Val Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I am doing the one that looks like the Arthur. It is so cute, I have taken pics and hope to get them up soon. Rita is doin the other one. Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Well here are some pics of mine. We just bought 2 more. I think I am going to have a ball doin these/ Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Oh, that is looking cute! I am trying to finish shingling mine, but I keep running out of one color or another and have to stop and cut more. I finally just put the paper in my tote bag and will do them during my lunch at school tomorrow. These really are fun, aren't they? I never knew little houses could be so much fun to do! Here is the interior, finished except for decorating, and stairs. And here is the exterior-don't gag when you see the shingles, that's just the first layer! I'll add gray and brown washes, and then moss. You can see how I did the roof line to eliminate that awful, out of scale trim. I just folded a piece of cardstock to fit over the gap, glazed it, and once everything else is done, it will be solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Sherry I am having so much fun. Now I wish they would make more of something else. I will probably shingle mone soon. We already got wood cut for the base. Hope you are feeling better. Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I finally got started on my little house! I started painting the pieces but can't make up my mind on the colors.......I suddenly love the color purple (Old age?) Everyone's looks so cute and each one different! I am having so much fun! Hey, did anyone else have trouble getting into this site over the weekend? I couldn't not get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 All those houses are little beauties!! I can't wait for mine to arrive! I know it's too soon yet, but I'm already watching the mailman daily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Did I say it was too soon? They're here! They're here! That took no time at all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiedrea Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Considering they came from South Texas, I'm quite surprised they are already there. Congrats, and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimms Kreations Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I MUST go to Michael's and see if I can find one of these...they are too cute Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I got all my shingles on and starting the aging process on the roof. Just colored pencils so far, but I feel better about it now that it doesn't look so 'spotted'! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I got both houses and got two sets of furniture yesterday! Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaginaryRain Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 I'm trying to figure out how to do the roof. I was pondering sandpaper shingles, but I have no clue how big to make them for these houses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted May 6, 2009 Share Posted May 6, 2009 Which house are you doing? If it's the one with the scalloped shingles, I just made a template from tracings of the roof and cut them out with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 For all of those of you who thought my roof looked like a circus tent , here is the next two steps in the process. I 'aged' each shingle with terracotta, brown, and black prismacolors and then put an iron oxide wash over the whole roof. Still haven't decided whether the colors are now subtle enough or I should add another coat of wash. Then I will do the moss on top of that. I hate the ridgeline and may add decorative wood trim there, or maybe just lots of moss! And I found an adorable tiny pothanger gnome to hang on the roof! He looks just like he's climbing to the top of the house after something, so I will have to find something to put up there for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Sherry it looks terrific. Can't wait to see what the moss looks like. I was thinking of doing the Moss also. Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Thanks, it does look a little better now, doesn't it? Think it needs another coat of brown? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImaginaryRain Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Which house are you doing? If it's the one with the scalloped shingles, I just made a template from tracings of the roof and cut them out with that. Same one you just showed, actually So know I know. I am afraid of making a mistake... :yes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Don't be! In the first place, there's nothing you will do to this house that can't be repainted, reglued, camouflaged, or covered. In the second place, what better way to learn and experiment than on an eight dollar house? I'm doing all sorts of dumb stuff with mine, like the roof, and having a ball with it! When I first glued the shingles on, my son who is a professional architectural landscaper, shook his head. He doesn't understand how much more freedom you have with a doll house than the regular thing! Look at this link, the photo in the center of the half circle pergola-he did that, and thinks everything ought to look like that-it's gorgeous, but not for a gnome house! http://www.gardendesignlandscaping.com/res...tial/arbors.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melva Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 After going to 2 Michaels stores, they finally got them in. Yea! Sherry yours looks great, I like the shingle color with the stone. I got the same house I like the bay windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I also assembled this same house tonight. I totally love the kit! All my tab and slots lined up perfectly, it didn't splinter, or need any adjustments, It's straight, and stayed together in dry fit like a charm!! Guess it's a puzzle, so it's supposed too! The glue is drying right now, not sure how it will be finished. My son said he'd like to see brick printie on it, same as I do the chimneys with. Guess I'll wait till the house says what it wants. It's not sure if it wants to be a Fairy house or the home of The 3 little Pigs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 The 3 pigs would be great fun if you can find the pigs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Gee your kit must have been cut better than mine. I had to trim, sand and cut off many of the tabs to get them to line up. Hmmmmmmm! Still painting mine and trying to figure out what I am going to do next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I have a bag of pigs! LOL Cute, pink and too small for anything but this house. I think they're intended to sit on pencils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I was thinking of using some of my scrapbook paper for wallpaper. Does anyone ever do this? Do you use regular glue to put it on? Should I spray it with sealer? NO idea what I am doing just looking to use "stuff" I already have around. Thanks! I love the piggies idea! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I have used scrapbook paper and I used Tacky glue and had no trouble. Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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