Last year, my kids and I set a trap to catch a Leprechaun. We didn’t have any luck catching him but he did leave us some chocolate gold coins. Score! So this year, in case we do catch him, I made a lil’ Leprechaun House for him to stay in. My kids are super-duper excited about this idea too. I wonder what you feed a Leprechaun anyways?
Leprechaun House
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This Leprechaun House is made with my Cricut and the Dog House cut file found in the Tag, Bags, Boxes & More 2 cartridge.
This was the first time I’ve used this cartridge and I didn’t realize how helpful it would of been to have had the recommended scoring blade . I guess I should of read the instructions in the manual first. Ha- Like that’s gonna happen! Unfortunately, the score lines weren’t marked on the house when it cut (sans scoring blade), so it made the assembly of this house a little more difficult than it should of been.
Anyways, I figured it out and I think this little house turned out so dang cute! My kids love it too and are already discussing the trap for this year. The house is decorated with St. Patrick’s Day stamp, shamrock die cuts and burlap.
I added windows on to the Leprechaun House using the Sweet Tooth Boxes cartridge and the roof of the house is embossed with a wood grain embossing folder which ads a nice rustic look to the house.
Cricut Cartridges used to make Leprechaun House:
TBBM2– dog house cut at 9.94 inches.
Sweet Tooth Boxes– windows cut at 5.12 inches.
Paper Doll Dress Up– shamrock cut at .53 inches
Cindy says
March 5, 2012 at 2:56 pmOMG your project is sooo CUTE!AWESOME job with all the great details and I LOVE that little house,TOO CUTE!great sentiment,Have a great day!:)
Sonya says
March 5, 2012 at 3:13 pmOh my…how cute is this little house….I love the pathway of rainbow buttons. Super duper cute!
Hugs,
SB
Jeri says
March 5, 2012 at 3:19 pmThis is the most adorable project. What a cute idea to share with children. Thanks for sharing with us at BBTB2.
Carole Beath says
March 5, 2012 at 3:21 pmOh my goodness, this is fantastic. Thank you for joining us at BBTB2 for our Shamrock challenge.
Carole
DonnaMundinger says
March 5, 2012 at 3:31 pmWhat a darling project! Congrats on your new DT position and thanks for joining us at BBTB2. xxD
Susan says
March 5, 2012 at 3:45 pmOh my goodness, Holly! This is such an adorable project! I love every little detail! COngrats on your new Design Team position! Thanks for playing along with us at BBTB2 this week!
Susan
Candace Pelfrey says
March 5, 2012 at 4:28 pmThis is adorable Holly! I love all the little details you put in to it. Thank you so much for entering the Jaded Blossom challenge!
~Candace
http://www.papercraftsbycandace.blogspot.com
http://www.jadedblossom.com
Rhonda Emery says
March 5, 2012 at 4:51 pmholly you never seem to amaze me with your talent this is the cutest thing. love it hugs
Charlotte says
March 5, 2012 at 4:53 pmHolloy, This is just beyond cute. Your little leprechaun hut is ADORABLE. I especiall love the burlap!! I have got to get the TBBM2 cartridge. Congratulations on being on the Fantabulous DT.
Charlotte
CraftyJAR says
March 5, 2012 at 4:55 pmHolly This is SOOOOOO adorable! I love the little house and the Burlap is the perfect touch and the button walkway is just perfect. I can see why your kids are excited! Really pretty project.
Judy
Maureen Reiss says
March 5, 2012 at 5:22 pmThis is Super Cute!!! I love the rainbow walk!
Cheryl Garrett says
March 5, 2012 at 5:24 pmThis is so cute! I love the rainbow walkway!
~JulieH~ says
March 5, 2012 at 5:54 pmOh wow! what a great little house and so much gorgeous detail! Thanks so much for joining in at BBTB2
Juliex
Jovan says
March 5, 2012 at 5:55 pmOMG…Too cute!
Tanya says
March 5, 2012 at 6:11 pmHolly this is just darling! I love all the amazing little details on your leprechaun hut…tto cute! Hope you guys catch one this year!
Julia Moss says
March 5, 2012 at 6:33 pmYour project is just as cute as can be. I love the house! Great way to use the shammies. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2 and congrats on your DT position.
Jill says
March 5, 2012 at 7:55 pmHolly…..GET OUTTA HERE! We need one of those leprechaun huts at our house! LOVE IT! You’re so crafty! Smiles, Jill
Tammy says
March 5, 2012 at 8:22 pmAdorable, hope you catch one this year. Love all the details.
Megan says
March 5, 2012 at 8:29 pmThis is such an adorable little hut! I love all your details especially the buttons!
Kate says
March 5, 2012 at 11:53 pmThis is so, so sweet! I just love all the details – especially the sign over the door and the fun rainbow path made of buttons! So clever!
Welcome to the FCCB team! I look forward to working with you!
Michelle says
March 6, 2012 at 12:31 amVery cute !!! I love how you used the burlap pieces !!! soooo awesome and love how you incorporated our stamps into your project! awesome job!
http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com
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Creative Cutter Room says
March 6, 2012 at 1:10 amThis is so adorable. Love your creativity!! Hope you catch a a Leprechaun this year. TFS Cathie
http://www.creativecutterroom.com
Kim Ricketts says
March 6, 2012 at 1:57 amThis is so cute!!! I love it! I want to make a leprachaun trap now lol! I love the stamps too! Thanks for entering the Jaded Blossom Challenge <3
Kim
http://www.puppiesandpapercrafts.com
Faith Abigail Designs says
March 6, 2012 at 3:15 amWhat a cute idea! I love how you’ve mixed TBBM2 and Sweet Tooth to create this project. Welcome to our super talented DT!
Bella and Aidees Mom says
March 6, 2012 at 5:39 amWow..super neat idea..Creative…Thanks for joining us at BBTB2…Krista
Sherrie K. says
March 6, 2012 at 2:47 pmOh my goodness, this turned out just adorable! I love your darling hut and all the cute little details!! Also, welcome to FCCB design team! I am looking forward to working with you:)
Sherrie K
http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com
**Treefrog** says
March 6, 2012 at 3:49 pmOMGoodness this is just Too Stinkin Cute, Cute, Cute!!! I may have to lift this, my Son would get a huge kick out of it! Now I Have to have the new TBBM2 NOW! Thanks for the enabling, lol! So glad you joined us over at BBTB2, I’m just Lovin this!
((Hugs)) Theresa
Kim's Kreations says
March 6, 2012 at 10:44 pmAdorable! Love this idea. Hope you catch a leprechaun this year. Make sure you get the gold.
Ogdendoll@gmail.com
Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.com says
March 6, 2012 at 11:03 pmHow cute is this?! I have to get this cart. The little button rainbow path is adorable and such a cute idea. Welcome to the FCCB team.
Jennie Garcia says
March 7, 2012 at 3:53 amThis is so adorable!! I love that little house and the path of buttons is too cute!! TFS!! Take Care!!
Jennie @ http://earthyscrap.blogspot.com/
AmyJRockstar says
March 7, 2012 at 4:20 amHi Holly! So happy to have you on our team! I have always been a fan of your work and am so glad to be your teammate! This house is so darned cute. I can remember when I was a kid & how much I loved St. Patty’s Day. What a great mom you are! I’m sure your kids were super duper excited for this. 😉 Great job on your first post!
XO ~ Amy Jo (FCCB DT member & former coordinator)
http://lv2scrapandfibrofacts.blogspot.com
amyjrockstar at gmail dot com
Raven B says
March 7, 2012 at 6:22 amwow wow wow wow wow. My favorite part though is the button pathway wouldn’t that be so pretty outside of a house! I LOVE IT!!!! If I showed my kids I know they would be super dooper excited about it too ;)Thank you so much for playing along with us this month Jaded Blossom. 😉
Hugs,
Raven
Nicole says
March 7, 2012 at 2:10 pmHow cute and all the detail is stunning. Great craftiness! Thanks for joining SMS this week.
Jen @ Creating with the J's says
March 7, 2012 at 5:54 pmSuch a cute idea! I’ve been looking at all the traps out there but never thought about needing somewhere to put him if you catch him. Your house is great!!!!
Pamspaperpassion says
March 7, 2012 at 8:38 pmI think this is such a cute idea! I especially love the rainbow of buttons. I am now a follower.
Pam of pamspaperpassion.blogspot.com
**Treefrog** says
March 7, 2012 at 8:57 pmI have to leave another comment, lol, I just couldn’t get this out of my head and I have to tell you I added a little mention on my blog post for today linking to your blog because I just thought this was just too darn Cute! My Son and I will be making something similar this weekend since I don’t have the TBBM2 yet (but hopefully soon, lol) Just thought I would let you know!
((Hugs)) Theresa
Oh, and Congrats on the new Design Team! =]
Karen says
March 8, 2012 at 12:17 amI love your Leprechaun hut! It’s adorable! Love the button sidewalk too! Thanks for playing along at Krafty Girls! 🙂
Karen
craftedwithlovebykaren.blogspot.com
The Creative Mommy says
March 8, 2012 at 3:36 amThis is JUST FANTASTIC! I saw this on the FCCB and my jaw dropped! I am SO glad you entered cause this project is AMAZING!!! Great job!!!
Thanks for playing along with the Krafty Girls!
Crafty Hugs,
Jessica
http://www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com
The Creative Mommy says
March 8, 2012 at 3:38 amPS-Im now a follower!!! 😀
Jean says
March 8, 2012 at 1:52 pmHow cute. Thanks for playing along with us at Decorate to Celebrate.
Lisa says
March 8, 2012 at 4:40 pmThis is so awesome, Holly!! I absolutely love everything about it!! This cart just shot to the top of my must-have list 🙂 Thanks so much for playing along at Decorate to Celebrate!!
Lisa
A Mermaid’s Crafts
Decorate to Celebrate DT
Chrissy says
March 8, 2012 at 10:37 pmAdorable! Love the use of burlap. It’s my newest “gotta get” thing. Thanks for sharing with us at Paper Issues!
Amy says
March 8, 2012 at 11:34 pmThis is just too cute!!! I love your little house and how you used the “rainbow” of buttons as the walkway! Clever and adorable! Thanks for playing at Decorate to Celebrate!
:)Amy
Amy’s Crafting Space
Decorate To Celebrate Design Team Member
Marcia Dehn-Nix says
March 9, 2012 at 12:54 amHolly, thank you for your kind words. It means a lot to me. This house is incredible! You girl are AMAZING!!!
ScrappyRae10 says
March 9, 2012 at 2:58 amOMG this is ADORABLE!!! I love the buttons! Thanks for playing along with CTO! http://www.scrappyrae10.blogspot.com
Norma says
March 9, 2012 at 4:17 amoh my goodness this is the most adorable project!! I LOVE LOVE every detail you put into this house!! Good luck catching that Leprechaun this year!! Hee Hee:) and thank you for joining us over at Decorate to Celebrate for another challenge!!!
Hugs,
Norma
ChatterScene.com says
March 10, 2012 at 1:47 pmAwesome project!!! Ty for playing along with us at Krafty Girls!
Arcy Scraps says
March 11, 2012 at 5:27 amHolly this little hut is just the cutest! i looove the rainbow pathway, the embossing, EVERYTHING! I’m so happy and looking forward to working with you on the FCCB!
♥ Cyndy
Pat N. says
March 11, 2012 at 2:03 pmWow, your leprechaun house is so adorable, and quite amazing! Great job–love everything about it.–Pat N.
The Creative Mommy says
March 11, 2012 at 2:21 pmHey Holly!!!
I am so GLAD to see that you came and joined us at Creative Cutter Room also!!! Great job!! I LOVE this!!! So awesome!!!
Crafty Hugs,
Jessica
http://www.craftinandstampin.blogspot.com
Tonya says
March 11, 2012 at 9:36 pmSo cute. I love being able to get my kids involved in things like this! Thanks for sharing with us at Creative Cutter Room.
Tonya
CCR DT
ittybittladybugs.blogspot.com
Tracy says
March 14, 2012 at 9:02 pmThis is such a fun project! Thanks for joining us at the Creative Cutter Room!
Tracy
DT2 Member
owlbecraftin.blogspot.com
Expressions By Elaine says
March 16, 2012 at 6:08 amWOW Holly such a great project! What leprechaun wouldn’t want to stop in and stay a while!
Thanks for joining us at Creative Cutter Room:)
alicaz says
March 16, 2012 at 8:09 pmvery cute and creative – love the rainbow path and the fabric patches on the roof!
Thanks for joining us at Shopping Our Stash!
Hugs, Alica 😉
Jamie says
March 16, 2012 at 10:59 pmWow! This is so amazing! I’m going to have to make something like this next year for my son!
Jamie
Jaded Blossom DT
DIANA L. says
March 17, 2012 at 1:29 amGreat little house! Super cute and great colors
Thanks for joining Creative Cutter Room
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com
Lori1brat says
March 28, 2012 at 3:42 amWhat a SUPER cute project ! I especially love your little rainbow path in front of your darling house ! Thanks for playing along with us at BBTB2 ! Lori
Marie says
March 10, 2015 at 9:38 amThis is so cute!
I don’t have a Cricut. I do however have a Silhouette. Do you know if they have similar patterns?
Holly Gagnon says
March 10, 2015 at 9:33 pmThank you! I’m sure if you search the Silhouette store you may be able to find a similar house cut file that would work great. Holly 🙂