Growing up in Ireland we always got to have special treats on St. Patrick’s day. It always falls in the middle of Lent for Catholics where we tend to give up treats until Easter. St Patrick’s day was a special day where we were allowed to have treats, as he is the patron saint of Ireland. I wanted to give my kids special St Patrick’s day treats and what better way than to use my digital supplies to make some treat toppers.
I fit 4 toppers on one 8.5x11 sheet of paper. I just used regular cardstock when printing - these toppers are going to be thrown away so I don’t need to waste my photo paper! Dividing the paper into 4 quarters in Photoshop or Elements is easy using Guides and Rulers. View rulers by selecting View > Rulers from the Menu Bar. With the Move tool selected, click on the ruler to the left of the editing window and drag to the right. You’ll see the guide line appear as you drag the ruler. I made my divisions at 5.5 (half way across my 11x8.5 canvas) and another at 4.24 (half way down). I added my digital embellishment and word art, and finished it off with a personal message.
After printing, I trimmed the paper into four 5.5 x 4.25 pieces, folded them in half lengthwise and used them on top of little treat bags that I filled with Lucky Charms!
~ Paula Gilarde
Now how cute is this?! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: ~amy~ | March 15, 2011 at 07:34 AM
That is a great idea that you could lend itself to other special days!
Posted by: Jeanne K | March 15, 2011 at 07:56 AM
That is a sweet idea!! Yes, this could lend itself to other special days!!
Posted by: Lesa | March 15, 2011 at 08:22 AM
How cute!
Posted by: Laney | March 15, 2011 at 10:03 AM
Love it! I hope you don't mind if I use it for the 1st & 2nd graders that I work with. I volunteer at our local school and this will be fun to bring tomorrow on my normal Wed. volunteer day. Thanks!
Posted by: Kelly Sas | March 15, 2011 at 10:38 AM
we're so lucky you're so talented...thanks!
Posted by: Monika Wright | March 15, 2011 at 10:42 AM
That's such a terrific idea! Thanks so much for sharing it! :o)
Posted by: Nancy | March 15, 2011 at 10:50 AM
What a great idea! So cute!
Posted by: Cathy P in AZ | March 15, 2011 at 12:06 PM
Great idea for kids, they will love it!!
Posted by: Diane Hover | March 15, 2011 at 12:46 PM
What a fun idea
Posted by: Liz aka javagirl | March 15, 2011 at 02:58 PM
This is fabulous!
Posted by: Jill | February 01, 2012 at 08:27 PM