havanaholly Posted March 31, 2023 Share Posted March 31, 2023 Aging and maybe a tad of weathering. Maybe the gold, black and white stripes for bench seats or cushions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 31, 2023 Author Share Posted March 31, 2023 54 minutes ago, havanaholly said: Aging and maybe a tad of weathering. Maybe the gold, black and white stripes for bench seats or cushions. No cushions or other domestic touches. I'm thinking this cottage has not been lived in by humans or fairies for many a moon and is being reclaimed by Mother Nature. There are plans for the stripes that you keep plugging, but I'm keeping mum about it for now. 🤐 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 3, 2023 Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 On 3/31/2023 at 5:09 PM, KathieB said: ... I'm thinking this cottage has not been lived in by humans or fairies for many a moon and is being reclaimed by Mother Nature. ... I knew as soon as I typed the above that someone or something would be knocking at the door, and sure enough, there came a tap, tap, tap. I have a kit for an 18th c. lady peddler who may like to live here. Apparently, Mother Nature will have to wait a while. New blog post: KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 08 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 3, 2023 Share Posted April 3, 2023 The lady peddler might have a penchant for monarch caterpillars and butterflies, especially if she has some faerie attributes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 Look who dropped by the cottage! KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 09 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 I'm so glad to see that you kept Mme Laveau! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 4, 2023 Author Share Posted April 4, 2023 19 minutes ago, havanaholly said: I'm so glad to see that you kept Mme Laveau! The houses went to auction but the residents stayed with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medieval Posted April 4, 2023 Share Posted April 4, 2023 Your blog is great Kathie! And the Sugarplum is progressing fast! I'm glad you have the time and energy after that huge transition. Here's to finding all your tools and supplies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 5, 2023 Author Share Posted April 5, 2023 Thanks, Jess. The interior is painted, and the fireplaces are finished. KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 10 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 5, 2023 Share Posted April 5, 2023 You were spot on about that downstairs fireplace looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 Moving on to furniture assembly. Had hoped to have this done by Easter but it does not look as if that will happen. KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 11 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 Worked like the Energizer bunny today and got all of the furniture assembled. The glue will dry overnight and painting will begin tomorrow. KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 12 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 Check out Kris' site for little do-dads to "dress the cottage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 8, 2023 Author Share Posted April 8, 2023 The roof is in dry fit. I am pleased with the result. The sage green felted material makes a lovely covering of sod. KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 13 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 8, 2023 Share Posted April 8, 2023 Oh, looking SO good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 On 4/7/2023 at 9:22 PM, havanaholly said: Oh, looking SO good! Thank you! I have not put the felt/sod on the gable over the front door yet. I'm afraid it will look too bulky. I have a few shingles (painted green) stuck on the gable as a test, but am not sure that's the way to go. Will try to get photos posted tomorrow. It has been a busy week. Retirement isn't for sissies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 13, 2023 Author Share Posted April 13, 2023 New blog posted -- decals for furniture, roof installed, almost KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 14 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 13, 2023 Share Posted April 13, 2023 I like the way the felt worked on the bay roof. I wonder if gluing it down on the front door gable would lessen the bulk> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 The roof is evolving! KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 15 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 14, 2023 Share Posted April 14, 2023 If you have any water-based wood stain, could you experiment on kit scraps and see how it would work over the porch benches? Or maybe dilute some umber acrylic paint and wash it over the edges? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 14, 2023 Author Share Posted April 14, 2023 Just now, havanaholly said: If you have any water-based wood stain, could you experiment on kit scraps and see how it would work over the porch benches? Or maybe dilute some umber acrylic paint and wash it over the edges? Both are possibilities. I'm debating between brown or black washes. I think brown would lean more toward aging and black toward a negligent housekeeper. 😧 And/or some vines growing over the backs of the benches and a butterfly or two on them might break up the blank solidness that is troubling me. One morning I will wake up with the solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 17, 2023 Author Share Posted April 17, 2023 When I think the cottage is nearly finished ... KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 16 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 (edited) I used embroidered ribbon for baseboards in my White Orchid Santa's house. Edited April 18, 2023 by havanaholly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 9 hours ago, havanaholly said: I used embroidered ribbon for baseboards in my White Orchid Santa's house. Hmm ... I wonder what kind of ribbons I might find in the ribbon stash ... heading off to take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 The Monarchs have landed! The ribbon stash was not fruitful. I cut the part of the cereal box into half-inch strips and covered them with the same wood-grained Contact paper that covers all of the other wooden parts of the cottage. Simple, yet effective. KathieB's Minis: Sugarplum Cottage to Monarch Cottage 17 (kathiebminis.blogspot.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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