This time of the year is crazy for me. I have four shows coming up, plus Etsy and spend a few hours each day in the studio. I love what I do and am feel blessed to find something that I enjoy spending time at.
I go through waves of crafting concentrating on one item. Lately I have been flipping houses. Remember the cardboard houses I found the other day? I have been collecting them all year. Often they need repair like the one in the foreground of the picture.
After hours in the studio, I now have quite the little glittery neighborhood.
It is fun to put all the little doo-dads that I find each year to good use.
I think I am done with house flipping. It is time to move onto wreaths. Another day, another craft..tis the season.
And speaking of season. If you live in the Portland area my shows and dates are listed on my sidebar. My first show is this Saturday.
I've got a few houses that I've flipped in the past but you've got quite the neighborhood!! Love all that glittery goodness!
Posted by: Kim Kenward | November 01, 2012 at 09:09 AM
love those houses!
Posted by: Kimberly | November 01, 2012 at 09:22 AM
Your houses all look so cute in that display! I'll try to stop by on Saturday to see your neighborhood of houses. (I have a box or two of houses that need updating. It's on my to-do list... maybe this year.)
Good luck at your show.
Posted by: janet | November 01, 2012 at 09:29 AM
Hi Laurie,
I follow your blog every day and would LOVE to come to one of your shows, but I am smack dab in the middle of Oklahoma and probably won't ever make it. :( Do you ever sell any of your show items to "outsiders" like me? I see one of your little houses that just speaks to me and I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to have it sitting on my desk this Christmas season. It would make me so happy.
Posted by: Brooke H. | November 01, 2012 at 09:59 AM
Laurie, you have done a fabulous job with those little houses. They are so cheerfully displayed. Do remember not to stretch yourself too thin. Take some moments to breath and enjoy life too. I'm thinking of you toiling away in your workshop with a smile on your face.
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | November 01, 2012 at 10:09 AM
I made one of these a couple years ago but I'm never seen a vintage one to buy. I of course adore them!
Posted by: Nan | November 01, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Rats.....Wish we lived closer to you! Nice house flipping :-) How much fun it would be to be you sitting in that wonderful studio of yours covered in glitter! You are just like Santa's helper out there.
Good luck with your shows!!
Hopefully one of these days we can make it up there.
Posted by: Doreen | November 01, 2012 at 10:45 AM
Your houses are adorable! I always love everything you create!!!
Posted by: Michelle | November 01, 2012 at 11:07 AM
So nice that despite the current trouble with the housing market, you are still able to flip houses. ;-O
PS That little display box with the stripes in the background is such a great complement to your glittery neighborhood. Have a wonderful time at All Saints this weekend!
Posted by: Into Vintage | November 01, 2012 at 12:03 PM
So cute! Good luck at your shows!
Posted by: Diane | November 01, 2012 at 12:07 PM
greetings,Laurie, from Oklahoma. The comment from brooke h are my exact words!I was thinking as i read about your houses. they are gorgeous. Love all your creations
Posted by: michelle w | November 01, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Good luck with your shows! I've been working on a few houses, too ... yours are quite showy!
Posted by: barbara | November 01, 2012 at 05:12 PM
Your houses are beautiful!! I wish I could have them all! ;) Best wishes for you show on Sat.!! ;) xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | November 01, 2012 at 05:22 PM
Your little houses are just adorable! I won't be at your sale this weekend as we are helping a friend move but I'm planning on Plucky and looking forward to seeing you and Amy there!
I need to get busy. I haven't done a thing with my Etsy in two weeks...
Posted by: Kathy | November 01, 2012 at 06:45 PM
Oh the glitter is flying at your house....Love these and especially that darling display. Smiles...Renee
Posted by: Renee | November 01, 2012 at 07:08 PM
I have a little addiction to Putz houses! Aren't they so fun??
You did a great job with them, and I bet it was a good way to use up lots of your tiny supplies!
Thanks for sharing!
Erica :)
Posted by: Erica / Golden Egg Vintage | November 01, 2012 at 08:33 PM
Love all your houses!! The detail is so special!! Good luck at your show this weekend!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinely | November 01, 2012 at 09:47 PM
I " flipped " for your flipped houses !! So clever and so adorable. And I love them on that shelf !
Posted by: Lisa W. | November 02, 2012 at 12:28 AM
You have inspired me to "flip" some of my own houses now that I know it is okay to alter their original vintage-ness. I am actually passing through Portland today on my way to Astoria to visit my sister and I am bummed that I won't be able to stop by your first show of the season since it doesn't start until tomorrow. Oh well, there are always the others:-) Good luck!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | November 02, 2012 at 09:14 AM
"Won't you be, my neighbor!" Fantastic work Laurie! Very successful shows are headed your way! Elizabeth
Posted by: Elizabeth | November 02, 2012 at 11:06 PM
Oh My! I NEED one of your houses!
Good thing I live in Portland.
Posted by: Rois | November 03, 2012 at 04:17 PM
I love all of those little houses. You make each one filled with Christmas fantasy. I live too far to go to your shows but I hope, HOPE, that some will appear in your Etsy shop. I am looking forward to all of your Christmas creations!
Mary B.
Posted by: Mary B. | November 03, 2012 at 04:56 PM