Monday, March 4, 2013

Simple Beaded Shamrock Ornament or Embellishment

I'm always looking for ornament ideas for my feather tree and as soon as I saw the Beaded Shamrocks at Purple Hues and Me I grabbed my bead stash! Love the idea of green pipe cleaners but I was determined to use what was on hand, so sparkly gold it was (Leprechauns like gold, don't they?:@)

The round beads are 6mm, the 2" green ornament has Rondelles, the 2.5" mixed one uses pony beads. Each of my petals has 11 beads, you can make them as big as you'd like.
Since I think this is a quick and fun craft for kids to do, I wanted to share a link to Gail's tutorial. They will love making these shamrocks into a simple necklace or barrette for school or the St. Patrick's Day parade!
'Cause we all know no one wants to get pinched:@)

21 comments:

  1. Now I wish I had a little granddaughter or teenager. These are adorable Lynn. What a pretty color too.
    Sam

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  2. Thanks Lynn for the shout out! Your pins are adorable and your version looks beautiful!!!

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  3. Aren't they PRETTY!!! How fun would that be with Ms. C. as an afternoon project. I'm running right over to Gails after I hit 'publish'.
    You always have the most fun & creative posts, Lynn. I can't tell you how many times you've made me smile when I visit you.

    Hugs,
    Rett

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  4. Those are so cute and would make great napkin rings also!
    hugs, Linda

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  5. Those are so cute! I should make them with Lucie. I have everything to do them!! Thanks so much for this fun idea!
    Karen

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  6. Hi Lynn,
    they turned out supercute. Thank you for the tutorial.
    Best greetings, Johanna

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  7. So cute! Makes me wish I was Irish.

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  8. Another cute project you've shared, Lynn! I have a stash of beads and I'm going to check the tutorial right now. Thank you!

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  9. Even I could do this one! So cute! I need grandchildren :)

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  10. So pretty and they look fun to make!

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  11. Love your beaded shamrocks Lynn! I'd prefer not to be pinched either! :)

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  12. Pretty color! I love teal...Christine

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  13. Well, ta da! those are so cute, and that same application could be used for other holidays. I like it!!

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  14. These are sooo cute..you are so good at crafting...wish I had just a bit of your talent. :)

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  15. Well those are cute! I do think kids would enjoy this project!

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  16. My second graders would love making these! :)

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  17. These are so sweet!! I made ornaments using foam shamrocks from the Dollar Tree and putting glittered stickers on them from A.C.Moore for a buck a pack!!

    Thanks so much stopping by!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

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  18. Very pretty! You have lots of things to do for the blog crawl! Do a post with all your Irish ideas rolled into one!

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