I need to get up to speed on making Halloween houses for the fall Habitat fundraiser. I've been distracted by other seasons. Anyway, this house was inspired by a new Sizzix die that came out recently that makes strips that are like Dresden trims. I decided to use the strips as shingles. I think it makes a really cool effect - very textural and tactile. There's more detail on my blog - one blog post about the die itself called an Impresslit because it cuts it out and embosses at the same time. It's really cool.https://paperglitterglue.com/impresslit-impressions-dresden-trims/ and then a post about some of the details making the house https://paperglitterglue.com/embossed-roof-paper-halloween-house/ if you are interested.

I will paint the base some more - it needs more color. Pumpkins will be added at some time. The steep roofline is a little much, but it's a Halloween house so I use distorted proportions. Probably won't distort things this much on the next house though.

Lucy

One would normally say beautiful and elegant but I think it deserves Spooky and elegant, it's that roof that makes the appeal and elegance. Look forward to the final touches.

Mary

Wow, that embossed pattern roof is over the top! I love it, especially for Halloween. Thanks for sharing pics.