The Irish blessing sentiment which is the focal image of my card is from the CAS-UAL FRIDAYS set called Clover. The little shamrocks are some older wood stamps which are from Annette Watkins. Card stock colors used are two shades of green. The shamrocks and sentiment were stamped with dark green ink and then I used Specrtrum Noir pens to color in the shamrocks.
I used an embossing folder from Crafter's Companion which is from the Every Day With Barkley line and is called Dottie. I did not have an appropriate embossing folder for St. Patrick's Day but I thought this would be a more universal one to use. But before I embossed the design I also added the Inside Out Embossing Plate IOEPS01 which left the center oval part without embossing on it.
The next step after I had embossed the card front I then took another embossing folder from Inside Out Embossing Plate called Frame It IOEPF01 and along with the first set of plates I added the center embossing design around the oval portion only. Both of these plates were purchased at Cheery Lynn Designs. For more ideas on how to use these plates check out the video at Cheery Lynn Designs.
Now that all the embossing was done I took a sponge and added some green ink lightly over those embossed areas to highlight the design more. After mounting this panel onto darker green card stock I then die cut some corner embellishments from Cheery Lynn Designs to add to the card. The finishing touch was the addition of a green organza bow.
The Cheery Lynn Die used:
B162 Lace Corner Deco B
Well, I hope that whether or not you celebrate this holiday that it will be a good day for you none the less. And, thanks for stopping by.
God bless,
Verna
10 comments:
Simply fabulous, Verna. Happy St Patrick'd Day! :)
x Asha
What a beautiful cas card Verna. Fabulous sentiment and fonts.
Wonderful card, Verna. I really like how well you lined up those delicat corners! Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! Hugs, de
Perfect card for such a perfect day! :) Sláinte!
Nice St. Patrick's Day card. I really like your multiple layers of embossing.
Nice St. Patrick's Day card. I really like your multiple layers of embossing.
so pretty and I love that blessing.
Blessings to you mf, for all the most kind comments and the many times you have come to visit my blog. I so totally appreciate it and you!
hugs,
Karen
This is awesome Verna. Thanks for including the video - I hadn't seen these plates before - loving this idea! The results are stunning!
Wow,k see what is missed when off here, As part Irish love this one Verna. Using those folders makes a great card, and have looked at them, but that is it. :)
Gorgeous, love all the beautiful green!!! Love the wonderful sentiment and the layout. Good Luck! I hope we see you again!! Thank you for joining us at Scrapy Land. Thanks for sharing your card.
Hug, Patricia
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