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 Post subject: Violets on the Roof
PostPosted: Tue Mar 28, 2017 2:31 pm 
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I was not planning on making any Easter houses this year because I made so many last year, but an idea got stuck in my head and I had to make one.

I decided to put violets on the roof instead of shingles and I made Easter grass which is as close as I will come to making coconut. I put green cardstock through my shredder. I am very happy with how the Easter grass turned out.

I used clip art for the chicks and birds in the windows. I used a texture paste through a stencil to make the raised texture on the walls.

I generally write more details on my blog if you want to read more about some of the stuff I used to make this house. https://withglueandglitter.blogspot.com ... -roof.html

I may put this house on wheels with violets as the spokes, but I haven't decided about that yet.

I hope your spring is going well. It is beautiful here today in Upstate SC. Take care.
Lucy


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lovely!


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Very nice Lucy. I love the stone texture on the walls. How did you get the "blue brick" design on the chimney? It looks as if it's printed on. Love your Easter house! :)

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Violets on the roof? That treatment is tremendous! Now it makes me wonder about poinsettias on the roof of a Christmas house.

Very creative, and thanks for sharing your pics.


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Great Easter house Lucy! So many awesome textures! Love all your little friends peaking out the windows, brilliant! :)
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I just saw the comment about poinsettias on the roof--great idea


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I love the violets and all the spring visitors!


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Clever, unique use of violets!! Outstanding result!! Violet wheels and a pull cord for a great Easter would be fun!!


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