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HolidayCrafteBook LetterfromtheEditors DearReader, WhetheryouhavesomeIrishheritageorsimplylookgoodinkellygreen,St.PatricksDayisafun holidaywheneveryoneisIrishforaday.TohelpyouplanyourSt.PatricksDayfestivities,weput togetherthisholidaycraftguidecompletewithwhattowear,howtodecorate,giftstogive,andfun activities.Weeventhrewinsometriviajustforfun.ThankstoapartnershipwithRecipe4Living.com,we arealsobringingyouahandpickedcollectionofSt.PatricksDayrecipestocompletetheday. Youcanfindmoreholidaycraftprojects,greatactivitiesforkidsandextensivedecoratingideasat www.FaveCrafts.com. OureBooks,likeallourcraftprojects,areabsolutelyFREEtomembersofourcraftingcommunity. Pleasefeelfreetosharewithfamilyandfriendsandaskthemtosignupatourwebsiteforourfreee mailnewsletter. Wehopeyouenjoyreadingandcreating! WithLove, TheEditorsofFaveCrafts www.FaveCrafts.com www.FaveCraftsBlog.com

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Fun Facts about St. Patricks Day ............................................................................................... 6 Home Dcor ................................................................................................................................... 7
IrishShamrockPlate.................................................................................................................................7 YoYoFabricShamrock..............................................................................................................................9 St.Patrick'sDayIrishKissMePlate........................................................................................................10 St.PatricksDayWreath.........................................................................................................................12 TopO'theMorningLeprechaunGreeting..............................................................................................13

Wearable Crafts .......................................................................................................................... 16

GreenBeadedShamrockNecklace.........................................................................................................16 LuckyCloverShoes..................................................................................................................................18 LuckyCharmEarrings..............................................................................................................................20 St.Patrick'sDayIrishPrincessTShirt.....................................................................................................22

St. Patricks Day Gifts ................................................................................................................ 24

GreenHeartKeyRingFob.......................................................................................................................24 FourLeafCloverCharm...........................................................................................................................27 AnIrishWeddingFrame.........................................................................................................................30 CelticPendantNecklace .........................................................................................................................32 .

Crafts for Kids............................................................................................................................. 37

HowtoMakeSt.PatricksSaltDough.....................................................................................................37 GreenBeadedWrappedPens.................................................................................................................38 IrishPennantBanner..............................................................................................................................40 LeprechaunClayTurtles..........................................................................................................................42 Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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St. Patricks Day Recipes ........................................................................................................... 44

MiniSt.Patrick'sDayPizza .....................................................................................................................44 . IrishFreshPeaSoup................................................................................................................................46 IrishCornedBeefandCabbage...............................................................................................................47 BeefandGuinnessStew.........................................................................................................................48 ShamrockSlaw........................................................................................................................................49 Grandma'sIrishSodaBread....................................................................................................................51 CheddarColcannonTorte.......................................................................................................................52 St.Patrick'sDayGreenCake...................................................................................................................53 IrishCreamBundtCake ..........................................................................................................................54 . ChillyLeprechaun....................................................................................................................................56

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FunFactsaboutSt.PatricksDay
ThefirstSt.PatricksDayParadeswerenotinIreland,butinBoston(1737)andNewYork(1762). IrishimmigrantslivinginNewYorkactuallyoutnumberedIrishlivinginDublin,Irelandatone time! St.PatrickwasborninScotland,butspent40yearspreachingChristianityinIreland. LegendsaysthatSt.PatrickchasedallthesnakesoutofIreland. ThethreeleafcloverwasusedbySt.PatricktoexplaintheHolyTrinitytopreChristianIreland. ForSt.PatricksDayeveryyear,Chicagodyesitsriverbrightgreentocelebrate. Leprechaunsarehardworkersalthoughsometimesmischievous!Theyaretheofficial shoemakerstothefairykingdom. 19U.S.PresidentshaveclaimedIrishheritage. SeattlepaintsagreenstripeonroadsonSt.PatricksDay. CornedbeefiscompletelyanAmericaninvention,butverypopularwithIrishAmerican immigrantsnonetheless!

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HomeDcor
IrishShamrockPlate
ByDuncanEnterprises UseEnvisionglazesandSignaturebrushestocreateashamrockplateinthespiritofSt.Patrick'sDay. Thiseasyprojectiscompletewithapatterntohelpfoolyourguestsintothinkingyouboughtthisfestive plate.

Materials:

SignatureBrushes o SB802No.1Liner o SB806No.6Round o SB807No.6FanGlaze EnvisionGlazes o IN1057IcedMint o IN1061LightKelp EZStrokeTranslucentUnderglazes o EZ033IvyGreen ClearGlazes o IN1001EnvisionClearGlaze DuncanMold,FlowerPlateDM228 Claycarbon Pencil

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HolidayCrafteBook Forpattern,clickhere. Steps: 1. Cleangreenwareandfiretoshelfcone04. 2. Transferpatterntowareusingapencilandclaycarbon. 3. LoadtheSB806No6RoundwithIN1057IcedMintandpullonesideofbrushthroughIN1062 LightKelp.Keepingthedarkercolortoouteredgeofshamrockuseapress,pullandliftstroke workingfromouteredgetowardscentertopullineachsectionoftheshamrock.Reloadbrush asnecessaryandapplytwo(2)coats. 4. LoadtheSB802No1Linerasinstep3andpullinstemstoshamrocks. 5. UsetheRoundtoapplytwo(2)coatsofIN1061LightKelptoouterandcenterraisededgesof plate. 6. LoadtheSB802No1LinerwithslightlythinnedEZ033IvyGreenanddetailshamrocks. 7. Whendry,applytwo(2)coatsofIN1001CleartoentireplateusingtheSB807No6FanGlaze. 8. Letdry,stiltandfiretoshelfcone06. Formoreprojects,gotoilovetocreate.com Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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YoYoFabricShamrock
UseheartyoyostocreatealuckyshamrockorthreeleafcloverforSt.PatricksDay.Theseareagreat waytouseupscrapfabricinyourstash. 1. Usethetutorialbelowtocreatethreeheartyoyosinanygreenfabric.Youcanalsousethree differentcomplimentaryfabrics. 2. Placetwoyoyoheartswiththepointstouchingandstitchtogetheratthebackabout1inch, dependingonthesizeofyourhearts. 3. Withthepointstogether,stitchanotherhearttotheseoneachsideofthehearttocreatethe lookofashamrock. 4. Addgreenribbon,pipecleaner,cordoryoucanevencrochetastemforyourshamrock. 5. GivetheseasgiftsonSt.PatricksDayorhangfromribbonasornamenttodisplayinthe window. YoYoFabricHearts 1. Cutalargeheartoutfromscrapfabric.Itdoesnothavetobeperfect;thatsthebeautyofyo yos! 2. Turn3/8inchofthefabricunderontheleftsideoftheheart. 3. BeginningatthetopVshapedindentoftheheart,sewalongbastingstitchcounterclockwise. Stopatthepointoftheheart,leavingaseveralinchtailofthreadforlater. 4. Withasecondstrandofthread,beginagainattheVindent,butsewclockwisethistimeandend atthepointoftheheart.Leaveaseveralinchtailagain. 5. Pullboththreadsuntilyoucreateagatheredheartshape(itwontbeperfectyet)andtiethe strandstogethertosecure.Agapinthecenteroftheheartisok.Youcanusethissideasthe backofyouryoyoorcoverwithabuttonlater. 6. Takeyourthreadedneedleandstickitinsidetheheartandupthroughwheretheindentofthe heartshouldbe.MakeaverysmallstitchwhereyouwantthepointoftheVindentandpull backtowardsthecenterofthegatheredheart. 7. Securethisstitchtooneofthegathers. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

HolidayCrafteBook 8. Youcannowsewonabuttontocoverthegapinthecenterifyouwish,securingtothegathers.

St.Patrick'sDayIrishKissMePlate
ByDuncanEnterprises CreatethisfestiveservingplateforyourSt.Patty'scelebrationusingConceptcolorsandyourownlips forthekisses.

Materials:

ConceptsUnderglazesforBisqueandMajolica o CN073DarkScarlet o CN182BrightKiwi o CN253DarkBlack SignatureBrushes o SB802No.1Liner o SB808No.4Round ClearGlazes o CN2000DConceptsClearDippingGlaze Pencil ClayCarbon DuncanMold,GeometrixHexagonPlateDM2274

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HolidayCrafteBook 1. Cleangreenwareandfiretoshelfcone04. 2. Usepencilandclaycarbontotransferpatterninware. 3. Applytwo(2)coatsofCN182BrightKiwitotheshamrocksusingtheSB808No4Round. 4. UsingtheSB802No1LineroutlineshamrocksandaddletteringwithCN253DarkBlack. 5. UsingtheRound,applytwo(2)coatsofCN073DarkScarlettoyourlipsandquicklykissthe platethreetimesforGOODLUCK!Reapplycolortoyourlipsforeachcoat. 6. Whendry,dippieceinCN2000DClearDipping. 7. Letdry,stiltandfiretoshelfcone06. Formoreprojectideas,gotoilovetocreate.com. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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St.PatricksDayWreath
HangafestivegreenribbonandcloverwreathonyourdoortocelebrateSt.Patrick'sDay.Havealittle creativefunandbe"Irishforaday,"evenwithoutIrishheritage. Materials:

WreathBase GreenMeshRibbon Twine EmbellishmentsGreen,whiteandyellowfelt,GreenandWhitesilkflowers,CloverConfetti, ShamrockorRegularGreenFabricYoYos Gluegun Scissors

Steps: 1. Wrapa6inchpieceoftwinearoundyourwreathbaseorinsertintothewreathbaseifwireor vinebeforedecorating.Knottheendstogether. 2. Wraptheribbonaroundthebase,doublingoverbyhalfasyougotocompletelycoverthe wreathbase. 3. Whenyouaresatisfiedwiththewayitlooks,cutofftheribbonandgluedownwithadotofhot glue.Pressdowngently. 4. Nowyoucandecorate.Herearesomeideas:

Cutoutshamrockshapesfrompiecesofgreenfeltandgluetothewreathwithasmalldotof glueinthecenter.Foranevenbetterlook,createaborderaroundtheshapeinadifferentcolor offeltsuchaswhiteoryellow. Hotgluelarge,greenmetalliccloverconfettievenlyaroundyourwreath.Createsmallgroupsof threewithdifferentcolorsofgreenconfetti. IfusingaStyrofoambase,youcansticksmallwhiterosettesorothersilkflowersintothebase throughtheribbon.Orusepins. Secureshamrockyoyostothebasewithhotglueorpins.Ifyouusepins,youcanreusetheyo yosforotherprojects. UsepaintedwoodletterstospellouttheIrishversionofcheers,Slainte!

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TopO'theMorningLeprechaunGreeting
ByCherylBallforDeltaCreative ThisadorablesmilingTopO'theMorningLeprechaunGreetingsignissuretobringyourhometheluck o'theIrish.DisplayitoutsideyourfrontdoororinthedrivewaytocelebrateinSt.Patrick'sDay festivitiesthisMarch.AgreateasypaintingcraftforStPatrick'sDay!

Materials:

DeltaCeramcoatAcrylicPaint: o GeorgiaClay(2097) o JubileeGreen(2421) o ChristmasGreen(2068) o LimeGreen(2489) o Santa'sFlesh(2472) o White(2505) o Gleams14KGold(2604)DeltaCeramcoatAllPurposeSealer DeltaCeramcoatSatinExterior/InteriorVarnish DeltaStencilMagicCheckerboardMedley

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DeltaPaint&TossSponges DeltaStencilAdhesiveSpray DeltaSoboGlue WoodOvalWalnutHollow#0277 Pieceofwood51/2"x13"ordesiredsize Woodstake Brushes3/4"flat,#1liner,#4flat 1yardbrightgreen1"grosgrainribbon SharpieMarker Tracingpaper Palette Pencil Graphite Cottonswabs Sandingblock Maskingtape Cardboard WoodpiecesLara'sCrafts: o 62"x2"scallopedheartU10763 o 31"x1"scallopedheartU10762 o 211/2"x3/4"primitiveheartU10751 o 16"x11/8"rulerU10307 o 15/16"birchbuttonU10715 o 111/4"x11/4"squareU10254

Steps: 1. ApplyacoatofAllPurposeSealertoallwoodpieces.Letdryandsandsmooth. 2. Tracepatternsontotracingpaper.Positionfacepatternintoplaceontheoval,slidegraphite betweenandretracelineswithpencil.Thiswilltransferthepatterntothewood. 3. Paintinthefollowingsections.Letthepaintdrybeforeaddingasecondcoatifneeded.Ablow dryerwillspeedupthisstep: ChristmasGreenrectanglewoodpiece LimeGreenthreelargescallopedheartsandoneprimitiveheart,bandonhatandsmallsquare incenterofwoodsquare. GeorgiaClayBeard 14KGoldRemainderofwoodsquareforbuckle Santa'sFleshface Blackhat,ruler,andedgeofrectanglepiece 4. Spraytheadhesivetothebackofthestencilfollowinglabelinstructions.Lineupthelargest stencilsquaresalongthebottomedgeoftheplaque.TaptheflatendoftheStencilSpongeinto Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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HolidayCrafteBook JubileeGreenandtapoffexcessonpalette.Pounceontothestencil.Carefullyliftthestenciloff andsetaside,blowthepaintdry.Repositionthestencilandcontinuestencilinguntilthewhole rectangleisstenciled. SecurethethreesmallandJubileeGreenwoodheartstothecardboardwithmaskingtapethis willmakestencilingeasier.StencilthemediumsizechecksonthelargerheartswithLimeGreen. UseJubileeGreenandthesmallsquaresforthesmallhearts.AddJubileeGreencottonswab dotstotheLimeGreenlargehearts. PaintthebeardandeyebrowswithGeorgiaClay.BrushmixGeorgiaClayandSanta'sFleshand paintinthecheeksandthewoodbuttonforthenose. AddBlackcottonswabdotsfortheeyes.UsetheFeltpentodrawinthemouth. UsethelinerbrushandSanta'sFleshforwavylineonthebeard,highlightsoncheeks,noseand eyes.UseGeorgiaClayforthelineundermouth. Positionthefaceontherectangle.Lineuptheletteringunderthefaceandtransfertowood. UsethelinerbrushandWhitepainttopaintthelettering.Addcottonswabdotstotheendsof theletters. DetailwithfeltpenBuckle,aroundbeard,andhatband. Varnishallpiecesandglueintoplace. PaintthestakeLimeGreenifdesired,nailsigntostakeandtieabowaroundthestake.

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WearableCrafts
GreenBeadedShamrockNecklace
By:AmyScaliseforRingsandThings ShowoffyourIrishprideorsimplyenjoythedesignwiththisshamrockandgreenbeadnecklaceperfect forSt.Patrick'sDay.

Materials(AvailablefromRings&Things):

2#415592x2mmcrimptubes,sterlingsilver 1#3954810mmlobsterclasp,sterlingsilver 22#0530104124mmSwarovskicrystalbicones,emerald 4#0560106126mmSwarovskicrystalcubes,emerald 1vial#20228378Size11Tohoseedbeads,emerald/silverlined 9#283590441212mmfoillinedglassheartbeads,translucentmint 3#375571ballendextrathinheadpins,sterlingsilver 1#372453.3mmroundjumpring,sterlingsilver 20#6172349020.01849strandBeadalonwire,black

Tools:

sidecutter

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sroundnosepliers flatnosepliers

Instructions: 1. Placeonefoillinedheartonasterlingheadpin.Thedimpleoftheheartshouldbeatthe bottomoftheheadpin.Usingroundnosepliers,makeasmallloop(picturedbelow).Repeattwo moretimes,foratotalofthreeheartdangles.Setaside.

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Cutapproximately20"to22"ofBeadalon.(Finishedlengthofthenecklacepicturedis17.5".) StringtheBeadalonthroughonecrimptubeandonesterlingjumpring. StringtheBeadalonbackthroughthecrimptube.Flattenthecrimptubewithflatnosepliers, andtrimexcessBeadalon. Stringseedbeads,crystalbicones,crystalcubesandonefoillinedheartbeadontoBeadalon,as showninpicture.Addoneseedbead,oneheartdangle,oneseedbeadandonefoillinedheart. Continuerepeatingpatternasshown.Hint:Inexamplepictured,9seedbeadsseparatethe crystalbicones.Tolengthenorshortenthenecklace,addorsubtractseedbeadsinequal amountsbetweenthebicones. Finishnecklacebyaddingonecrimpbeadandthesterlinglobsterclasp.StringBeadalonback throughcrimptubeandafewseedbeads.FlattencrimpbeadandtrimexcessBeadalon.

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LuckyCloverShoes
BrightenupherdaysthisspringorSt.Patrick'sDaywiththeseglittery,luckyshoes. byDecoArt

Materials: DecoArtProductsRequired AmericanaBrushes

DBL1000BLiner0 DBR2002BRound2

SoSoftDimensionalWriters

DD318Lime DD319BrightGreen

Supplies

Watercontainer Foamplate

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Papertowels Scissors 1/4"flatbrush Lotempgluegun 1/4"widecoordinatingribbon(Weusedgreengingham.) Flamelighterorwoodburningtool(optional) Whitecanvastennisshoes

Steps: 1. Preparation:Removeanytagsfromshoesandremovelaces. 2. Leavingedgingofshoeunpainted,useflatbrushandLimetopaintshoes;letdry. 3. Onfrontsectionofshoes,useroundbrushandBrightGreentopaintfoursmallheartswith pointsmeetingatcenterforeach4leafclover;uselinerbrushtoaddstemtoclovers.Letdry. 4. Cutribbonintolengthstomatchlaces.Placeglueover1/2"ofoneribbonendandrollup tightly;repeatforeachribbonend.Trimendevenlywithscissors.Usewoodburningtoolor flamelightertosealribbonends,ifdesired.(Ifusingflamelighter,holdribbonnearflameto singeends.USEWITHCAUTION.)Insertlaces.

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LuckyCharmEarrings
NoneedforanymoregoodluckcharmswhenyoumakeyourLuckyCharmEarrings. ByKatieHackerforBeadalon

Materials:

18lengthof.015diametergoldBeadalon7beadingwire 28gold#2Beadaloncrimpbeads 6peridot6mmbiconeSwarovksicrystalbeads 8peridot4mmbiconeSwarovksicrystalbeads 2goldearwires BeadstormChainNosePliers DesginerFlushCutters DesginerCrimper

Steps: 1. Tomaketheteardroppartoftheearring:cutone4lengthofbeadingwire.Passtheend throughacrimpbead,makeasmallloopandpassitbackthroughthecrimpbead.Crimpit. 2. Passthewirethroughthefollowingbeads:crimp,4mm,crimp,6mm,crimp,6mm,crimp,6mm, crimp,4mm,crimp.Dontcrimpanyofthecrimpbeadsyet. 3. Passthewireendthroughacrimpbead,makeasmallloopandpassitbackthroughthecrimp bead.Crimpit. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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HolidayCrafteBook 4. Adjustthebeadssotheyreinthecenterofthewire,thencrimptheoutermostcrimpbeadson toholdthebeadedsectioninplace. 5. Tomakethecloverleafshape:Cuta5lengthofbeadingwire.Folditinhalfandpasstheends throughacrimpbead;adjustitsoitsfromthefold.Crimpit. 6. Holdthewirestogetherandpassthemthrougha4mmbeadandacrimpbead.Crimpit. 7. Passeachwireendthroughacrimpbead.Bendonewireinaloopandpassitbackthroughthe crimpbead.Crimpit.Repeatthisstepwiththeotherwire. 8. Holdthewirestogetherandpassthemthroughacrimpbead,4mmbeadandacrimpbead. Crimpthecrimpbeadsandcutoffanyextrawire. 9. Toattachthewirestotheearring,openthelowerloopontheearwire.Slideoneendofthe longwireontotheloop,thenthecloverleaf,thentheotherendofthelongwire.Closetheear wireloop. 10. RepeatSteps19tomakeamatchingearring. Tip:Choosebeadsinanyshapeorcolorforanequallydramaticeffect. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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St.Patrick'sDayIrishPrincessTShirt
By:DuncanEnterprises CelebrateSt.Patrick'sDayinstylewiththiseasytshirtprojectperfectforanyIrishprincess.Youwon't evenneedtheluckoftheIrishjustsomeScribbles3DpaintandTulipfashionpaintandglitter.

Materials:

TulipFashionForm ScribblesIridescent o ShamrockGreen TulipSoftFabricPaint o MetallicGold TulipFashionGlitter o EmeraldFineJewel TulipFashionGlitterBond TulipStickyFabricStencil o 4x4StencilPackEveryday Tshirtlime Maskingtapewide Selfadhesiveshelfpaper

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Permanentmarker Chalkpencilwhite Craftknife Aluminumfoil Cosmeticsponge Papertowel Paperplate

Steps: 1. PrewashTshirttoremovesizing.Donotusefabricsoftenerinwasherordryer. 2. InsertTulipFashionFormbetweenlayersofshirt.RemovebackingfromHeartwithSwirl stencilfromTulipStickyFabricStencilPack.PlaceStencilwhereoneleafofcloverwillbe. Refertophoto. 3. PourapuddleofTulipFashionGlitterBondontofoilandpounceglueintostencilopening withsponge.ImmediatelysprinkleEmeraldTulipFashionGlitterontowetglue.Shakeoff excessglitterontopaperplateforreuse.Letdry.Removestencilandplaceinpositionwherethe nextcloverleafwillbe.Refertophoto.Repeatproceduretocreatethreemoreleaves. 4. Drawstemwithchalkpencil.Applymaskingtapedirectlyalonglinestocreatestencil.Pouncein FashionGlitterBondwithspongeandimmediatelysprinkleglitterontowetglue.Shakeoff excessglitterontopaperplate.Letdry. 5. DrawlettersontoupperrightsideofTshirtwithchalkpencil.StartflowofScribblesIridescent ShamrockGreen3DPaintonapapertowel,applyinganevenpressureonbottleforasmooth line.Traceletterswithpaint.Letdrycompletely. 6. Tracecrownpatternontoselfadhesiveshelfpaperusingpermanentmarker.Usingcraftknife, cutouttocreatestencil.ApplystencilatananglerightabovetheletterP,runningfingernail aroundedgestoensureatightseal. 7. PourasmallamountofGoldTulipSoftFabricPaintontofoil.Tapspongeintopaint.Apply onecoatofPaintintostencilopening.Letdry.Applyanadditionalcoatofpaint.Letdry.Remove stencil.

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St.PatricksDayGifts
GreenHeartKeyRingFob
By:AmyMickelsonforRingsandThings ThislovelygreenandsilverkeyringwithglassheartbeadsisagreatgiftforSt.Patrick'sDay.Get togetherwithfriendsandcraftthemtogether,whileenjoyingsomeIrishfoodordrink.

Materials(AvailablefromRings&Things):

1#30832124mmkeyring,white 4#4121919mmsplitrings,white 4#3742232standardheadpinssilverplate 1#3742313standardheadpin,white 3#400990315mmhammeredlong&shortcurbchain,white 1#283595099928mmfoillinedglassheartbead,rose/mint 3#283590404212mmfoillinedglassheartbeads,crystal 1#233866326mmglassheartbead,bluezircon 2#4994722ASSpiralheartcastcharms,antiquedsilver 6#20228048Size11TOHOseedbeads,crystal/silverlined 6#20228291Size11TOHOseedbeads,lavender 2#23264043Size5Ebeads,crystal/auroraborealis

Tools:

Roundnosepliers

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flatnosepliers sidecutters splitringpliers

Instructions: 1. Usingsidecutters,cuta3pieceofchain.Usingsplitringpliers,attachone9mmsplitringto eachendofthechain.Attachoneendtothekeyring. 2. Createfoursmallheartcharms.Toeach2headpin,addoneseedbead,oneheartbead,and onemoreseedbead.Makeawrappedloop,usingroundnosepliers.Beforecompletingthe wrappedloopononeofthecharms,attachittothechain,closetothebottom(seeinstructions andexamplebelow).Settheotherthreecharmsaside. 3. Createonelargeheartcharm.Tothe3headpin,addoneseedbead,oneEbead,one28mm heartbead,oneEbeadandanotherseedbead.Usingroundnosepliers,makeadouble wrappedloop.Attachasplitringtotheloopofthischarm,andthenattachthiscomponentto thekeyring,usingsplitringpliers. 4. Usingsplitringpliers,attachoneantiquedsilverspiralheartcharmandtwoglassheartcharms (onecrystal,onebluezircon)tothesplitringattheendofthechain. 5. Usingsplitringpliers,attachasecondantiquedsilverspiralheartcharm,andthefinalglass heartcharmtoanothersplitring.Attachthiscomponenttothekeyring. 6. OPTIONAL:Cuttwo24piecesoftheribbonoryarnofyourchoice.Attachtokeyringusingthe larksheadknot.

WIREWRAPPEDLOOPTIP:(Forbestresults,usebothchainnoseandroundnosepliers.)

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HolidayCrafteBook 2. Useyourfingerstobendthewiresharplyoverthetopofthepliers,ata90angle.Youshould have23mmofstraightwirebetweenthebeadandthebend(lessforfinegaugewire,morefor heavywireormorewraps). 3. Useroundnoseplierstograspaspotjustabovethebend,anduseyourfingerstosmoothly bendthewireallthewayaroundthetipofthepliers.(Fordifferentsizesofloops,bendthewire aroundthinnerorthickerportionsoftheplierstip.) 4. Nowuseplierstograspthewirefirmlyacrosstheloop.Useyourfingersorchainnosepliersto carefullywrapthewirearoundthestem.Forbestcontrol,expertsrecommendyoubreakthis stepintoaseriesofhalfwraps. 5. Trimexcesswithflushcutters.

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FourLeafCloverCharm
Wechosethispendantforitseaseofconstruction,andinhonorofSt.PatricksDay. CourtesyofBeadStudio

Materials:

4GlassHeartBeads(Weused6mmEmerald) 311/2"Headpins GSHypoCement(Oranycleardryingglue) Wirecutter Chainnoseorcrimppliers Roundnosepliers

Steps: 1. With2oftheheadpinsaddaheart,trimwireandmakeasmallloopwiththetipofthe roundnosepliers,assmallasyoucan.

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2. Withtheremainingheadpinaddoneheartbead,the2loopedheartbeadsandthelastheart bead,makingsureallthepointsarefacingthecenter.

3. Wirewrapthetheendoftheheadpintomakethependant.

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4. Placedownonaflatsurfaceandgluethecenteroftheclovertokeepthebeadsinplace.Before youglueconsiderhowyouwillusethecloveranddirecttheloopacccordingly.

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AnIrishWeddingFrame
Thisfundesignusesacakerubberstamptocreatethemainimage.Theuniquetrifoldframeismadeof papiermachebyWalnutHollow,availablefromcraftstores.Weusedgreencolorstogiveitan"Irish theme"butyoucanuseanycolordesiredtocreateakeepsakegiftforanybrideandgroom(or anniversarypresent). DesignedbyAmyLawforKreinik

Materials:

Kreinik#4Braid002JJapanGold Kreinik#8Braid009Emerald Kreinik#12Braid032Pearl,091StarYellow Kreinik#16Braid3215Peridot Kreinik1/8"Ribbon087CMeadowGrass Frame:WalnutHollowTrifoldFramePaperMache#24838 Stamp:cakestampbyStampinUp Blackstamppad Yellow&Whiteacrylicpaint,paintbrush Misc.coordinatingpapercutinsmallsquares(Fibermark) TreasureTape4"x6"Sheets(2) DiamondBeadlets Shallowpanortray

Steps: Beforeyoubeginembellishing:paintthepapermacheframeasdesired.Wewatereddownyellowand whitepainttogiveitawhitewashedlook. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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HolidayCrafteBook 1. TrimoneofyourTreasureTapesheettobe1/2"lessallaroundthanthecoverofyourtrifold frame. 2. RemovethewhitebackingfromtheTreasureTapesheet,andapplyittothecenterfrontofyour frame.Removetheredlinertoexposethestickyarea. 3. Aroundtheoutsideedgeofthetapearea,laystripsof1/8"Ribbonand#16Braidtoactasa decorativeborder.Refertoourphotoasaguideforplacement,orcreateyourowndesign. 4. Takeyourpiecesofscrappapersandlaythemonthetapetoressembleamosaicpicture.Leave smallspacesbetweenpapers. 5. Onceyourpapersaredown,lay#16BraidPeridotinthespacesbetweenpapers,asborders. 6. ThentakeyourotherTreasureTapesheet,removethetopredliner,andstampacakeimage directlyontothetapeusingtheblackinkpad.Replacetheredlinertocovertheimage.Cutout thecakedesign.Removethewhitebacking,andlaythecaketapesheetinthecenterofyour framecover,ontopofthepapers.Removetheredlinertoexposethetopstickyarea. 7. NowbegintodecoratethecakeimagewithcolorsofKreinikmetallicthread.Weusedthe091 Yellowasthecakestand,1/8"Ribbon087Casthecandles,#12Braid032Pearlastheicing,and #8Braid009Emerald/#12Braid091Yellowaslattice.#4Braidin002Jarecurledintoswirlson thecake,and091makesthecandleflames. 8. Whenallthreaddecoratingiscomplete,layyourframeinashallowpanandcoverallremaining areaswithDiamondBeadlets. Kreinikthreadsavailablethroughneedleworkstoresorwww.kreinik.com.

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CelticPendantNecklace
Create a quick and easy Celtic-inspired pendant necklace. Courtesy of Bead Studio

Materials:

YellowTurquoisePendant 1mmwaxedblackcottoncord Largecopperbead 2Smallcopperbeads CelticDiamondKnotCharm Lobsterclawclasp SplitRing 2crimpendtips 1OvalJumpring ChainNosePliers SplitRingPliers CrimpPliers CocktailStraw

Steps:

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HolidayCrafteBook 1. Choosewhichsideofyourpendantyouwanttobethepresentationside.Placethecharmon thepresentationsideandthenrunthe1mmcordthroughboththestonependantandthe charm.

2. Makesurethecharmandpendantareinthecenterofyourcord,grabaholdofbothcordsand createanoverhandknotasclosetothependant/charmasyoucan.Anoverhandknotisthe sameknotyouusetotieoffaballoon.

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HolidayCrafteBook 3. Slidebothendsofthe1mmcordthroughthelargercopperbeadandslidetotheoverhandknot youjustcreated,tieasecondoverhandknotabovethecopperbead.

4. Cutaninchandhalfpieceofthecocktailstrawoff.Slidethatpieceofcocktailstrawontoa singlepieceofcord.Withthecocktailstrawtouchingtheoverhandknot,placeaknotonthe cord.Pullthecocktailstrawoffthecord.

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HolidayCrafteBook 5. Slideoneofthesmallercopperbeadsontothecordthathasthenewknotonit.Placeanothor knotabovethecopperbeadinordertolockthecopperbeadinplace.

6. Repeatsteps4and5ontheothersideofthenecklace.

7. Thisstepwillconstructtheclasp.Thelobsterclawisconnectedtoonecrimpendusingtheoval jumpring.Thesplitringisattachedtotheothercrimpend. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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8. Theclaspinnowgoingtobeattachedtothenecklace.Crimppliersworkwondersbutusinga modelglueorcostumeepoxyontheverytipofthecordwillhelpthisprojectlastlonger.Ifyou don'thavecrimppliersandareusingchainnosepliersIwouldreallyrecommendusingsome sortofglueorepoxytohelpsecurethecrimpendsinplace.

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CraftsforKids
HowtoMakeSt.PatricksSaltDough
Mixupabatchofsaltdoughandentertainyourchildforhours.Theressomuchfuntobehaduse cookiecuttersforneatshapeslikecloversorsculptfreestyle.Letitdryanduseacrylicpaintsforeven moredecoratingfun! Materials:

2cupsallpurposeflour 1cupsalt 3/4cupwater Greenfoodcoloring Mixingbowl

Steps: 1. Mixtogethersalt,flour,andwaterinalargemixingbowl. 2. Kneadinfoodcoloring.Continuekneadinguntilmixturereachesadoughyconsistency. 3. Useimmediatelyorstoreinanairtightcontainerforlateruse.

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GreenBeadedWrappedPens
Usegreenthreads,beadsandribbonstomakeSt.PatricksDayversionsofthesefunkywrappedpens. Youcanalsoaddorangeandwhite,colorsoftheIrishflag.Kidscanshowoffthesefunpensatschool. DesignedbyTreasureItforKreinik

Materials:

Pens(roundedpensarebest) Kreinik#12Braidinyourchoiceofcolors(weused006,014HL,056F,054F,055F) DiamondBeadlets 1"TreasureTaperoll Rhinestone(optional)

Steps: 1. Simplycoveryourpenlengthwiseusingthe1"TreasureTape. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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HolidayCrafteBook 2. Peeloffredliner,thenstartwrappingyourthreadaroundthepen. 3. Ifstickytapeisstillexposed,dipintoBeadletstocover. 4. Addarhinestonetothetoptogiveitafinishedlook. Tips:Whenapplying"stringyembellishments"likeribbon,embroiderythreadsandfiberstodouble sidedTreasureTape,youcaneasilypullupthedesignandstartagainifyoumakeamistakeorwantto tryadifferentdesign.WhenusingredlinerTreasureTapeitisbesttocutwithTefloncoatedscissors oruseadhesiveremovertowipetheresidueoffyourscissors. Kreinikthreadsavailablethroughneedleworkstoresorwww.kreinik.com.

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IrishPennantBanner
By:DecoArt UsethisideatocreateacheerfulSt.PatricksDayBanner.Usegreen,whiteandorangefoam(thecolors oftheIrishflag)andpaintlettersforIrishonfivepennants,insteadofSpring.Letkidspaintthe lettersandhelpthemcutoutflowersfromthecraftfoam.

Materials:

Ruler DecoArtFoamPaint Craftknifeorscissors Scissors Lotempgluegun 2yardsofgreenplasticcraftlacing TwoThreecolorsof12"x18"craftfoamsheets(Green,orangeandwhiteorjustgreenand white)

Instructions: 1.Foreachpennantshape,foldfoamsheetinhalflengthwise(12"x9")withfoldattop.Onfoldededge, mark6"fromleftside.Onoppositeedgesatbottom,mark3"fromleftside.Cutthroughlayersfrom6" markattopto3"markatbottom;cutfrom3"markatbottomtotopleftcorneroffoldededge. 2.AlternatingcolorsofFoamPaint,paintlettersfor"IRISH"ononesideofpennants;letdry. 3.Onscrapofgreenfoam,paintfourleaves;letdry.

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HolidayCrafteBook 4.Onscrapsoforangeorwhitefoam,painttwoflowersabout3"widewithspiralcentersindesired colorsofFoamPaint;letdry.Cutsmallrectangle(1"x11/2")fromscrapstomatcheachflower. 5.Placingpennants2"apart,foldpennantsinhalfoverlacingandgluesidesofpennanttogether betweenlayers. 6.Cutoutflowerandleafshapesjustoutsidepaintline.Glueleavestobackofflowershapes.Place flowerateachendofbanner,2"frompennantoneachside.Placelacingatbackofflowershapesand gluerectangleoverlacingtobackofflower.

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LeprechaunClayTurtles
By:LorineMasonforSTYROFOAMBrandFoam TheseturtlesarejustrightforSt.PatricksDaydecor!Forasillytouch,givetheseturtlesleprechaunhats madefromabitoftheblackclaywithyellowbucklesmadefromclayorpaintedon.Thekidswillloveit!

Materials:

STYROFOAMBrandFoamProducts: Ball,3" Airdrymodelingcompound:black;green;white(yellowoptional) Serratedknife Candlestuborparaffin Pencil Ruler Rollingpin Scissors Thick,whitecraftglue

Note:Combinesolidandmarbleizedclayasdesired;refertophoto.Closelysuperviseyoungchildren withscissors. Steps: 1. Waxserratedknifewithcandlestuborparaffin.Cutfoamballinhalf;setasideonehalfball. (NOTE:Thisstepisnotforchildren;anadultshouldbeavailabletocutwithaserratedknife.) 2. Formarbleizedlook(leftturtle'sfeatures,rightturtle'sshell),addpinchofblackto11/2"ballof greencompoundandmixuntildesiredeffectisachieved. Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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HolidayCrafteBook 3. Userollingpintoroll3"ballofmodelingcompoundto1/8"thickness,turningseveraltimesto preventsticking.Drapecompoundoverflatsideofhalfball;wraplooselyaroundball,pressing outlargeairbubbles.Usescissorstotrimexcess;gentlyrollballonhardsurfacetosmooth. 4. Roll11/2"ballofcompoundinto1/8"thick,31/2"circleforshell.Drapeshelloverrounded sideofhalfball,leavingedgesfree. 5. Roll1"ballofcompoundinto1/8"thick,2"circleforscales.Usescissorstocutirregulartriangle shapesfromcompoundandpresstoshell. 6. Rollfour1/2"ballsforlegs,1/4"ballforpointedtail,and1"ballforhead/neck.Refertophoto toshapepieces. 7. Forface,rollsmallamountsofwhiteintotinyballsforeyes;presstohead.Addsmallblackdots toeyes;presstosecure.Usescissorsbladetoindentsmile. 8. Dipendsoflegs,tail,andheadintoglue;pressgentlytobodyundershell.Letdry. 9. Makeleprechaunhatsfromalittleoftheblackmodelingcompound.Makeasmallflatcirclefor thebrimanduseagluestickcaporsimilarshapetocreatetheshapeforthehat.Oncedry, paintayellowbucklewithacrylicpaintoraddwithabitofyellowmodelingcompound. TrademarkofTheDowChemicalCompany("Dow")oranaffiliatedcompanyofDow.Formore projectideas,pleaseseestyrofoamstyle.com. BONUSTIP:Useanyleftovergreenclaytocreateclayshamrocks.Simplyplacethepointsofthree heartstogetherandaddaclaystem.Voila!

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St.PatricksDayRecipes
TheseSt.Patrick'sDayrecipeshavebeenbroughttoyoubyRecipe4Living.com,arecipecommunitywith morethan16,000usersubmittedrecipes.VisitRecipe4Living.comtodayforholidayrecipes,cookingtips andmore!

MiniSt.Patrick'sDayPizza
Thisminipizzacanserveasalunch,appetizeratdinnerorevenalightdinnerwithasalad.The combinationofthecornedbeefandcabbagewiththelightdoughworksgreat.Mykidshaveeatenit everySt.Patrick'sDayandnowImakeitformyniecesandnephews. Ingredients 1muffinpan muffinliners oliveoil 1pkg.PillsburyButtermilkBiscuits 1/4C.softunsaltedbutter 1/2lb.cornedbeef 1/2pkg.freshcoleslawmix 1/2lb.muenstercheese,shredded 1lg.bouilloncube 1C.water 1lg.redpotato saltandpeppertotaste Directions Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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HolidayCrafteBook Line12muffincupswithliners.Usebiscuitdoughtocoverbottomandsidesofeachcuphalfway.Brush lightlywithbutter.Bakeinovenat400degreesfor10minutes.Takeoutandsetaside.Chopcorned beef,setasideinshallowbowl.Inasmallsaucepanaddcoleslaw,alittleoliveoil,bouillonandwater andheatuntiljuicesrunclear.FillcupswithfillingofcornedbeefandColeslawmixtureandtopwith shreddedmuenstercheeseandbakefor20minutes.

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IrishFreshPeaSoup
Withmint,parsley,andalittlebacon,thissoupisaflavorfulmixcomplimentsoftheEmeraldIsle. Ingredients 21/2pts.hamstock 12oz.peas 3stripsbacon 1mediumonion 1headiceberglettuce 1sprigmint 1sprigparsley 2Tbs.butter 1tsp.sugar choppedparsley saltandblackpepper Directions Shellthepeas,retainingthepods.Washthoroughlyandboiltheminthehamstock.Heatthebutterina largesaucepanandfrytheonionuntiltransparent.Addthechoppedbacon,thechoppedlettuce,mint andparsleyandfryforabout2minutes,stirringoften.Strainthestockandreturntothesaucepanwith thefriedingredientsandthepeas,salt,pepperandsugar.Bringtoaboil,stirringwell,allowtosimmer for30minutesoruntilthepeasaresoft.Tasteforseasoningandthenaddalittlemilkorcreamif desired. Garnishwithchoppedparsleyormint.

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IrishCornedBeefandCabbage
ThisclassicIrishdishistheperfectmealtoserveonSt.Patrick'sDaytoreallycelebrate.It'salsoahearty dishanyotherdayoftheyear. Ingredients 134lb.cornedbrisketofbeef 2onions,sliced 2clovesgarlic,minced 6cloves,whole 2bayleaves 6potatoes,smalltomedium,pared 6carrots,small,pared 6onions,small,pared 1cabbage,medium,cutinwedges Directions PlacebrisketinaDutchovenandbarelycoverwithhotwater;addonion,garlic,clovesandbayleaves. Coverandsimmer(donotboil)1hourperlb.ofmeat,oruntilforktender.Removemeatfromliquid; addpotatoesandcarrotsandcover.Bringtoboilingandcook10minutes.Thenaddcabbagewedges andwholeonionsandcontinuecooking20minuteslongeroruntilvegetablesaretender.Serve.

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BeefandGuinnessStew
ThisheartywinterstewisthickenedwiththerichtasteofGuinnessandsweetenedwithprunes. Ingredients 2lb.beefshinmeat 2oz.allpurposefloursaltandpepperoilforfrying 1largeonion,sliced 1largecarrot,sliced 1/2pintGuinness 1bayleaf 4oz.pittedprunes,soakedinwater 2Tbs.choppedparsley Directions Haveyourbutchercutmeatinto1inchcubes,reserveshinbonetoaddlater.Seasontheflourwithsalt andpepperandtossthemeatintheflour.Heattheoilinalargesaucepanorcasseroleandfrythebeef cubesuntilbrownedallover.Addtheonionandcookforafewminutesthenstirinanyremainingflour. Addthecarrot,Guinnessand3C.water,stirringwelltocombine.Bringtoaboil,addthebayleafand shinbones,coverandsimmergently(orbraisecoveredina300degreeoven)for23hoursuntilthe meatistender.Halfanhourbeforetheendofcookingtime,addtheprunes,removethebayleaf,and adjustseasoningasdesired.Sprinklewithchoppedparsleyandservewithpotatoes.

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ShamrockSlaw
ThisIrishdishisveryfuntoserveforSt.Patrick'sDay,butsinceit'slowinfat,it'salsoagreatdishyear round. Ingredients 2mediumwhitepotatoes(45oz.each),peeledandcutin1/2inchpieces 1smallSavoycabbage(about11/4lb.)(seenote) 1/2mediumheadgreencabbage(seenote) 1carrot,shredded(seenote) 4scallions,greenpartonly,chopped 2Tbs.distilledwhitevinegar 11/2tsp.drymustardpowder 1tsp.sugar 1tsp.salt 1/8tsp.groundblackpepper,ortotaste 1Tbs.canolaoil 1/4C.fatfreeorlowfatbuttermilk Directions Placethepotatoesinamediumsaucepan.Coverthemwith2inchesofcoldwater.Cookovermedium highheatforabout7minutesuntilthepotatoeshavesomeresistancetoathinknife.Drainandset themaside.Whilethepotatoescook,quarterthecabbages,cutawaythecoreandsliceinto1/2inch strips.(Thereshouldbeabout6C.)

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HolidayCrafteBook Placethecabbageinalargemixingbowl.Addthecarrotsandscallions.(Ifusingbaggedcoleslawmix, addthescallions.)Inasmallbowl,combinethevinegar,mustardpowder,sugar,saltandpepper,mixing untilthesugardissolves.Mixintheoilandbuttermilk.Addthepotatoestothecabbagemixandpour thedressingoverit.Mixthecabbageandpotatoesuntiltheyarecoatedwiththedressing.Coverand refrigeratetheslawuntilyouarereadytoserveit. Yield:12servings,1/2C.perserving Note:Youcanuse6C.ofbaggedcoleslawmix(about11/2packages)inplaceofbothcabbagesandthe shreddedcarrot. NutritionalInfo:Perserving:60calories,1gramtotalfat(0gramssaturatedfat),11grams carbohydrate,2gramsprotein,3gramsdietaryfiber,228mgsodium

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Grandma'sIrishSodaBread
Whileit'sperfectonthebigday,don'twaituntilSt.Patty'sDaytoenjoythisbread. Ingredients 4C.flour 4tsp.bakingpowder 1tsp.salt 1/2C.sugar 2eggs 4Tbs.Criscovegetableshortening 1C.milk 1C.raisins *carawayseeds,optional Directions Sifttogetherflour,bakingpowder,saltandsugar.Mixinraisinsandcarawayseeds.Meltshortening. Beateggsandcombinewithmilk.Mixliquidswithdrymixture.Kneadonwellflouredsurface.Shape intoaroundloafandplaceinflouredironskillet.Bakeat350degreesFfor50minutes.

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CheddarColcannonTorte
FlavoredwithIrishcheddarandbacon,thiscabbageandpotatotorteissimplydelicious. Ingredients Butterforgreasingpan 1/2headSavoycabbage,coredandshreddedSalt 6slicesbacon 4bakingpotatoes,peeledandcutinto1/4inchslicesFreshlygroundpepper 2C.(8oz.)shreddedKerrygoldIrishCheddarcheese Directions Buttera9inchpieplateortartpan.Inamediumsaucepan,blanchcabbageinboilingsaltedwaterfor2 to3minutes.Drainandplungeintocoldwater.Drainagainandtransfertopapertowelstodry.Ina largeskillet,cookbaconovermediumheatfor5to7minutes,oruntilcrisp.Removewithaslotted spoonandtransfertoabowl.Reservebacondrippings.Addcabbagetothebaconandtossgently. Sprinklepotatoeswithpepperandtossinbacondrippings.Layer1/3ofthepotatoesintheprepared pan.Sprinklewith1/3ofthecheese,topwithhalfthecabbagemixtureandsprinklewithanother1/3of thecheese.Addanother1/3ofthepotatoes,theremainingcheese,thentheremainingcabbage mixture.Topwithremainingpotatoes.Coverwithasheetofparchmentpaperoraluminumfoiland bakeinpreheated400degreeovenfor45minutes,oruntilthepotatoesaretender.Removefromoven andletcoolfor15minutes.Toserve,cutinwedges. Serves8. Perserving:276calories;14gfat(8gsaturatedfat;46percentcaloriesfromfat);27gcarbohydrates;36 mgcholesterol;286mgsodium;11gprotein;3gfiber.

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St.Patrick'sDayGreenCake
Thisgreencakeiseasyanddelicious.Youcandecorateitwithsomecandyshamrocksanduseitasthe centerpieceforyourSt.Patrick'sDaytable. Ingredients 1boxwhitecakemix eggs(quantityspecifiedoncakebox) oil(quantityspecifiedoncakebox) 2boxesinstantpistachiopudding clubsoda 1pt.whippingcream Directions Makecakemixaccordingtoboxdirectionsaddingyoureggsandoil,butsubstitutingthewaterwithclub soda.Mixin1pkg.ofpistachiopudding.Greaseandflourbundtpan.Pourmixintopanandbakefor35 minutes.Whilethecakeiscooking,putwhippingcreamintomediumbowlandbeatuntilfluffy.Addthe otherpuddingandwhipuntilincorporated.Whencakeiscompletelycooled,frostwithwhippedcream mixtureandrefrigerate.

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IrishCreamBundtCake
AdeliciouslyeasycakewithfabulousIrishCreamflavor. Ingredients 1C.choppedpecans 1181/4oz.pkg.yellowcakemix 13.4oz.pkg.instantvanillapuddingmix 4eggs 1/4C.water 1/2C.vegetableoil 3/4C.Irishcreamliqueur Glaze: 1/2C.butter 1/4C.water 1C.whitesugar 1/4C.Irishcreamliqueur Directions Preheatovento325degrees.Greaseandfloura10inchBundtpan.Sprinklechoppednutsevenlyover bottomofpan.Inalargebowl,combinecakemixandpuddingmix.Mixineggs,water,oilandIrish creamliqueur.Beatfor5minutesathighspeed.Pourbatterovernutsinpan.Bakeinthepreheated Findthousandsoffreecraftprojects,decoratingideas,handmadegiftoptionsandmoreat www.FaveCrafts.com.

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HolidayCrafteBook ovenfor60minutes,oruntilatoothpickinsertedintothecakecomesoutclean.Coolfor10minutesin thepan,theninvertontotheservingdish.Pricktopandsidesofcake.Spoonglazeovertopandbrush ontosidesofcake.Allowtoabsorbglazerepeatuntilallglazeisusedup. Tomaketheglaze:Inasaucepan,combinebutter,waterandsugar.Bringtoaboilandcontinueboiling for5minutes,stirringconstantly.Removefromheatandstirin1/4C.Irishcream.

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ChillyLeprechaun
TreatyourfriendstothisfestivedrinkatyournextSt.Patty'sDayparty. Ingredients 3oz.ColdEspresso 1oz.IrishWhiskey 1/2oz.CoffeeLiqueur 1/2oz.IrishCream 1scoopVanillaIceCream 1dashSimpleSyrup 4C.Ice Directions Blendallingredientsuntilsmooth.

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