pin1056 Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 Yesterday I finally started dressing my bear, she still needs shoes and the little details like buttons. I was taking her to our miniature club workshop to work on, I checked the mail on the way and my kitty I won from Bridget McCarty was there!!!! She is fantastic!!! I pictured the kitty in the arm of a little girl when I saw her, since my dolls are still in progress the little bear offered to hold her so she wouldn't be lonely. o myyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy she is fabulous!!!! love her!!!! and the kitty is darling too Put in a "travertine" floor in the kitchen using Greenleaf vinyl tiles. I really like the way it turned out. wow i love the look of those...i must order some with the spring fling thing whatever it is and my fairfield....hmmmmmmmmm better start saving more money up :lol: PS this is my first successful 'multi quote'....thanks to Muriel's tutorial only taken me 3 years to figure it out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 20, 2010 Share Posted February 20, 2010 PS this is my first successful 'multi quote'....thanks to Muriel's tutorial only taken me 3 years to figure it out Don't you love it when it all falls into place? :lol: Here's another tip on quoting: you can edit out bits that don't relate to your response, including any photos, which aren't really necessary as one can scroll back to the original post to see them. Just swipe to highlight and delete. I've been sidetracked for a few days by real life but plan to work on the wallpaper for the quilt shop kitchen today. This is the room in the back that will be all but impossible to paper because three of the four walls can't be seen. I may have to resort to mirrors artfully placed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I started putting my Beaumont into dry-fit yesterday so that I could actually see the size of the rooms and where I will want to bash it! This will help me continue with the planning. Yes, I know, I have other houses that are not finished yet , but I couldn't resist my Beaumont any longer since it has been here since the beginning of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I sure didn't get much done yesterday. The weather was beautiful so we got out and ran around. Went to an RV show, groceries, over to see Roy and his wife last night, which is always fun! I did get one more room papered, made templates to shingle my gables, and maybe today will be able to do a bit more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 I chickened out and found all kinds of things to do to avoid tackling the kitchen wallpapering chore. Maybe today, she says hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 im working on a light house made from a sonna tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Wow this is gorgious! Do you have pics of the inside? I really like what you did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Looking good Deb! Beautiful as usual from you! I am working at the details on my FH as usual. I enjoy doing one little project at a time and getting it just right. Some of my experiments lately haven't exactly worked out but I keep trying different things. I never did get the silly ironing board to work and the piano I scratched for now. Do you all ever have the feeling after you worked on a house and you are almost finished that you would have liked to have done it differently? I keep second guessing myself. Have a wonderful day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 That's why you build another one, silly! But I love your farmhouse and think it looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 (edited) here is a picture of the inside Edited February 21, 2010 by barbm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 here is another one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 Do you all ever have the feeling after you worked on a house and you are almost finished that you would have liked to have done it differently? I keep second guessing myself. Yes, that is how I feel right now about my first house that is nearing completion. I learned so much about what doesn't work and what I should try differently, but I will keep it as is and know that it was a learning experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted February 21, 2010 Share Posted February 21, 2010 That's what I always said about DH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sherry Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Another day of not much done. The kids came over after church and by the time they ate and hung around for awhile, then we went to the mall, the day was about over. I did have a frustrating time with the work I did. I bought an unfinished bookcase and was going to stain it. But when I did, I discovered that it had glue spots all over it! I ended up sanding the glue spots and then painting it. It looks ok, but it was sure aggravating to discover the maker had done such a crummy job on it. Worked on books a bit too, but nothing on the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenswing Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I spent my day cutting out and gluing up printies. I have about half of them glued at this point, so I have a pretty good little pantry going. Some of my lights arrived Saturday, so I put them in and now I'm back to waiting for the rest of my things. Oh! I did get a great buy on eBay Friday, I came across a bathroom set in cultured marble. It's the tub, sink, toilet and a three piece tub surround. I paid a whooping $5.00 for it. It's the best find I've made in a while and I'm really pleased with it, can't wait for it to arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I didn't get too much mini stuff done this weekend. Yesterday I spent 4 hours cleaning my son's room instead. Bad thing is he had already spent many many hours over the last couple of weeks in it, he just doesn't stay focused. He was gone yesterday, so I went in there without him. It's still not completely done, but it's much better. After 4 hours I was worn out, and had no more energy for minis. Today I got the furniture placed in the 1:48 farmhouse I've been working on. I can't say that was the funnest thing I've ever done. Those pieces and that space is so little! I got them all stuck down with wax finally though. So I'm checking that one off as done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Nothing interesting. I've been cutting jack studs for the 2nd floor framing. Also installed most of the 1st floor ceiling panels. My kids are too young to work around, so I only get to work on the house during their afternoon nap (if they both sleep at the same time) and after 8 p.m. I was up until 3 a.m. Saturday organizing the spare bedroom/workshop for my in-laws' visit this May, so I haven't gotten much done on the house this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syphon79 Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Still painting/sanding the windows for the Rye. The second floor dormer windows were straight forward, but the windows for the first floor are a bit time consuming since they're working windows. Almost snapped one of the panels in half, so just doing on section at a time. Just painting and sanding, then more painting and sanding. Think am making this harder on myself because I want the outside windows to be white, but the interior parts to be stained (just like most Craftsman interior styles). *sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I do sometimes think 'is this authenticity too much work? would i mind that much if it didn't look exactly as it is supposed to?' I do always come out with the answer, that yes, it is worth the work/bother/aggrevation though Always seem to think it most on fiddly windows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 I'm packing away the Franklin. Have decided to wait until after the wedding and potential move to continue with it so I can buy the expensive bits I want for it Sorting it into building bits, scrap bits I may still need and decorating bits/furniture. Then I'll hopefully make some steps forward on Bullwinkle terrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Just working on trim for the diningroom of the Generic Allison Jr. Went to my closest mini shop yesterday, and found the perfect couch set for the livingroom...Been spending WAY too much time playing with the Happy Aquarium game on Facebook to progress fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Tried adding a bit more landscaping to the Storybook. Not too bad but still cannot work on the vines and actual flowers. Nor can I start on the furniture kits just yet. SIGH!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra from Olde Cape Cod Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Making kid's garden tools out of Jackstraws. Will post a pic when they're done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted February 22, 2010 Share Posted February 22, 2010 Daphne, I have done all of my windows that way. They just don't look right if you don't, so it's worth the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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