I needed a gift for a friend's daughter so, of course, I made a house since that's what I do. Sometimes I am inspired and feel like everything comes together and the house looks really good. That is what happened with this project, I think.
Stamps and Stencils - Chirpy, Chirpy, Cheep, Cheep which is a celebration of birds. I don't have many birds on this project, but just like last year on my Easter houses, I added a bird on the top because I know the little girl will enjoy having a birdie on her little house.
Country View Challenges - Inspired by Tim Holtz - The basic house shape is one I designed myself, but many of the other aspects of the Rose Cottage are inspired by Tim - the crackled siding, the roses, the rooftop, almost all of the colors, the grit paste on the lawn, etc. I guess the big thing about his inspiration is that his products and teaching let our imagination carry out things we couldn't have done otherwise.
Thank you for reading my blog. I hope the transition from winter to spring is going well for you. Our weather is confused which means it confuses the trees too. Mostly I worry about the peach trees in my area of South Carolina because we have a few very cold days coming up after seriously spring-like weather for the past couple of weeks.
rachel
your house is wonderful - I adore the colours and your references to Tim! Thanks for joining us at Countryview challenges and good luck! Hugs rachel xx
Sue C
Fantastic house Lucy ! Love the colour scheme and the little bird of course ! Thanks for joining us at Stamps and Stencils. Sue C x
Mandy
Gorgeous house Lucy! It's so cute & the colours you've used are lovely.
Thanks for joining us at Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
Mandy xx
Paper Creations by Shirley
That is an amazing house, fabulous project. Thank you for stopping at my blog to leave a comment about my sweet Archie. I'm so heartbroken but I know that times heals and the memories stay. Take care, Shirley
Lora Mahaffey
Very sweet house! Glad to know you are a house nut like me!
Redanne
Your house is beautiful, I love the contrast between the green and pink and the crackle looks great on the boards, it really gives them a lovely grungy feel. I like the way the garden/yard slopes too and the little bird on the roof is delightful!
Thanks so much for joining in our All Aboard challenge at A Vintage Journey this month! Anne x
Deb Riddell ~ Paxton Valley Folk Art
What an amazing house Lucy, love the colour palette (and I rather like the name Pickled Raspberry!) and what a fabulous design, love the steeply pitched roofs. Thank you so much for joining us at A Vintage Journey as we celebrate our third birthday and happy 4th birthday to the lucky recipient of your wonderful house! Deb xo