Surrealtulip Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hello! I'm a new member of Greenleaf and I'm very excited to purchase my first dollhouse. I'm new to building dollhouses but had one when I was younger, and now I'm ready to build one of my own! Any help or suggestions about Do's & Don'ts of dollhouse kit building would be greatly appreciated and I will continue to check the forum for help along the way. Liz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Welcome Liz! Do you know which dollhouse you are going to get? Feel free to jump right in with any specific questions - everyone here is so nice and helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrealtulip Posted March 29, 2008 Author Share Posted March 29, 2008 I just purchased the Westville! I have many plans for the designs and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of my dollhouse! Once it arrives, I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions to ask. Thanks to everyone for being so kind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokkie Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hi Liz, welcome to the mini family!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 The Westville is a nice house. Do you have any decorating plans yet? Colors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Welcome to the Neighborhood!! I LOVED the Westville & The Magnolia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hi and welcome! Isn't it exciting waiting on your house to arrive?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hi and to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james dean Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 :jumping: to the group you'll like it here there are so many beautiful houses to browse through and the people here are very nice . One thing that I'd suggest getting to help you in building your dollhouse is a bunch of masking tape white(home depot has a six-pack of tape), white glue (Elmer's,Aileen's tacky are some that I use.), and an empty clorox bottle and some sand ( you put the sand in the bottle and it becomes a weight.) I hope this helps. Have fun here and don't be afraid to ask alot of questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mar Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hello Liz and welcome to the group. The Westville is a loverly house, succes with building it and have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. First suggestion is don't use hot glue to put the house together. Have lots of sanding paper on hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 30, 2008 Share Posted March 30, 2008 Welcome, Elizabeth, to the "little" family. Old nursing school textbooks also make terrific weights, as do paint cans(make sure the lids are hammered back down tight first, and DON'T ask how I came up with that suggestion! Do ask questions, we love to try to answer them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordyndoll Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 mommy! hiiii see i told you i would join i'm so excited about getting our dollhouse. it'll be so much fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrealtulip Posted March 31, 2008 Author Share Posted March 31, 2008 Thank you for the helpful hints. Glad to have an Excellent advice to lean on once my Westville arrives. It's shipped! Can't wait for it to arrive! Liz 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...
Surrealtulip Posted April 3, 2008 Author Share Posted April 3, 2008 ! My Westville arrived today! My daughter and I are so excited to begin our project! We began searching for paint ideas and had questions about which brands/finishes that work best. Any suggestions would be welcome, THANKS! :] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james dean Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 At behr.com you can get little samples that are perfect for dollhouses. The samples come with little trays and rollers which are awesome($6.95 ea. for 8 oz. ) Also under the "inspiriation" tab you can find paints for different eras. As far as to what kind of paint to use I think that you're supposed to use a flat latex but I don't remember. Hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surrealtulip Posted April 7, 2008 Author Share Posted April 7, 2008 Thanks Briana! I took your advice and ordered paint samples through Behr.com... much more cost effective! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted April 8, 2008 Share Posted April 8, 2008 Hi and :yikes:! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Welcome Elizabeth! You'll find lots of help here, just ask! Congradulations on your first house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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