Thursday, March 17, 2011

St. Patrick's Day Greetings

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone and welcome to the Waltzingmouse Stamps St. Patty's Day waltz! If you just happened by, head over to the 'mouse house to get started! I promise you many treats for the eyes!
I was very fortunate to come into a number of vintage replica postcards and found these two St. Patrick's Day cards in the stack. I used my Irish Blessings set to stamp the green backgrounds with shamrocks (first card) and the Celtic braid for the second one.

For the second card, I stamped a die cut label with shamrocks and a sentiment from the Irish Blessings set and adhered it on top of the postcard. I finished both cards with some shabby ribbon.

Thanks for joining me on the dance floor and I'm off to get some waltzing in myself! :)

Supplies: Stamps - Irish Blessings (WMS), Vintage Postcards (my stash), Card Stock - Old Olive (SU!), Vintage Cream (PTI), Ribbon (MemrieMere/Etsy), Lace (Crafta), Ink - Old Olive, Chocolate Chip (SU!), Tea Dye Duo (PTI), Cuttlebug, Lables 10 (Spellbinders), Vintage Button (my stash), Foam Squares, Distressing Tool (Making Memories)

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28 comments:

  1. AntjeMarch 17, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    Two wonderful cards - love the second with the quote especially!

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  2. Julia AstonMarch 17, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    what wonderful vintage post cards Jen! love your added lace and background stampings! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  3. LaurieJMarch 17, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Gorgeous cards! Wow, what fabulous images. I especially like how you shabbied up the first one with the lace and the edge distressing.

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  4. Joanne GilchMarch 17, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Those antique cards are gorgeous...love how you used them for the waltz. The lace and distressing is my fave on the first card, and the sentiment layer on the second.

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  5. Kelly S.March 17, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Oh I love your gorgeous combo of stamping and vintage images, Jen! The embellies are PERFECT on these, too!

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  6. PaulineMarch 17, 2011 at 6:15 AM

    Two lovely cards, love the vintage images, beautiful.

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  7. ShauneryMarch 17, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    WOW... my jaw dropped when I saw your cards...beautiful and love how you kept the integrity of the postcard. Creative juices are beginning to flow!

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  8. FrancineBMarch 17, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Beautiful cards! The postcards are gorgeous and I love the sentiments.

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  9. Niki EstesMarch 17, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Beautiful cards, Jen! I love those vintage postcards!

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  10. Mona PendletonMarch 17, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    Happy St. Patrick's Day Jen! Beautiful Vintage cards! Love the framed WM sentiment!

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  11. Crafty Math ChickMarch 17, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Wow, these are super elaborate Jen!

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  12. Deborah FringsMarch 17, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Fabulous vintage postcards - and these cards are just wonderful.

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  13. Cassie_luMarch 17, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    both cards are great and I really like how you used the vintage cards/pictures with the stamps.

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  14. BonnieMarch 17, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    These are beautiful!! What a gift to have those old postcards - such gorgeous projects Jennifer!

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  15. Lisa HjulbergMarch 17, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Yikes Jen, those postcards were a real find!!! And you've turned them into beautiful cards. Bravo!!! I always love your art. :)

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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  16. rudlisMarch 17, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Beautiful cards. I love the colours and details.Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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  17. ClareMarch 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    fab cards, love the vintage postcards! Happy St.Patrick's Day!

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  18. Karin ÅkesdotterMarch 17, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Gorgeous vintage cards! Love what you did with those postcards!

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  19. Lynn MercurioMarch 17, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    These are beautiful cards, Jen. The touches of Ireland prints along with the patterned papers make some dramatic cards! Beautiful embellishments as well.

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  20. CarlyMarch 17, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Oh my gosh! WOW! These cards are absolutely stunning!!

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  21. Joyce across the PondMarch 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Wonderful cards...love them.

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  22. smdluxeMarch 17, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Those antique postcards leave the perfect touch. Beautiful cards!

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  23. jenMarch 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    these are both lovely! love those antique images- and the seam binding is the perfect touch! :)

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  24. Dana GustafsonMarch 17, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Ohh Jen! VIntage LOVE! What wonderful cards you made.

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  25. Wendy ten HoveMarch 18, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Wow, Jen, these are gorgeous!!! Those vintage postcards are just amazing and love the way you integrated them in your cards, looks really, really special!!! Hope you are enjoying the week & wishing you an amazing Friday!
    Hugs, Wendy

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  26. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    What a clever way to showcase those fab postcards! You added all the right touches!

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  27. Rebecca MosherMarch 18, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Love these cards, the vintage feel is so unique!

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  28. A Consuming PassionMarch 19, 2011 at 4:45 AM

    Fabulous images Jen and I love the addition of the lace!

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