Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Halloween Spider House

Hey everybody!
 
 
I used Eileen Hull's really adorable Sizzix ScoreBoard XL Birdhouse 3D die.

 
This is how my little "bird" house changed into a Halloween Spider House.
 
Sorry if it "creeps you out!"
 
We start with plain old chipboard, Metal Foil Tape with sticky backing, and Vintaj Patinas.
 
The Patinas are perfect for applying to metal. Here I used them on the DARK side of Cut-n-Dry foam. It's less absorbent than the WHITE side and really makes a smooth application.

 
First I ran a few pieces of metal through the Vagabond using a couple of Halloween Texture Fades.
 
Then I started adding different colors of the Patinas with a thin amount of the ink. If you get too much on it will seep into the embossed areas.

 
This shows how I added just a very thin line on the foam. You need to re-ink  it several times per color as it dries very fast.

 
I used the lighter colors first, and then added the darker colors over the edges where the color meets.
 
I heat set for a few seconds. Don't torch it or the glue on the back won't like it. And remember...METAL GETS HOT WHEN YOU HEAT IT!
 
I'm just sayin'.....you don't want to BRAND yourself.
 
 
Find the sections you like best from your pieces. This is one of the sides.

Trace around the sections of your embossed metal, cut out the shape, and add it to the house. I cut my metal about 1/8" smaller so the black edges create a frame.


 
This shows how I  run a Chisel Tip Sharpie marker around all the edges making a large border. This will make your colors pop and give you room to bend your chipboard.
 
I also edge the metal with the Sharpie.
 

 
Trace the birdhouse hole onto the backing paper for that piece. I used a hole punch slightly larger to keep with the black framing around each side of the house.


 
I cut the piece for the roof leaving the cute scalloped edges alone so I could add Stickles to them.

 
 Next you add Wonder Tape to the edges per the Sizzix instruction information.
 
This is how the house looks with all the metal, and with the Wonder Tape added.
 
I also added some Alcohol Ink to the "31" Plaquette, punched holes, and added it with brads before I put the house together.
 
 
The Spiders are easy to attach with black foam squares.
 
So there you have a fun little house. Make a Village or add a name on the front as a Place Card for a Halloween Dinner.
 
Put a piece of Fishing Line through a hole in the middle of the roof line and hang it from your Studio lamp. I have several on my lamp of different sizes, shapes and styles!
 
Check out the links below for Inspiration Emporium and have fun!
 
Linda
 
Products Used:
Ranger - Vintaj - Patinas-Rusted Hardware and Weathered Copper
Tim Holtz Idea-ology - Plaquettes
Tim Holtz - Texture Fades - Halloween Words and Cobwebs
Tim Holtz - Adirondack Alcohol Ink - Sandal
Ranger - Stickles Glitter Glue - Copper
Ranger Inkssentials- Metal Foil Tape
Ranger Inkssentials - Cut-n-Dry Foam
Ranger Inkssentials - Wonder Tape
Scrapbook Adhesives - 3D Foam Squares-Black
 
Other Products:
Plain chipboard
Chisel Tip Black Sharpie Permanent Marker
Retro Cafe Art Products - Furry Spiders and Mini Dried Pumpkins
Hole punch

27 comments:

Jo said...

omg, this is adorable!!!

ionabunny said...

Thems will be bird eating spiderz them? Love it. I have had the urge to work with metal sheets. Thanks for the tips and the inspiration. It's a yukky day so a great excuse to craft

Kathy Eddy said...

This turned out wonderfully! What a cool project!

Art By Wanda said...

That looks fabulous with the metal and patinas!!!

Anonymous said...

I am not a Halloween fan, I know the only one, but you might change that point of view! xox

Netty said...

loving the brilliant colours you've used to design this fab little house, x

Silvia(Barnie) said...

A gorgeous pices of art.

Susan said...

This is fantastic!

Anonymous said...

This is astonishing.
What an incredible pieced of Halloween art.
Wishes
Lynne

Shawn said...

Adorable. I love it! I need to try this technique. .... and so want this die.

Candy C said...

Wow Linda. This is way cool! I love your technique using the embossed metal foil and making it a faux enamel! It looks fantastic on this really cute little house! <3 Candy

Vic said...

Sweet, spooky house.

Anonymous said...

I love all things Halloween & right now, this is top of my favourites' list. It is wonderful.

BethW said...

Totally in love with this. I don't have the die-but I know I can use the technique on some other things I have planned. Thank you for the wonderful inspiration.

mamablitger said...

Wauwh...really impressing. You are so clever, talented and create lovely projects ! Thanks alot for sharing this cute birdhouse !!
Hugs from SPAIN

Lori said...

Awesome! Love the metal and inks!

Sandy said...

I love birdhouses of all kinds and this is really a Big Booer!! Love it!!
Sandy

Sandy said...

Linda I am ordering the birdhouse for sure - what size and brand of hole punch did you use?
Thanks
Sandy

Unknown said...

Love your spider house. Thanks for sharing all your hard work.

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Lindart said...

Love love love this house!♥ I have an unused house and now I know what to do with it! Awesome idea!

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