Can you see it? This is my modified Irish Decoration for St. Patrick’s day. I needed to get it posted so that you can have time to do it too. It’s a super easy idea for kids, but like I said…it’s still in the works. My 5 year old asked what a clover was so we decided to grow some. I ran up to Zamzoe’s (Boise’s Local Garden Center) to get some clover. I drug all my kids out of the car and into the store. I try to make the best of running errands with my kids, but sometimes…urgg… getting a 2 year old to do anything is like making a cow go down the stairs. After what seems like an hour{{because I have to put on my son’s shoes a third time}} I finally get into the store to find out they are out of clovers – they had clover killer, but no clovers. They let me know a shipment was coming in soon.
I ran back up about a week later, left my kids in the car {{with my husband}} and went in to find they had set aside a small brown paper bag of clover seeds just for me…and they gave them to me for free. AHHHH…I love nice people. Especially nice people who make mothering and errand running a little easier. Zamzoes’s you are on my favorites list!
Okay, back to the Modified Irish Decoration for St. Patrick’s Day:
I sent my kids out to the garden spot…to get their dirt.
They filled the cup and put a hole in the dirt with their finger. Easy enough. Put a few seeds in, cover, water and watch.
This is what it looks like after a week. It’s the first of March so it has time to grow!
The arrow will give you a hint. Come on little one. Show us how you grow!
I just used chinet cups {{which are on sale at Albertson’s this week, fellow couponers}}. Measured how tall the cup was and cut a strip of black paper. Taped the back.
And dropped it in! I also added our cute free St.Patrick’s day download to give it a little green oomph {{is that a word?}} I used the Silhouette Craft Cutter to cut it out (BTW we are giving a free one away, here). A lot of freebies in this post:)
Watch her grow! Can you see why Missy and Shelley won’t let me do graphic design for our site:) Anyway, you get the idea so start growing and let me know if you want seeds. My girls are hoping they are the 4 leaf lucky clovers!! Just in time for the Wonderful Green Holiday where Irish Decorations make St. Patrick’s Day fun!
Sheila Irish says
What a cute idea! I love it and so will my grandchildren….=) Thank you for sharing your idea and your free download….Is it me or am I the only one who can’t access the download? It comes up to a “Error 404” page….I am also so excited about your Silhouette Give-A-Way!! A month or so ago I went to see a Silhouette Demonstration and I was quite impressed….
Sheila Irish says
Thank you for your email reply….=) I was able to download without a problem….Sheila
jennifer says
So cute!!!!! I love this for St paddys day! I might have to try it out!
Jacque says
CUTE! CUTE! CUTE!
Shelley says
I love your graphics Alison. No matter what anyone else might say! 😉
Candis says
I LOVE this. I would do this and it would end up all over my yard. How’s that for lucky?
Jennifer Orme says
Seriously, you make me smile Alison. I miss you. 🙂
What a great idea!
Diane {createdbydiane.blogspot.com} says
what a cute idea! I love it.
Becky says
I went to Target about 2 weeks ago ..they had itty bitty claypots with shamrock seeds for $1.00 each!!! So I bought about 4 of them and gave them to my Irish friends!!
Your idea is sooo cute…Happy St. Patty’s!!
Sarah S says
Thank you so much for this idea, it never occured to me to grow real ones! I need to get out with my youngest and do this today for a project together! Love it!
Also, thanks to Becky for the idea at Target, I have been avoiding shopping for a while, so I miss out on deals like that! 😉
Missy says
I’m on the same page as you!! Just last week I finished my St. Patty’s Day Craft and the clovers are growing!! Yahoooo!! It’s a fun craft too, you should check it out. 🙂
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Kimberly @ Attempting Creative says
Such a fun idea! I tried to buy clover the other day, but our local garden shop only had a 5 pound bag. Just a bit too much for the tiny bowl I wanted to grow in. 🙂
Someday Crafts says
Great idea!!!
Jerri says
What a cute idea!
I remember the days of dragging my toddlers around … I had 3 girls, 2 of them 21 months apart.
Shannon says
Cute! Is it worth hauling my 3 little ones to the store to get it? Maybe. Thanks for sharing!
Lorren says
what a great idea. Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to see if my litle ones can actually grow clover!
Justine says
I love this idea! My 3 year old loves to garden. She drowns my plants weekly for me. LOL Ok so if you missed Targets awesome pots where in the world do you find seeds?