I've always loved St. Patrick's Day. Not the rowdy public celebrations. Not the pinching. But the calling to mind of Irish family members on my father's side whom I know only by very limited stories passed down. And then there was always my mother's birthday to celebrate. Today would have been her 102nd.
One thing that rankles me at this time of year is the profusion of decorations with four-leaf clovers all over them. Arggghh! Walk on by...boycott...just say 'no!' Four-leaf clovers should be four-bidden on St Patrick's Day!
It is said that in the fifth century St. Patrick used a shamrock...one sprig with three leaves...to illustrate the concept of The Holy Trinity...one God in three persons, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Trinity. Tri. Three. Three leaves, not four.
Rant over.
I made all of these cards very late at night, so not my best work, and really terrible lighting for photos. But they are on their way with letters included. This first one has a shamrock against the colors of the Irish flag.
A simpler color palette.
I have two birthday cards to make, then I will put away my stamping supplies for awhile. It is doubtful there will be any time for stamping in April.
Nice work, much prettier than what you could buy.
ReplyDeleteSuch a nice compliment. Thank you!
DeleteI never knew that about the shamrock, learn something every day even at this late date.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty! and glad to see you read The Last Suppers. I loved it too.
I love to hear that we read the same books! :)
DeleteThe cards are beautiful! I love shamrocks and the colors of the Irish flag.
ReplyDeleteMe too!
DeleteMust have been luck of the Irish...I had one of your beautiful cards land in my letterbox on Friday! Such a pretty succulent wreath and the postage stamp also featured a succulent. It made my day, thank you my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it! I had done some in pastels, and then remembered that maybe I should try to make yours look more fall like. :)
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