Craft: Green Carnations

happy st. patrick's day!

Here's a little something to ensure you do not get pinched on St. Patrick's Day.
A sweet little paper carnation boutonniere with green trimmings...
totally inspired by Family Chic!   Feels very lucky!

This is my kind of craft--easy, all the supplies were on hand and super cute...not to mention functional--in terms of not getting pinched...

supplies you'll need:

muffin/cupcake paper liners/cups
floral tape or ribbon & hot glue gun
water colors (specifically green)
pin backs or a safety pin or a straight pin




directions:

fold a bunch (4 or 5 or more or less) of liners in half and then in half again...

and then in half again; play with it so you get it narrowed down. 
twist and scrunch the bottom half so that you create a "stem" 
(don't worry about the wrinkles or scrunching them too much; 
they will be fine and will add character!)

tape or glue stem 1/2 way up from bottom. Let dry.

pull petals apart and shape into flower.

paint edges with green water color.  the muffin wrappers I used seem to have a bit of a coating on them; they weren't straight paper, so that's why I got the look I did.  It didn't become a solid green but I think it works....let it dry.

add a little bow and either hot glue a pin back to the back of the stem or use a safety pin or a (careful) straight pin.  Attach to the lapel of your favorite wee leprechaun.

Eat some potatoes & cabbage, drink whiskey, dance a jig, and enjoy your good luck!