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Welcome to the February Pinterest Challenge Blog Hop, hosted by My Pinterventures. The purpose of this Pinterest Challenge is to motivate all the participants of this hop (and you too) to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month, I am sharing a fun, easy and quick card tutorial. Plenty of time to work one (or 10) of these up before St. Patty’s Day next month!
A few days ago, I shared a crochet pattern review for the sweet little four leaf clover you see on my card. I have had this clover sitting around for a couple months now, as it was originally part of a custom order that didn’t end up going through. I planned on sharing the crochet pattern review of this one (and two others) around this time anyway, and with the Pinterest Challenge upon me, I thought why not use it someway?
My first thoughts were a card or a pair of earrings. I decided to search card ideas first, and came across this St. Patrick’s Day Card from Split Coast Stampers. Boom! Simply, and sweet with a big four leaf clover as the star.
The clover you see on the bottom was the original one I worked, and the one I used on my card, but before I knew that it was the perfect size, I worked up two others in a yarn close in weight to the thread to see which I liked best. The small one is worked in sewing thread, and the large in lightweight #3 yarn.
This clover was designed by Jessie of Jessie at Home, and while I won’t be sending her this card, I did name it after her.
Materials I Used:
- A1 Kraft Paper Card Base from the Park Lane Paperie Pack
- 3/8″ St. Patrick’s Day Ribbon – Mine is from JoAnn’s, and has the stock number 1641-5390, but I couldn’t find it online
- Green Ultra Fine Point Sharpie
- Hot Glue Gun and Sticks
- Four Leaf Clover Applique – I crocheted mine
- Scissors
Material Notes:
The Four Leaf Clover is worked from the Four Leaf Clover, Free Pattern Pattern by Jessie at Home. I have a crochet pattern review here! It measures 1.75″ wide by 2″ tall.
Alternatively, you can cut a four leaf clover out of foam, felt, or scrapbook paper, or find something similar in an appropriate size for your card.
I used a Sharpie, but the way it bleeds, I might recommend Crayola markers instead – like I used on my New Year’s Resolutions sign, OR use a stamp (I didn’t want to buy one).
Time Spent:
The card itself took maybe 5 minutes to complete. Since I did crochet the clover myself so my total time is about 20 minutes.
Measurements:
Finished card is 4 7/8″ wide by 3.5″ tall
DIY:
Cut the ribbon to the width of your card – mine is 4 7/8″ wide. I cut along the natural ridges in my ribbon.
Play with the ribbon position until it’s exactly where you want. I placed my clover on top to help me with my placement, and I settled here.
In my past card making experiences, I found that I really love how quick and easy hot glue is to use, not to mention very secure! I used my hot glue gun to glue down the ends of the ribbon. I also put a little dab in the center.
Time to add the four leaf clover! Hot glue that baby on too. I added glue to the center of it, the center of each of the petals, and to the stem to make sure nothing would curl.
Lastly, I printed “Happy St. Patrick’s Day!” underneath my ribbon, as centered as I could to that particular area.
And it’s done! Quick, easy, and fun!
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What a sweet & simple card! It’s adorable. I love making homemade cards.
Me too! So fun
That is such a cute card! I love making handmade cards and often pick simple designs too. I just love the personalized addition of the crocheted shamrock. Pinned.
Thanks! Simple can be beautiful too 🙂
Beautiful card! That’s amazing that you crocheted your four leaf clover.
Thank you, Lauren! I enjoyed making it.
Alexandra I’d feel lucky to receive one of your beautifully crafted cards for St. Paddy Day
So sweet of you!
Such a sweet card!! I don’t usually make cards but then I see beautiful things that can be done like yours and think I will try one day. Pinning
I don’t make a whole lot, but I do love looking at cards others have made. I would like to get into it a little more. It’s quite fun and relaxing.
Super cute, Alexandra! I have been wanting to re-learn how to crochet after seeing so many great tutorials like this. That card is precious. Also, I’m impressed with how pretty your handwriting is…I thought it was stamped at first!
I learned from Emi of Hectanooga1 on YouTube. She is awesome, and really made it easy to understand. I have been working on my hand lettering, so thank you for that comment!
Your crocheted shamrock adds such a nice touch to your card!
I love homemade cards. They are always so much better than store bought ones!
Handcrafted cards are the best and this one is absolutely adorable and perfect for St Patrick’s Day! Your crochet shamrock adds a special touch to the cuteness!
Thank you, Gail!
This is my kind of project, simple and easy with a big Wow factor!
What a fun idea this is. I love the idea of adding the ribbon to the card to enhance the little crochet shamrock.
I love all of your clovers, but really like the mini one. Those might make cute earrings 🙂 for inside your card.
That is an excellent idea! I need to get some starch or fabric stiffener.
That totally takes card giving to the next level. How special would that be to receive this. I also imagine your clover on a knitted hat.
It would be a cute applique on a hate! Maybe for next year .
Oh, it’s great to see the clovers in use. It makes the card look so much better!
Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.
Aww, thank you, Teresa!
I love making cards. What a CUTE one for St. Patrick’s Day! Using the neutral background really lets your ribbon and four leaf clover pop! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures
Thanks, Marci! I love the look of kraft paper.
I love homemade cards and this St. Patrick’s Day card is just perfect! So cute and festive!
I love this idea. It’s not too difficult to make a little something to put with a card or a gift and it shows the recipient you care enough to hand make an item.
Absolutely! I love handmaking gifts and tailoring them to my recipient. I apologize for the delay in responding, but I’ve been buried in Spam Comments – had to work through it all.
These are really cute and I love how you used the shamrocks on the card, I’m sure I have some green yarn around here somewhere!
Any kind. So many possibilities. My wheels are still turning (even though I am trying to shift to Easter).
I love your crocheted four leaf clover and the card works perfectly with it.
Magnificent!!! It fits exactly with the ribbon.
Thank you! I should have taken the clover with me to JoAnn’s when I went to buy the ribbon because it was a little tough to match by memory, but it turned out perfect.
That tiny sewing thread clover surpasses my level of patience I can muster by miles, lol, but the regular one I could do. Love your idea, Alexandra, and will pin it for future reference.
Thanks, Habiba! I don’t have much patience for using the smaller weight yarns, but in small projects like this one where it works up pretty quickly, I can push through, and it really is so fun to change things up. I apologize for the delay in responding, but I’ve been buried in Spam Comments – had to work through it all.