Can Of Three Shamrocks

Three is Ireland's magic number. Hence the Shamrock. The Holy Trinity; Father, Son and Holy Ghost. Faith, Hope and Charity. 

Numbers played an important role in Celtic symbolism. 

Three was the most scared and magical number. 

Three may have signified totality: past, present and future or behind, before and here or sky, earth and underworld. 

Everything good in Ireland comes in threes.{source and to learn more}

We present to you our can of three shamrocks. We borrowed this idea from our Can of Hearts using the same idea of recycled bean cans, scrap book paper and embellishments.

Since we wanted a more earthy look to these cans, we choose paper and embellishments that we thought spoke to that. 


Using two different print scrapbook papers, in the same color range we wrapped our cans. 


We added another layer of interest by using the lace and for a little more green, and to cover up the rim of the can, we glued on some ribbon.

To fill in the interior space of the can we used natural paper coffee filters. We like how they added the natural, earthy effect and offered a little ruffle look as well.

We made up paper rosettes to which we applied a toned down glitter shamrock and a free printable Irish blessing sticker. 


We attached the finished rosette to a lollipop stick and secured it into the can with a piece of Styrofoam. Ready to display!

We hope we have inspired you to give it the old 1,2,3..... 3 of something Irish in your St. Patrick's Day decorating! You can see what else is on Our Irish Mantel here. Be inspired, get creative!

The foolishness of a man twists his way,
And his heart frets against the Lord.

Proverbs 19:3

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