jennybee Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 So I have been working on my very first dollhouse and the kit is a Buttercup. Already I have become addicted. Now if only there was a dollshop closer I could start gathering my inside items. Right now its just white stucco (sp?) effect on the outside and inside walls. The stucco effect was made from starch & acrylic paint. Then the front entry with the stone look is from paper egg cartons painted and sealed then grouted. I think i need another layer of grout tho cause some spots are a little thinner then others. ALso the entry flooring is made from paper clay then painted. I still have a ways to go but I just thought I'd show you a few pictures. I must say you all are a great soruce for inspiration - this forum is packed with great stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Wowsers! It's looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Wowsers! It's looking good! Thank you, thank you I still have a ways to go but its getting there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josi Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Jenn, it looks great. And this is your first dollhouse! You really are inspired because the egg cartons look realistic and your paperclay stones in the entry are very nice. Thanks for sharing your pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Jenn, it looks great. And this is your first dollhouse! You really are inspired because the egg cartons look realistic and your paperclay stones in the entry are very nice. Thanks for sharing your pictures. Thanks Josi Yeppers, my very first house. I know a lot of people on here use paper clay for the stones but I wasen't brave enough - well not yet. Maybe I'll save that for the roof. I was really surprised tho that the front and the sides only took the top of the egg carton, now I have enough left to make a fireplace and maybe stones for a path. The possibilities are endless. Pretty soon I will need a second house to work on lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Jenn you are doing a Fantastic job on this!! I love your stone work too and you colored the stones perfectly! I can't wait to see more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Jenn -- It's really coming along...your stonework is super! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Right now its just white stucco (sp?) effect on the outside and inside walls. The stucco effect was made from starch & acrylic paint. Then I really love what you have accomlished so far, really impressive! Now I got curious about your mentioning how you created your stucco effect, what kind of starch did you use???? Mini-hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 I really love what you have accomlished so far, really impressive! Now I got curious about your mentioning how you created your stucco effect, what kind of starch did you use???? Mini-hugs Anna, I can't remember where I found it on the web but someone used your standard stock thickner - corn starch. You mix it with what ever color acrylic paint you want then mix until you get it the thickness like cake/pancakes batter. Then just lather it on. I'll try to take a closer picture so you can see what it looks like. I just used white paint cause I had a lot of it and i wanted to do the inside at the same time. But I'll be putting a wash over it in gray tones next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Jenn - Your Buttercup is looking great. It's a sweet house and I like how you're finishing it. Looking forward to seeing more photos. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I love your stonework also! I started a project with that method but I haven finished it yet seeing yours does inspire a person! any particular theme for this house? oe is it one of those try new things out on houses I would love a close up of the wall texture. I have never heard of this idea and am intriged. you are doing a very nice job on this lil beauty! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 It looks very nice. The stone work came out great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 Whew what a week... I have some updated pics of the new stuff I've done First pic is a closer view of the acrylic paint/corn starch wall texture.. (I made this image kinda large but it was so you can see the texture) Next is the stone windows - I'm not sure if i really like them yet but their glued on lol Lastley (sp?) is the wallpapering for the upstairs - kinda reminds me of Hogwarts. I did the inside walls of the arch in white to help make it not so dark. I also made the great trek to the dollstore and got carpet for the upstairs and wood flooring for the first floor. But that will have to wait till after i get the roof done. Tracy - if you don't mind me asking did you freehand the roof tiles you made out of paper clay or did you drape them over something to help with the shape? I really like how you make yours :lol: Thanks for looking, Jenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Great job Jenn!! Love your buttercup...can't wait to see the finished home!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggyquade Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Your house looks great! It's so cool when people try new things...keep up the good work and keep posting pictures...the texturing on the wall is perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 did you say you used regular corn starch for the thickner? is it a sandy texture? I am going to have to try it out because I LOVE the texture. from what I can tell from photos it looks better than the Tissue method I like to use but will bugs eat the house? from the cornstartch? nutti :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Tracy - if you don't mind me asking did you freehand the roof tiles you made out of paper clay or did you drape them over something to help with the shape? I really like how you make yours I did them freehand. I did just like David shows in his Orchid blog. Click the link to see it. I did it the same way :lol: I love the tissue effect too. Your house is looking WONDERFUL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 did you say you used regular corn starch for the thickner? is it a sandy texture? I am going to have to try it out because I LOVE the texture. from what I can tell from photos it looks better than the Tissue method I like to use but will bugs eat the house? from the cornstartch? nutti :lol: The corn starch I used was a powder so when mixed with acrylic paint it was very smooth in texture and as i painted it on thick it made the waves. Also I'm not really sure about the bug aspect but maybe it seals it as i paint because of the acrylic paint mixed with it. Once I'm completely done I intend to seal the paint so maybe it will unattrack them but so far I have not seen any. But I will be doing some internet research about that. I can just see it now my first dollhosue and 3 months into my dolls moving in I would have to tent it. Also thanks for the link Tracy that will help me alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful! Anymore pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted October 9, 2006 Author Share Posted October 9, 2006 Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Beautiful! Anymore pictures? Thanks I'm kinda stuck on the roof right now.... I want to do paperclay but not sure if I should make tiles and let them dry then glue on. Or put them on wet and hope it dosen't shrink too much. Or do strips on the roof and rough up the look... Ugh any thoughts, I'm open to suggestions? But in the meantime to get the mini fix I have been working on a shadow box from the paper mache books that open from Micheals. It will be the second one in the Hogwarts series I am making for my mom. Its going to be the window view of Honey Dukes (plus it gives me sweets practice for the upcoming mini swap I would like to join.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 I still haven't tried paperclay yet so i can't offer any suggestions...Tracy is the paperclay guru I'm sure she can help you! I am so inspired by your house, it's really pretty. I may try the look on my buttercup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndtono Posted October 9, 2006 Share Posted October 9, 2006 You are doing such a good job..it is unique.. I am trying to make mine [Orchid] unigue too..I love the stone work!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Ha ha I learned a new lesson today... One can never have enough paperclay... I decided to work on my roof today and it was going really well and I was having fun and then.....I ran out But its ok - this way i can think on what colors to use to wash it. :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Ohhhh, it looks great!!! So now you just "have" to go shopping right?!? :whistle: Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybee Posted October 22, 2006 Author Share Posted October 22, 2006 Ohhhh, it looks great!!! So now you just "have" to go shopping right?!? :thumb: Hugs Yes exactly :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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