strudles Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 I've loved minis I think since I was about 7 and my parents gave me my first dollhouse, a house they'd made from scratch in their bedroom after I'd go to bed at night. It has a kitchen, livingroom, stairs, 2 bedrooms, a bathroom and a large attic. It's not bad for them not having a plan or anything. Most of my minis were things my grandma made out of recycled things, it's cool to see that some people still do it that way. I would really love to update my dollhouse, bring it out of the 70s, ... someday, when I have the time and the room. I really enjoy making tiny things, so cute. And now I have a partner in crime :lol:, nikki on this board, and that's helping to keep my dollhouse passion alive. We get together and make dolls and tiny foods and this and that, great fun. My 4 year old is just dying for me to start putting the Buttercup together, I'm still waiting for the right time (and a little inspiration wouldn't hurt ). I've really enjoyed my time here so far. Trudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Hi Trudi! Welcome to the community! My grandmother used to make furniture for me too. She made things for my Barbie dolls out of clothes pins. It's so much fun when you can recycle something or "save" a piece of furniture by revamping it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Welcome to our neighborhood Trudi!! How sweet of your parents to build you a house in secret. It's great that you still have yours. I wish I still had mine that my mom built for me (Well partially built. I think it was a Dura Craft kit) She did not add the windows or stairs or any trim. She got so frustrated with it (I was constantly asking when could I play with it LOL I would watch her build on it at night in the dinning room). Finally she gave up and gave it to me. I did not care about the stairs not being in there. Guess that is why it don't matter to me now if I don't have any stairs. I wallpapered with contact paper. My younger brother and I had a ball with it and my "little people" from fisher price. I still have some of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Welcome! so glad to see you found us! I would love to see photos of your house! nutti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaucraft Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 Trudi, welcome to the community. The time is now. Start putting your Buttercup together. BeauCRAFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Welcome Trudi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallhouset Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 Welcome Trudi. Nice to have you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judithfa Posted July 12, 2005 Share Posted July 12, 2005 Welcome Trudi! :lol: So glaqd you found us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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