Saturday, March 19, 2011

♥ An Irish Blessing ♥ {Better late than never!}

With all the wonderful "green" and "St. Patty's Day" challenges going on, I wanted to make another card before next St. Patty's Day! :)
I love this vintage Irish Music Sheet paper from The Graphics Fairy. {I am lovin' this site! Can't ya' tell!} When I saw it, I knew I wanted to make something with it. I used some Melissa Frances rub-ons, tea-stained crocheted heart from Little Pink Studio, shamrock made out of punched hearts, glitter and a pearl, seam binding ribbon, and that beautiful crocheted trim. After I put the trim along the side, the card reminded me of a book, hence the Saint Patrick's Day "bookmark" sticking out of the top. And I didn't even use any patterned papers! Only Bazzill cs and Kraft paper.
I was inspired by the following challenges:

♥ The Kraft Journal: Saint Patty's Day or Green
♥ Papercraft Star: St. Patrick's Day inspired project using this gorgeous photo as your inspiration
Have a wonderful weekend! And a belated Happy St. Patrick's Day to all my Irish friends out there! :)

Hugs and lots of love...
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29 comments:

  1. smdluxeMarch 19, 2011 at 1:06 AM

    Wow what a beautiful card! I especially love that lace on the side, it's beautiful!

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  2. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 1:31 AM

    Wow!!! It`s so beautiful! Brilliant idea make card as book with bookmark! Very pretty crocheted heart! loving it!!!

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  3. ~Vittory~March 19, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    Great card! I love lace heart!
    With best wishes,
    Viktoria

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  4. TanyaMarch 19, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    Oh this is gorgeous! Love the vintage look. I love the Graphics Fairy to, some really cool stuff!

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  5. cebelicaMarch 19, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    Wow, stunning card!

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  6. Aunty SueMarch 19, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    stunning detail as always

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  7. may-chuMarch 19, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    oh wow, that's so pretty!

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  8. SonjaMarch 19, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    I am glad that you've showed him even if he is late. He is beautiful !

    Have a nice day and greetz from Belgium,
    Sonja
    http://scrapadoe.blogspot.com

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  9. cardsandmorebygigiMarch 19, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Absolutely stunning; love everything, great composition; love the heart and the lace on the side and the unexpected bookmark.
    Brilliant work !

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  10. ColleenMarch 19, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    BEAUTIFUL card, love it.

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  11. Angi BarrsMarch 19, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Gorgeous shabby design. Love that clover. Thanks for playing with us at PCS! :)

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  12. Tiffany ErvinMarch 19, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Oh my! Really love the intricacies on this card, so much layering and depth!

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  13. Kelly MassmanMarch 19, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    OMgoodness! I adore it!! So beautiful!

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  14. ♥Jan♥March 19, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I love to see a St. Pat's Day card done in softer colors - this is just beautiful. I am always excited to see your Papercraft Star entries - always classy, always fun !!

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  15. Kim DuranMarch 19, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Melissa, another gorgeous card! I just love your style and am always happy when you join us at Papercraft Star!

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  16. MandyMarch 19, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    Stunning card Melissa, so beautiful
    hugs Mandy xx

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  17. ShereeMarch 19, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Stunning!!! Love the vintage papers and lace... you've hit the nail on the head with this one!!!

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  18. EstherMarch 19, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Your card is absolutely gorgeous!

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  19. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresMarch 20, 2011 at 6:14 AM

    What a delightful post. Love the inspiration photos. Your card...well it is completely over the top in my eyes..I love all the little layers and details. Look once, Look twice and there is still more to come back to.
    Guess it is the Nostalgia/Shabby look I so much love.

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  20. Brenda BrownMarch 20, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    A stunning card Melissa, such gorgeous shades of green and a fabulous design.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  21. Kim.March 20, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Stunning card, love absolutely everything about it.
    Kim xXx

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  22. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Lovely Card. Love the lace.
    TFS
    Debbie
    Http://craftywizard.blogspot.com

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  23. Audrey PettitMarch 20, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Wow, this is SO, SO gorgeous, Melissa! I absolutely adore it! Right up my little shabby-chic alley. :)
    Thanks for playing along with us at the Kraft Journal.

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  24. 2amscrapperMarch 20, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    beyond gorgeous!

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  25. Kristi B.March 20, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Beautiful card!

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  26. oliviaMarch 22, 2011 at 2:54 AM

    I love your site, especially the St Patrick day stuff :-)

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  27. Sylvia/LittleTreasuresMarch 22, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    I love this card, I think you won with it on Kraft Journal..Congrats!!!

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  28. Cheri WMarch 24, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous card!

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  29. UnknownJuly 24, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Never fear! Those of us who are lucky enough to have Irish blood in our veins celebrate being Irish everyday. And, let me congratulate you on getting the shamrock right!!! It's one of my pet peeves on a St. Pat's card to find a depiction of clover (4 leaves). Oh, that and depictions or innuendos about Irish drinkers. Aaarrggggghhhhhhhhh!!

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Thanks for leaving me some ♥! I really appreciate it! hugs... Melissa