Saturday, January 24, 2015

Little Pink Houses


 We woke up to a wintery wonderland.  About five inches of snowfall overnight.  It looks so pretty, but it's turning warmer and grayer and they are calling for rain.  A very typical south-eastern Pennsylvania winter day.  "A slush-fest," my husband calls it.




I'm playing along with the Merry Monday Challenge #142 again this week.  It is calling for cards with houses.  I was inspired by those vintage, pasteboard houses that people decorate with at Christmastime.  I love the sugary colors; blues, pinks, light greens...

 
 I used Paper Smooches Bitty Bungalows for the images and sentiment.  The houses were heat embossed with white embossing powder, water-colored with Distress inks, then die cut.  The back panel is raised and I added little heart sequins from Martha Stewart.
It's a bit hard to tell in the photo, but the sentiment is embossed in silver.  It adds to the frosty feel of the card.  

I think this card is just right for the entire winter season!
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I'm also linking up to the Paper Smooches Anything Goes Challenge this week.  Love these challenges!  Tons of inspiration!!



Stay warm! 
Mary 
 


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13 comments:

  1. JD/ JillJanuary 24, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    I found your blog through Darnell's blog...and I have really enjoyed seeing what you post!
    The house card is just adorable and perfect for the Merry Monday Challenge! I need to get back to posting to that challenge myself...so I don't run out of Christmas cards like I did this past year...smile.
    PS. Yes, we have lots of snow too.

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  2. InkyfingersJanuary 24, 2015 at 7:38 AM

    Oh my Mary, this card is just adorable. Love how you coloured the miniature houses and the little hearts really finish it off.
    Hugs
    Carol x

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  3. Kristie GouletJanuary 24, 2015 at 11:17 AM

    I LOVE your pastel houses and the embossed background. Thanks so much for joining us at Merry Monday this week!

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  4. JoAnnJanuary 24, 2015 at 1:46 PM

    Your pastel houses are very pretty. Love the embossed background.

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  5. Linda W. (ScrappinBari)January 24, 2015 at 1:59 PM

    Hi Mary - spotted your darling pastel houses over on Merry Monday. Just adore these houses!! Love how you layered them and put them on the embossed background - thanks for the inspiration!

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  6. FabiolaJanuary 25, 2015 at 2:36 AM

    c'est adorable, les couleurs pastelles lui donne beaucoup de charme, un vrai cocon ou passer l'hiver au chaud, biz

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  7. Notes by NinaJanuary 25, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    So cute Mary, I love the soft colours you used on your houses. Thank you for joining us for Merry Monday.

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  8. lostinpaperJanuary 25, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    OH, such a pretty pastel village!

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  9. BonnieJanuary 26, 2015 at 6:23 AM

    Hi Mary, We loved your card at Merry Monday and it is this week's winner! If you would like to be our Guest Designer next week, email me at bonklass(at)gmail(dot)com and I will send you the information you'll need.

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  10. Chriss BlagraveJanuary 26, 2015 at 10:41 AM

    Gorgeous card Mary and a well deserved win!

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  11. JoyceJanuary 26, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Spotted your card as a winner at Merry Monday--came over to take a closer look. Congratulations on your well deserved win. This card is just adorable. Love the combination of the distress painting and white embossing.

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