Ivy Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi everyone! I finally built my first dollhouse, as a present for my darling little 3 year old. Knowing that it might soon be destroyed, I chose the cheapest and simplest design I could find, ArtMinds' Dollhouse with Veranda and the furniture kit they sell (MIchael's, with discounts, little over $10 for both). We chose the colors together, she helped me assemble the furniture and paint some of it. It took me about 4 evenings to build the house, mostly because I wanted to sand each piece so they fit together perfectly (as much as possible, of course). I painted it before assembly and did few touch-ups afterwards. I skipped the shingles, wall paper and flooring, just painted the whole thing. She's too young to care; she just likes the funny colors and the fact that her little doll fits inside. I got the Fantasy Villa, too; I'm building that one for myself You are never too old for a dollhouse, right? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyMtnMom Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Absolutely correct! Never too old for a dollhouse! Your Arthur replica is cute. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the other one you bought. Have fun and enjoy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 What a cute little house - and welcome to the forum :welcome: I'm sure your little girl will enjoy playing with her new house - and she now has a taste for dollhouses! While she's busy you can build your own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackey Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 No, you are never - I'll repeat NEVER - too old for a dollhouse. (I know you are never supposed to say never, but there is an exception to every rule.) And as you proved, you ar never too young for one either. With a young child, you need to be practical, and your gift to your small daughter is perfect. I would have loved it as a kid. - Wait a minute - I would love it as an adult as well. I hope we get to see Mommy's house next! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summersethomes Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I like the bright colors 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ivy, in between building sessions hop onto the Newcomers' Forum and do an intro. Meantime, you can build as mini dollhouses for yourself to play with as you have room for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Welcome, and congrats on your first build. We have several of those houses and the kiddos love to build and decorate them. There used to be quite a number of models. Haven't seen as many of late. The Villa is tricky to decorate after building so be sure you do as much as possible a head of time. Oh Holly, you mean we have to save the RL furnishings and not just fill up the entire house with minis? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 No, Selkie, I did NOT say any such thing! Although you might want to hang onto tables and shelving units to house your dollhouses. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Too old for a dollhouse?? Never! Your dollhouse is very cute and I look forward to seeing the fantasy villa ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I like playing with these little puzzles also! Very cute! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Ooo, thanks, guys! You are all so very sweet and encouraging! I'm taking my time with the other puzzle, it's been dry-fitted for a while now... I want the Fantasy Villa and the Gothic House puzzles on my mantel, they're just the right size for it. I'll make sure I post pictures when it's done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 If you want to wade through a lot of posts, you can find a bunch of pictures and ideas in this thread: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=20558 and also in this one: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=26131&hl=+puzzle%20+house&page=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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