brandan Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 I have really dedicated myself to building and learning the art. I really really want this to be my fulltime job one day !! I have found my passion and this is what I want to do. I have just finished the Orchid. I have built two sugerplum cottages ...the boat from Corona , the arthur, the trailer, the coventry cottage, two buttercups and a laurel house. lol wow that is a lot ....and 5 have gone to wonderful homes. thanks everyone for the warm welcome !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Brandan, where's the eye candy???! We're dyin' ova here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 !Welcome to the forum! as a senior member I must tell you....you are a TEASE! you have built all of those lovelies yet I find not photos!? ;) I too have found my passion! I love to build and I love gifting a house to the right person! so glad you joined our little space on the net! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandan Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 my files seem to be very large ..anyone have an idea how to load here ? ...I might be doing stuff wrong lol I am not that computer literate sometimes I got one to fit ...below is my boat for the HBS contest ...cross your fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Welcome. Your boat is too cool. Fingers crossed for you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandan Posted November 13, 2007 Author Share Posted November 13, 2007 thanks so much I built a lot of the inner components form scratch and the torches all work if I can load an inner picture lol ...I made them out of coffee stirs with jewelry finding at the top and silicon glue around the bulbs to create flames then I tinted the flames red orange etc loved it all ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Brandan that's fierce! I would never have thought of doing a Greek theme but I just love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 That's beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Your boat is beautiful! I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet2Dawn Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Welcome and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Your houses look great!! Good luck in the contest. I'm still finishing mine for it. You are daring to post pictures this early of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyMom Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 thanks so much I built a lot of the inner components form scratch and the torches all work if I can load an inner picture lol ...I made them out of coffee stirs with jewelry finding at the top and silicon glue around the bulbs to create flames then I tinted the flames red orange etc loved it all ! Wow, that's nice! Made me think of Cleopatras barge in the movie with Elizabeth Taylor, so regal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Wonderful job! Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Brandaen, your boat is truly elegant! I love the delicate shades of blue with the gold ... and the gold chain roping is perfect! So tell us, how did you get the great photo with the outdoor background? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Songbird Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Welcome! I love your boat, very unique and original! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Your boat is great - love the classical theme. Good job on the torches. :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hello and welcome to the forum! Houseboat?! It's more like a luxurious Royal Barge! Great job! And good luck in the contest! Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Hello & Welcome Kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Beautiful Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Brandaen, I always have to resize my pictures before I can post them.Made me think of Cleopatras bargeThe Ptolemies had much lousier taste! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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