Brenb Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Since I am very new to the "kit homes" which house would you recommend to make a Christmas house? I'm up for and and all opinions. Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color Me Holly Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I think the Buttercup and Sugarplum would both make nice "gingerbread" houses with polyclay candies. The Aster would make a nice Santas cottage. I think an Orchid would do well with a christmas theme, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I found a partially-built Storybook Cottage in a thrift shop that I'm thinking of hacking out the unusable second floor and bash it with a new one into a 1:24 scale Santa house (I very much like the Gingerbread idea, though, if I can get the trim to pop off neatly). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I have made the Tiffany into an Elf Bakery. You would probably have to get one off ebay, but they are not expensive. ( I think I paid liek $15 for mine) It's my avitar. I also made the Glencroft into a Mr and Mrs Santa house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I think the Buttercup and Sugarplum would both make nice "gingerbread" houses with polyclay candies. The Aster would make a nice Santas cottage. I think an Orchid would do well with a christmas theme, as well. I agree! The Aster would be perfect for a Santa theme. The Buttercup would be ideal for a gingerbread home. I also think that the Primrose could be fairly easily converted into a stable for a nativity scene. Sounds like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I agree! The Aster would be perfect for a Santa theme. The Buttercup would be ideal for a gingerbread home. I also think that the Primrose could be fairly easily converted into a stable for a nativity scene. Sounds like fun! Well I am teensy bit partial to the Aster LOL as I ma currently working with that one making it into a Santa's cottage and like the result so far.... It all depends on what Christmassy look you are wanting to create. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 Hi Brenda, I think any house you choose will be great! I know you wanted something a bit less broad but I've seen tiny houses and huge house made in christmas themes - they both work great. I turned a Tiffani into a Santa's Cottage - I love that house I took out the stairs, put in a fireplace, lighted Christmas Tree, rocking chair for Santa and a pole for the elves that goes up to the second floor toy making room It was nice being that size because I was able to get it done start to finish in a month and have it for the Holidays - I've also seen a huge house I think it was Harrison turned into a huge Christmas store - It was truly awesome. tables of stuffed animals, Decorated tree's all through out, sleds, garland hanging from the rafters - it was really beautiful! To call it a Christmas Store doesn't do it justice - looking at it was like being a kid in a candy shop though it had Everything! It was litterally filled to the rafters with all things Glittery, fun and Christmasy. But a place that size would take a lot longer to complete. I think the house you pick should reflect what you want to achieve with it. Check out the Anything Goes Winter Contest for last year to see some ideas of houses done in Christmasy themes: Winter Contest last year There are 3 pictures of each house or scene so you can see multiple angles Good luck and have fun with what ever house you pick -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color Me Holly Posted October 20, 2006 Share Posted October 20, 2006 I also think that the Primrose could be fairly easily converted into a stable for a nativity scene. Sounds like fun! That is a great idea Not that I have time to add another project to my plate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenb Posted October 20, 2006 Author Share Posted October 20, 2006 Thank You ShakyShaky , I love your Tiffany and Glencroft wow they are great. David your Tiffany is great and I loved all of last years Winter Contest projects, The Asters are really cool too. Thanks you all for giving me your opinions, I appreciate you all taking your time and helping me. I had fallen in love with the Orchid, and guess what hubby brought me home today, I now own a Orchid in the box, lol. I am so excited and happy dancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 Ya know the Orchid would make a fine christmas house..... :tongue4: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doogster Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 David beat me to what I was gonna add. Get whatever house you like. If it's a travel trailer, great, Santa is taking his show on the road, or if it's a Garfield, that's great too. I could see that done Christmassy. Workshop here, break room there. That kinda thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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