Wednesday, July 27, 2011

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Hello friends.  My husband cut some more wood house forms for me today so I got busy turning these little houses into homes.  Choosing a group of four different shapes, some scraps from the drawer and a few embellishments ... I tried to make each letter feel special.  The chipboard letters are painted, distressed and "glitterfied" with Dazzling Diamonds.  The roofs also sparkle ... but with larger chunky flakes of glitter.


I just had to make a flower for the "o" - it seemed the right thing to do, I hope you don't mind my infatuation with making them.  Some lace was added to soften the look.  You'll see rhinestones on two of the homes and buttons, dyed seam binding, and heavy twine scattered here and there.




My inspiration for the color combination is complements of Embellish Magazine.  The challenge blog has posted a fabulous image in warm shades of brown paired with a deep blue.  The design team has some wonderful inspiration to share too ... be sure to pay them a visit and leave some love!


Thanks for stopping by this evening .. good night!

10 comments:

  1. how darling! Love your little houses.. and those flowers you make are to die for.. so beautiful!

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  2. What a clever sweet husband you have and you have decorated these so beautifully ... the flower is perfect ... i love these ..

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  3. Joanne, what a delightful project! You are the QUEEN of these scrumptious flowers; you simply cannot 'overdo' them! It's a lovely collaboration you have with your husband - what a team. You've decorated the houses so beautifully.

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  4. This is the perfect "HOME SWEET HOME"!!!!

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  5. ahhhh... I just love these. My hubby cut me out some wood houses but they are still sitting on his work bench.. Seeing these makes me want to run down and bring them up to my craft room and play..
    They really do look amazing..

    Hugs, Linda

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  6. these are fabulous! Wow love how u decorated them- and you make it sound so simple lol!

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  7. Well talent and creativity runs in the family. You are a fab couple:) I think we all want this in our house. Brown can be a tough color and your take on the challenge - and using brown - is stunning. this is such a precious keepsake. I love it!

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  8. Adorei sua idéia! Está muito show!! As cores também são especiais!

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  9. How absolutely divine! Your little houses are wonderful. You are extremely talented - as is your hubby too *smile*

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  10. How sweet! Love that your husband cut those! They're adorable! Thanks for taking on an Embellish challenge!

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