greens and blues in this pretty paper Plaid Patterns – Merry & Bright by MFT Stamps. Christmas paper of all things!!

  • I took my lead from the colors in the paper and used Granny Apple Green and Balmy Blue Stampin’ Blends to color this darling image by Fun stampers Journey.
  • I layered a piece of Balmy Blue card stock embossed with the Subtle embossing folder over a slightly larger piece of Pear Pizzazz card stock and then set the whole thing on top of a white card base.
  • A simple sentiment from the same stamp set and a bit of Wink of Stella complete this simple but sweet card. I LOVE the hint of St. Patrick’s Day in it!

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  • The inside is very simple as well, leaving me a large space to write my message. I’m going to pop this in the mail to my mom!

Huge thanks to the Freshly Made Sketches design team, and to Karren for this week’s LOVELY sketch! XX

Have a wonderful, socially distant day and I will see you soon!!

Blessings!!

Supplies (all Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise noted):

Card Stock: Pear Pizzazz and Balmy Blue;  Neenah Solar White Classic Crest 80#

DSP: Plaid Patterns – Merry & Bright by MFT Stamps

Specialty Paper: None

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Stamps: Storybook Creations (retired) by Fun Stampers Journey

Alcohol Markers: Light & Dark Gray Granite & Light Petal Pink (mouse), Light & Dark Granny Apple Green (shamrocks), Light & Dark Crumb Cake & Light Petal Pink (birdhouse), Light & Dark Balmy Blue, Light So Saffron, Light Pumpkin Pie (bird)

Dies: Layering Circle Dies

Tools: Big Shot, Stampin’ Trimmer (both retired)

Embellishments: Wink of Stella 

Other: Whisper White Envelope