Tako 0 Posted February 10, 2008 I've been interested in dolls and doll houses my whole life. I had a wonderful hand-me-down barbie house when I was younger, that was made out of an old cabinet, and loved making new furniture and bedding for it on rainy afternoons. I was hard pressed to part with it, even at the age of 13. Now I'm 20, in college studying graphic design, and haven't ever lost that love for tiny houses and the dolls that inhabit them. I've just recently been plunged back into active interest in the hobby, however, by my discovery of the world of Asian ball jointed dolls. Particularly a certain company's "tinies". The little darlings are only 4 and half inches tall and just the perfect size for looking ever-so-slightly undersized for 1:12 scale doll houses, which is perfect for the impish, fairy-like characters they seem to look like. However, they have quite a high price tag because they are hand made, resin cast dolls. So, while I decide whether or not I'm actually laying down that much for such a cute little doll (she can be found here), I've decided that slowly adding to a doll house the right size for her, would be just the distraction I need. I'm currently planning my first doll house, and plan to use a Buttercup kit to make the perfect little fairytale cottage for my tiny girl. I'm hoping all my accumulated art and crafting skills come in as handy as I think they will! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wolfie 48 Posted February 10, 2008 Hello and welcome to our wonderful hobby and our fabulous forum! Pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable! You've got an adventure awaiting you here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ilovecats 123 Posted February 10, 2008 Hello and welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
New Day 129 Posted February 10, 2008 Welcome Jessika! Sounds like a great project you have planned! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gayle 182 Posted February 10, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hallowell 22 Posted February 10, 2008 Welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyJudi 2 Posted February 10, 2008 Hello and welcome. In these pages, you will find a wealth of information and a wonderful cheering section. Glad you found us! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Monica_the_haunted 253 Posted February 10, 2008 Hi and to the group! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shakyshaky 60 Posted February 10, 2008 Hi and welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
THmini2 52 Posted February 10, 2008 Hi and welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tako 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Thanks so much for the warm welcome everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuttiwebgal 776 Posted February 10, 2008 !!Welcome!! the Buttercup is a little cutie! I couldnt find a photo of the occupant...but it sounds like a great project! Happy Building! nutti Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cricket 7 Posted February 11, 2008 Welcome Jessika! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CJEP 5 Posted February 11, 2008 Hi and !! :worthy: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bea Killion 13 Posted February 11, 2008 WELCOME JESSIKA. YOU CAME TO THE RIGHT PLACE TO LEARN ALL THERE IS TO KNOW ABOUT BUILDING AND DECORATING A DOLLHOUSE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WyckedWood 5,046 Posted February 11, 2008 Hi there Jessika, Welcome and I had to tell you,I love your Carroll quote,it really put me in the mood to start working today. The buttercup kit is so cute, keep us posted on your project with lots of pictures! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alisha Lars 0 Posted February 12, 2008 Welcome! You'll learn so much from these wonderful people. I just made my first dollhouse, also for a BJD (well, BJA -- Alice Cherry Blossom). Someday I'll tackle a playscale sized one for the Blythes, too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
havanaholly 10,717 Posted February 12, 2008 Welcome, Jessika. We have quite a few fans of the BJDs, I think Arda has several. Tilly, another BJA, is also getting a Buttercup, I believe. I've built that kit (a time or so) and it's very bashable, should you want to add to or otherwise modify it later on. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shy Spirit 65 Posted February 12, 2008 Sorry for the late welcome - glad to have you here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tako 0 Posted February 13, 2008 Thanks again everyone! I'm very happy to be getting back into this. I can't wait until my kit gets here! It's a Valentine's gift, and my fiance still hasn't gotten a shipping email, so he's all bummed that it probably won't get here by Thursday! I'm just happy enough to know it's ordered though! Also, apparently my link to the potential occupant fell apart and I just now realized it thanks to nuttiwebgal Here is the page for the little darling! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichelleG 2 Posted February 15, 2008 Hello and welcome! The doll is so cute!! ( and expensive too.. oh my ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kokkie 6 Posted February 15, 2008 Welcome in the mini family!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tako 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Thanks again, everybody! And yes, the dolls are expensive, but there's so much work that goes into them, that they are well worth it. Plus...they pose amazingly well, I can link to photos if anyone is interested! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
