Tuesday, tuesday....a bit of a random day, but I like them that way. I decided yesterday that the chickens were big enough to let out of the hen house during the day....I've been taking the kittens down a couple of times each day to get everyone acquainted and they all seemed to be curious about each other, but not mean and nasty....so, therefore...time to let the girls run free. I have love, love, loved it....never in my wildest dreams would I consider myself to be the type to want hens running about, farm cats here, and there, and so on and so forth, but it is a joy. My little one especially is just eating it all up...one big, feathery, furry happy family.
Now onto something shabby and spooky and oh, so much fun for me to create....created for Ally Scraps.
As many of you know, I have a thing for altering these little paper mache houses....I took a break from them a while back, but pulled one out the other day and after seeing Graphic 45's beautiful new Halloween in Wonderland collection, knew that I needed to create an eerie little number....it was a blast.
I'm a little nutty for banners right now and so I draped a "beware" banner across the front of this, made up of Jenni Bowlin stickers, Girls' Paperie chipboard, and Graphic 45 die cuts.
The Pumpkin-Heads, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb have totally won me over, so just had to make a spot for them...
Little witches peeking out from the upper windows....couldn't resist using them. These images are from Crafty Secrets Halloween Journal Notes.
And, some Maya Road goodies to finish it all off...
I have a list of supplies and instructions for you waiting HERE on the Ally Scraps blog.
I'm busily working on a batch of custom Birthday Books and a sweet, shabby, and girly house for another customer...the little number above may end up in my shop very soon as well.
Enjoy a beautiful August day.
Melis
Love how you decorated this house! It's so pretty even though it's spooky! I love that G45 collection. So glad to see you do too! :)
Posted by: Ashley Cannon Newell | August 24, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Oh so fabulous!! I adore little houses and especially love seeing yours but this little beauty is something quite unique ... Brilliant Melis
Posted by: Ros | August 24, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Oh WOW!!! Brilliant!! Gorgeous piece of art!! Love it!! =)
Hugs, SannaS
Posted by: SannaS | August 24, 2010 at 12:37 PM
Oh. My. Gracious! How totally wonderful! I never in a million years would have thought to put all of these elements together, but you have created a masterpiece. I visit your blog for every post and love every one, but *this* one is extra special. TFS!!!
Posted by: JeanFB | August 24, 2010 at 01:02 PM
My sis and her husband recently added 12 hens to their little animal collection. For her birthday I got her 4 Americauna hens so she and my 9-y.o. neice can gather beautiful blue and green eggs together. So fun.
And what a beatiful little house.
Posted by: Cindy Holshouser | August 24, 2010 at 01:22 PM
Meli: Any chance you can PLEASE tell me where I can get my hands on some of these paper mache' houses? I would greatly appreciate this help.
BaptistScrapper@aol.com
Thanks! It's adorable!
Posted by: Karen Letchworth | August 24, 2010 at 02:05 PM
I'm speechless....this is out of this world beautiful. The way you decorated this house; I'm smitten......
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Stella | August 24, 2010 at 02:51 PM
Amazing. I love Halloween, and your little house just speaks to my Halloween lovin' soul.. it's gorgeous!
Posted by: becks f | August 24, 2010 at 03:23 PM
This is fantastic Melis! Love the banner, I am a little nutty for them too:)!
Posted by: Geny | August 24, 2010 at 03:49 PM
Seriously the cutest house I have EVER seen!!!! But , then again, Halloween is my favorite! What a wonderufl house!!
Posted by: Char | August 24, 2010 at 04:47 PM
Crazy Cool!! how creative!! love it!!
Melissa ~
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Posted by: Melissa Marro | August 24, 2010 at 07:27 PM
oh my....LOVE....
Posted by: Romaine | August 24, 2010 at 08:35 PM
I love this little Halloween house!
Good news about letting your chickens run around the yard is they will eat all of your bugs! My parents have chickens and they haven't had problems with ticks or chiggers since they got them!
Cerri xo
Posted by: cerri | August 24, 2010 at 09:07 PM
Melissa That house is darling...there may be some scrap lifting going on! That house looks like the one that Papertrey sold last year. Is it? That is sooooo cute. I just bought that paper and had no idea what to do with it...now I do! Thank you. P.S. Glad to hear the kittys and chicks are getting along. How fun...
Posted by: Cathy | August 24, 2010 at 09:52 PM
I should have said....that the paper mache house looks just like the house that Paper Trey sells from last year. If you can't find the paper mache one you can always go to the Paper Trey site and buy their pattern and stamps.
Posted by: Cathy | August 24, 2010 at 09:56 PM
It's amazing how even spooky is so doggone pretty when you get through. Inspiration overload! Glad your enjoying your full nest. Many blessings, Patty
Posted by: Patty M | August 25, 2010 at 05:58 AM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: mamajulie | August 25, 2010 at 06:20 AM
Oh my goodness, this is absolutely AMAZING!!!
Posted by: Diane Jaquay | August 25, 2010 at 09:31 AM
I'm so glad to see your trademark little houses back, Melissa. This one takes the cake...so cute, and a little spooky lol..xx
Posted by: stephanie | August 25, 2010 at 11:05 AM
Wonderful!! I love all the special little details!
Posted by: Anne T | August 25, 2010 at 04:25 PM
this gorgeous! i love those papers and thanks for the close ups, too! i love looking at all the pretty details! amazing project, Melissa! i love it!
Posted by: Alice W. | August 26, 2010 at 12:23 AM
Your eye for detail is so clever. Love the banner, love the witches peeking and love what you did with the Graphic 45 paper... love.
Posted by: Domenico | August 27, 2010 at 10:08 PM