Okay, I REALLY love St. Patrick's Day which doesn't make a ton of sense, I'm not Irish and I don't drink, my only claim is that I love green! So with that said here is another super quick, cheap and cute tutorial.
Start with a canvas, I used an 8x10, I bought a two pack from Hobby Lobby for $3.99 but they were 30% off this week! Measure the tallest letter from the stamp set you want to use- mine was 2.5". Then start with the line that "irish" we be on, and decide where you want that to be on your canvas and then space all your lines from there. Trace lines very faintly with a pencil (we'll erase it later).
Stamp "irish" first. I used green ink, but you can use any color. I used clear foam stamps- these are my favorite stamps- they are pretty much fool proof.
Finished "irish".
Next, fill all your lines with random letters. (You could also just stamp kiss me i'm..over and over). Make sure you have a pretty good mix of tall and short. Also have some stamps overlap the edge.
Tip- Since there is nothing hard in the middle of your canvas, I slid a closed stamp pad under my canvas so it was easy to stamp- worked like a charm.
Then, erase your pencil lines.
Enjoy! You could also add a green ribbon on the back to hang it on the wall.
Look for more St. Patrick's Day Projects coming up- like the little frame in the back.
Start with a canvas, I used an 8x10, I bought a two pack from Hobby Lobby for $3.99 but they were 30% off this week! Measure the tallest letter from the stamp set you want to use- mine was 2.5". Then start with the line that "irish" we be on, and decide where you want that to be on your canvas and then space all your lines from there. Trace lines very faintly with a pencil (we'll erase it later).
Stamp "irish" first. I used green ink, but you can use any color. I used clear foam stamps- these are my favorite stamps- they are pretty much fool proof.
Finished "irish".
Next, fill all your lines with random letters. (You could also just stamp kiss me i'm..over and over). Make sure you have a pretty good mix of tall and short. Also have some stamps overlap the edge.
Tip- Since there is nothing hard in the middle of your canvas, I slid a closed stamp pad under my canvas so it was easy to stamp- worked like a charm.
Then, erase your pencil lines.
Enjoy! You could also add a green ribbon on the back to hang it on the wall.
Look for more St. Patrick's Day Projects coming up- like the little frame in the back.
I have one 'McCoy' Irish line but I do not have one single St. Patrick's Day decoration...thanks for the ideas! Come say hi.
ReplyDeleteThat;s super cute, and easy. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a sweet and easy to make idea. I might try it soon. Thanks :o)
ReplyDeleteHugs, Erika
That is so fun! I love it. I featured it on my blog.
ReplyDeleteTHis is so cute! I have three canvas laying around. I just might have to try this! Thanks
ReplyDeleteJennie @ Cinnaberry Suite
Love it! I also love the wrapped candle jar!
ReplyDeletethat is a very cute idea! thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVERY VERY cool idea! I love how simple and cute it is! : )
ReplyDeleteI love this and I already have a canvas I can use. Great idea! I don't have very many St. Patrick's Day decorations. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou have just inspired me. I know exactly what I'm going to do with this idea... I'm so bookmarking this project. I happen to be irish!!! Thanks so much for this great idea. Oh, I'm sooooo excited to start this....
ReplyDeleteI'll let you know when I finish this project so you can take a look. I even think I have all the supplies I need. Oh boy!!!
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i love this... Thanks for the idea. I'm irish so I'm going to be doing this soon.
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining Get your Craft on Thurs. at Life as Lori.
I've featured this, so come by and grab my I was featured button!!!
I saw you featured on Life as Lori - my daughter's b-day is St. P's day and I am always on the lookout for cute things that aren't way over the top and that don't ALWAYS feature a beer mug front and center!
ReplyDeleteYour idea is great -
Love this idea. thanks for sharing. I featured you on my blog.
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I just wanted to let you know that I featured you here:
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love this idea! simple and really affordable too! i'm thinking if using the idea for a non-holiday design...so cool! would be fun for a baby name or really anything!!!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute, fun idea! I'm so going to have to do this!! LOVE IT! (love your Lucky candle too!!)
ReplyDeleteI HAVE to make this one for my son's room! He inherited my red hair (and Irish temper) but his room is done in red/black for his Japanese karate obsession. He still wants Irish touches though, so this is perfect!! Thanks so much for the tutorial!!
ReplyDeleteThis is DARLING! I even have the same stamps that you used. I must make one of these. My head is spinning with ideas. I have to redo my 10 yr old room for her birthday in a couple of weeks-this would be so super cute! Thanks so much for the inspiration! I will come back and stalk you, I mean admire all of your fantastic ideas!
ReplyDeleteFound this through 30 Days. What a great idea! It would be super cute for a kids' room with their name on it. I have a bunch of canvases at home just waiting for this project. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteI love it because it is so simple. I was going to feature you at my Penny Pinching Party tomorrow, but you forgot to link up to me. Thanks for posting at my party though.
ReplyDeleteAww, I love this! I just clicked over from 30days and I'm so glad I did. I would love to link to this if you didn't mind.
ReplyDeleteFantastic idea! :)
ReplyDelete-Tiff
I love this idea, so versatile, and I'm wondering what kind of stamps you used.
ReplyDeleteThanks
Gorgeous gorgeous! I am linking to this in our post today! Thanks for sharing. -Shelley {HowDoesShe.com}
ReplyDeleteThat is a great idea. I love how it turned out and it could work for any holiday or so many other things.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
Tonya
tonyadusold.blogspot.com
i love this idea- i was hoping it was a link to a shop where i could just buy it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea and great looking piece. Where did you get the foam letter stamps?
ReplyDeleteSo clever! A great, subtle, but still fun decoration for the holiday!
ReplyDeleteI have seen this around blogland. Just about everyone is highlighting it!!! It rocks! I love the style and all three of your st. patty's crafts together. Thanks for linking up to somedaycrafts.blgospot.com
ReplyDeleteI love this idea. How creative! Just wanted to let you know that I’ve linked to you:
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I hope you’ll stop by & share the love!
-Jenn
This is all over blogland because it is SO DARN CUTE! I absolutely love it! Thanks for linking it up so my viewers can see it!
ReplyDeletefeaturing this one too!
ReplyDeleteAdorable and simple...things I LOVE! BTW, we have the same background! Oh the embarrassment? Or Oh we have great taste? Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDelete~Liz
Even as simple as this is, it looks sooooo CUTE!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it. Simple is so beautiful.
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Have you checked out my give-a-way for this week? I posted it on Friday.
Thanks for posting to the party. I am just about done with all of the things involved with the move and I get get back to all the fun blog stuff-visits and crafts.
Thanks,
Cheri www.itssoverycheri.com
My kids and my hubby are part irish so I like to add a new necessary holiday. This is a fun thing that I just might have time to do! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is so great! I'm featuring you in my St. Patrick's Day Roundup this week on my site! Thanks for the awesome idea!
ReplyDeleteHands down the CUTEST St. Patty's day decoration I've seen. Great job!
ReplyDeleteAndy
Poppies at Play
I love all your ideas, and thought I commented but apparently not..
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative :)
Hi! Just wanted to let you know that I’ve got a new FEATURED BUTTON & will be starting my new MckLinky party TOT TUESDAYS next week. I’d love it if you’d stop by: http://delicious-ambiguity-nennyk.blogspot.com/2010/03/new-buttons-party.html
ReplyDeleteOk, how cute is that?! Love it! Thanks for joining the party!
ReplyDeletehappy crafting,
Linda
I am featuring these on my blog tomorrow, March 14th as part of my 17 days of st patrick. Stop by to check it out at simplydesigning.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteAlso, feel free to grab my "I've Been Featured" button as well.
Oh. And feel free to join my link party! It is still going on but will be a new Friday link party on my site.
Thanks
I love this and have featured it over on my craft blog: www.andsewwecraft.com
ReplyDeleteHope that is okay!