Christening gowns are part of our Irish cultural heritage. For centuries these gowns have been a meaningful way for Irish families to express their faith and family traditions. They’re symbolic works of art. Christening dresses are often called baptismal gowns. In the past, Irish babies of both genders wore a gown when being baptized. Today, […]
How To Make A St. Brigid’s Cross Using Pipe Cleaners
On St. Brigid’s Day in Ireland it is customary to make reed crosses named after the saint. But, if like me, you live in the city, it is not easy to find an abundant supply of reeds. In America, reeds and rushes don’t grow as prolifically as in the wet soil of my homeland. Image […]
Winner Of The Custom-Made Alphabet Art By Letters From Ireland
A big thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s giveaway for a custom made piece of alphabet photo art by Letters From Ireland. It was lovely to hear the inspirational words readers would use to create their own unique piece of artwork. A big thank you to Letters From LLC for graciously sponsoring […]
Holiday Giveaway From MyIrelandBox
This Thanksgiving weekend MyIrelandBox, a subscription service providing monthly Irish craft surprises from Ireland, has graciously sponsored another giveaway for Irish American Mom readers. Based in a pretty little town on the western coast of the Emerald Isle, MyIrelandBox curates the best of Irish made crafts, delivering monthly surprises directly to your door. Our previous […]
Giveaway Time: Custom-Made Alphabet Art By Letters From Ireland
Letters From Ireland offers custom-made alphabet photo art using unique images captured throughout Ireland. Today I am delighted to introduce you to this creative and imaginative art work, and to offer you a chance to win your very own piece of fabulous art, inspired by my homeland. Alphabet photo art, or alphabet photography, is the […]
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