Wednesday, 5 December 2012

House Rules ....

This week over at Simon Says Stamp & Show it's all about "House Rules". I've opted to alter this wooden substrate which started out as a birdhouse that I picked up from PaperArtsy at a show earlier in the year. I've used Fresco Paints Ice Blue & Snowflake, Distress Inks (Walnut Stain).


I've used Archival Ink (French Ultramarine) to stamp the images from Tim Holtz (Joyful Song, Mini Holidays 4, Letters To Santa & Reindeer Flight)


The reindeer was die cut using papers from the Tim Holtz Ideaology Paper Pad (Holidays Past) & the Tim Holtz Alterations Movers & Shapers (Mini Reindeer & 25 Set). The snowflake has been die cut using the Snowflake Rosette die.





To finish off I added some Distress Crackle Paint (Rock Candy) to the roof, some Ideoaology embellishments and the word "JOY" is wooden chipboard letters which I also got from PaperArtsy.

Thank you very much to all at Simon Says Stamp for my win last week .... I have already been shopping lol. Until next time stay inky! x

20 comments:

Terry said...

Ohhhhhh Gillian, your HOUSE IS FABULOSO, I love the colors, the blue colours wwowzerss and your deer love that one too....tha background is just fabulous and on the front really great and a fabulous project. THank you for sharing with the DT from Simon Says Stamp and Show hun hugs terry xxxx

Words and Pictures said...

What a gorgeous alteration, Gillian! Absolutely love the colours, and all the stamping and embellishing is just perfect - this is a big WOW from me!!
Alison xx

sam21ski said...

Great house Gillian xxx

Kaz said...

Gorgeous Gillian!! Love ❤

Helen said...

I love the reindeer on the roof! Fabulous alteration.

Karen Letchworth said...

Oh, Gillian - this is fabulous!!I was SO blessed to happen upon your lovely blog today. You have so many delightful projects, and I was SO inspired. Thank you for that!
I would like to let you know about Word Art Wednesday, and invite you to play along. We're always an Anything Goes challenge, and this week we have two awesome sponsors (Really Reasonable Ribbon and Paper Sweeties). I hope you will join us and play along.
Have a great week, and I really hope you will join us. It would be such a treat to have you share with us.
Karen
Word Art Wednesday
www.wordartwednesday.blogspot.com!

Astrid Maclean said...

Fabulous project Gillian, absolutely love the birdhouse and the way you have altered it is stunning! Great colours!!

Candy C said...

Gillian...your Christmas bird house is fabulous! I so love your blue and white color theme. I love the stamped script and the snowflakes! The reindeer are precoius and the added ideaology pieces are stunning! Love it all! Thanks for sharing your beautiful art with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show. <3 Candy

Minxy said...

tots gorgeous darlin x

Marjie Kemper said...

Wonderful project! Love all that beautiful stamping and the reindeer are just the sweetest.

Anita Houston The Artful Maven said...

Fab house! I love every bit, and the shape is fab!

Terry said...

Adorable house with all the little deers about! Love how you used the wreath for the door opening! Very pretty!

Inkypinkycraft said...

fab house, love it! trace x

Tracey said...

Oh Gillian this house is beautiful!! I LOVE everything about it! Thanks so much for joining us at Simon Says Stamp and Show :)

Jo said...

Oh this is such a gorgeous creation... i love the colour, and well everything else!!!

Hels Sheridan said...

WOW, this is stunning, when can I move in please? LOVE IT!!! xx

Anna-Karin said...

Absolutely wonderful house! Everything is gorgeous. Lovely details and textures. Thank you for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp and Show!

Michelle Webb said...

How did I miss this Gillian, wow I love it! I bet it looks even more gorgeous in the flesh. Michelle x

Geraldine said...

Gorgeous altered birdhouse, love the colours and the texture from the stamps

Anonymous said...

A lovely piece of decor for the season. I just love all that stamping on the sides and roof.