Thursday, February 25, 2010

Craft Project: Four Leaf Clover Card

Let me first say that I'm feeling a little guilty about posting a St. Patrick's Day craft right after a Hinamatsuri post. It just seems wrong, like when the stores stock Christmas products before Halloween. But this is what I made today so this is what I'll share.

This simple St. Patrick's Day card is made from card stock, glue and junk mail. That's it. It's an easy, inexpensive, and quick card to make.

Supplies:
Card Stock
Junk Mail Flyers - card stock weight preferred
Four leaf clover hole punch
Scissors
Glue

1. Punch out 9 clovers in shades of green from advertising flyers, magazines, etc.

2. Cut card stock to 11" x 5.5". Fold in half. Round corners with scissors or a corner punch.

3. Lay out clovers on card. Glue in place. Done.

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22 comments:

  1. Hope ChellaFebruary 25, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    No! It it right around the corner seriously...especially to do a craft :)

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  2. TeresaFebruary 25, 2010 at 5:15 PM

    I love this simple adorable idea! Thanks.

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  3. Amy V.February 25, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Adorable! I don't have a clover punch - but I do have a heart punch and could use 4 hearts and a paper sliver for the stem!

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  4. MarisaFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:00 PM

    Love the simplicity of this card, and the recycling! By the way, you have very pretty junk mail. :)

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  5. LauraFebruary 25, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    I absolutely love using junk mail, catalogs, etc. in this kind of tonal way. We did Valentine collages in a similar fashion, just looking for the things that were red/pink/flowery. But what really makes the classiness of this card in the geometric arrangement of the shamrocks, and of course the clean lines of the shapes themselves. Very nice. You are making me want paper-punch supplies, and I know that's a slippery slope... :)

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  6. bless their hearts momFebruary 25, 2010 at 8:06 PM

    love all your crafts, so

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  7. KemsFebruary 25, 2010 at 8:50 PM

    i like the pictures...and the nice bouquet effect. =o) are you enjoying your camera?

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  8. Sophie.JFebruary 25, 2010 at 9:03 PM

    This is so easy and yet so lovely, can't wait to try them.
    ^-^ Love and HUgs,

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  9. Lilly HigginsFebruary 26, 2010 at 2:55 AM

    Greetings form Ireland!I love this idea of recycling junk mail, I'll definitely be looking for one of those clover punch shapes. Thanks & love the blog!x Lilly

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  10. JBFebruary 26, 2010 at 10:34 AM

    I can't believe that's from advertisements! I thought you were using some fancy papers. It looks great!

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  11. Amber M.February 26, 2010 at 11:06 AM

    Love, love, love it!!

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  12. AlexanderFebruary 26, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    Very pretty card. I like the colours and design. That's for sharing.

    Alexander
    Alex's World! - http://www.kakinan.com/alex

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  13. zakkalifeFebruary 26, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Avlor,

    I think the heart punch is a great idea. Good thinking :)

    Akemi,

    Yes, I'm enjoying my new camera! I'm still getting used to it. The way it picks up light and color is completely different from my old camera.

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  14. *~kAy~*February 27, 2010 at 12:40 AM

    recycling junk mail is such a great idea! <3 I love it! <3
    so simple but so nice :)

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  15. LúciaFebruary 27, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    Hi my dear,
    I love this project. This is a nice idea.

    Lúcia
    www.fazemosdeconta.com

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  16. RobbieLee at ChickiedeeMarch 1, 2010 at 2:56 PM

    What a cute craft idea!

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  17. KatMarch 2, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Love it! Another win in my book!

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  18. AyieMarch 4, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    very neat, cute card

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  19. Katie LewisMarch 4, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    This is lovely!

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  20. luckycharm4meApril 7, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Kawaii !!!!

    so cute....

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  21. KathMarch 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    hey! I love this. I hope you don't mind, I posted this on my blog with a direct link to yours. I just loved it.

    kathryn
    www.thedragonsfairytail.blogspot.com

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  22. AnonymousMarch 7, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    I love using magazines and catalogs for my punch out, etc. You can save lots of $$ and they are usually shiny and full of lots of color. I'm glad to see someone using "trash" to make a "treasure".

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