dollady49 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I haven't finished it but it's comin' along........It's a good thing I'm startin' small. I wish I had stated makin' these a long time ago. I have a grandson helpin' me out......he's tellin' everyone that he's my partner......it's so cute. I've got the walls up now and I think I may do some paintin' tonight or tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I love the orchid. It's a wonderful little house. Nice size for many things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I haven't finished it but it's comin' along........It's a good thing I'm startin' small. I wish I had stated makin' these a long time ago. I have a grandson helpin' me out......he's tellin' everyone that he's my partner......it's so cute. I've got the walls up now and I think I may do some paintin' tonight or tomorrow. Pictures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollady49 Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 no pics yet.....soon, real soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollady49 Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 can someone tell me how to upload pics into my album?.....this site is new to me and I have no idea how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Click on the My Controls link in the upper right corner. Look down the list at the left and click on My Albums link When you get there, follow the directions to start an album. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You may also want to resize your pictures so they'll load. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollady49 Posted January 7, 2007 Author Share Posted January 7, 2007 I can't seem to figure out the album.......so here's an attach............of so far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eveningstargazer Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Looking Good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 It is looking good. Can't wait to see what you do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You and your little helper are doing great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peachie Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 your doing a great job.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 It looks great! nice going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I'm still waiting for mine to come in the mail. I'm not good at waiting but I have no choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollady49 Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 I'm not good at waitin' either.....I tried to buy another house while I was waitin' for this one.....hehehe....I'm glad nobody would let me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 It looks great. The Orchid was my first build and I had a wonderful time. Hope you and your partner have fun with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted January 9, 2007 Share Posted January 9, 2007 Bonnie - Your Orchid is looking great. It's a really beautiful house. If you look at the topof the forum you'll see: Forum Home ... Forum Guidelines ... Gallery ... blogs. If you click on blogs, you'll see two categories of blogs on building the Orchid. Several of us built it last August and blogged and took lots of photos. There's one category for Team Orchid Build (those are the experts), and the other one was Community Orchid Build (for me anyway, it was my first build). -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catservant Posted January 11, 2007 Share Posted January 11, 2007 I just bought my first dollhouse today, and it is the orchid. I'm scared to start! The directions are a little overwhelming...I'm glad I'm starting with an "simple" one! I'll be checking out the blogs. Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 Take your time. The orchid is really pretty simple. You'll catch on once you start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 The directions are a little overwhelming Any time I open a new kit the directions hit me that way, and I've built a kit before (but far from "expert"!lol). The first thing I do is to pet the wood and read over the instructions. Next I pet the wood & sniff it whilst I find the schematics sheet and look it over, then go back to reread the instruction sheet again, finding things on the schematics sheet. Then I take the schematics sheet and look at each of the wood sheets & window sheet (acetate, not particularly fun to pet or sniff) and put them into numerical order (so I can find them easily). Then I read the instructions carefully to see if I understand them yet, and then I slip the acetate sheet inside to protect it and start scribing my floors and sanding and bagging the trims & stair parts & doors. When all is in readiness I stow the acetate where it (hopefully) won't get scratched, grab the instructions & a pencil and begin the build, checking off the steps as I complete them (because, excellent as they are sometimes I work in an order that differs from the instructions). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catservant Posted January 12, 2007 Share Posted January 12, 2007 :o I haven't progressed to petting the wood...actually, haven't taken anything but the directions out of the box. I've had a busy schedule this week. Monday or Tuesday, at the latest... Thanks for the encouragement! Joanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted January 13, 2007 Share Posted January 13, 2007 Ahh the Orchid...it holds a special place in my heart!! It's my first and so far only completed build and once you get started you will find it amazing how easy it is to do...The hardest part was the bay window but don't let that discourage you! I have 2 dollhouses waiting for me to get started and I have a plan for only one of them...I am waiting for my muse to come and tell me to get off my lazy tuckas and get started! Once I find my inspiration, I won't be able to stop until I'm done!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollady49 Posted January 15, 2007 Author Share Posted January 15, 2007 it's comin' along really well.......I have to do some other things I have put on the back burner and then I'll finish my little project......pics later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollady49 Posted January 20, 2007 Author Share Posted January 20, 2007 Well I have a few more things to do ..........but I'm gettin' there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 31, 2007 Share Posted January 31, 2007 Ooo, Bonnie, pretty, pretty. I love your colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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