Thursday, March 17, 2011

St. Paddy's Day Blog Hop



Hi everyone! Welcome to The Paisley Turtle & the St. Paddy's Day Blog Hop. You should be arriving from Liliana, or if you just happened to stop by today go back to the beginning and visit Denise @ Designs from my Heart. If this is your first visit to The Paisley Turtle, I am so glad to have you. Please take a minute to look around, become a follower or leave some comments! :o)



I had a vision for a fun card that told a story. This is TOTALLY not my norm and WAY out of my comfort zone, but even if I do say so myself it is pretty cute!

Supplies Used & Elements Description:

Card is 4.25" x 5.5"
Leprechaun - cut from Freshly Picked Cricut Cartridge @ 2.59" - gnome1 on p. 35 of handbook; paper used K & Co. Remake Grass Greens Mat Pad, K & Co. Remake Earth Browns Mat Pad; smile - Peachy Keen Everyday Character Face Parts PK-494 stamped with dark brown chalk ink
Four Leaf Clovers - cut from Give a Hoot Cricut Cartridge @ 1" - bird1 accent on p. 45 of handbook, papers K & Co. Remake Grass Greens Mat Pad
Sky - 2" strip cut from Hippie Chic MatStack by DCWV punched with Martha Stewart Ribbon Loop Edge Punch, light blue CS by DCWV punched with Fiskars Upper Crest Border Punch
Grass - K & Co. Carolyn Gavin Greenhouse Mat Pad & Remake Grass Greens Mat Pad, cut by hand
Clouds - hand drawn, paper unknown, on pop dots for dimension
Fiskars Small Scallop Paper Punch
Kiss Me I'm Irish Stamp - Scrappy Mom's The Charmed LIfe Stamp Set, stamped with dark brown chalk ink

I hope you enjoyed this card today, I had a LOT of fun making it!

Your next stop on the blog hop is: Meighen, and for a full list of hop participants, please visit our hostess: Denise @ Designs from my Heart

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23 comments:

  1. This is so cute!!

    xxsquigglesxx(at)gmail(dot)com

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  2. It certainly does tell a story AND its super adorable! Love the little leprechaun, TFS!

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  3. I liked that you converted the gnome to a leprechaun. Great idea!

    Ellen ♥ CardMonkey
    www.cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com
    cardmonkey@comcast.net

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  4. very cute thanks for sharing

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  5. I love that you tuned a gnome into a Leprechaun! What a great idea!! Your card is so cute. I'm a follower--you can find me at ksjennings at gmail dot com or www.kareljcreations.com

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  6. Very cute. Love your turtle card holder. Thanks for sharing and I am a follower. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  7. Very cute card.
    cstephenson at q dot com

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  8. super cute card!!! good job! New follower!
    www.craftycardgallery.blogspot.com
    craftycardgallery at gmail dot com

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  9. Great idea and follow design making a gnome into a leprachan. Looks great!
    TFS
    Theresa
    tmdettloff@gmail.com

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  10. I love your card and the added turtle with hearts on it how cute is that. I am a follower and TFS.

    Dee:)

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  11. What a cute card. TFS.
    Debbie
    http://craftywizard.blogspot.com
    debbie_craine at hot mail dot com

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  12. Hello Lori,
    Your card is super cute. I like how you made the clouds pop out. I'd like to invite you to post your creations in our gallery at DesignersHerald.com

    Benayj
    DesignersHerald.com

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  13. Is that a cute little guy or what? Love the layers and paper , thanks for sharing. joy4umetoo@hotmail.com

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  14. Your card is really fun! TFS and such wonderful inspiration.

    Christel (Scrappin' Sista)
    http://onescrappinsista.blogspot.com
    askscrappinsista (at) hotmail (dot) com

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  15. super cute card! I am a new follower. I found your blog from MOMO! I cant wait to check out your other projects~
    ~Sarah
    craftingwithsarah.blogspot.com

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  16. Wow love your blog
    Momo sent me and I am now a new follower
    if you would like to visit me
    http://www.lindaspinkcraftroom.com/

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  17. Great cards. :)
    I came over from Momo's and am your new follower. If you would like to take a look at my blog, and become a follower, it is:
    http://myneed2craft.blogspot.com
    ~Terri

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  18. Hi Lori - momo sent me, but you had me with your featured quote. Amen! I'm a new follower. Love your work, too. Please stop by and visit me and if you like what you see, follow :D
    Happy Crafting!
    Twila
    http://tjscraftsandgifts.blogspot.com

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  19. thats such a cute card you did a good job momo sent me

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  20. I love your blog, such cute projects! I am a new follower, sent by Momo. Would love it if you had a moment to check out my blog, www.scrappingmamahen.blogspot.com
    kristin

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  21. Cute projects. Momo sent me. Visit my blog for a chance to win some blog candy.
    Www.bellascrapbookdesigns.blogspot.com

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  22. Super cute card. Look forward to seeing more of your creations. I found you through Made by Momo's blog followers post. I was already a follower. =)
    Sandy
    http://thecraftycreationspot.blogspot.com

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Hugs & Love,
Lori