St Pat's Day

Happy St Patrick's Day!

I'm sitting in the library today.  My internet is down for the count until next week but I didn't want to miss the opportunity to say Hi and hope you have fun today!
Here's my post from LAST YEAR if you want a little Irish inspiration right now.   
I'll try to post pictures of my project for this year next week.  I have a collection of Vintage Hallmark Merry Minatures and Lapel Pins.  (makes me feel old since they are now considered vintage!) I'll be using the Lapel Pins and ribbon to wrap around our napkins today.

I decided to sell some of my collection so look to future posts for lots of bargains that will be perfect to add a special touch to your Holiday Tablescape.

May your blessings outnumber
The shamrocks that grow,
And may trouble avoid you
Wherever you go.
~Irish Blessing

St Pats Day project

I decided to get creative for St Pat's Day this year.  I used a permanent pen to sketch a few shamrocks onto scrapbook paper (BOBUNNY Alissa Adorable is the pattern).  Next, I cut out a circle to fit my clear glass plates.

I then used liquid starch to temporarily decoupage it to the back of the plate.  The next day I used my favorite "temporary paint" mix; DecoArt Americana Acrylics and Liquid Starch, to sponge green on the back of the plate and finish it off.  (I've used this technique many times to decorate the plates for different events instead of buying paper plates) Unfortunately, Lee wasn't home for dinner that night so I just used one of the plates to eat leftover pizza all by myself.

An Irish Blessing
May these walls be filled with laughter,
may it reach from floor to rafter.
May the roof keep out the rain,
may sunshine warm each windowpane.
And may the door be open wide
to let the Good Lord's love inside.