I just got the new Village Brownstone by Tim Holtz and Sizzix. It's a very nice die that makes it easy to make a little building. It certainly adds to Village Dwelling series and makes me look forward to the future variations.I decided for my first one I would make a rather … [Read more...] about Tim Holtz Village Brownstone – New Die as a Christmas Church
The Owl’s House done – Challenge Edition
I stayed up and finished the Owl House completely. I am pleased with how it turned out. I made the "book" out of a cardboard box that I covered with various papers and cardboard to look like a book. I used paper mache to make the tree and cover the inside of the book. There is a … [Read more...] about The Owl’s House done – Challenge Edition
The Owl’s Wisdom – an Owl House, the preliminary view
I've been working on this "house" for quite awhile. I am not quite done yet. I have to decide about cutting a hole in the back of the house to let light shine behind the owl for one thing. The other thing is that I want to cover book with Mod Podge for protection and for a little … [Read more...] about The Owl’s Wisdom – an Owl House, the preliminary view
Raven Cuckoo Clock – Halloween House
I made another cuckoo clock but this one is for Halloween.The house is simply a pattern I drew and cut out on my regular cardboard. It's painted with gesso and various greys and some black. I made it this height because I needed space for the raven, the clock, and the door. Next … [Read more...] about Raven Cuckoo Clock – Halloween House
Cuckoo Clock Cardboard House – Simon Says Stamp Challenge
I have had plans to make a cuckoo clock out of cardboard for a long time. This one does not work, however, but I think I can make one with a clock mechanism. I will have to look into that.I am entering this one in the Simon Says Stamp Monday blog challenge under Home Decor. I … [Read more...] about Cuckoo Clock Cardboard House – Simon Says Stamp Challenge