Abunai Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hello All! I am from Ann Arbor Michigan and after months of thinking and waffling I have finally placed an order on my very first dollhouse kit! I have been lurking for a bit, and I am still waiting for my order to ship. I am a little worried because I am going to try and tackle the Beacon Hill. I am rather crafty, I have a fine arts degree and I also sew period clothing and quilt. I also love doing museum work (models, exhibits, etc) which is how I got started in researching dollhouses! As I said I have a bunch of hobbies, so I am a little nervous about time and money, but whatever! I am excited to give this a shot, and any help/tips/tricks are greatly appreciated! Also I live in a tiny one bedroom with my boyfriend and our cat, Gojira. Hopefully I am able to keep more organized with this then I am with my sewing! I doubt it though, even my desk at work has its moments... Sorry for the ramble, but I am excited to join this group! I have been checking out the galleries and there are some talented folks here! All for now, ta! -Abunai Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Wellcome to the forum. I'm glad you decided to try a dollhouse. You have a good background for it having done other miniatures and displays. There are a lot of thing to learn here. There are several people here doing the BH presently and several who have finished it. Glad to have you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hi and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hello and Welcome to the forum. You have picked a beautiful dollhouse. Good luck with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome to the forum family, Breanne. The Beacon Hill is quite doable as a first build, especially with your background. I hope you will have as much fun adapting your many skills and hobbies to 1:12 as I have; I've even learned how to do new ones! and no doubt so will you. Do share pictures of the build with us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Welcome to the Neighborhood Breanne!! The Beacon Hill is a Gorgeous house! This is a Great Hobby and you will find that you can incorporate other hobbies into this one, flower arranging, needle point & quilting, painting, sculpting SO many others too!! I can not wait to see what you do with your Beacon Hill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hello and Welcome Neighbor!! I live in Jackson, and work in Chelsea!! Have you been to a miniature store yet? Plymouth has one, but I am not too fond of the service or layout there. I would rather order off line. I did drive to Frankenmuth to Rau's Country Store and they are awesome! In fact, someone posted yesterday about trying to set up a date when we could meet there, shop, then eat next door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted August 21, 2008 Share Posted August 21, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abunai Posted August 22, 2008 Author Share Posted August 22, 2008 Thank you all for the kind welcome! I haven't been to a miniature store yet, but it's only a matter of time! Oooh I can't wait till it gets here!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esther Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Welcome from Kalamazoo! You'll love it here on this forum. Everyone is very helpful and it's great to see everyone's eye-candy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hello and welcome to the world of mini addiction! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi and to the group! With a fine arts degree, you will be one to watch! The Beacon Hill is an amazing house to own. I'm looking forward to hearing what you have planned for it! Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hi and !! The Beacon Hill is a beautiful house! Enjoy it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Hey, maybe you guys could carpool when we go to frankenmuth!! October 18. Welcome to the forum. Are you going to make your kitchen bigger? It's not hard with some planning and looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi - welcome to the group! The Beacon Hill is a gorgeous dollhouse - I can't wait to see what you do with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hello and welcome! you will really like the Beacon Hill, she's a pretty house! I have on still in progress. The interior is complete and the exterior is waiting for a cat free zone before i can finish the exterior Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Hi and welcome Breanne!!! You're going to love the Beacon Hill, it's a beautiful house! I'm building one now and the more I do, the more I absolutely love it! Go to www.moreminis.blogspot.com and check out Gina's construction blogs on the two Beacon's she built, that'll keep you busy till yours arrives and give you some ideas too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abunai Posted August 25, 2008 Author Share Posted August 25, 2008 Alamom thanks for the link! it is an excellent blog! I'm sure I will read the whole thing, especially since my BH seems to be taking a lifetime to ship! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Hello and and i apologize for the late welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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