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Card Concept 50 Shamrock Blessings

Hi friends! Can you believe it's already March?  Sickness swept through my entire family the past couple of weeks, but it looks like everyone is on the mend and ready to start celebrating as the boys turn 4 next week.  And it just so happens that The Card Concept challenge this week is very fitting for March celebrations.



I started my card inspired by the pretty shamrocks and the earthy tan and green combo from the inspiration. For the layout I went with the current February Viva la Verve sketch 2. (You have until Thursday to get your entries for February Viva la Verve linked up).

To shabbify my card, I picked a doily, some lace trim and a favorite chicken wire embossing folder. These touches always bring out that country charm.  I also added some diamond stickles to give some gold flecks to the shamrocks from Lucky You and the scallops on the frame.


Thanks so much for stopping by today.  For more inspiration, be sure to hop on over to The Card Concept blog to see the other designer takes on the inspiration.


Enabler's List
Viva la Verve Feb Sketch 2
Stamps: Lucky You, Making a Statement (Verve Stamps)
Paper: crumb cake (SU!), white, doily
Ink: cucumber craze, crumb cake (SU!), black
Accessories: Shamrock Die Set, Rounded Rectangle die, Rounded Scallop Frame Die (A Cut Above by VERVE), chicken wire embossing folder (Cuttlebug), diamond stickles, lace trim

13 comments

Maureen said...

I just adore this, Julee! Shamrock time is my favourite of the yea!

Lucy E. said...

I love your lucky shamrock card!
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sandie said...

So, so pretty Julee. Love the shabby look, distressed edges and the doily, all fit together perfectly. Glad to hear you are all on the mend x

Michele K. Henderson said...

This is gorgeous, Julee! I love the pretty details and that embossed background. Wow!
Take Care!
Michele

laurie said...

I love the gold on the shamrocks! That embossed background is awesome!

Davi said...

This is so pretty, I really like the chicken wire embossing and the lace! The touches of gold with the shamrocks is perfect for St Patty Day :)

Unknown said...

Love the different elements on this! The green lace under the sentiment is just lovely!! Gorgeous!!

jan metcalf said...

Happy St. Pats Day, love your card!

AB. said...

Such a beautiful card! I adore the wire embossed background and all the little elements like the doily and ribbon. Wonderful as always!

reeree62 said...

I just LOVE this card!!!

MackieMade Paper Creations said...

I just love your pretty shamrocks!!! Fabulous card!

Mopslop said...

Love this embossing folder!

Lilian said...

What a lovely card! Love the layers!