Cardabilities Challenge #62

In the spirit of the upcoming holidays, I reached into some paper stashes. I wanted to be more simple in idea and layout. With just weeks to go till Christmas, this was the perfect way to push me in that direction. 

Cardabilities Challenge #61

 So much fun to make!!

Cardabilities Challenge #61

With the holidays just around the corner, I was inspired to create a holiday piece for my home decor. So I ventured into Michaels in th search for something I didn't already have. This unfinished bird house called my name. I reached over and was instantly drawn to its curvy roofline and log cabin like design. I chose some paint and flowers and headed off with just a vision. First I painted it a cranberry color, then once dry I applied Martha Stewart crackle medium. Finally I applied an off white acrylic paint and allowed it to dry overnight. Then I added the holiday touches to give it the feel I wanted. I used glue to add white sparkles on the roofline and base of the birdhouse, so it had a snowy feel. Then sprayed the house with a finishing spray to help set the glitter. Lastly I trimmed, cut and hot glued flowers around the house to balance the design. I was very pleased with the final outcome of the birdhouse and will be making more for gift giving.

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