This is my project for the Paper Whimsy Inspire Project this week…hope you can stop by their web site!
At this time of year I long to be along the beach, specifically the Great Lakes. They are located in my home state and I have felt most content along their shores since I was a wee girl. My project was inspired in thinking of cute beach side cottages, lake/sea air, and summer breezes.
I used a palette of soft robins egg blue, lavender and periwinkle. I wanted to keep the houses simple – like a quaint little cottage. But, the marvelous part of alterables is creating the art to the extent that pleases you. Add more baubles, sparkles, and bling if your heart desires.
I hope you will have fun created this set. I altered each side so they could be changed from time to time wherever they should be displayed.
Technique:
(1) Paint house edges with craft paint of your choice. I used a robins egg blue hue. Once dry, add pattern paper to front and backs with matte gel medium. Add torn strips of coordinating paper, sheet music, etc. to add dimension to each piece. I covered both front and back of each house.
(2) Paint shapes with craft paint. Add images to insides using matte gel medium. Add words to each house.
(3) Glue shapes to front of each house with E6000 glue. Add buttons, paper roses, and other embellishments.
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Ahh, but these wee cottages are sweet. The should definitely be near a lake.
Such sweet cottages Nancy, love them!
and inspire you always do dear Nancy!
your PW cottages are each so precious and lovely…
Happy Summer Solstice from rainy Virginia ~♥~
oxo
What a nice way to start my day – looking at something so cute and pretty! Beautiful job – love the technique and the coloring ….LOVE!
Love these….and such gorgeous colours.
Gorgeous. These are soooo lovely.
darling cottages Nancy!
I just love your beach houses, dear Nancy, and I can se the roght ones you describe, for my inner eyes, close to the water. I so hope for you, you will have a chance to visit “your” beach this summer. The sweetest houses, and love your adds of dear little pieces.
Hugs to you, from Dorthe
love this project-and the colors are beautiful
love it!! great colours
These are so awesome Nancy! Thinking of you and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!