Alais Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hello everyone! My name is Sasha and I'm the proud owner of a Greenleaf Garfield kit. I bought the kit over a year ago and then promptly hid it away, overwhelmed and terrified. I was going to school and working full-time, living in a tiny, tiny suite with two curious cats, and I'd never built anything complicated in my entire life. I'd made dollhouses out of cardboard boxes as a child, and I turned a book case into an apartment for my Barbies but I felt that building a real dollhouse was far out of my abilities. I've since graduated, gotten married and moved into a much larger space. I spend a lot of time helping my husband fix his bikes and motorcycles and have much more confidence in my ability to assemble things and problem solve. I stumbled across this forum a few days ago at work, and upon reading that several people here built the Garfield as their first dollhouse, I no longer feel that it's impossible for me to do the same. This forum has already been invaluable with getting me started. I read a lot of the advice given to other beginners and went out and got a bunch of tools to help me on my way. Tonight, I'm going to pick up the kit from my mom's and bring it home. I also plan to work on two roomboxes for the dolls I already own. Julie Campbell from Bellabelle Dolls created four gorgeous dolls based off of characters from my favorite books (two of them are the dolls in my avatar). Once the Garfield is close to completion, I will be ordering its occupants from her as well. I'm so excited to have a place to discuss miniatures with others and I look forward to chatting with everyone here. The houses that I've already seen in the forums are beyond gorgeous and so inspiring! I cannot believe how talented everyone here is. As I am very, very new to this hobby, I am open to all advice and suggestions and encouragement. <3 Sasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATBIDLACK Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome Shasa Everyone here is friendly and helpful. You have come to the right place. After you have posted 5 times you will be able to put pictures in the gallery for us to look at. I am looking forward to seeing your dolls and your garfield as you build it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome to the forum Shasa. The Garfield is a great house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome to the little family, Sasha. I'm a big fan of Julie's little people, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Welcome to the forum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 HI and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/\html\style_emoticons\/congrats.gif' alt=':congrats:'> Welcome :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hi Sasha, welcome to the forum! I'm curious about your dolls (the ones in the avatar look wonderful) - you said they were characters from your favourite stories .... which characters, and which stories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nileke Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hi Sasha, and welcome! Have fun building your Garfield Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum Sasha. Don't be terrified. But then, we've all been in your shoes at one time or another. Just dig right in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Hi and welcome i too am building the garf. . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alais Posted November 12, 2008 Author Share Posted November 12, 2008 Thanks for all the warm welcomes! I started dry-fitting the house yesterday and aside from having to make some adjustments on the tabs and slots it came together just fine. I'm planning on assembling the roof this Friday. It doesn't seem quite as scary anymore though I'm sure once glue gets involved there will be much screaming and yelling. Shy Spirit, the dolls in my avatar are Phedre and Joscelin from Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel series. It is a fantasy series that takes place in an alternate version of our world and is so incredibly well-crafted. Though it's classified as fantasy, it would be more appropriate to describe them as alternate mythology, somewhat in the style of Greek epics. The other two dolls that Julie is making for me are Melisande and baby Imriel, the villain of the series and her son. Corwin, I'm glad to have someone to share the journey with! How far along are you? ~ Sasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 ... Shy Spirit, the dolls in my avatar are Phedre and Joscelin from Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel series. It is a fantasy series that takes place in an alternate version of our world and is so incredibly well-crafted. Though it's classified as fantasy, it would be more appropriate to describe them as alternate mythology, somewhat in the style of Greek epics. The other two dolls that Julie is making for me are Melisande and baby Imriel, the villain of the series and her son ... ~ Sasha It sounds like a wonderful series! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Hello Sasha !! I can not wait to see pictures of your Garfield! That is one Beautiful House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Thanks for all the warm welcomes! I started dry-fitting the house yesterday and aside from having to make some adjustments on the tabs and slots it came together just fine. I'm planning on assembling the roof this Friday. It doesn't seem quite as scary anymore though I'm sure once glue gets involved there will be much screaming and yelling. Shy Spirit, the dolls in my avatar are Phedre and Joscelin from Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel series. It is a fantasy series that takes place in an alternate version of our world and is so incredibly well-crafted. Though it's classified as fantasy, it would be more appropriate to describe them as alternate mythology, somewhat in the style of Greek epics. The other two dolls that Julie is making for me are Melisande and baby Imriel, the villain of the series and her son. Corwin, I'm glad to have someone to share the journey with! How far along are you? ~ Sasha Sorry about the late reply i am working on the sissng today ore in my gallery i bashed it a little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Welcome to the forum -- so glad you found us Post lots of pictures and have lots of fun. B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alais Posted November 22, 2008 Author Share Posted November 22, 2008 Sorry about the late reply i am working on the sissng today ore in my gallery i bashed it a little B) No worries! Your projects look amazing! I'm totally in love with those beds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corwin Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lumberjacksgurl Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Hi Sascha...glad to see another BCer here! I am Michelle, live in the north, a couple hours out of PG. I have been on a bit of a mini hiatus....well let's call it a prolonged planning stage :yes: I have done one house for my DD who was just under 2 at the time, as well as some other small projects, and have several in the wings including a tenny, BH, Westville, micro BH... New RL minis and a new cloth diaper business have kept me busy but I have been buying things for my houses so that one day I will be able to go gangbusters!! There are a few decent mini places here in BC. PM or email me if you have any questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alais Posted November 24, 2008 Author Share Posted November 24, 2008 Hi Sascha...glad to see another BCer here! Definitely! It's nice to meet you You've got so many projects on the go. It's very impressive. I've got my hands full with just the one house. Where do you get most of your minis? I've only shopped at Victoria Miniland and online. I know there's a mini place in N. Vancouver but it didn't seem like it had a lot of variety. I'd love to hear about other local options! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sommerstern7 Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Welcome Sasha! You are going to have so much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadine Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 hi hun a big welcome xx nadine xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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