Monday, March 1, 2010

Hello March...



Hello March and all that you bring us. The hope of Spring as the plants and trees begin to bud with new life. Daffodils are sprouting forth from the ground and the blossoms are unfurling to show their bright burst of beautiful yellow.
For us here in the United States we have St. Patrick's day to celebrate on March 17th. We eat and drink green colored food and beer. We color our rivers with green in honor of the day. We wear green clothing.
We look for Leprechauns and rainbows and the ever-elusive pot of gold.
We love four leaf clovers and shamrocks. I have made a shamrock-like pin to wear so that I don't get pinched that day. Okay, maybe no one would actually pinch me anymore but a girl can still pretend. I used a beautiful green fabric to make some heart shaped yo-yo's. I mounted them to green wool felt. I used a green dyed shell bead for the stem and some 6.0 seed beads to embellish my pin. I shall be wearing this when I meet my girlfriends for lunch on March 17th.
This month begins with a Monday and that is always a challenge for many. I endured the post office today and got some important things sent off to their destinations. It feels good to begin a new month with a list that I can actually check off as having completed.
I shall soon share another project I am working on.
What are you working on that you would like to complete this month?

12 comments:

  1. I'm working on setting up an Etsy shop...to sell some things...I've been so intimidated for way too long, and it's time to take the plunge I think!!!!

    ciao

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  2. Gee, these shamrock yoyo's are cute. Yoyo's seem to be pretty versatile. I need to tackle a page sized art work that features tactile texture. The learning curve for buttons may be gentler than beads. 8^)

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  3. I'm not selling anything anymore..but it was fun when I did. I sold on ebay for awhile and then gave it up..because of the post office..and the stress of folks that bought and then took forever to pay. I'm too old for that sort of thing.
    I do so love that shamrock!
    The talent that is on etsy and in blogland is just amazing.
    I love that some of the sellers are blogging with me as well because it is so easy for me to keep up with their goodies..and I dooo so love goodies.
    Thanks for your comment on my ..um..rather pathetic tabletop thingy. I usually do not do Meme's (odd name) but decided to try this one. It really is sort of fun. :)
    Thanks for stopping by.
    Mona

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  4. Love this creative idea! I really enjoy visiting your site! You're always coming up with the best projects! Thanks so much for sharing them!

    Blessings, joy and sunshine, Terri

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  5. What a wonderful thing to make and they are just LOVELY!! My Mothers made so many of them **what do you call them again gads I forget** shes very old now so shes stopped...I remember we all didnt want to get pinched lol...Ive come to visit from another blog btw. Have a good good day!
    Janet

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  6. i love your little shamrock pin....so very sweet and guaranteed to keep those pinches away!!! :)))

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  7. Thanks for stopping by to say hi!.. Just took a peak at your blog in more detail......you are one creative lady!!

    Blessings,

    Jo

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  8. Your shamrock is delightful. You are a very creative writer and artist. I so enjoy your posts and I thank you for visiting mine. Wishing you a sunny day!

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  9. What an adorable shamrock pin! I loved your post too... Isn't St. Patrick's day so fun?... Irish soda bread is so delicious. My mouth waters just thinking about it! xoxo Paulette

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  10. Lovely work! At the moment I'm not really working on something, but their are always those things... I call it 'under hands' ... Have to be done's ;o)
    Have a wonderful weekend!

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  11. Lovely Shamrock pin! How Irish of you to prepare so well for the day. It is fun to celebrate!

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  12. Your Shamrock pins are adorable!!! If I still live in Boston MA I would definately need one. I worked with many Boston Irish folks there and always ended up with a couple of nice bruises!!!!! Lots of fun memeories though!!!

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