Friday, March 4, 2011

St. Patrick's Day Decor - Paper Shamrock Tutorial


I wanted to make some shamrocks to put on my St.Patrick's Day Mantel. I gathered up some green paper and ink and went to it. Here is how I made them:



1. Cut out three hearts per shamrock. You could do a fourth petal, but I thought they looked better with three. Three is a decorating rule you know.


2. Find a stamp you love and pick a green ink you love. I chose a flourish stamp. Stamp all three hearts. Fold in half. Ink crease and ink edges of heart.


3. Cut out a piece of green paper into a stem shape. Ink edges. Cut out or punch a circle. Place glue on the circle, place top of stem in the middle of the circle. Join the tips of the hearts together.


Here is a close up of what I mean "tips of the hearts" together. Wipe off glue that seeped through. Cut off circle bits that show.


4. Punch a hole in the middle of where the hearts join. I don't have the "proper" tool to do that so I use a push pin with an eraser behind. Insert desired brad.


And there you have it! I was going to make a banner BUT changed my mind. I am just placing the shamrocks I made here and there on my mantel.

Thanks for looking!

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13 comments:

  1. chrisMarch 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Pretty paper! I think the stamps gave it just the right touch.

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  2. LilliedaleMarch 5, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    This is too cute! I'll have to make a few of these too. You have so many great ideas, I'll just have to become a follower around here! Thanks for checking out my terrariums, I hope you try it out. ~Merrilee

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  3. Holiday SnobMarch 5, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    So cute! and I should have the stuff to make some right now! Saw this from Tatortots and Jello

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  4. Michelle @ Delicate ConstructionMarch 5, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    What an adorable St. Patty's day craft!! Visiting from Tatertots and Jello and I am a new follower!!
    Hope you are having a great weekend!
    Michelle
    www.delicateconstruction.blogspot.com

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  5. JohannaMarch 7, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    This is so cute!! I had to share on my blog and put the link back to yours for props!! Thanks for sharing....can't wait to make a few.

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  6. amber @ barbwiredMarch 10, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Great job!

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  7. Nicole@Thrifty DecoratingMarch 18, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Wow! These are so pretty!

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  8. Bargain Decorating with LaurieFebruary 15, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    That is so pretty! I came over from Pinterest to see how you made it. Thanks for the directions. laurie

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  9. TeresaFebruary 16, 2012 at 1:31 AM

    I love the stamp you chose to use. I had to "repin" this adorable idea!.

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  10. EmmyFebruary 16, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    So so cute!! Love it!

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  11. ShahrukhFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:23 PM

    This blog is great source of information about Saint Patrick’s Day which is very useful for me. It very important information about Saint Patrick’s Day
    Thank you very much for this useful information.

    AMAZING DECIRATION TIPS FOR SAINT PATRICKS DAY.

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  12. ShahrukhFebruary 22, 2012 at 10:26 PM

    This blog is great source of information about Saint Patrick’s Day which is very useful for me. It very important information about Saint Patrick’s Day
    Thank you very much for this useful information.

    AMAZING DECIRATION TIPS FOR SAINT PATRICKS DAY.

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  13. SalmiMarch 20, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    I think the combination of the Green and sliver give a pretty look,but i want to need some change in this card with the adding of big pink glitter ribbon on the op of the card.....

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