Jo Med Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I never did decide if this was a summer getaway or a winter hideaway for my impoverished Russian aristos. I'm still straddling the fence with an autumn look - but that could change. I started this build last year before the Spring Fling and then put it away when the fling kit arrived. I dragged it back down off the shelf a couple of weeks ago and have been trying to get it finished. Just needs landscaping and ageing on the front, the roof finishing and a few bits on the back - oh and the carriage room needs to be done too. Pics in my gallery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaurieJW Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 This is such an awesome and amazing house! It's gorgeous, and I so want to live there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thank you Laurie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlilkit10 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 i love all the brick work i 2 would love to live there or write a book there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CindyLee Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 This is gorgeous! Great brickwork and woodwork! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I need to show this to my friend from Montenegro, she's studying in Moscow right now. I bet she'd get a kick out of your beautiful work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted February 24, 2012 Author Share Posted February 24, 2012 Thanks Coryann, Cindy and Kat. Kat, your friend will probably tell you its nothing like a real Russian House - lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Jo this is fantastic! The doors caught my eye - so creative of you! I've thought of using wooden bookmarks for decorating, but the fan idea is great & much less expensive. Is this a kit or kits bashed or...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Contrary Housewife Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I'd love to see the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Her Gallery has pictures of the inside... http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?app=gallery&album=4688 Amazing Jo, as always! My favorite part is the roof, and the balcony, and the door... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janet Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 :worthy: The doors have blown me away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thank you Mike, Tracy, Connie and Holly. Its 2 Dolls House Emporium kits bashed together Mike. The Village Hall kit and the Gatehouse kit. I got them in one of their sales some time ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
labrown Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Jo, This is absolutely gorgeous. I love it all but really love the door and roof. How did you do them? Lu Ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 I think a door tutorial would be WONDERFUL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 The door is simply a piece of basswood cut to fit the archway. I had some laser cut bits that I used as panels for the front door and a piece of routed trim that I cut to fit as a frame. I painted the bits behind the laser cut panels matt black and stained the rest with medium oak stain. Its hinged with bits of black leather sandwiched between the door and the routed trim. The other side is just a plank door. I used some left over siding cut to half its width to make the planks. The roof is made from Greenleaf speed shingles (best invention ever) in the diamond shape. I've run out of these though and to get some more the shipping will cost me almost twice the price of the actual shingles - bit down in the mouth about that so I may look for an alternative for the other side. Thanks for the kind comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerfan Posted February 25, 2012 Share Posted February 25, 2012 Wow, its absolutely beautiful!! Off to see the inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted February 25, 2012 Author Share Posted February 25, 2012 Thank you Huskerfan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjones Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 I was just thinking of using some laser cut pieces for my project. I am glad you posted this. I've seen some inexpensice lace laser cut pieces at stores like Michael's and AC Moore and I am still thinking of how best to use them. They have to have a back (like your door) becacuse they are so thin I worry about breakage. I am thinking of doing a 3 piece panels among other ideas. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hobbytown USA and Utrecht's (and stores like them) are good sources for the thinner basswood to line your doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks Coryann, Cindy and Kat. Kat, your friend will probably tell you its nothing like a real Russian House - lol Actually, she said "OMG!!! Is this for real?! Absolutely beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing this wonder with me, Kathryn!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted February 26, 2012 Author Share Posted February 26, 2012 Thanks Kat and thank your friend too - it means a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drjones Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Hobbytown USA and Utrecht's (and stores like them) are good sources for the thinner basswood to line your doors. Holly, thanks for the tip! I have been looking for suppliers for certain items and that certainly is one of them! -Dawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Jo, this lodge is absolutley stunning, wish I could have gone through the screen into it for a closer wander about so to speak ;) Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Everything about it is perfect. The woodwork, stone work, all amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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