heidiiiii Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I am trying something really different people! I am putting tile grout on house and covering it with black aquarium stones (clean out of the bag!) I dont know what made me think of this but let me know what you all think Pics are in my blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Hi Heidi -- They look good so far ;) Think it will give the house a really unique look and I like it! Good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 oooo that looks good! I used the plain brown rock for the Haunted house chimney last yr. I love the way it looks. I like how you are using the strips to divide the areas before stoning them. very unique. more SOON plzzz ;) nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I like the way it looks ... a very edgy look for a modern art gallery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollshousegirl Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 where is your blog, I've looked and looked and cannot find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/b...ndex.php?cat=73 try this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 I LOVE the way this looks!! The black stones look really nice and I can't wait to see more pictures. I LOVE the contrast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josi Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Looks very unique Heidi. Looks good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Update 80% of the stones DIDN`T stick! I have spent the last half hour scraping off the remainder. I used plenty of tile spackling but it was either the wood, the stones, or bad mojo! Not to worry, I have a Plan B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Update 80% of the stones DIDN`T stick! Not to worry, I have a Plan B. Oh, that's too bad -- it looked so good. Maybe one needs to use grout with the stone instead of spackle? Hmmm. Guess we need to do more research :lol: Can't wait to see Plan B -- the suspense is killing me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Maybe one needs to use grout with the stone instead of spackle? I am sorry. Mixed up my words this morning. I used tile grout. I have used it before in real life tiling, so I know how to mix it and I made sure there was a generous amount to grab to stones. I didnt want to have to throw any on top cause that would have covered the color of the stones and it would have been a really big mess! I am working on the house now but i want to see the results b4 I do the reveal! LOL I sound like Ty on Extreme Home Makeover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Heidi, I am so sorry this did n ot work out! It was looking Great!! Now, you gotta tell us whatt is the plan B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 when I did mine I used spackle and I mixed in some tacky glue for good measure.... still on the chimney.... I dunno if that will help. darn it all that work you did and it looked so good! :lol: nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I can't wait to see Plan B either...............Hurry, the suspense is killing me. Your orchid looks super! Love the theme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted August 22, 2006 Author Share Posted August 22, 2006 Plan B is....(insert drumroll here) Papier Mache with brown paper lunch bags, water, and glue. It covers the evils of the botched stone attempt and it gives a leathery look to the house. After I have covered the house I will put the strips of wood back and paint the paper. I have posted what has gone on so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 ok I see where you are going! that looks good what color will you be painting it? good ideas! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 That sounds wonderful too! Can't wait to see it in the blog. I am going to check right now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Checked out the blog -- Looks good with the papier mache, too! Terrific idea to use the brown paper. Plan B looks like it will be equally unique & I'm anxious to see how it looks painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Very cool. I like the idea. You have a great imagination Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 I love your experiment! I thought the stone looked great for an art gallery. We have a store in my area that is covered in what looks like the rock material used in landscaping. It looks great. You're house reminded me of that store. A shame it didn't work out. Good luck on plan b!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Heidi, you have wonderful ideas, and I love your perseverance. You go, girl!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted August 23, 2006 Author Share Posted August 23, 2006 Thanks all! :lol: I dont let certain things get the best of me. As I have learned in here...Everything is fixable! I have finished with papering and started painting. It is looking like something my mother would say. "bad word Brindle Brown!" But that is my intention. I wanted it to look as muddy as I could get it. I have some ideas floating around in my head this morning. I might sponge another color on top. Draw cracks or stones onto the face. It still has some more painting b4 I do that. I am going to replace the wood strips that I had on before though. I liked the way that looked. Time to soldier on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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