Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Melissa Frances DIY Houses


I've been busy these last couple of weeks working on the these two Melissa Frances DIY Houses for Whim So Doodle.  These were time consuming but really fun to put together and decorate.  
  
This first one is the Large Queen Anne.  I covered it with MF 5th Avenue papers in Hattie and Essie.  The base is covered with MF Countdown to Christmas-Salutations.  After covering each piece with paper I ran the pieces face down through my Xyron 850 and applied adhesive to the front side. Then I applied Martha Stewart Crystal Fine glitter.  Adding the glitter with the Xyron was super easy and the results are fabulous! The glitter is evenly distributed and it really does stay on!  The credit for that step belongs to this blog, Ain't She Crafty.  I'll definitely be using this method in the future when I want to add some bling to something!
 
I used Zip-Dry glue both for covering the pieces with paper and for assembling the house.  The trees and wreath were dyed using TH Ranger Distress Ink reinker in Picked Raspberry combined with water in a Ranger Mini-Mister. The pearls are from Michael's Recollections line. The fence was painted with a Ranger Adirondack Paint Dabber in Snow Cap and then glitter was pressed into the paint while it was wet.  


 
 
This second house is the Large Chapel.  I followed the same steps as shown above for covering and assembling the house.  The trees and wreath were dyed using TH Ranger Distress Ink reinker in Pine Needles combined with water in a Ranger Mini-Mister. The pearls are from Micheal's Recollections line. The fence was painted with a Ranger Adirondack Paint Dabber in Snow Cap and then glitter was pressed into the paint while it was wet.  The tinsel is TH Rope Tinsel.  The snow accents were added using a DecoArt Snow Writer.


 


I really like how they both turned out and I think they're charming Christmas decorations reminiscent of a bygone era.

5 comments:

  1. They are both charming Christmas decorations and they are also very beautiful. I love how you have covered them with gorgeous papers and the glitter really does shine through. Love the trees too and they have taken the colour so well. Gorgeous makes! Anne x

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  2. OMG these are GORGEOUS Donna! They are dressed to perfection. These would be beautiful gifts to bestow. Thanks for all the deets. Nicola x

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  3. Those trees are Ahhhh-mazing! I think I might just like the pink ones better than the traditional green. Looks like I'm gonna have to make a trip to the Doodle to see these in real life!

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  4. Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love Christmas house!!!!! BArbarayaya

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  5. Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Love the pink!!! Your Christmas decor will look fabulous!

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