Just when I thought I might not do a St. Patricks Day card this year, this idea popped (or “hopped”) in my head! I couldn’t wait to have my frog friend juggle shamrocks! Isn’t he fun?
The frog and unicycle image is from the So Hoppy Together stamp set (Sale-A-Bration 1st release) which you can earn FREE with a $50 order. The coordinating Hop Around Framelits Dies will be available for purchase March 1 – 31 (or while supplies last). If you love them, I suggest you “hop on it” on March 1.
- 1st Level Sale-A-Bration. FREE products for every $50 you spend.
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- View limited release coordinating Sale-A-Bration products. Available for purchase March 1 – 31 or while supplies last.
The birthday card shown below was also created using the So Hoppy Together Stamp Set and Coordinating Hop Around Framelits Dies. You can view the original post, supplies and details here.
STAMPIN’ PRETTY STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL:
Start with a 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 card base of Granny Apple Green card stock.
Adhere a 4 x 5 1/4 piece of Call Me Clover card stock to the base with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use the Big Shot and Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies to crop the following sizes (approximate) of Whisper White card stock: approx. 3 3/8 x 4 3/4 and 2 1/4 x 3 1/2. Adhere the larger die-cut to the Call Me Clover layer with Snail Adhesive.
Cut a piece of Lemon Lime Twist Gingham Gala 6×6 Designer Series Paper to 4 x 1 1/4. Flag the end with the Banner Triple Punch and adhere with Snail Adhesive.
Cut a piece of Call Me Clover card stock to 3 1/4 x 1 1/4. Flag the end with the Banner Triple Punch. Wrap with the Lemon Lime Twist Organdy Ribbon (estimated back in stock March 4) securing with a bow as shown. Adhere with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Adhere the 2nd Rectangle Stitched die-cut to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use the Stamparatus to stamp the frog and “have a lucky day” sentiment (Itty Bitty Greetings) in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink onto Whisper White card stock.
Use the Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, and coordinating Hop Around Framelits Die to crop the frog. Color the frog with Light and Dark Granny Apple Green Stampin’ Blends. Color the unicycle with Light and Dark Call Me Clover Stampin’ Blends.
Crop the sentiment with a 1″ Circle Punch and adhere to a 1 1/8″ Scalloped Circle Punch of Call Me Clover card stock with Snail Adhesive. Adhere to the card with Stampin’ Dimensionals.
Use the Big Shot and Be Mine Framelits Die to crop nine of the smallest hearts in Call Me Clover card stock. Assemble and adhere as shown to a 1/4″ circle (covering the circle) to create the shamrocks. Snip the “stems” from the heart border created with the same die and adhere. Adhere the shamrocks with Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals to the card as shown.
Use the Big Shot and Beautiful Layers envelope liner die to crop a piece of Lemon Lime Twist Gingham 6 × 6 Designer Series Paper (back in stock)! Cut to 1 3/4 high and adhere with Snail Adhesive. Here’s a quick video demonstration with more tips on using the Beautiful Layers Dies.
Love,love,love the frogs! What a great tie-in to St. Pat’s Day.
So darn cute!
Thanks, Cindie. I think he is oodles of fun and I adore the mix of greens (Granny Apple, Lemon Lime Twist, Call Me Clover).
Wow Mary, this card is adorable!! My grandkids will love getting something like this in the mail for St. Patrick’s Day. Thanks!
Thanks, Cindy. I think they would be delighted!
Hmmmm, I could add a tiny cupcake for one of the shamrocks to send to my friends who celebrate “Me Birthday” with me. I have several people who get a special combo St. Patrick’s Day/Birthday Card from me. This would be fun to use!
Clever idea, Chris! Love the birthday/St. Patrick’s mix!
Wow Mary fantastic card! Just love it!
Thanks, Pat. I think it brings a smile!
This is brilliant, Mary! And so adorable!
Thanks, Michelle. I’m so “hoppy” you like it!
This card is so cute and fun. You can’t help smiling. The colors are great.
My sister’s anniversary is on St. Patty’s day and this would be perfect for her and her husband! TFS.
Truly perfect since it combines hearts (shamrocks) and St. Pat’s!
Such amazing fun, Mary! I adore every single element on this card – perfectly designed and constructed. I LOVE that he’s juggling clovers – how fun!
I’m so glad the little hearts worked so well to form the shamrocks – of course Call Me Clover is the perfect color, yes?
Love this cute, fun card, Mary. Enjoy your day!
Your sweet comments are sunshine in my day, Hilda!
Well my friend……You’ve inspired me. Think your card is adorable. TFS!!!
Thanks so much. I used the Take a Pick tool to place and adhere the hearts (shamrocks). Huge help!
Mary, I love this St. Patty’s day card!!! Brilliant use of Hoppy Together and one to pin for a CASE!
Thanks, Katy. I love how all the greens play so well together!
Such a cute card Mary
Thanks, Cheryl. This will definitely go to my daughter!
Adorable…just too cute!!!!
the shamrocks we a fun switch up. thanks, susan, for stopping by!