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ORIGINAL - HANDCRAFTED - TIMELESS Courage, suppleness of mind, and patience. These qualities are aptly captured in this piece that reminds us of the benefit to facing adversity. This is the perfect gift for anyone that speaks to making the best out of any situation, as brighter times may be just a cloud away. LIFE isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s about learning to dance in the rain. This print comes double matted and framed with an antiqued gold vine frame. The artist’s seal, a stylized design of his initials, is imprinted into molten, charred wax at the bottom of each piece making each print from the original a unique piece of artwork to treasure for years to come. Versatile display options include both hook for wall hanging and easel for tabletop display. ABOUT THE ARTIST For centuries, prior to the invention of the printing press, monastic artists had been hand lettering, illuminating and painting books and scrolls on parchment. The most significant illuminated manuscript in the world, The Book of Kells was produced by Irish monks. In the tradition of the Book of Kells, Celtic artist Kevin Dillon has rediscovered the same mediaeval techniques used by these monks. Using a mortar & pestle, Kevin crushes semi-precious stones - lapis lazuli, cinnabar, azurite, orpiment and malachite to make his own paints. Using a dip pen or goose quill the letters are meticulously applied by hand to the calf skin vellum. One at a time the colors are applied - first blue, followed by the reds, then each remaining color in turn. The final illumination is achieved using 24K gold leaf. The artist’s seal, a stylized design of his initials, is imprinted into molten, charred wax at the bottom of each piece making each print from the original a unique piece of artwork to treasure for years to come. SHIPPING Items usually ship within 2-3 weeks from the date order is placed. We ship Priority mail, fully insured, via the USPS within all 50 states. We will ship to the address provided on your Etsy order checkout. A notification will be sent to you along with a tracking number when the item is shipped. We are not responsible for shipping delays caused by the post office once the item leaves our shop. Please contact Customized Celtic if you have a special shipping request before placing an order. We are happy to assist you! Please read my policy and shipping page before ordering.

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by learning a little about the Irish gift of language. This Irish Cultural Fun Pack includes Irish Proverbs, Limericks, Blessings and a Song. RESOURCE INCLUDES: Two Irish Cryptogram Proverbs How to write a limerick Cloze Song Activity: When Irish Eyes are Smiling Five Irish Blessings MORE ST. PATRICK'S DAY RESOURCES: St. Patrick's Day Reading and Activities The Legend of the Blarney Stone St. Patrick's Day BUNDLE Holiday St. Set BUNDLE *********************************************************************************** Customer Tips: Be the first to know about my new discounts, freebies and product launches: • Look for the green star next to my store logo and click it to become a follower. Voila! You will now receive email updates about this store. ☺ How to get TPT credit to use on future purchases: • Please go to your My Purchases page (you may need to login). Beside each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button. Simply click it and you will be taken to a page where you can give a quick rating and leave a short comment for the product. Each time you give feedback, TPT gives you feedback credits that you use to lower the cost of your future purchases. I value your feedback greatly as it helps me determine which products are most valuable for your classroom so I can create more for you. ☺

"Christ beside me, before me, behind me, within me, beneath me and above me..." -St. Patrick This Irish Blessing print is a beautiful reminder as St. Patrick's Day approaches. Hang it in your living room, dining, office, or schoolroom to compliment your seasonal decor. This wall art could stay up year-round as a reminder that Christ is with you in all moments of life. —WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE—

 Please note that this is an INSTANT DOWNLOAD listing. No physical product will be mailed to you. After your purchase is confirmed, you will receive an e-mail from Etsy with a link that will direct you to your downloadable high-quality JPG files. It could take a few minutes to show up in your inbox. Be sure to check your spam/junk folders in case it does not come into your inbox after a few minutes. 

 You will receive 5 high-quality JPG digital files for your art printable: 

1. A 4:5 ratio file for printing sizes: 4”x5”, 8”x10”, 12”x15”, 16”x20”

 2. A 3:4 ratio file for printing sizes: 6”x8”, 9”x12”, 12”x16”, 15”x20”, 18”x24”

 3. A 2:3 ratio file for printing sizes: 4”x6”, 8”x12”, 12”x18”, 16”x24”, 20”x30”, 24”x36”

 4. A file for printing 5”x7” 

5. A file for printing 11”x14”


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Use Irish Blessings memorization work in your homeschool or as copy work for older students. Get your download and enjoy these Irish Blessings.

The wit and wisdom, humor and hope of the Irish have found their way into quotes, saying, blessings, prayers and toasts to spread a bit of cheer. These snippets and pearls of wisdom continue to be passed down and used to celebrate, to toast and to...

There's a lot going on here this winter... I'm about 12 books into my Dementia/Alzheimer's learning curve. Some have been very helpful -- other's have put me to sleep...and, well -- that can be a good thing, depending on the day... Becoming a "caregiver" is a giant change. Of course, LIFE IS ABOUT CHANGE...I get that. But some change is good -- like -- "I lost 20 pounds and none of my pants fit"... Alzheimer's is more like -- "There's a tsunami coming -- and I forgot to learn how to swim" Since the day John climbed in his truck and ended up 169 miles away from home -- I've been forced to face the reality... And acceptance is a whole new territory for me. It is what it is....and John isn't going to get better... That was a bitter pill. So, I pulled up my big girl pants and took a look around. I realized HOW LUCKY I AM. John and I have been married for 50 years, and we have enjoyed good health, interesting jobs, a beautiful, quiet life in the country. I wouldn't change a minute of raising our boys here, in the house we built...and, OH -- how I have enjoyed being a Grandma here... John always loved the apron Mary made for him... So, with a heart full of gratitude -- I'm moving forward by living in the moment. I'm not going to obsess about what the future may bring...and what horrible things may or may not happen...I'm determined to make the best of each day, given our new parameters. My intention is to put my time and energy into the things that I can control. I make arrangements for John to get out of the house a couple of times a week. I encourage his old buddies to call him on the phone...because he still enjoys talking....and that may not last for long. I figured out how to put the Lone Ranger on a 6-hour loop -- cuz that makes John happy. What makes ME happy is having creative projects to plan and work on. I am a girl who loves a project. Working on Kathy's doggie blanket was fun...and there's always a bit of Frankensewing in the hopper...and my next project is a MAJOR furniture reno (pictures to follow). To bring some balance to my day, I try to mix up things I LOVE to do (sewing, reading, etc.) with things I HATE to do (cleaning, organizing, finances.) Therefore -- Swedish Death Cleaning is in full swing -- with a lot of creative breaks. I've been BURNING 40 years worth of old bills. In the history of the world -- has anybody ever once looked back at an electric bill from 20 years ago??

This former machine shop/garage has been transformed into a studio which I use for photo shoots, dinner parties, and movie nights...This is the time of year I look forward to setting it up again now that the snow has melted and I can get back in there...I've framed a collection of black and white photographs and posters in white frames, rolled out a seagrass rug, slipcovered a big sofa in charcoal grey canvas, and found great folding cafe chairs at Ikea to use with the painted picnic table. Now it's ready for the season... photographs by marili forastieri

The Irish psyche is a deep topic for a blog post on the day after St. Patrick’s Day, when many facets of said psyche were on display all over the world.

I always thought I had to be more Irish than my siblings. My DNA test results, compared to my sisters’ results, were completely surprising!

"Celtic House Blessing" in Cast Paper ☆ Original design, handmade & hand-painted. ☆ Beautiful Celtic Gift ☆ The Keepsake Story is on the back to cherish forever. ☆ Beautifully matted with a high-quality frame option. ☆ Cast Paper art has a unique dimension and striking beauty. ☆ Unique Celtic gift for housewarming, new home, or realtor closing ☆ The dimensions are 8" x 16" and this artwork is intended to be displayed as wall decor ☙ Inspirational Irish Proverb ❧ May your troubles be less, And your blessing be more, And nothing but happiness, Come through your door. ☙The Keepsake Story ❧ -The crown and cross represent the Spirit of Clan, the guiding force of the Celtic culture. This also shows the protective efforts of the -ancestor's spirits. -The flora design denotes awe and respect for the forces of nature. -The Celtic Family Circle - The top two rings represent parenthood and the equal status of husband and wife in the Celtic culture. The lower ring shows the natural dominion of parents over children and their obligation of protection and care. -The connective design denotes the bonds of the family. -The Irish Hounds at the base represent the dominion of man over the beasts and their responsibility to be worthy guardians. *I can customize the story to be gender-neutral or exclude any part to make it a better fit for the intended recipient. ☙ More about Celtic Knots ❧ Celtic knots are a type of design that is found in Celtic art. They are also known as Irish knots or Scottish knots. Celtic knots are usually made up of interlocking lines, and they often have no beginning or end. Celtic knots can be used as a symbol of protection, as they are believed to ward off evil spirits. Celtic knots are also seen as a symbol of eternity, as they represent the never-ending cycle of life. In some cases, Celtic knots may also be seen as a blessing, as they are thought to bring good luck to those who wear them. ☙ What is Cast Paper? ❧ Cast Paper is a handmade paper that is molded to create dimension. The process I use is self-developed and unique. ■ Step 1 - I carve an original out of wax. This can take a very long time depending on the size of the piece. ■ Step 2 - I make a rubber mold from the original carving. Multiple castings can be made from a mold. ■ Step 3 - We take 100% cotton fiber and grind it with water to a workable pulp. This pulp is worked and pressed into the mold. ■ Step 4 - The casting is dried, trimmed, and checked for imperfections. Not all casting makes it past this step. ■ Step 5 - The dried castings are hand-painted with high-quality acrylic pigments. This is where I spend most of my time. ■ Step 6 - Each casting is beautifully mounted for display. ☙ What are my matting and framing options? ❧ ● Mat Options. This work of art is mounted for display on an acid-free mat board with a top mat and a liner mat. A hidden foam spacer is between the mats and back to create depth for the artwork. The color options are listed from top to bottom. For example, Black-Gold-Maroon would be a black top mat, a gold liner mat, and a bottom mat maroon. Regardless of frame choice, you will receive mats. ● No Frame Option. You may choose to receive this work without a frame. You will still get the mats and it will be ready to frame but can not be hung until it is framed. You will need a canvas depth frame to frame this on your own. Framing can be costly and difficult for thicker items like this. I only recommend this option if you are familiar with what framing entails. ● Framed Option. You may choose to have your item framed. We frame in high-quality black anodized aluminum frames with glass. This no-hassle option is ready to hang. I strongly recommend this option for items that are intended as gifts. ☙ About the Artist ❧ -Kevin Dyer. Céad Míle Fáilte!! That means 100,000 welcomes in Irish. I am a self-taught artist who has been blessed with a full-time art career dating back to the 1970s. I am originally from the west coast but have lived in Georgia since the ’70s. I have experimented with almost every medium you can think of but found my place in making cast paper in the early ‘90s. I love almost every culture of antiquity but found my roots in Celtic-style art. I find most of my inspiration today from Celtic culture, nature, and fantasy. I spend most of my days at home making art. My daughter, Logan, works with me full-time, and every day I pass more and more of the skills I have learned down to her. ☙ More Like This ❧ ➢ Check out my shop - castpaper.etsy.com ➢ Celtic House Blessing in Hand-Painted Cast Paper castpaper.etsy.com/listing/201575999 ➢ Celtic House Blessing art print castpaper.etsy.com/listing/259815921 ➢ Celtic House Blessing Cast Paper 12 x 16 castpaper.etsy.com/listing/202500964 ➢ Personalized Celtic House Blessing Digital Art Print castpaper.etsy.com/listing/840459985 ➢ Personalized Celtic House Blessing Cast Paper castpaper.etsy.com/listing/1356132843

Printable Posters - IT'LL BE GRAND - IRISH PRINTS ⭐ DIGITAL DOWNLOAD - HOW IT WORKS ⭐ This listing is for digital download item only. No physical product or frame will be shipped to your address. After your payment is approved by the seller, your purchase gives you access to all high-resolution JPG files of the poster, in multiple aspect ratios, that will fit dozens of frame sizes and can be printed from home, at the nearest print shop, or using an online printing service. 🔸 PRINTING GUIDE 🔸 If you're browsing for wall art online, it's important to find the right size that fits your space perfectly. In listing photos we include a "WALL ART SIZE GUIDE" to help you visualize the artwork's sizes in interior compared to common objects, such as a sofa or bed with exact measurements in inches and centimeters. ⭐WHAT IS INCLUDED ⭐ 1. You will receive 5 high quality resolution JPG files (300 DPI) for printing in the sizes listed below: 🌸 FILE 1 2:3 RATIO files for printing: 4x6” (10x15 cm) | 6x9” (15x23 cm) | 8x12” (20x30 cm) | 10x15” ( 25x38 cm) | 12x18" (30x46 cm) 16x24" (41x61 cm) | 20x30" (51x76 cm) | 24x36" (61x91 cm) 🌸 FILE 2 A1-A4 RATIO files for printing (ISO - international standard sizes): A1 - 23.4x33.1” | A2 - 16.5x23.4” | A3 - 11.7x16.5” | A4 - 8.3x11.7” | A5 - 5.8x8.3” | 50x70 cm, 5x7" 🌸 FILE 3 3:4 ratio files for printing: 6x8" (15x20cm) | 9x12" (22x30 cm) 12x16" (30x41cm) | 15x20” (38x51 cm) | 18x24" (46x61 cm) 🌸 FILE 4 4:5 RATIO files for printing: 4x5" (10x13 cm) | 8x10" (20x25 cm) | 12x15” (30x38 cm) | 16x20" (41x51cm) 🌸 FILE 5 11x14 ratio file for printing: 11x14" | 28x36 cm 🔔 If you need a different size, send us a message and we'll email it to you for free. 🎁 DISCOUNTS 🎁 To make your own bundle, with discounts, check if there are any available coupon codes at the top of the shop homepage: https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/SeiraDesignStudio. 💌 PLEASE NOTE: • This product is a DIGITAL INSTANT DOWNLOAD FILE only. No physical product will be shipped. • © All rights reserved. This purchase is for your own PERSONAL USE only. You may NOT resell, reproduce, distribute by electronic means, or profit in any way from the design. • It is forbidden to transfer digital prints to third-party wholesale printing companies such as Alibaba, Aliexpress, Amazon, E-bay... • Colors both on screen and in printed form may vary slightly due to different color monitors and printers. • For best print results, print the poster in the recommended size using good quality paper, fresh ink, send your files to professional print store (FedEx, Staples, Walgreens, Office Depot, Target, Costco, Walmart etc.) or in online print services such as vistaprint.com, shutterfly.com, snapfish.com • NO REFUNDS due to the nature of the instant digital download. However, if you encounter any problems with the files or spot something I may have missed in the design, please give me a chance to fix it. 🔸 YOU MAY ALSO LIKE 🔸 https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/SeiraDesignStudio?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=42540086 ⭐ BACK TO SHOP FOR MORE DESIGNS ⭐ https://www.etsy.com/ie/shop/SeiraDesignStudio?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=37749537 ❤ Follow @SeiraDesignStudio on INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST for modern wall art decor inspiration. Thank you for visiting our shop and have a lovely day! 🍀 Seira Design Studio, Dublin - Ireland