Tuesday, 15 March 2016

Sh'rock

If I had thought about it harder I should have realised what the theme would be for the Diva's Challenge this week. Although I am, and always will be, a Yorkshire Tyke at heart I retired to Ireland where I am currently living, so this challenge is right up my street.

I will let you in on a little known secret, the Irish people captured a real live leprechaun to be their President ! Look at this photo, do you see what I mean lol? Shh, don't tell anyone I told you or they might kick me out of the country.
For the challenge I drew a string shaped like a leprechaun's hat and tangled it with Sh'rock and Ahh. The Sh'rock tangle pattern is an obvious choice, but I added the celebratory Ahh tangle pattern around the outside as this year Ireland is celebrating 100 years since the 1916 Rebellion (Easter Rising) which was one of the pivotal events leading to Irish Independence.
For added good luck I also drew this tile featuring a shamrock.
Something I discovered when I moved here is that you can buy shamrock and sour cream flavoured crisps, delicious!. 



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18 comments:

  1. Unknown15 March 2016 at 13:20

    Perfect tangle. I'm planning a trip to Ireland in September so we will have to get together. Happy St. Paddy's Day.

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    1. The Yorkshire Tortoise15 March 2016 at 15:43

      Wow, it would be great to meet up if you get the chance. September is a great time to visit.

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  2. Anonymous15 March 2016 at 16:09

    I never saw crisps like those when we were over there but I wish I had. As for your leprechaun, he really does look the part, doesn't he? As well as the tiles, which are, of course, great, I just love the little knitted hats.

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  3. jeanchaneyaz15 March 2016 at 17:57

    Seeing different foods is such a fun part of different countries. I could hardly pull myself out of a convenience store on a trip to Canada because of all the fun and different junk foods! Perfect Irish tiles and those knitted hats are adorable!

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  4. Daniele OBrien Design, CZT15 March 2016 at 19:16

    How fun your pieces are this week. A wonderful celebration. The crochet Leprechaun hat's are a wonderful touch!

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  5. The Creative Miss L16 March 2016 at 07:44

    Both tiles are cute. I like the Dragonair outline of your shamrock.

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  6. Michele Wynne17 March 2016 at 01:42

    I love your tiles! They're so festive.

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  7. Anne's tangle blog17 March 2016 at 07:17

    Lovely work!

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  8. Anonymous17 March 2016 at 15:54

    Happy St. Paddy's day! Love both your tiles and the little crochet hats are wonderful!

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  9. Jennifer Sparrow17 March 2016 at 16:04

    Does shamrock taste like magic spinach? Happy St. Patrick's Day, my friend! Your tiles are magical!

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    1. The Yorkshire Tortoise17 March 2016 at 22:10

      The shamrock I have eaten was more like watercress.

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  10. Donna Pilato18 March 2016 at 17:30

    Your love of the green is clear in these charming tiles! And lucky you having a leprechaun for a president!

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  11. cstocks18 March 2016 at 23:17

    Your president is just so cute, he fits right in with all your artwork this week! Have a brilliant day! Cheryl

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  12. ria matheussen19 March 2016 at 09:10

    I've red very good what you have written and therefore I do like your tile very much, it is original and symbolic for the challenge of this week: a touch of Ireland, well done!

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  13. Bine19 March 2016 at 12:23

    Great Tiles!

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  14. Annette P.-L. 20 March 2016 at 15:41

    Both tile are very lovely!

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  15. Anja20 March 2016 at 16:42

    Beautiful work!

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  16. DEMen21 March 2016 at 00:03

    What a great post. Love your tiles and I had to giggle at the Sh'rock and Ahh because it sounds like Shock and Awe!

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