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

Very nice Lucy! Those red mullions look really pro!

very nice!

Hi Lucy I love all the little extras you added!

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

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...

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

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.

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

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