By Carol C. Porter, CNI Education Director

New from the always innovative creative team at Clover are the Butterfly and Shamrock Shape Yo-Yo Makers.

Spring is a time of renewal and nothing says that better than the symbolic Butterfly. Resurrection, transition, celebration, lightness, time, the soul, and to be sure, transformation, can all be connected to the mysterious and beautiful Butterfly, which can be found ranging in size from 1/8” to almost 12”. Now you can bring the magical mystery of butterflies to your creative repertoire with our new templates – small (1 ¼”x1 ½” finished) and large (1 ½”x2 ¼” finished).

To inspire you, we’ve created a complimentary project sheet to include a small wall quilt, napkin rings and a candle ring all adorned with Butterfly Yo-Yos, all with a fresh, airy  Spring- time theme. Or, consider a Butterfly Yo-Yo attached to a hairclip or ponytail “scrunchy” that will add that touch of lightness to your daughter’s spring wardrobe. Or how about a Butterfly lapel pin as a private reminder of your own transformation and grace?

Now let’s talk about Shamrocks. Our company symbol is a 3-leaf clover, but we developed a 4-leaf Shamrock Yo-Yo symbolic of Good Luck because of its rarity. It is said that the four leaves represent Fame, Wealth, Love and Health, and for this reason alone we should all wear a Shamrock every day of the year! Growth, financial gain, success, good health, and achievement are all elements we need to hold dear during our economic stress.

We also have a great attachment to the color green for it represents refinement, wellness, satisfaction and being kind to our earth.

By now you’re probably anxious to put your creativity to work, so to help you prepare for St Patrick’s Day and to help you avoid the threat of a pinch for not wearing green that day, we’ve created these delightful Lad & Lassie lapel pins. Gather your friends and have a “Wearin’ O’ the Green” session to make pins for all your friends and family. You can also use colors other than green to turn this Shamrock into a great little flower ready for embellishment on hats, handbags, and garment.

Have fun. Believe, inspire, create!