Tuesday, December 9, 2014

12 Days of Ornaments - Day 9!

Hi everyone! With just three days left in my 12 Days of Ornaments project, I feel like I'm just hitting my stride. Today's ornament is definitely one of my faves so far. It was inspired by Donna Wright, one of my Karen Burniston Designer Challenge teamies. She made a felt ornament with Karen's Holiday House die, inspired by my ornament making. It's great when you can be both inspiring and inspired - that's what creating is all about!

When I saw that Donna used the house die, a little lightbulb went off. I'd been wanting to make a 3D house, but didn't think about using Karen's die to make it. All I had to do was alter the pieces a bit and add a new front and - presto! - an adorable little house. Since I'm trying to keep everything very nature-inspired, I made it out of all things woodsy. Read on to see how I made it:

Begin by adhering thin sheets of cedar to the new Elizabeth Craft Designs adhesive sheet. This will keep the wood from splitting when you die cut it.

Next, cut two house pieces using the house die. These will be the ends so they need to be trimmed a bit. Take about 1/4" off each edge.

Cut two more pieces using the house die, this time out of similar colored cardstock. Peel off the other release paper and adhere the wood house to the cardstock. See those little edges? Those become our tabs. Score along the edge of the wood and fold.

To create the front of the house, adhere another piece of cedar paper to an adhesive sheet. Cut to 2 1/8" x 2 1/2. Using the window opening die, cut two windows. Cut two window grids from white cardstock and two window coverings from mica, slightly larger than the opening.

Decorate the front of house as desired. I used a leaf that I adhered to an adhesive sheet and burlap for the portico and door. On the back panel, use the window opening die to cut a hole so that a Christmas light can be inserted. When you're finished, apply Elizabeth Craft Designs 1/4 adhesive tape to the tabs and assemble the house.

Cut a roof piece from burlap paper as shown and attach to top of house.

To create the base, adhere a piece of cedar paper to a piece of medium weight chipboard. Cut just a bit larger than the house. Use hot glue to attach it to the bottom of the house. Adhere various natural elements (this is the fun part!).

To cover the seams, add sticks along the edges and the top of the roof. Glue small pieces of moss to hide the gaps. Finally, add some tiny acorns to decorate the front of the house.

So, is this little gnome house your favorite too? Don't you just want to peek in those windows? The decorating was inspired by a similar house that I bought at Hobby Lobby years ago. Now I have a feeling I'll want a whole village!

The supplies I used can be found at Inspiration Emporium and Elizabeth Craft Designs via the links below. Remember to use my coupon code - stamptramp - to save 10% at IE. Also, for a limited time, you can use the coupon code - SPEC25 - to save 25% off all glitter and adhesive sheets at ECD. Great deals all around!



Thanks so much for stopping by today and for all your wonderful comments. I appreciate them more than you know! If you've missed any of the previous ornaments, click on the 12 Days of Ornaments tag to see them all.

I have another very cool ornament to share tomorrow - see you then!

19 comments:

  1. I love this one Shelly, it's my favourite although I do love them all. X x x x x x

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  2. Oh wow! I would want a whole village too! But you only have to send me this one . . . Ha! LOVE IT!

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  3. Oh my, this is amazing Shelly! I love all of the natural elements. What did you use on the roof?

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    1. Deb, it's a growth I found on an old log. I think it's a type of fungus. Not edible, but good for shingling roofs! ;)

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  4. This one is too cute. I love the rustic look its fabulous. It's a fungus, I grew up onVancouver Island and these grow on the north side of all the cedar. The perfect roof!

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  5. It does look like a little gnome house! Love it.

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  7. Love it so much....awesome house of christmas.

    Warme groetjes,
    Anita Izendoorn.

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  8. Totally adorable. I love the roof and the moss. So totally rustic looking. Your tree is going to be amazing this year!

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  9. Shelly - love love love- where do you find the cedar paper?

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    1. Thanks, Cheryl! I got mine at Tuesday Morning. They're meant to wrap food for grilling. I just updated my links and added a link to some on Amazon.

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  10. Oh to be tiny...that house is precious!!! Absolutely love it!!!

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  11. Love your little house Shelly. I really am enjoying these, each and every one is so creative.

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  12. Oh M.G.! I have this die set as well....it kind of matches the Sizzix one w/pop n cuts and is just cottagy, but I purchased Holiday House a month ago....and this is such a great way to use it differently too! thanks so much for sharing...Sweet house!

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  13. I think this might be tied with the hollow log for fav ornaments. But then there is the sweater star… oh I still can't decide my favorite! =) This is an awesome little house Shelly. I want this die now lol.

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  14. Utterly adorable - I think this has to be my favourite (which, with my dollshouse background is no surprise) - exquisite! That roof is genius!
    Alison xx

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