Elsbeth Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Well, I got tired of waiting for someone to make that battery powered fire and sell it to me, so I made one myself. :lol: I got a small florists LED (1+ inch around, tho I wish it was smaller), made tiny logs from a tree twig in backyard, and added glass beads to make embers. The light turns on by twisting the base, so the fire materials had to accommodate easy removal and replacement of the light. I love the glow. I think the only fireplace big enough for this is the Glencroft. This was way cheaper than buying one (assuming when they do start selling them they will be similar to the battery lights). Merry Christmas everyone - I'm being a dweeb and making stuff for the dollhouse! I can't escape The Call of the Tiny. Supplies used: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minikelli Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Ummm... you weren't alone -- though I was commissioned by a 4 yr old for shelving. After delivery though, well the tiny kept calling -- still making bits of furniture for her and her house. lol Have to say though -- great idea with the fireplace!!! :lol: Where however did you find the light? I know you said it was a florist's led, just wondering where you may have obtained it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 I found the light online - but I am sure if one spent the time (I am horribly impatient) one could find a local source. Maybe. Everything I saw in the stores was just too big. And I wanted a cool bulb...nothing hot (fire hazard for the paranoid!). I got my small light here: http://www.100candles.com/ came with an extra battery. They have many different sizes - though I would like something even smaller. The amount of light it puts out is awesome - and the amber bulb is very warm. I feel more experiments coming on...BBQ grill maybe, campfire, lit stove...who knows! I also thought about trying to find flickering lights - I'll bet they are out there, but the size is tricky. Commission work for the 4 year old - that must be fun! My mother used to make matchbox chest of drawers...so cute. I love seeing how much children love minis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted December 26, 2010 Author Share Posted December 26, 2010 I just went to that web site and notice they have a new tea light that has a button on top as well as the twist action...and it has regular, flicker, and blinking modes. I am totally going to try a flickering fire next! The casement diameter is 1.13 inches. I still want smaller! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHGranny Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Neat idea,it looks great too. :o I decided I wanted light in my Rosedale in the front of the living room so I went to Radio Shack and bought some tiny little led flashlights.One was kinda chunky but just the right height,I wrapped it in granit printie and made a shade for it,now it stands next to the fireplace...looks kinda cute.Shoot,the way money is I new that is the only way I'd get a light in there.I even looked it up and there are really "pillar lights".I also bought a mini mag light,just the right size for a 1" scale floor lamp.Where there's a will,there's a way :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 ...I got tired of waiting for someone to make that battery powered fire and sell it to me, so I made one myself. :o ... ...I'm being a dweeb and making stuff for the dollhouse! I can't escape The Call of the Tiny. Supplies used: If you think that making your own minis is being a dweeb you're in serious need of an attitude adjustment, especially in light of your results. ...I decided I wanted light in my Rosedale in the front of the living room so I went to Radio Shack and bought some tiny little led flashlights.One was kinda chunky but just the right height,I wrapped it in granit printie and made a shade for it,now it stands next to the fireplace...looks kinda cute.Shoot,the way money is I new that is the only way I'd get a light in there.I even looked it up and there are really "pillar lights".I also bought a mini mag light,just the right size for a 1" scale floor lamp.Where there's a will,there's a way :lol:What a tremendously brilliant idea for pillar lights! I'd love to see then in a Brookwood. Heck, I'd like to see yours, period, April! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceG Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 That is great! I wonder if there is a way to make ceiling lights out of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHGranny Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Janice,Radio Shack has these flat,tiny key fobs with an led light .They are 1 1/2" long,1" wide and slightly less than 1/8" deep.Only prob is you have to hold the button down to keep it on...I'm working on that though :lol: Oh,they only cost 6 0r 7 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gee Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 that is one great fire!! thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 Jenn! I love the fire! Great idea and you did it well! Dollar tree has several LED lights that are meant for book lights. At a dollar a piece, I am going to see what I can do with them. We all need to get our heads together ad see what can be done with the different options. I used one of the wall sconces that HBS is selling and I didn't like the thickness of the battery part. I cut a hole in the wall and pushed it in up to the switch. It was a wall that I added with foamcore, but I don't see why we couldn't do the same thing with the larger cases like Jenn used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted December 26, 2010 Share Posted December 26, 2010 How cool is that! Great look too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHGranny Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Casey,you have to be careful with the booklights.I had one,the type that looks like a flat bar,sorta.The kind you flip one end down and clip on the book.I decided to remove the part with the light to make it small enough to use,heck,it seemed to be self contained on that end.Didn't work after I took it apart. What kind do they have at Dollar Tree now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis Over The Hill Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Jenn, it looks wonderful, and so real. So all you need is that one light and no wires, correct? I love the idea of just being able to turn on the lights you want, like in a real house. Also, the idea of not having to rip out wallpaper when it doesn't work is wonderful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa R. Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Looks great! Lisa R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Jenn you weren't the only one messing with minis on Christmas. lol I think there are a lot of "dweebs including yours truly. April, you can get those little keychain lights at the Dollar Tree. Jenn your fireplace is wonderful! Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaC Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 absolutely wonderful fireplace. hope I can find an led light for my rock one. me too working on stuff yesterday and today but only clearing my table to leave construction things out and putting away cutsie things. darn broken arm anyway. on to my dinner..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHGranny Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Roxxie,as soon as the roads clear enough for me to get out,I'll check and see just what DT has.I'm really getting some ideas for lights here !!! Wish I could go tomorrow,but we had 7" of snow today and in the south that brings everything to a standstill !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 I know April, I live in Virgina down here in Lynchburg. Three inches closes the city down for a week lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottedcat83 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 That is a beautiful fireplace! Now I'm all inspired to make a fireplace. I was planning on one, anyway, but this has clinched it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHGranny Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Roxxie,have you gotten any from this Christmas storm" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 April, there were snow flurries in Tallahassee, FL, yesterday evening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DHGranny Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Holly,I knew it was a large system,but I didn't know it was that far South !!!! Wow !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caseymini Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 April, our Dollar Tree had several types a couple of weeks ago when I was there. Every time I go in there is something different. They have those little disk touch lights with three in them and a couple of different book lights and also some key chains. Maybe they will start carrying dollhouse lights at a dollar a piece....We can dream, can't we?LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tappy Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 The fireplace looks great--very warm & cozy! Necessity is often the start of great ideas! Thank you for sharing! Tappy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandi's 'Lil Bits Posted December 28, 2010 Share Posted December 28, 2010 (edited) Your fireplace turned out great! What a creative project! I hope my next mini endeavor turns out as well as your cozy fireplace. Color me impressed! Edited December 28, 2010 by Brandi's 'Lil Bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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