Monday, April 13, 2009

St. Patrick's Day Crafts Part I: Shamrock Pins

By Mara Hernandez-Capili

St. Patricks Day is an annual celebration that is celebrated by countries around the world. It is done in commemoration of St. Patrick, the national saint of Ireland. This article is written to provide you with information on how to make a St. Patricks Day craft, specifically Shamrock pins . You may give the finished product as gifts or presents to your close friends or relatives. You may also use it as a product starter for your upcoming crafts business.

The Shamrock is Irelands national symbol. It is a three-leafed clover and is commonly know to produce good luck. An Irish legend states that when you found a shamrock, good luck and good things will come your way. Shamrock is an anglicized word from the Irish term seamrg .

To make shamrock pins you must first gather the following materials: 3 pieces of small wooden hearts (those used for scrap booking), green acrylic paint, glue, glitters and green chenille stem. Cut off a 3 long of green chenille stem and glue it at the back of the wooden heart. Glue the two wooden hearts at the side of the center heart. Cover with green acrylic paint and let dry before covering with glitters. You may also apply a fresh coat of glazing to give it a shiny look. Finish by gluing a safety pin at the back.

A few more interesting tidbits about shamrock: did you know that the four-leafed clover is often mistaken as the shamrock symbol? The four leafed clover is mainly an Irish symbol for good luck while the three-leafed clover (shamrock) was primarily a Christian symbol of the Holy Trinity. However, nowadays a shamrock is also considered as a symbol for good luck.

Attend the St. Patricks Day festival in Irish fashion with your shamrock pin pinned on your favorite St. Patricks Day t-shirt. Give some samples of your unique creation to your family and friends and dont forget to wish them good luck!

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