Luck of the Irish Vignette
February 16, 2013
I have never decorated for St. Patrick's Day before. I guess since I'm not Irish it never occurred to me. I think my husband may be a tad Irish.
I probably wouldn't have bothered this year either except for the "Luck of the Irish" vintage items that I found thrifting. (I will NOT have a St. Patrick's Day tote! I will NOT have a St. Patrick's Day tote! I will NOT...)
First, I found this Carrigaline Pottery, Ireland, stein or tall mug for $2.
My next find was a vintage shamrock cookie cutter for $4.
I had always wanted to try this technique I found on By Wilma's blog. I ripped out the shamrock page in an old dictionary, found a shamrock graphic on the internet, printed it on my inkjet printer and framed it in a 4x6 black frame that I already owned.
I purchased some green and white mints in a bag at the Dollar Store, and filled a old jar.
Then it was just a matter of putting it all together in a little black cubby on my over-the-kitchen-sink shelf.
Joining Brenda for Tweak It Tuesday.
I probably wouldn't have bothered this year either except for the "Luck of the Irish" vintage items that I found thrifting. (I will NOT have a St. Patrick's Day tote! I will NOT have a St. Patrick's Day tote! I will NOT...)
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I LOVE it Carlene... hoping it brings you luck - especially in the computer department! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got the touch of the Irish in you after all....the dictionary sheet is really sweet!
ReplyDeleteYou do the loveliest vignettes!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
I love that framed dictionary page! I've wanted to try doing that too. Your luck o the Irish vignette is great. laurie
ReplyDeleteLove it..beautiful vignette.
ReplyDeleteI've wanted to do that with a page too. You had a great project to try it out on.
ReplyDeleteLiz
Well it all looks charming. I love the cookie cutter and the dictionary page with its shamrocks. Clever!
ReplyDeletePretty, pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteI have to find an old dictionary now, darling vignette, love it all!
ReplyDeleteCindy
Carlene,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by!!
Those vanity jars were my mom's...
I didn't decorate for St. Patty's Day either until last year when I decided to decorate the 4 foot tree in the Den. So my Den will have a bit of St. Patty's decorations and the rest of the house will be decorated for Easter....
Green and White candies.. I am heading there today to check it out...
Hugs,
Deb
This is one cute vignette Carlene and love that little cubby box you use. I need to make me one like that. You are so clever.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Audrey Z.
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Carlene I love your vignette! The dictionary page is really creative, I will try that! I DO have a tote for St Patrick's day that got started because of blogging....sigh! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteI really like the primitive cookie cutter, and the starlite mints in the jar are a clever addition to your decor!
ReplyDeleteLuck of the Irish Vignette. I have never decorated for St. Patrick's Day before. I guess since I am not Irish it never occurred to me. Love all your crafty ideas!
ReplyDeleteHow charming, Carlene! I love this vignette...and I need to try the printer project!
ReplyDeleteLooking all over for this shamrock image, can’t find one like it anywhere. Do you know where you got it???
ReplyDeleteNot sure. This is a really old post. Sorry.
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