Sunday, November 24, 2013

Papertrey's November Blog Hop - Paper House

After a long absence, I'm finally posting again. Who can resist making little paper houses, especially at holiday time when bling is a necessity? Papertrey's Blog Hop this November is one I just couldn't sit out. You can find the link for the house template and the blog hop here.

The house is small at only 2 1/2" a side. This was a good challenge, since most of my PTI stamps were just too big.

I finally settled on a fabric-based quilted cottage theme. (This house looks so much cozier in person. For some reason I took terrible pics of this, and had no time, or sun, left for a second shoot.) Eventually, an LED tea-light (that hasn't been purchased yet) will show off the pale pink vellum windows.

Down to the details.

I love how PTI colors work together, and I've always wanted to make a project using the lighter and bluer hues of Christmas - Scarlet Jewel, Autumn Rose, Pinefeather, and Ocean Tides. Kraft ink was used for the "stitched together" sides, using the a stamp from Sew Simple Borders. My double striped stamp made ticking walls. (Don't you just love the homey look of ticking?)

The windows are round so that the half button shutters will cover them neatly. (I stamped the die cut buttons with a small floral print, but I'm not so sure you can easily tell they are buttons now. Would some "Glossy Accents" help define them better, or should I just leave them alone?)

The back of the house shows off the 'gingerbread' lace that lines the roof on all four sides. (Used a bit of Glossy Accents on the cut ends of the trims to keep them from unraveling.) All the windows are topped the the leaves from Believe, with pink gems covering the berries.



Happy Hexagons
stamps on die cut pieces from the Hexagon Cover Plate form a warm roof. I wanted some stitching lines to enhance it's 'quiltiness', but didn't have a good  idea how to do that. Do  you have a way that has worked for you? I'd love to know what works.

Now for a second question. I REALLY wanted to glitter my little house, but thought that the glitter would ruin the fabric ambiance. What do you think about a little along the eves and maybe the windows? Roll the whole house around in it?

Saved my favorite for last - the front door. Two sets helped me finish the trimmings. The wreath is from Believe, the banner and trees are from Door To Door. (Don't those trees look like they're made from thread?)  I like buttons in the the corners of the banner, but I've not conquered the technique of button coloring using alcohol markers.

If you have any thoughts concerning my questions, or are just a dear, please leave a comment. I love hearing what fellow crafters think. Thanks for taking the time for the house tour, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.



17 comments:

  1. This house looks stitched! It is soooo pretty. LOVE all the stamped details and hexagons on the top!

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  2. OK, windows with round shutters? Brilliant! The banner, hexagon stamped roof, colors, all favorites. LOVE!

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  3. Such a little beauty! I LOVE how you used the Hexagons for your rooftop and the stripes set for the ticking on the walls. Your accents and colors are all fabulous!

    Linda

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  4. Oh wow...got this one pinned and love...LOVE, what you have done. That hexagon roof, all of the different elements put together to create the cutest little house. You should check your pins...bet everyone is going to be pinning this one!

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  5. Marcie!!!!! Love your cozy house! Oh my goodness all the sweet details. Look at that cloth roof. You were thinking outside the box with this! Love the door and trees! It's perfect the way it is.....but if you like glitter like I do go ahead an glitter it up .....but then you have to take another picture so we can see. Bravo!!!! happy Thanksgiving Marcie!

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  6. Oh, so sweet! I love your hexagon roof!

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  7. Your house is delightful and I love it just the way it is! Great job!! :0)

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  8. Ohhhh! This is so amazing! I love the hexagon quilted roof, the striped "siding", and the buttoned swag over the door! And those sweet teeny trees. I can just imagine how cute it will look when the windows have a rosy pink glow from the inside, eek!

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  9. This little house is DARLING!! I LOVE the hexagon roof! CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!!
    Have a GREAT day!!

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  10. Wow!! Such a FUN Design!! I LOE the colors and alloc the little details!! Thanks so much for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!!

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  11. Your house is so creative, Marcie! Love the lace, buttons, banner, hexy roof and fun patterns. Adorable design!

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  12. Very cute. I especially like your use of the hexagon die cuts for the roof.

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  13. What a cute little house!! love, love, love your hexagon roof!!

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  14. Marcie, you have a calling! This is a masterpiece! Your design elements and colors and stitching ... I'm drooling, it is so enchanting!! Hugs, Darnell

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  15. Holy cow, love your cozy quilted roof covered chalet!! I think the stitching would look great and a little bit of glitter around the edges would be enough. I love how you used the buttons for shutters-how cute! What an amazing job you did with this challenge!

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  16. WOW, Marcie, this is one adorably SWEET little house!
    I love all the wonderful details! Beautifully done!

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  17. Hi Marcie! Just catching up on some blogs and wanted to stop by. LOVE your house that you decorated! You're right, the ticking is so darn charming. My favorite is the hexie roof with all those different patterns that you arranged so well. Hope you've been doing well!

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