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Leprechaun House

14 years ago

I made this out of paper mÃ¢chÃ© over 20 years ago. Saw it in a book I found in the library.

The little leprechauns are only a few years old (supermarket item, I think).

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oldalgebra
Original Author
14 years ago
paper mÃÂ¢chÃÂ©
oldalgebra
Original Author
14 years ago
Well, that certainly didn't work.
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milosmom_gw
14 years ago
I don't care how you spelled it , it's CUUUTTTTTTTEEEEE.
Love it pulled together with the yellow & white flowers.
kathleen_li
14 years ago
That is precious! And I love the shamrock fabric underneath..tablecloth??
Very cute.
I can't believe that lasted 20 yrs! You def are very creative, OA..now I have to go make a Leprechaun mansion..:)
phonegirl
14 years ago
Great job OA. I'm impressed with your leprechaun house. How on earth have you kept it so well this long? It's looks great the way you displayed it. The little leprechauns look like they are so happy to be a part of it. The one on top looks like he's ready to slide down. Just to cute.

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Purplemoon
14 years ago
Ditto on what the others said.
WOW, what delightful house. I'm not sure I could bear to pack it away, those little guys look so happy and 'at home'.
Its wonderful. Irish eyes are smiling....

hugs, Karen
luckygal
14 years ago
Very, very cute, OA! I like how so many people here keep their treasures for a very long time. Wonderful, and provides many things to use for TS. Because we moved so often many things were not kept and it's only recently I've begun saving things.
luvstocraft
14 years ago
What a cute little house! You really are a talented lady--there seem to be allot of those on this forum! I like how you have it displayed on the shamrock fabric too. Glad you have kept treasures like this so you can share them with us now! Luvs
lynninnewmexico
14 years ago
Oh my gosh, that is the cutest idea, OA!!!! You did a wonderful job making it . . . and in finding little leprechauns that were just the right size for it, too. I love the little yellow shutters on the window and the Welcome mat at the door . . . and that darling little crooked stovepipe coming out of the roof! Those toadstools in the grass, are perfect! You have such great ideas for decs! I've just showed it to DD and she said to tell you that you are VERY talented . . . she loves it!
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jeannespines
14 years ago
DITTO ...to everything above...but I also LOVE that white/gold coffe (tea?) set in the bkground...looks like it's sized for the leprechauns! Great save on your L-house, too...20 yrs! And your lovely flowers rise up like a pretty flowering tree for the house! Perfect porportions! TFS! Jeanne s.
oldalgebra
Original Author
14 years ago
Jeanne,
That's a chocolate set and it's one of my most sentimental possessions.
oldalgebra
Original Author
14 years ago
Here it is. Isn't it pretty!
jaybird
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I love the cutie house, but the chocolate set is the star...it is beautiful!
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I love them both, just too darn cute and absolutely beautiful.
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