Happy New Year! Ok….so you know how much I love making house projects. I thought I would welcome in the new year with a peek at a new die set being released from Poppystamps called Madison House. The window, flower box and door are perfect miniatures of the larger ones that most of us already have. What fun they are to play with.
I started by cutting out the dies and measuring for the size I would need for the house itself. I wanted to create a wide enough house that I could fit windows on both sides of the door. It ended up being 3 and 7/8” and still left enough room for the roof to be overhanging on both sides. I added score lines to the house to add the appearance of siding and then attached to the card base. I attached the roof section with adhesive along the top edge and with mounting tape along the bottom edge to pop out for dimension. I cut openings through both the house and card base so you could see thru the windows. If you would like more details on see thru windows you can check out my tutorial here.
I attached the tiny flower boxes to the window with mounting tape and cut tiny pieces of foliage from the lavish branch to fill in and then attached the tiny red flowers made with cuts from the flower mound. I added a tiny floral section over the door and a few clouds in behind the roof for a finishing touch.
I think you should hop on over to Ellen’s and put this set on your wish list for when it becomes available. It is definitely a set you will want to have in your collection.
Have a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year.
Paper: Blue, Red, White, Olive Accessories: Poppystamps Madison House, Memory Box Lavish Branch, Flower Mound, Puffy Clouds, Impression Obsession Fence Border, Mounting Tape, Craft Knife, Paper Piercer, Glossy Accents, Glue Dots, Metal Adapter Plate, Paper Piercer, Teflon Bone Folder, Stylus, ATG, Big Shot, Scor- Pal
what a lovely card
hugs Linda
Posted by: Linda | January 01, 2013 at 03:09 AM
I have to admit that I am a lurker.
I read everyone of your emails. I adore everyone of your cards. I even think when I grow up that I want to make cards just like you. (Even though I am probably much older than you already) ...LOL.
But for some reason this one caught my heart as did the one you posted earlier with one of you favorite of the year cards. It was one with the truck. My sweetie would have loved that card. This inspired me to tell you how much I do love your cards. I hope to get back into card making soon. I hope to order the set with the awnings and window and door when they come back in stock. Really, I don't think I have ever seen that you have made that I didn't love!! Thanks for sharing all you wonderful creations.
Posted by: Andrea Asher | January 01, 2013 at 04:44 AM
Adorable house. I was showing my hubby your fav's of last year...he said they were works of art, not cards. I showed him the one you sent me. Very impressed.
Posted by: Stephanie Bonin | January 01, 2013 at 06:19 AM
Happy New Year. Gorgeous card. That die is definitely on my wish list. I love all the details you put into your creations. Thanks for all the great inspiration. I look forward to seeing more in 2013.
Posted by: Judy I, St. Louis MO | January 01, 2013 at 06:37 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR, KITTIE! Another darling card! Like your house with all the details and the handsome flower boxes with the tiny flowers are so dang cute! :)
Posted by: Gabby | January 01, 2013 at 07:27 AM
I already have an order in for it. thank you for the dimensions. I wasn't sure of what they were when I put the pre order in for the set
Posted by: wustaz | January 01, 2013 at 07:39 AM
Happy New Year Kittie! WOW! LOVE the house die. You presented it beautifully!
Posted by: Rosetta | January 01, 2013 at 07:43 AM
I agree with the commenter above...I've never seen a card or project you've made that wasn't just the BEST!
Happy New Year!
Posted by: Jan Douglas | January 01, 2013 at 08:35 AM
Kittie - I always appreciate your cards and how clearly you describe the techniques you use and the listing of materials. Thank you. Blessings for a peaceful and productive new year.
Posted by: Janey | January 01, 2013 at 08:51 AM
Happy New Year Kittie! What a card to start the new year - it's so cute! I look forward to seeing your works of art throughout the coming year. Thanks so much.
Posted by: Sue | January 01, 2013 at 11:11 AM
Happy New Year, Kittie, Thank you for sharing all the wonderful creations through out the year. and It was so special for you to date them so we would find them easily. Your creations in spire me each day, and your wonderful directions and pictures aid the visual learner. I am so thankful for finding your site and friendship. Love your card for the beginning of the New Year. It's from your house to ours. says welcome, with the bright colors, flowers, and image. have a good day...and God Bless
Posted by: Pattie Jns | January 01, 2013 at 11:30 AM
This is so adorable, I love this die and love your card. Have a wonderful New Year :).
Posted by: Rebekka | January 01, 2013 at 03:14 PM
Oh I just love it Kittie, it's just amazing what you can do! I just can't wait to buy this die set. I read that memory box are coming out with 108 new dies!! Oh no, what on earth are we to do?? LOL.
Posted by: Anne-Marie B. | January 01, 2013 at 03:30 PM
This card is absolutely adorable!! The die set is in my wish list at EH - thanks!! Happy New Year!!
Posted by: Andrene | January 01, 2013 at 05:12 PM
Oh wow love it! i do love your work it's a gorgeous card and i NEED that die now!!!.
Happy New Year.
Posted by: JULES | January 01, 2013 at 06:10 PM
Fantastic card!! The set is definitely on my wishlist!
Posted by: Brenda | January 02, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Love your work, always beyond beautiful. Thanks so very much for sharing.
Barb
Posted by: Barbara Thomassen | January 07, 2013 at 06:52 PM