A few glitter houses as Christmas gifts.

Post by **Lucy** » Sat Dec 10, 2016 10:58 pm

I was so happy to come home and actually get to craft a little bit. I made 2 houses for two friends who were very helpful to me on my bike tour. A few months ago I promised one of my friends a house for her daughter. She likes the storage aspect of the house so I put her house on a base where she can put her treasures.

I hope everyone is having a good holiday season. Lucy

Clinton · Post by **Clinton** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 1:07 am

Very nice Lucy! Those red mullions look really pro!

Post by **maria** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 9:04 am

very nice!

Post by **Lynn** » Sun Dec 11, 2016 5:32 pm

Hi Lucy I love all the little extras you added!

Post by **BrianB** » Mon Dec 12, 2016 12:39 pm

Very neat houses Lucy!!! I love the shingles on the roofs. Would love to see a tutorial on that!

Great job!

Post by **Howard** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:12 am

Lucy...

more "eye candy"...like all of your projects!...did you set up a display this holiday?...or have I missed it?...I'm sorta behind on everything these last few weeks...

My very best regards...Howard...

Post by **debquilts** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 7:35 pm

Lucy, I love these. Especially the shingles. What weight cardstock did you use?
I am thinking I can cut those with my Cricut Explore. Debbie W

Post by **Lucy** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 11:21 pm

Thank you for your kind comments. There is no display - mostly because I sell or give away all of my houses. Next year I am going to have a Putz House Making Party and there will be a display then.

The shingles are made from a rooftop die that I love to use. I cut out a bunch of pieces, pre-paint them and then glue them on, trying to stagger the shingles as best I can. I touch up the ends of the cut pieces as I go.

I've included a photo of the die below. It's by Sizzix - called Village Rooftops. You do have to have a die-cutting machine like a Big Shot or something like that to cut the shingles out. Of all the dies I have, this rooftop die and the Elizabeth Craft design house which has the windows I use on almost all my houses are by far the 2 most valuable ones. Deb, you can probably design your own pattern for your Cricut.

I don't use cardstock for the shingles because I want them to have more dimension so I use a relatively lightweight cardboard.

The second photo shows the house with the top off so you can see where the treasures go. The kids just love this.

Post by **debquilts** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 4:49 pm

Lucy, thanks for showing the die. I just recently purchased a used Big Kick, (Joann's version of the Big Shot)
So I could use such a die. I am guessing here, The BIGZ dies are about 6 inches wide, so would that made the roof sections about 5 inches? I just am reluctant to spend the money on a die, when my Cricut will cut it just as easily. I have been able to cut cereal boxes on the Cricut for fences. But then I do were down the cutting blades, and they are not cheap either. I think I could talk myself into the purchase if I were to get a lot of use out of a die.
The Elizabeth Craft die that you mentioned, is that the "holiday house"? Its on sale right now... might be a good present to myself. Thanks again for taking the time to respond and so quickly. Merry Christmas
Debbie W

Clinton · Post by **Clinton** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 7:26 pm

Got a question for ya Lucy: Are those mullions made with your machine as well? I would like to get more info on that if you could spare a few moments and fill me in. Thanks in advance!

Christmas Cheers~

Will