Mike and Chris Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hi everyone, This is my first try at this. My wife always wanted a doll house and now she has it. I got the Garfield now I just need to surf this place to fond out how to do this the right way. I have another hobby of salt water reef tanks so I really know the need to start out on the right foot. Just wait for all the dumb questions :lol: :wub:. Hope to meet allot of nice people hear. Thanks for letting us in. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hello and welcome to the forum!! Oh my, what a lovley house your wife will get with that Garfield!!! And by the way, there are no such things as "dumb" questions, all questions are good as they pose things in different lights for all of us! Looking forward to follow your build of this gorgeous house! Ah, another thing though, stay clear of that hot glue whatever the instructions tell ya'!!! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hi and :lol:! This is a great place to ask questions. There is always someone around to help. The biggest starting out tip I will give you is not to use hot glue like the directions say. Use either wood glue or tacky craft glue. Check out the General Minis section on this forum. There are many topics pinned on the top for beginners. Good luck!! :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hi and :lol: to the forum! Wow, that's a great house you're all building! I can't wait to see the pics :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hi and welcome to the forum. She is so lucky to get that dollhouse. We just started a 40 gallon salt water fish tank about 6 weeks ago. It is almost all cycled. We have green cromis in it now to break it in. We also have a 46 gallon freshwater tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Hello and :lol: The Garfield is a GORGEOUS house, your wife is very lucky! There are no "dumb" questions, and I've learned from being on many internet forums that with many fresh faces also comes fresh ideas to old questions. So don't be afraid to ask. :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerlilli Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hello and Welcome! That is such a beautiful house, and a great choice for your wife. I wish you the best of luck with it! And don't hesitate to ask for help at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eveningstargazer Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hi and Welcome! You've come to right place. You'll find there is a lot of experience here and everyone is willing to help. Ask all you want, someone will have the answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hi and The Garfield is a beautiful house. I am currently building it and cannot wait until I get it finished just to look at it. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Hello and welcome! You have chosen a most beautiful dollhouse for your wife! What a lucky gal! You'll see lots of people here have built the Garfield, and there are lots of blogs for you to surf to get good information, inspiration and direction. Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Wants Cake Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Welcome! I'm new myself, and my fiance has a Buttercup under the tree for me to build. I can't wait to start. You'll find everyone here is really friendly, and everyone has such great ideas and solutions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike and Chris Posted December 7, 2007 Author Share Posted December 7, 2007 Thanks allot everyone. Should be quite an experience I think. Now off to to General Minis forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Welcome again, Mike. I take exception to your header, "Just a newbie", as every single one of us was a total newbie at some point, and every time I start a build I'm still a newbie! BTW, failure & experience make far more effective teachers than formal lessons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lil buttah Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Hi!! Welcome to the forum!! Can't wait to see some pics of the houses!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redneck princess Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 BTW, failure & experience make far more effective teachers than formal lessons. Well said, Holly! Welcome Mike, and what a wonderful house for your wife! It is a beauty, that's for sure. And as everyone else posted, this is a great place for questions! I'm still new to this hobby/obsession myself, but this forum has been great! They are very helpful and always encourage you along the way. I have learned a lot on here, and know there is more to learn. Just a warning, we love "eye candy", so we can't wait to see pictures of the build as you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stantilda Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Welcome! What a coincidence. I do dollhouses and my husband's hobby is saltwater fish tanks. Both unfortunately can be a bit pricey. I am definitely taking more space in the house with my six houses than he is with his two tanks. I'm sure he'd love another one, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike and Chris Posted December 12, 2007 Author Share Posted December 12, 2007 Ya thats cool Amy, I have three tanks a 180, 34 and a 12 gallon. But they are all full and can't play much with them so now I guess its play with the house. I think the wife would be happy just to put it together and paint it up but I would like to do it like the way all of you have they all just look soooooooooooooo cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Welcome to the neighborhood! You are starting on a Wonderful house and We are here to help if you need us. I am building that same house for myself next year and can't wait to get started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa_F Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Welcome to the forum! The Garfield is an incredible house! A look through the member's gallery will give you tons of eye candy when it comes to this particular house (lotsa other houses too)! And don't worry about being a newbie - 'cause that's where everyone starts out as Holly mentioned already The wealth of information you will find on this site will have you well on your way to creating your masterpiece in miniature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Hi Mike - here's a belated welcome to the forum! (Not sure how I missed you before - sorry about that.) The Garfield is a beautiful house - what a lucky wife. Will you work on it together? I hope you will share the progress with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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