Irish Blessings!

The Lucky to Know You is a a fun, and charming stamp set that has the most beautiful of Irish Blessings as one of the stamps.  As soon as I saw this stamp set, I knew I wanted to create something special with it.  With that being said, this technique packed layout evolved!  I designed this for my signature Shamrock Crop that took place in March.  Participants were able to create each technique through the course of the weekend and then put everything they learned all together to create this layout.

Here is the layout complete with photos.  You might note that I opted not to journal on this layout - that is true.  This is the second layout in a set of two layouts of the same event and the journaling is on the other layout.  For those creating this layout, you could add journaling inside one of the flip flaps if desired.

(Note: to see the pictures better, click on the image and it will open larger in a new window.)

This is the layout with both sets of flip flaps, and the flip flap shaker elements closed.

For this next picture, the shaker flip flaps are open, and the 2nd set of flip flaps are closed.

This photo shows the middle flip flaps open.

Here are photos of the layout, and the artistic details of the layout without my photos.

Details of hearts/shamrock - these were cut with a retired thin cut and then layered together to create a shamrock.  The stem is created with both Evergreen Glitter paper & Evergreen cs to give it more depth.

Details of flip flap shaker:  the flip flaps are stacked two high.  Both of the top flip flaps have been converted to shaker elements. They are sealed and include glitter circles inside.  How fun is this right? When the flip flap overlaps a photo it creates a fun look.  By stacking the flip flaps, it provides the opportunity to include additional photos.  

The bases were created by scoring and inking White Daisy cs then inking them with the Linen Ink pad and finally random stamping with 2nd and 3rd generation stamping.  Collectively, the result is amazing!  I created a You Tube Video demonstrating how to create the background paper.  Click here to watch the video.

Here are the details of the stamp set that I used:

Supplies used:  (C1967) Lucky To Know You Stamp Set, (Z3983) Tags & Tabs Thin Cuts, (Z3794) Sage Liquid Pearls, (1385) White Daisy cs, (X6036) Ballerina cs,  (Z3843) Ballerina Glitter Paper, (CC2231) Daisy, Daisy Paper pack with stickers, (X6030) Evergreen cs, (Z6512) Evergreen Exclusive Ink Pad, (retired) Evergreen Glitter paper, (Z2824) Linen Exclusive Ink Pad, (Z2060) Thin 3-d Foam tape, (Z3341) Thin 3-d Foam Dots, (Z3372) Adhesive Runner, (Z341) Mini Glue Dots, (Z3340) Dual Tip Permanent Glue Pen, (Z679). Current supplies may be ordered on my website at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.  Additional supplies needed:  Red Line Tape, 12” Scoring Board & Bone Folder - if scoring your own paper, hand held hole punch.  The current supplies can be ordered on my Close To My Heart website at: www.tonyasheridan.ctmh.com.

Because I loved the end result of the layout so much, I decided to make a few extra of the class kits to have available in my shop.  You can order this layout by clicking here.

Sassfully yours,

Tonya