March 4, 2014

Trapping a Leprechaun!

It's difficult to catch a tricky leprechaun, but I decided to capture one for Viv's Leprechaun swap. 

 Using a leprechaun graphic available on this post at the Graphic's Fairy,  my leprechaun has been trapped under a plastic wine glass cloche.

I purchased my plastic wine glasses from the Dollar Tree.  The nice thing about these particular disposable wine glasses, is that you can easily detach the base from the stem of the glass. After I separated the base from the glass, I coated the the base of the glass with white glue and added lots of fine gold glitter.  The leprechaun and a few other embellishments were glued in place before the rim of the plastic wine glass got a coating of hot glue and the leprechaun was secured inside.  

Gold trim and a green pipe cleaner were used to decorate the glass base and glass stem.

Folklore is that if you catch a leprechaun he will lead you to his pot of gold and give it to you as a bribe to let him go.  I'm still waiting for that pot of gold.  Smile.
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24 comments:

  1. NanaDianaMarch 4, 2014 at 4:12 PM

    Well, Isn't that the cutest thing ever? HOW did you get the base off the glass? What a fun thing to make, Kim! Love it- xo Diana

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  2. LeeMarch 4, 2014 at 4:13 PM

    So cute~you are so crafty!

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  3. LynneMarch 4, 2014 at 4:44 PM

    Very Crafty Cute . . . maybe you should write a book of DIY miniature, holiday caricatures . . .

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  4. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 4, 2014 at 5:18 PM

    How cute and maybe that pot of gold will show itself when the time is right! Hope you're feeling better this week! Sweet hugs!

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  5. LynnMarch 4, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    Very cute! I love the gold glitter and if it wasn't so cold outside I might be out searching for a leprechaun myself:@)

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  6. DebbyMarch 4, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    Now, isn't that cute. You have such good ideas. It's adorable. This swap has been fun.

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  7. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~March 4, 2014 at 7:19 PM

    So cute Kim!! You're so very crafty, I'm working on mine right now-well I'm taking a break letting some glue dry, while making dinner too! Lol Hope you get that pot of gold!! :) xo Holly

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  8. vivianMarch 4, 2014 at 8:54 PM

    I love my captured leprechaun! thank you!!
    xoxo
    vivian

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  9. Pam~ Virginia RetroMarch 4, 2014 at 9:02 PM

    How cute and clever is that! So the base just snaps off? Need to look for them, so many cute things to do with a cloche. Love your guy and hope he gives up that gold soon!

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  10. NellieMarch 4, 2014 at 9:55 PM

    What a clever idea, Kim! Such creative ideas just don't seem to occur to me.xo Nellie

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  11. laurie -magpie ethelMarch 4, 2014 at 10:27 PM

    Cute crafting! Wish I would find that pot of gold...it would magically become a beach house!

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  12. Blessed SerendipityMarch 4, 2014 at 11:28 PM

    Very cute! Maybe if you ask nicely he'll share a little of his gold with you.

    xo Danielle

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  13. Lutka And Co.March 4, 2014 at 11:39 PM

    That's sweet - hope you get that pot of gold soon :)

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  14. JbooMarch 5, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Too cute! Hope you found the pot of gold too! How's back to work? Take it easy when you can!

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  15. MargaretMarch 5, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    Very cute! Leprechauns are attracted to shiny things and you have plenty of those. The pot of gold is Chris and your girls. Happy Wednesday!

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  16. MargaretMarch 5, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    Very cute! Leprechauns are attracted to shiny things and you have plenty of those. The pot of gold is Chris and your girls. Happy Wednesday!

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  17. La Vie QuotidienneMarch 5, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    You caught a leprechaun! I remember as a child how much fun I thought that would be. And yours is so cute in his neat new home. How adorable.

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  18. La Vie QuotidienneMarch 5, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    You caught a leprechaun! I remember as a child how much fun I thought that would be. And yours is so cute in his neat new home. How adorable.

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  19. vintage greyMarch 5, 2014 at 11:57 AM

    So cute!! Have a wonderful day! xo Heather

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  20. LBPMarch 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    That is so cute! Almost as cute as that adorable Diorama I got in the mail today!!!! I just love it! I have already re-decorated a shelf in my kitchen just for it!

    Thank you!

    Linda

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  21. Sally Annie MagundyMarch 5, 2014 at 6:29 PM

    So darling Kim! Thanks so much for sharing with us, how to make them and a source for the glasses. I'm all inspired to make some.

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  22. LauraMarch 6, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Very cute! I can't find my leprechauns, I'm still working on organizing so I can find things. I bought label sleeves and bins, now I just need some time to do it :)

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  23. Pam KesslerMarch 6, 2014 at 9:16 AM

    He's adorable!

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  24. JodeeMarch 6, 2014 at 9:52 PM

    He turned out sooo cute! Bring on the pot of gold!

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