ChildhoodRevisited Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi, I've been lurking since starting my Arthur last month. This actually is my 2nd dollhouse. The first one was 22 years ago then raised kids and gave it to them to play with, and of course it got ruined. It wasn't complete at that time anyways :welcome:. The girls are now grown and on a whim I was looking on E-bay for kits. Wouldn't you know, I won a bid and now I'm hooked. I've always been an "Artsy Craftsy" person and have done many crafts over the years. Now I'm branching out, using techniques I've learned like Trompe L'Oeil painting to do the floors, etc. I have also been teaching myself how to weave wicker doll furniture and now have chairs for the porch when it is done as well as a bed. I am trying to make as much of the furniture myself as I can. Last week, I made a chair and love seat for the living room. I work 4pm to midnight as an emergency dispatcher and making the furniture when I get home from work helps me wind down without disturbing the sleeping household. I have also "kit bashed" the Arthur a bit by adding an addition as I wanted a dining room so the addition is the kitchen. I also enclosed the staircase and added ballisters and a hand railing as well as a railing in the bedroom so the "little people" don't fall down the stairs in the night. This is also my first attempt at electrifying a house! I was so excited when the bathroom light and coach light out front actually lit! I've attached a couple of pictures of the furniture and floor. I still have to download updates from the camera. I look forward to sharing my progress and watch the progress of the other members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_in_PA Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi Rhonda, Welcome to the group. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi Rhonda and welcome! Your furniture and floor are both lovely. Looking forward to seeing more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hurrah! Another Rhonda! Welcome to the "little" family, as soon as you have made five posts you can show us pictures of your Arthur & projects in an album in the Gallery. I have built an Arthur for my FDIL in VA to give her niece, but when her 3-year-old nephew's first action was to begin snatching off the gingerbread trim (which I have repaired) and the niece "removed" all the bathroom fixtures I had made from seashells she decided to keep it for herself! and the niece only plays with it under supervision and where the nephew cannot reach it. I now have a kit stashed to make one for ME, and your bash sounds wonderful :welcome: Several of our members make wicker furniture (although I do, too, mine is terribly crude; yours is like theirs, lovely). Your trompe l'oeil floors are beautiful (I scribe & stain) and I can't wait to see more of your work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Welcome Rhonda. I love your floor and wicker, they are beautiful! Thanks for the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi and !! Your furniture and floor look great!! :yikes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Hi and to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsClarkston Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 Welcome I just signed up yesterday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted March 14, 2008 Share Posted March 14, 2008 http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/\html\style_emoticons\/glare.gif' alt=':glare:'> Welcome :yikes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hello Rhonda and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 Hello Rhonda & Welcome to the neighborhood! I LOVE the Arthur kit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted March 15, 2008 Share Posted March 15, 2008 hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 Kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louloufairy Posted March 22, 2008 Share Posted March 22, 2008 hi from australia, Im a new member too, and im on my first dollshouse. I just wanted to say i love the furniture . You are very clever, i would love to know how to do that. If you ever want a new friend from australia to talk too, just send me a message. louloufairy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what2craftnow Posted March 23, 2008 Share Posted March 23, 2008 Welcome to the forum Rhonda!! I love your wicker furniture and flooring....great work! I have wanted to try wicker for a while now, and will be taking a short class for it in a couple weeks. If mine turns out half as nice as yours, I'll be pleased. Can't wait to see more of your work. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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