St Patricks Day Shaker Card - Using Spellbinders APG for March

St. Patricks's Day Shamrocks- Spellbinders APG for March  

Today I am sharing a St. Patrick's Day card made using Spellbinders Amazing Paper Grace (APG) Die of the Month  for March created using a few simple adaptations of the die set.  

Scroll down and I'll share how I made some sweet and simple shamrocks using this wonderful set created by Becca Feeken. 

Tips and Techniques for DIY Shamrock

The DIY Shamrock is rather simple and adorable when clustered together on a card. Add foam dots behind for volume, ink the edges, finish with a pretty accent crystal and you've got a gem of a card.   

The Shaker Elements

The chipboard shaker elements are from Creative Embellishments.

While CE has absolutely amazing shaker sets, I am using their Artist Trading Coin collection, with adaptive rings to create the shaker.  

The Rings, shown below, come with the pre-cut matching acrylic window necessary to create a shaker.  

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Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Coin Ring and Shaker Acrylic Pieces

Creative Embellishments  - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

The shaker mix is also an important part of the magical fun. I used  Lucky Charmz Sparkletz from Buttons Galore, a beautiful festive blend of sequins, beads, crystals and shapes. 

I finished off the card using 3D glitter Shamrocks mixed into the clusters for a bit of luck (and glitz).

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Buttons Galore - Sparkletz - Lucky Charmz SPK136

Buttons Galore and More  -3D buttons - Glitter Shamrocks

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And as always, the dies for Spellbinders monthly clubs are exclusive to Spellbinders and you won't find them anywhere else. 

Thank you for stopping here today.  Happy crafting.

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Spellbinders -Small Die Club

Spellbinders - Card Kit Club

Spellbinders APG Die Club

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Spellbinders -Stamp Club

Spellbinders -Large Die Club

Spellbinders - Glimmer Hot Foil Club

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St. Patrick's Day Music Celebration Card - Maja Design and Creative Embellishments

St Patrick's Day in my household is very important.  The saying goes, "everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day".  I'm not Irish, yet I join in the festivities right along with all the other folks because my husband is in an Irish band.   

This was created for my husband's friend and fellow Irish musician - a man who was a pillar in the local Irish community.  He passed away a few weeks ago quite unexpectedly.  I know he is joining the festivities wherever he is right now.  

Creative Embellishments has some amazing Celtic designs and borders to indulge the Irish and celebrate their rich heritage.  Even if you are not Irish, you can admire and adore the gorgeous intricate designs. 

Below is an image of the chipboard and stamp I used: 

 Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

Shamrock Border

Lucky Artist Trading Coins

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Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

Creative Embellishments  - Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins
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 The inspiration for my card was the Mood Board at Maja Design for March. The colors and the Spring theme are perfect for the celebration.  

The paper collection used was Maja Design - Enjoying Outdoors paper collection. 

Stamping 

I added one of CE's amazing stamps to symbolize the Irish music that was so important to my husband's friend.  

Yes CE has Stamps!   

 Did you know Creative Embellishments has stamps? They have quite an impressive selection actually.  You can see the entire collection of stamps here.  

I used a rich brown ink from Spellbinders/Fun Stampers Journey called Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink .  If you'd like to really make the stamp pop, then immediately cover the ink with clear embossing powder to heat set.  The clear embossing and heat setting seals the ink and gives a nice smooth sheen to the stamp making it pop a bit.  

Artist Trading Coins at Creative Embellishments

I love the newest set of Artist Trading Coins designed by CE.  The "Lucky Artist Trading Coins" incorporate beloved Irish designs into unique crafting chipboards that  can be used to express friendship all through the year.   

Thanks for stopping.  Happy St. Patrick's Day. 

Where to Shop?

Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Rubber Stamps
Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins
Maja Design - Enjoying Outdoors paper collection
Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey - Cocoa Powder true Color Fusion Ink
Fun Stampers Journey - Clear Embossing Powder

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Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

Creative Embellishments  - Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

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Creative Embellishments - Rubber Stamps

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins

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Spellbinders/FSJ Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink Pad

Spellbinders/FSJ Clear - Embossing Powder

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Maja Design - Enjoying Outdoors paper collection

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Quick St Patricks Day Cards Using Creative Embellishments Chipboard

St Patrick's Day in my household is very important.  The saying goes, "everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day".  I'm not Irish, yet I join in the festivities right along with all the other folks because my husband is in an Irish band.   

The entire week is filled with music, Irish food and Irish dancing. 

 I'd like to point out the dancing is done by trained Irish dancers, not by me - so just set those crazy thoughts aside of a "jigging Jennifer". 

Creative Embellishments has some amazing Celtic designs and borders to indulge the Irish and celebrate their rich heritage.  Even if you are not Irish, you can admire and adore the gorgeous intricate designs. 

Below is an image of the chipboard and stamp I used: 

 Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

Creative Embellishments  - Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

Shamrock Border

Lucky Artist Trading Coins

 I also added one of CE's amazing stamps to pair with some clovers to craft a card for my husband that encompasses his love of music and his Irish band.   

 Did you know Creative Embellishments has stamps? They have quite an impressive selection actually.  You can see the entire collection of stamps here.  

This is a rather simple card, technically speaking, yet I love the amazing imagery from the Creative Embellishments products I used ( the stamp and the chipboard.) 
The shamrock chippies were cut from the Creative Embellishments Shamrock Border and gently swiped with dark brown ink.

Stamping technique:  How to accentuate your stamps
Do you ever think , "why do my stamped images look so dull after they dry?" 
Emboss them! 
 I used a rich brown ink from Spellbinders/Fun Stampers Journey called Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink  and immediately covered the ink with clear embossing powder to heat set.  The clear embossing and heat setting seals the ink and gives a nice smooth sheen to the stamp making it pop a bit.  

The Irish Claddagh -Artist Trading Coin

I love the newest set of Artist Trading Coins designed by CE.  The "Lucky Artist Trading Coins" incorporate a beloved Irish design  into a unique " Irish Claddagh Ring".  The Claddagh Ring is an Irish symbol of love, friendship and loyalty. 
The Claddagh ATC can be used to express friendship all through the year.   

I placed it atop another symbol - the Celtic 3 Border (Celtic Knots).  
Both chipboard pieces were left natural - unfinished chipboard.  

Thanks for stopping.  Happy St. Patrick's Day. 

Where to Shop?

Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

Creative Embellishments - Celtic Border 3

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Rubber Stamps
Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins
Spellbinders / Fun Stampers Journey - Cocoa Powder true Color Fusion Ink
Fun Stampers Journey - Clear Embossing Powder

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Relax & Enjoy Sticker Sentiments - Card Kit of the Month Extras

Creative Embellishments  - Grunge Music Note Border Stamp

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Creative Embellishments - Shamrock Border

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Creative Embellishments - Rubber Stamps

Creative Embellishments - Lucky Artist Trading Coins

Creative Embellishments - Artist Trading Coins

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Spellbinders/FSJ Cocoa Powder True Color Fusion Ink Pad

Spellbinders/FSJ Clear - Embossing Powder

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