playjamm Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hi: I thought I was out of my field to build dollhouses. I just finished remodeling my kitchen with my hubbies help and others. It took about a year to do. I feel that I can build a doll house surely with that under my belt. I am looking forward to starting. I have seperated all the sheets and put them in zip lock bags and tried to enlarge my instructions and sheets with the pieces. Did work but not to clear on printings. I wish the printing was larger on the punch out paper sheets. I have to use a magnifying glass to be able to see the writing. I am a SR. Citzen. so it is a little bit hard to see. I just wanted to say hi. playjamm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Julia welcome to the forum!! What house are you building??? ;) ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gggrinch6 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hi: I thought I was out of my field to build dollhouses. I just finished remodeling my kitchen with my hubbies help and others. It took about a year to do. I feel that I can build a doll house surely with that under my belt. I am looking forward to starting. I have seperated all the sheets and put them in zip lock bags and tried to enlarge my instructions and sheets with the pieces. Did work but not to clear on printings. I wish the printing was larger on the punch out paper sheets. I have to use a magnifying glass to be able to see the writing. I am a SR. Citzen. so it is a little bit hard to see. I just wanted to say hi. playjamm hello, welcome to this forum.There's truely lots too see! Cher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missymew Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Julia - Hi and welcome. Glad you've joined our site. I frequently use magnification lenses when working with miniatures as well. I'm also interested in knowing which house you're working on right now. We love to see photos here. -Susanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 WELCOME :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newt Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 hello, and welcome! please do tell us what you're building, and about your plans for the house. the forms here are really great. there are all kinds of useful photos in the galleries. most important, the people are fun, interesting, and remarkably generous with their time and help. glad you're joining in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 to the forum, Julia :wub: from another senior citizen (there are actually a few of us on here!). Which house are you building? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 I use magnifying glasses all the time. I have them all over the house. Please tell us what you are working on. Do you have colors and wallpaper chosen? Are you going to landscape? What period is your house? (victorian, modern, early 1900's?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 HI and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Welcome to the forum Julia! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hi and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hi and :welcome: ! Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hi and welcome to the forums. :welcome: I am almost to the point of needing something to magnify for me. I usually just look over the top of my glasses. I did see a really neat 'third hand' thing at Radio Shack that has a magnifying glass and a bunch of little clips. It was pretty reasonably price. You may lokk into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wenlaine Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hi Julia, welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Welcome to the forum! I hope you find something that will help you magnify the instructions....is the house a Greenleaf house? somewhere around here you can DL the instructions for some of the houses if yours is one of them...perhaps making the font larger when printing would help. I look forward to seeing your progress! Happy Building nutti :welcome: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted February 11, 2007 Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Welcome to the forum! I have many different strengths of "reading" glasses for mini work. (I buy them at Dollarama.) :yes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playjamm Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi everyone. I am starting to work on The Orchid by Greenleaf. I purchased it for 25.00 at Hobby Lobby here in Oklahoma. I noticed today that it was cheaper here than what I could find on several different web sites. Do any of you know where I can get either instructions on making my own furniture and curtains, towels, bedding, etc. Home furnishings, decorations on line or where I can get a catalogue to order patterns and other ideas. It was so nice today to see everyone welcoming me. I get lonely at times for other peoples interests in the outside world. I'm kind of a home body and love to do crafts. This is my first attempt at a project of this manner. I have always wanted to do this and until recently felt like I could afford it. It sure is going to be fun. If you are prayer friends, my son Josh is overseas in Iraq in Mosul. Please remember him in your prayers daily and in your home church. Thanks again. playjamm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 My eldest son was in Afghanistan and I continue to pray for all the sons & daughters still in harm's way all over the world. There are a number of books available & out of print (hunt them down on the used book sites) for making mini furniture, as well as taking books with full-sized furniture measured drawings & reducing the dimensions by dividing by 12. Check this section for links that include furniture and accessories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whippet-gal Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hello & welcome, Julia. :yes: You'll love the Orchid; it's an ideal project for your first house. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 Welcome to the Neighborhood Julia! That Orchid kit is one of the most beautifully designed houses on the market and I can not wait to see yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted February 15, 2007 Share Posted February 15, 2007 Hello and a belated welcome to the forum Julia! I now you will get a lot of hints and tips around here as well as finding great friends!Looking forward seeing your work as well! Mini-hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted February 16, 2007 Share Posted February 16, 2007 Belated hello and welcome! :groucho: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.