Bitsy Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Here is a link to the webshots site I downloaded my dollhouse pictures on. Grace's dollhouse is the one I built last year for my four year old's birthday. I built it in less than 2 months, however there are still some things I have yet to complete! I don't have pictures of it on the site yet, but I bought a dollhouse alread built and refurbished it for my three year old for Christmas. She unfortunately was a bit too young and broke lots of the furniture and windows and railings, etc. Oh well... she really does LOVE to play with them. I just started my dollhouse...it is the Windy Ridge from RGT. So far I have the shell done and some of the priming. I'm waiting on my order from HBS so I can install the tape wire and lights. Just thought I'd share since I always enjoy looking at other member's websites. Take care! http://community.webshots.com/user/Pirategirl2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlene Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Wow! Don't know that I could have given "Grace's Dollhouse" to a child -- would have wanted to go all-out in decor & save it for myself Yes, I'm selfish :lol: I've seen the Windy Ridge kits, but yours in the first I've seen in progress-- looks like a beautiful house and I'll look forward to seeing more. You're going to have a ball decorating this one :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Grace's house is BEAUTIFUL!! I LOVE the color scheme you used on it too! Grace is s cute too. Look at those eyes and her rosie cheeks Your Windy Ridge is looking good too. Thanks for sharing the pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Both houses are lovely. I especially liked Grace's dollhouse. You've done a beautiful job on it. Love the wallpapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsy Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Thank you so much. Grace really does love her dollhouse, she is very proud of it. She is also very careful with the furniture and hasn't broken any. Now, her little sister has broken lots, so I've had to reglue quite a bit. Three is not a good age for dollhouses, but four seems to work pretty well. The Windy Ridge will by "my dollhouse." I wanted to make sure both of my girls had one before I did my own. The benefit to that is I was able to purchase almost all of the furniture before I started building it. It is making interior decorating and building choices so much easier. Now I can put the walls where I want them to go to accomodate the funiture, wallpaper, dividing walls before installing them, etc. Not to mention how much I learned from the other dollhouses. I have already learned tons from the Windy Ridge that I will do differently on the next dollhouse. My neighbor's daughter is 12 and she says she wants to build a dollhouse too. I have one bought for her and we even have most of the furniture. But, it is hard to find a time when she is motivated enough to get started. Maybe someday. Her mother passed away last year, so it would be a nice hobby for her to work on with me if she gets lonely. So, I have my hands full with dollhouse building right now! I love it though! Thanks for all the comments....it feels good to hear back from the experienced! :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Grace is a cutie :lol: and her house is beautiful you did a great job . The Windy Ridge is a pretty house can't wait to see the progress . Thanks for sharing. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydroped Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Hi Bitsy, What great photos and those are Both lovely houses! I bet Grace's house is something she'll always enjoy - it's definitely something she could pass on to her own children! Can't wait to see the progress on Windyhill. -David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Color Me Holly Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Thanks for sharing your beautiful houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Beautiful houses!! Thanks so much for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 You've done a wonderful job on Grace's house - on both houses! Looking forward to seeing the progress. :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggyquade Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 You did a wonderful job on Grace's dollhouse...how did you do the kitchen floor? It's all decorated very nicely! And thanks for sharing in-progress pictures of your Windy Ridge...it's always very cool to see how you get to the final end product! Keep sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heidiiiii Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Beautiful houses and beautiful Gracie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shutterbugkc Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 What a beautiful house! I agree, four-years-old is a great age for girls to play with dollhouses. That's how old my daughter is and she is also very careful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsy Posted October 26, 2006 Author Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks so much. For the floor in the kitchen I used a square tile laminate that looked like wood and just cut with utility knife to fit. It was pretty easy...and only cost about $1. I added the stones to the front of the mansard addition. I used the "egg carton" method I learned about from this site. It worked so well. Very tedious, but so inexpensive and pretty easy for a novice like myself to do. I'll attach a piture. I still need to grout though. Have a GREAT day!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinfl Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 All I can say is that I hope my dollhouse for my daughter is half as good as your are. Your houses are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Your house is coming along wonderfully! I love it! The stones are perfect! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 26, 2006 Share Posted October 26, 2006 Those stones look very realistic - great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitsy Posted October 27, 2006 Author Share Posted October 27, 2006 Thank you! Last night I was working on cutting out the stones for the foundation...I'm cutting them rectangle for a change, and I will chalk them a little differently too. I read somewhere (maybe here) someone say they always try to learn a new skill everytime they do a dollhouse project. I love that concept and am going to have that same motto! That way, I will not get bored (not possible anyhow I think) and that I will be able to expand my knowledge of building miniatures. Anyhow...I picked up some spackle today and some paint to tint it...so hopefullly I'll have a chance to grout the stones after I get some cleaning done on my regular sized house! Oh, I am really wanting to try some stain glass ideas too for this house...that way I can learn two new skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 27, 2006 Share Posted October 27, 2006 I like your attitude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 I read somewhere (maybe here) someone say they always try to learn a new skill everytime they do a dollhouse project. Could have been me! I definitely put on my hiking boots and get out the sticks to mount that ol' learning curve with every house! Love how yours turned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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