I love those two words together....they speak of love, warmth, joy, and comfort...tonight is a night to celebrate all things home made with the next Papertrey Ink Group Post...one that I am so excited about. Tonight's group post highlights a new stamp set designed by Nichole called Home Made that coordinates with the absolute cutest Timeless Template designed by Lauren Meader. Our challenge as a design team was to use the stamps on the Home Made template and then show the versatility of using the stamps on their own.
I loved creating my shabby, wintry cottage shown above..the template creates the cutest, most compact gift idea I have ever seen...wish I could show you more of it, but the template will be available on November 15th for only $5.00...along with a complete supply list and instructions on my cottage along with all of the other designer's creations. These are too cute to give away...in fact, my little girl asked if she could have it after I was done making it...of course I said yes...then she told me what she wanted to do with it...things such as cut out a door for her toy dogs and horse to fit through...color in some more windows...oh, the horror....make a hole here....tear off a dormer there...I do love her, but I think we'll make one just for her.
Now onto the cards....since I adore my red front door...and wreaths...and Christmas...and berries...I wanted to stuff all of these favorites into a couple of mini cards to top off some packages this holiday season.
I used Papertrey Ink's Kraft cardstock along with Pure Poppy and Ripe Avocado ink, Rustic Twine, sentiments from the 2009 Holidays Tags stamp set, and the decorative accent from the Simply Stationary set. The paper is from Making Memories and Basic Grey and the gems are from Kaisercraft.
I plugged some Christmas music in today....how 'bout you?
Here are some fun links to follow tonight...enjoy!
Ok, I want to move into that cute house! And the way you used the stamps is fabulous!!! Amazing projects, love them!
Hugs,
Vanessa
Posted by: Vanessa Menhorn | November 12, 2009 at 09:52 PM
Unbelieveable!! This project is over-the-top beautiful! Wish I could pull off shabby chic like you!
Posted by: Karla K. | November 12, 2009 at 10:07 PM
OMG wonderful treat tonight! Can't wait to see the dets, lol. Truly fabulous!!
Posted by: dee | November 12, 2009 at 10:17 PM
WOW!! I love this! It's my favorite of all the little houses featured at PTI today!! Sooooo beautiful and sweet and charming!
Posted by: Elaine | November 12, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Wow!! This is soooo gorgeous. You really rock the PTI goodies. Love it!
Posted by: Ingrid | November 12, 2009 at 10:42 PM
I usually never leave comments like this..but this is astounding. truly beautiful. you are a very talented artist!
Posted by: Janice Lee | November 12, 2009 at 11:16 PM
This is so beautiful....I can hardly wait until we can get that template....I love this little house...I want to move in it!!! Your tags are gorgeous, too...I have been making lots myself, but nothing this beautiful.....can't wait to see what you come up with next!
Posted by: Diane H | November 13, 2009 at 12:33 AM
gorgeous winter house!!
Posted by: maria therese | November 13, 2009 at 12:48 AM
A truly mouthwatering confection! Absolutely delicious. Thank you.
Marion, UK
Posted by: Marion | November 13, 2009 at 01:15 AM
Gorgeous!
xoxo
Posted by: Artyjen | November 13, 2009 at 01:57 AM
Too cute for words! I think your little bean would like a barn. : )
Posted by: Bonnie | November 13, 2009 at 02:04 AM
Amazing ... Lovely winter cards. Absolutely gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Jenny | November 13, 2009 at 02:18 AM
This is my favorite of all the sneak peek houses. Gorgeous work.
Posted by: Kittie Caracciolo | November 13, 2009 at 02:37 AM
Oh Mellissa everything you do is very beautiful. It is the loveliest little house ever!
Posted by: Valerie C | November 13, 2009 at 02:57 AM
i love all your creations, mellissa, and these are no exception! beautiful!
Posted by: lynn | November 13, 2009 at 03:25 AM
Every time I visit I am amazed at your talent. Such a gorgeous house and lovely cards.
Posted by: Cam | November 13, 2009 at 03:36 AM
OK, seriously, this one just takes the cake! I absolutely am in love with your little house. This may be my favorite project of your's EVER! What kind of twill did you use on it?
Posted by: Anabelle O'Malley | November 13, 2009 at 03:36 AM
WOW! Your shabby winter cottage is amazing!It is truely beautiful.
I also think your Christams cards are great as well - the rustic twine is a brillant embellishments.
Posted by: Susan Hazell | November 13, 2009 at 03:50 AM
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! You've done a super fantastic job!!! Hugs ~S~
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | November 13, 2009 at 04:11 AM
Absolutely fabulous! Love it.
Posted by: Paula Pascual | November 13, 2009 at 04:19 AM
I adore the "red front door" cards -- so heartwarming and welcoming. :)
Posted by: Laura | November 13, 2009 at 05:23 AM
Your little house is just beautiful! Love the colors and all the details. Great job!
Posted by: Ginny Schleich | November 13, 2009 at 05:29 AM
Holy Macaroni! Your house is so unbelievably beautiful! Darling cards, too. So glad I "hopped" by for this sneak peak. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: nise | November 13, 2009 at 05:38 AM
i love your door cards! beautiful! you are so talented... =)
Posted by: mindy | November 13, 2009 at 05:46 AM
A red front door, that looks like snow has beat against it - are you kidding me? This is just to cute, and I am so excited to do this - thank you!
Posted by: Toni Nichols | November 13, 2009 at 06:08 AM