Special Ops: Storybook Houses

It's no secret that I love to pickup something for nothing and turn it into a masterpiece. These items were found at an after Christmas sale for 50 cents!
~ Storybook Houses ~

Today's technique changes Primitive Country Christmas décor into vibrant, jewel-toned Storybook Houses.

Step 1:
Trace the outline of the block or house onto paper.

Step 2:

Cut out the shape and trim to fit. 



Step 3:

Stamp and heat emboss a design on to the paper.

Step 4:

Paint or color the image then adhere the paper to the block.

I used my mists and a small paint brush.

The embossed lines kept the colors from merging.

Step 5:

Wrap the edges with washi tape.

Paint the top and sides of the block with Mod Podge.

I used three layers of Mod Podge on my blocks.

Supplies:
Paper:Crate Paper
Washi: Love My Tapes
Stamps:Prima, Inkadinkado, Stamps Happen Inc, J. Mauck
Pigment Ink:Clearsnap
Embossing Powder:WOW
Mist:Heidi Swapp, Tattered Angels, Dylusions
Surface Sealant:Mod Podge

Scrap On!

~charity~