Whimsical Hugs and Kisses
By Lisa Elton
Ready for a bit of whimsy? The new Large Mushroom House is filled with possibilities! I couldn’t resist giving mine a red polka dot roof and a couple of furry friends.
The Mushroom house stem was die cut from kraft paper then shading was added with Copic Markers. Vellum was adhered to the back of each window with a golden yellow cardstock layered behind it for that magical glow. This polka dot red roof just makes me happy! The house was added to the Harvest Oval Frame (currently on sale and worth every penny!) cut from Memory Box plaid paper. I snipped a few pieces from the top of the frame to let the mushroom complete the oval.
Everything was added to a top fold marshmallow card base. I rounded the top corners with a punch to keep that oval flow going. A couple of Whittle Squirrels are frolicking about. I think they have their eye on that acorn!
Little Layered Asters were cut from white cardstock then colored with a Copic Marker to get the same blush tone of the polka dots on the roof.
I tucked in those pieces cut from the oval frame along with a few more polka dot berry branches (from the same frame) cut from roof scraps. The Sentimental Banners sentiment was positioned to follow the bottom curve of the house.
Today is my late father-in-law’s birthday. He used to enjoy sitting in his recliner watching the squirrels out his front window. I think he would have enjoyed a scene like this one. Hugs and kisses to you, dad and a happy heavenly birthday!
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This card is pure delight, so many fun little details!
Hi Lisa, This is a beautiful card, I adore muchroom houses and this one is adorable, I love all the embellishments you have added, resulting in a beautiful card, I love it. Your late Father-in-law would have loved it too.
Lots of love from Patricia xx
Oh, yes! From the fabulous dots to the plaid I’m mad about, Lisa, your card is sure a wonderful memory of your FIL – I hope you gave it to your hubby! I’m sure he’s thinking of his dad today, too.
What a wonderful creation! However, I’m quite sure that squirrel in the window has his eye on the pie cooling on the mushroom’s countertop!
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Whimsical to be sure, Lisa – love your mushroom house!! So many great details and it goes so well with the autumn frame. Cute whittle squirrels too!!
So sweet and adorable! From the cute squirrels, to the pretty papers, and fun design, this card’s a winner
I love this mushroom house with the polka dotted roof and vellum windows! The frame is awesome!
The whittle squirrels look like they’re plotting a way into the house.
Oh Lisa…this is just the cutest card ever!! Your mushroom house is just ADORABLE and I absolutely LOVE the red polka dotted roof! Loving the plaid dsp you cut the oval framing from too, and of course those whittle squirrels! Your FIL and my hubby would have gotten along wonderfully…Chris leaves a handful (or two or three) of peanuts under the oak tree daily for his little friends! Delightful, delightful post my friend…LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)
Super cute little mushroom house, Lisa! The polka dot roof is the perfect finishing touch.
So adorable, Lisa!! LOVE this mushroom house with the adorable critters and your beautiful plaid fall frame. xx
Sweet memory of your Father in Law, Lisa. I’m sure he would have loved this darling card. The frame is wonderful die cut from the plaid paper!
What a wonderful way to design a card around that cute mushroom house, Lisa. Love it!!
This mushroom house is so much fun. I love all the details from the flowers, to those darling squirrels to the smoke from the chimney, and the polka dots. What a wonderful creation and a sweet memory of your father-in-law.