Librarian-Sarah Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi all! I'm Sarah, a college Librarian (if you can't guess from the user name), and I'm getting back into miniatures for the first time since my early teens (I built a room box or two, but never really had room and pretty much moved on from the hobby when I discovered boys *smirk*). DH and I are in the process of buying our first house, and I will actually have a office/craft room of my own, and am looking forward to having a hobby to put in it! I'm planning to start slowly--I'm considering doing the house trailer kit to start back into things, maybe another room box or two, and then move on to a smallish dollhouse. (or I may take leave of my wits and buy a Garfield, who knows?) For the most part I'll probably be lurking (with the exception of the occasional "confused newbie" question), but I can tell this is a fun group of folks, and as there was no online minis community to speak of when I was a kid, I'm really excited about finding a group of people who are into this as well. Thanks! Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdmom Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Welcome to the forum- from another Sarah :w00t: It is a fun place. Many artists here with a lot of talent. I have only had the sickness been in the hobby for a little while. I mainly look through the posts at all of the amazing work everyone else here does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 I figured you would like a busier forum over here, Sarah. Welcome, and when you've made four more posts you can open an album of your pictures to show off your growing skills.I have only had the sickness been in the hobbyActually it's an addiction, as opposed to a true illness, since none of us is the slightest bit interested in a cure. If you click on the Logo you can go to the site's home page and look at all the fun, wonderful kits that are available, and some of the items that are available through the online store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshines_minis Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi my name is Sunshine, and I also am a mini-holic. LOL Its ok we won't tell. Welcome to the club. You'll love it here. Feel free to post ideas to share or ask advice on any project. Everyone here has saved my life a few times., Alright more times then I'd like to admit. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lili Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi from California Sarah. :w00t: When I found the forum I said the same thing I'll just watch everybody else but I could'nt resist everybody is so cool and helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hello and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi and :w00t:, Sarah!! This forum is great and everyone is happy to answer questions, so don't be afraid to ask them!! Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librarian-Sarah Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Thanks everyone for the warm welcome! I know I *said* I was going to be good and start with the trailer, but I saw the Buttercup when i was trolling around the site last night and I have a great idea to turn it into a cute little small town bakery, and... Oh dear. It's started again already. *sigh* I'm not sure I'm gonna be able to wait till the 1:1 house is built. :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Warmest welcomes from the South Sarah. Yep..the bug has bitten you. While thinking of plans for one house, you stumble onto another one and the whole process starts again. Isn't it a great feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hello & Welcome. !! Kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 :w00t: Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 The Buttercup is the quintessetial bashable kit and has made up into countless shops, as well. The cute little bay window begs for you to make it shelves and fill them with pies and cakes and piles of cookies and pastries! Lionel & Ann Barnard's The Dolls' House Shopkeeper has all sorts of patterns & instructions for making many kinds of shop fixtures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Welcome to the neighborhood Sarah!! I can't wait to see your dollhouse!! It's so fun to have new people to bring even MORE excitement to the neighborhood :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hi and welcome :w00t: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 HI and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librarian-Sarah Posted September 21, 2007 Author Share Posted September 21, 2007 Wow! Thanks for all the warm welcomes. Glad to see there are lots of other cat people around here too, based on the avatars. (I need to upload a picture of Tawnya, Queen of the Universe for my userpic...) I'm thinking of comandeering the dining table for a work space for now, but that's DH's current spot for his comics collection so that may be an issue. For future reference, a librarian, a software developer with a comics/sci-fi addiction, and a cat do NOT fit well into a 700 sf apartment, no matter how many shelves you buy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hello and welcome Sarah! Returning to minis is wonderful! At least you know what to expect! Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeninky Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hello and welcome to the forum!! You have a real life club in your area if you are interested :angry: Club Name Tulsa Miniature Club C-724 Sonny Thompson 1220 South 135th Street Tulsa, OK 74108 918-437-8281 Jewish Community Center 71st & Wheeling 2nd Tues. of each month 7:00 pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librarian-Sarah Posted September 22, 2007 Author Share Posted September 22, 2007 So I saw! I think I'll give them a ring and maybe pop into the next meeting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Welcome to the forum, Sarah. :angry: This is a fantastic network of mini friends. The Greenleaf staff are also incredible! Your idea for the Buttercup sounds great - hope you can start on it soon. No space to work on/store/display dollhouses, or minis? Welcome to our world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 Hi and welcome Sarah! I just orderd the travel trailer myself, and am looking foward to doing one a bit more simple than the Lily (which I'm still not finished with ). I can't wait to see your pictures! Nutti did an absolutely fabulous haunted rendition. What were you thinking of doing with yours? Have a fab evening, Monica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Librarian-Sarah Posted September 23, 2007 Author Share Posted September 23, 2007 I just orderd the travel trailer myself, and am looking foward to doing one a bit more simple than the Lily (which I'm still not finished with ). I can't wait to see your pictures! Nutti did an absolutely fabulous haunted rendition. What were you thinking of doing with yours? Not sure yet. I think I want to go with that chrome airstream look from the '50s, with a very streamlined/art deco feel to the decor, possibly with some Route 66 elements as well. I'd really love to find a car or truck to "hitch" it to, but I'm having trouble finding 1/12 scale cars or car models that would work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted September 23, 2007 Share Posted September 23, 2007 I'm having trouble finding 1/12 scale cars or car models that would work... I had the same problem looking for a vehicle to pull the Mardi Gras float. Although the floats are traditionally pulled by tractors, I built a pickup truck out of foam core board, even wired its headlights, simply because it was easier to build. After the truck was finished, I found a 1:12 scale tractor in a truck stop near Joplin, MO. Go figure! (The tractor is by the Franklin Mint. Pricey, but perfect.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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