It took a long wait for the market to begin a turnaround here on the Big Island. So we've been making that monthly mortgage on our first house since Jan 2007 when we moved into this one, besides making ends meet in this home and it's been a bear. We are very grateful though because we have a roof over our heads, utilities and grocery stores. We know what it's like to have nada. Our house sale was recorded yesterday, so we made our final mortgage payment on it and the first card is for the couple who bought it. This is their very first home purchase -- so we congratulate them. Some day soon we hope to begin the long haul on remodeling this home because we've had to concentrate on prepping the other home for sale. This one is in sad shape :(
The second card is for our realtor with whom we have worked with before. She and her hubby are very relaxed, friendly, fun and yet on top of every single step when representing a buyer or seller. They are also our friends (welcome to Hawai'i).
I used a triangle paper punch for the tree (x3), scored the front door to give it some paneling look, and used the corrugator thingey for the siding :D No templates for either card, just winged it.
Yes, that is a cat walking on the roof. Our Juliette (aka Murderess) loves patrolling our rooftop. It's so funny to watch her spiral walk her way down the ladder Bruce has up against the roof. She makes me laugh. I used floral soft for the wreath so it's very puffy-3D IRL. I covered the coconuts with Glossy Accents and the birds with clear glitter.
Thank you so very much for stopping by!!!
Both cards are really sweet, Rosy! I love the cat walking on the roof....so funny! Boy, I can't imagine moving, what a mess! Did you do all of this during the holidays? We've been in our house for 37 years. I would hate to move all of the things we have collected over the years. I'm thrilled to see you making cards again. I hope this means that you are feeling better! Have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteRosy both cards are so beautiful.You are so talented:)So glad you got the house sold.Wishing you happiness and warm wishes.XOXOXOXO
ReplyDeleteRosy, congratulations on your house sale. Our DD does realty in So. Fla and the market is still a bit sluggish there - in most price ranges. So glad you were able to find a nice couple to enjoy your old home, and that you can get started to make your new home the way you want it to be. Loved both these cards. Your idea of scoring the door panel on the tree card was sheer genius. Added so much extra detail. These cards are each perfect for the specific occasion you needed, and I'm sure your recipients will be so pleased to have such a beautiful welcome. Hope you're feeling well, and Happy New Year. TFS & Hugs
ReplyDelete(http://carolinacardsbymaryh.blogspot.com/ -- in case you don't have the link. I have some followers who are in Circles, and I don't know how to get back to them, so thought I'd leave the link after reading your note below the comment section).
Both these cards are adorable. You are so creative to have designed these from scratch. Love the cat on the roof detail. :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats on selling your house, Rosy! The cards you've made are adorable! Love the scoring on the door, and "the murderess" on the roof! Enjoy just looking after one house, now :)
ReplyDeleteRosy your cards are darling as is the usual case, but these two have such personality that they both make me smile. Love that cat walking on the roof. Congratulations on the sale of the house, hope things will go smoothly from here on out. Blessings to you.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the sale of your house Rosy and your cards are brill, I especially love the cat on the roof. lol Hugs, Jen xx
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Congratulations on the sale of your other house. I know how it is to have two houses and want to get rid of one. The cards are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet cards Rosy - so glad to see you creating again. And congrats on the sale of your house. Sounds like you can move on now. The recipients of your cards are gonna be thrilled. Keep 'em coming!!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards you created and I am sure they will be thrilled to get them too.! And, so happy you have the house sold so that you can now concentrate on making your newer home just like you want it. Hopefully, you are feeling much better too! We missed your creativity and hope this means we will see more and more wonderful artwork from you. God bless, Verna
ReplyDeleteCongrats on selling your house. We're putting our MN townhouse up for sale the first of February...hope it sells fast. Love the cards, especially the cat. What a wonderful thing you're doing for the new owners and your realtor, I'm sure they'll treasure them.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Happy your house (finally) sold......PHEW....right? I hope the new owners are happy in their new home too! Our daughter and fiancée just bought their first home too, so I am also making new happy Home cards.....YAY to us! Congratulations again, my little Hibiscus Flower! xo~
ReplyDeleteHey, congrats! Not an easy feat, I'd presume. Heh. And it's definitely something you're going to need backup and assist for. Good thing you have good real estate agents to assist you and make that sale. People shouldn't hesitate on getting professional advise and consultation, especially when it comes to something labyrinthine as these kinds of sales and buys.
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Your realtor must be very grateful for the card you gave her! Nothing builds relationships than cute little gifts such as this. It's really nice that you found your selling process worthwhile. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteIris Barber @ Woodward Real Estate Group
That is so sweet of you! Those are really pretty cards as well. Anyway, congratulations on selling your house! I’m sure the couple who bought it will have a great time and will take care of the house for you.
ReplyDeleteBrian Quarnstrom