kathi17 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hi, this is my first post here. I built my first dollhouse from scratch back in the 1970's, and built all of the furniture myself from real furniture plans. Then I got busy with volunteering and working at two jobs, and stopped doing miniatures for about 25 years. My next dollhouse was the San Fransiscan by Duracraft. (557, the MDF one). I built that one for my granddaughter, who was 19 months old at the time. She loved it, even though she was so young, and it's fun to give her nicer and nicer furniture for it the older she gets! I then built the Apple Blossom by RGT for myself last spring. Right now I am working on the Linfield by Duracraft. But before I finish that one, I will probably build the Orchid, and turn it into a Sweet Shop and Soda Fountain, (one in each downstairs room), with a tiny apartment upstairs. I also have two Primroses, which I will probably turn into a library and a school. (I need to find a place to put all that furniture, food, books and other stuff I have made)! Most of my furniture is from House of Miniature, Realife, and Mini Mundus kits, and I've made a bunch of Fimo candy and other foods, so Ive got a lot of stuff! My general store is now in an orange crate, and I've got so much stuff in there that I'm going to need to turn the top of the crate into a grocery store. Anyway, I'll try to put up some photos of some of my finished houses with some tips on what I did when I encountered a problem in the hopes that it will help others. Kathi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdmom Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Welcome to the forum- I can't wait to see your work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hello and welcome to the forum! We need eye candy please! Sounds like you are quite the artisan! We love eye candy! Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hi Kathi and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hi and , Kathi!! I can't wait to see pictures of all your great work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hi and welcome. :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Welcome to the community, Kathi ... your projects sound intriguing. I look forward to learning some of your tips. And you'll find were not too subtle about begging for photos! :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 :welcome: Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Welcome to the neighborhood of addicted dollhouse builders Kathi! Sounds like you'll fit right in and I'd love to see pictures of your Houses! :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hi and :welcome: to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 HI and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted November 29, 2007 Author Share Posted November 29, 2007 Thanks everyone! I had been feeling like I was crazy, because I had so many dollhouses, and kept buying more even though I haven't finished them all yet. Now I am finding out that I am absolutely normal!!! I now know that I won't be crazy if I buy the 8 or 10 more that I want!!! Oh yeah, my husband dosn't know about a couple of those unopened ones yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokkie Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Welcome Kathi, really look forward to see what you have made, have fun here, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted November 29, 2007 Share Posted November 29, 2007 Hello and welcome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlilli Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hello and welcome! I can't wait to have a look at your pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleG Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi Kathi, Welcome!! You'll fit in just perfectly here, (alot of us have to hide dh kits from husbands. lol ). I look forward to seeing all your dh's and mini stuff. This is a great place to share your hobby. Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted November 30, 2007 Author Share Posted November 30, 2007 I got the RGT General store from eBay today. Luckily my birthday is Sunday, and when my husband asked me what he could get me for my birthday, I said "Oh, I got it today"!!! I didn't have to hide that one! I'm turning it into a sweet shop, and need to get it done for a show I am doing on the 8th. Luckily I have a bunch of Fimo sweets all made, as well as cabinets and an old fashioned stove. I'll stick the general store stuff that came with it in a general store I made in an orange crate. It was all punched out, so it's really fun figuring out which part is which! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet2Dawn Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Welcome, only a few more posts and you can start leaving us pictures too drool over! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hello & Welcome Kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Welcome to the forum, Kathi. You have an impressive background! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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