Hello lads and lasses!! Top O' The Morning to You! Happy St. Patrick's Day 2023! And happy Friday! I hope you're wearing your green outfits today! I'm just home in my sweatpants - lol. I do miss working in an office on festive days like this - and dressing up and having treats! I hope you have many blessings today!
"May good luck be with you Wherever you go, and your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow. May your days be many and your troubles be few, May all God's blessings descend upon you, May peace be within you, May your heart be strong, May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam." - Irish Blessing.
Well, before I share a TON of project photos, I must acknowledge a special birthday in our family! Today is Lucky's 5th Birthday! My boo boo kitty is already five years old! How did that happen?! Here's my post announcing his arrival! Well, Lucky has the most beautiful big green eyes and he was born on St. Patrick's Day, and we are very lucky to have him! That's how he came to be named Lucky!! He is the bestest boy and brings us so much joy. So, Happy Birthday Lucky!! I got him to post for a birthday portrait....
My projects for today are numerous! LOL. I bought some pretty Anna Griffin kits and supplies and used them to make five cards and five rosettes! I used the vellum toppers and some flowers from another kit to make all my things. Anna Griffin is sold on her website or on HSN. I usually buy directly from the Anna Griffin website as they have good shipping! Grab a cuppa (or an Irish Whiskey!) and spend some time with me! XO
I'll show you my cards first.... All the cards are 5x7 (A7) size because that is the size that the Anna Griffin Papers are made for. I usually just use some cream or white cardstock and make my own folded 5x7 card bases. I mixed and matched all kinds of fun elements for each card. So many good things: shamrocks, and horseshoes, and flowers, and even a leprechaun!!! And, like I do, I added gold and/or white paint splatters, gems and glitter glue in clear and gold... I think it's really fun to customize and make things my own.... I'm not going to write a lot here, I'll just share the photos....
That's it for my five cards! I really have to tell you that these kits bring me such joy to put together... Most of the time I am having to really think and CREATE something usually with products never seen before. It is very nice to just sit and craft and not have to think so hard about it. That's why I love these beautiful elements and kits so much! I am so enamored with the vintage images too...
Now here is a photo of all of my rosettes together!! I used strips of paper and my scor-pal to make the round ones. I used a die from Alexandra Renke to make the heart ones (Heart Rosette Die).... I used papers from Doodlebug in different shades of greens to make the rosettes. Then, as with the cards, I enjoyed mixing and matching all the elements...
I think this one might be my favorite!!
Or maybe this one... LOL!!
Alrighty friends! That's it for today! Happy St. Patrick's Day! Thanks for spending part of your day with me. Sending love and hugs your way! See you soon! XOXO Have a great weekend!
Happy Birthday to Lucky!! What an adorable photo of him!! And, your St. Patrick’s Day cards are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Maria | 03/20/2023 at 06:55 PM
Lucky is a very handsome fellow! Happy Birthday to him! Awesome cards with such pretty details! Happy St. Patrick's Day, Wanda!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 03/17/2023 at 09:43 PM
First off, Happy 5th Birthday to Lucky! How does time go so quickly? I remember his first photo and he has grown into the most handsome cat. We have been out delivering St. Patrick's day greetings to our family members this morning. Also our Dr. Apts. All is well and we got a glowing health report. How lucky we are 🍀🍀 I just adore your cards. I need to check out Anna's site. I am always on the hunt for the Irish. Happy St. Patrick's day. I hope your sweats are green!
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 03/17/2023 at 11:48 AM
Beautiful cards and Happy Birthday to Lucky!
Posted by: Karen L K | 03/17/2023 at 10:45 AM
Anna Griffin kids are marvelous, however you make them stupendous….this post is exciting to look at all the detail work you did.
Special Birthday greetings to Lucky🎂
Posted by: Geneva Null | 03/17/2023 at 08:18 AM
Happy Birthday to Lucky!! He sure is lucky to be a part of the Guess household!!
These cards are beautiful!
Posted by: Jules L | 03/17/2023 at 07:56 AM
SOOO PRETTY! Yes, Lucky too! ;) I like the little brownish area on his nose! SO SWEET! You ARE "Lucky," LOL that Lucky doesn't chew on your things! My Daisy does! When she gets on my desk, I begin to move to get her off, & she KNOWS to get off the desk! She knows better! LOL I've got her trained! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LUCKY!!!! ;) Your cards are BEAUTIFUL, Wanda! I can see them made into a cluster of picture frames for the wall! JUST BEAUTIFUL!!! AND I LIIIKE the Rosettes too!!!! BLESSINGS DEAR FRIEND!!! ;)<3
Posted by: Becky Green | 03/17/2023 at 06:08 AM
Lucky is very Lucky to have you in her life! Happy Birthday Lucky 🍀. Wanda, your cards are magnificent as usual. Have a blessed day!
Posted by: Nancy | 03/17/2023 at 04:44 AM
Wanda..you know I adore each and every creation you make! BUT LUCKY stole the show today! ADORABLE. I totally agree, a home is not a home without a furball! Our last cats name was Lucky too. Your creations are lovely as always! Have a wonderful day Wanda and Lucky! Happy Birthday sweet little guy!
Posted by: Christine Dol | 03/17/2023 at 04:05 AM
Happy Birthday, Lucky!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxo
Posted by: Elayne Catey | 03/17/2023 at 02:28 AM