Home Made

Are you all excited for the release this month?  Well, this new template and coordinating stamp set is going to knock your socks off!!  All of the design team gals got in on the fun this month and created a template project - yes way more inspiration in the companion download than usual.  So first I have a sneak peek of my project, more pictures, supply list and instructions will be available on November 15th at Papertrey.  I just love how this turned out, in fact I think it will be difficult to create something not cute with this template, the little house is just that adorable.  I used lots of patterned paper with a soft color palette, taking my inspiration from the Bitty Baby Blessings patterned paper collection.  I added some vines growing on the side of the house with the new Turning a New Leaf set and bitty flowers punched with a $1 punch I got at Michaels - they were just the right size.  And yes, I added a puff of smoke coming out of the chimney with a little bit of cotton from a cotton ball - CUUUUTE, right?

In addition to the fabulous houses we all created, we also used the set to make cards to show you the versatility.  I have to admit I was a little daunted making a card with this set at first.  I mean I wanted to showcase the elements but I didn't want it to look cheesy...well my husband actually had the idea to make a house shaped card.  This is something I have never done but I am sure is not a new idea...but I loved it so I decided to go for it.  I am actually showing you the second one I made cause it turned out better, I will save the first for a future blog post.  I made all the measurements up myself and just sort of went with it, using a color palette inspired by a piece of Polka Dot Parade patterned paper, Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, and Ripe Avocado.  Sometimes I forget how delicious Lemon Tart is, I just love that color!  Anyhow, I just sort of pieced things together, a little sewing here, some trim there, a few flowers, a cool round accent piece, and I just had to add the little kitty from On My Couch to the window - that is hands down my favorite part!

Here is a closer look...

And that stone chimney that I just cut out and slipped behind my patterned paper, you can't even tell on the inside of the card, I was trying to keep the inside fairly clean and I think I accomplished it!

 
 

So there you have it, two cute projects with the new set, Home Made and also with the template of the same name.  And if you like the card and want dimensions or a tutorial of some kind let me know and I will try to put one together!!  Thanks for visiting, please go grab more inspiration from the team - Nichole, Becky, Betsy, Dawn, Debbie, Heather, Lauren, Lisa, Melissa, Mish, and Niki!  Have a great day, only two more days until release day!
 
 
 

Comments

[Vanessa Menhorn]

Aw, the addition of the cat image is genius!!! Adorable, love it!

Hugs,
Vanessa

[Barbara M]

Iove your house card the cat in the window is oh soooo clever!! I have that set...where should I put my cat? Loved your ideas.

[Linda R]

I just love your card!! It's gorgeous.

[Eveline van Heijst]

The little cat does it!
Great house and card.
Eveline.

[Diane H]

Very cute house, such pretty colors...and the cat in the window...looks just like home!

[Simone P.]

Perfect! I love the house and the card is fabulous!

[Julie Cameron]

Great card Geny.

[Susan Hazell]

Wow, I really love what you have done with this template- both the house and the card. In both I love your choice of pastel colours, and the cat in the window is great finishing touch.
You made me smile when I looked at these!

[Silke Ledlow]

Super duper cute Geny!!! I really like your take on the house template!!! Your matching cards are FABULOUS!!! Hugs ~S~

[Sandy Kay]

Very pretty - and like the above posters, the cat in the window is adorable!

[Laura]

I adore the beautiful colors and the great details such as the scalloped roof -- wow! Gorgeous!

[Toni Nichols]

More house cards that delight me! Keep it coming! I am loving them!

[Julia Aston]

Well you've got me thinking spring with your wonderful bright house here!! love how you did your roof - and your house card is just adorable with little kittie in the window!

[Audrey]

LOVE th house. So sweet and inviting. I also think the card is amazing love the stone chimney. So much to see and enjoy with this templete and stamp set.

[Squeaks]

I LOVE your card so much--everything about it!

The wheels started turning with ideas about all the things that are possible with this stamp set and template. . .from YOUR creation.

Love it!

[Niki Estes]

Geny, your house and card are so cute! I love those scallops on the roof and all the stitching and patterned paper! What a cute idea to add the kitty, too!

[Amber Ricketts]

So cute! I look at all of the Papertrey Ink design team blogs but rarely post! This is just too cute! I've never bought one of the templates but I think I might have to one this one!!

I would LOVE a template for your house card. It is adorable!

[Leanne / Leapayear]

Beautiful work Geny. I adore the stitching and little cat. Thanks for the inspiration!

[Karen c/ny]

What a fantastic job on the house and the card. My 4yr old grandaughter was sitting on my lap and when we came to the card, she said "oh isn't that cute gramma". What better testimony than from a 4yr old.

[annheidel]

Oh so adorable! The cat is just perfect in the window. :) Love the colors!

[Carol R]

I love your home with the colored roof. Sort of reminds me of a Hansel and Gretal house. And your card is so adorable! Now if only there was a PTI stamp set with a cute, floppy eared dog.

[Nancy L.]

adorable!

[kara]

I kept wondering when that little cat would make an appearance in one of the windows! Great projects!
Kara

[Karie B]

Wow! What attention to detail! It makes me want to try a little harder with my creations. I would love a little tutorial on the card. Thanks for sharing!

[Susan W.]

That card is just adorable!! I love the kitty cat in the window. What a creative and perfect touch! Love the house with it's colors. This set looks like a must have!!