Dmmetler Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 And I found a Barbie townhouse on the curb today...so I guess I have my next project after I finish this one. 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 49 minutes ago, Dmmetler said: And I found a Barbie townhouse on the curb today...so I guess I have my next project after I finish this one. YES!! Another thread to follow this one. I am so excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Are you not worried about the little pieces being taken? I so love this project and think it looks amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 If it's on display, I'll get a piece of plexiglass to cover the front. It probably won't go to be played with as is, since my little critters stay with me, and kids tend to want more open ended play vs the carefully arranged scenes, so I'll probably send it with some more standard furniture pieces and keep things like my music room. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 here's the next project house. The main piece is in decent shape-the rest not so much. Barbie scale is a LOT bigger than I usually work with, so I'm thinking I may end up repainting and decorating the main section, but not doing much to furnish it unless I can find some used furniture to upcycle, and sending it on. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 Are you planning on keeping this one or giving it away? I can't wait to follow this one too. I think you are going to get better and better the more houses you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 The Barbie one will definitely be passed on just for size reasons, so I'm thinking I'll do that one as very kid-friendly. The wood one probably will be, but I'm not really trying to make the furnishings kid friendly as opposed to replicating the actual center. I'm hoping to be able to put it on display for at least a bit as is, but expect to have to simplify it for play purposes-the art room easels, for example, will fall apart if you look at them cross eyed (although the glue does tend to cure over time and get stronger). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 Does anyone know if the Mini Brands advent calendars are different from box to box? Walgreens has the toy one at 80% off. I bought one, and am trying to decide if I should go back and get more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 13 minutes ago, Dmmetler said: Does anyone know if the Mini Brands advent calendars are different from box to box? Walgreens has the toy one at 80% off. I bought one, and am trying to decide if I should go back and get more. From an Amazon review: "My only complaint is that it shows pictures of everything that is in the calendar, so you know what you’re going to be getting." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 @Dmmetler Oh! But there are different calendars--purple, yellow, pink, and green (Disney) and they all look to contain different things! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 33 minutes ago, MercyA said: @Dmmetler Oh! But there are different calendars--purple, yellow, pink, and green (Disney) and they all look to contain different things! They only have the Disney one at this Walgreens. I figured that it was worth getting one at the price, but I don't think I need multiples of the same toys. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 I decided our rec sports coordinator needed an office-mostly since L and I found a set of sports buttons at JoAnn's. Besides, he's one of the sweetest, most cheerful guys I know, and is a big cheerleader for all our kids, I may have to add some room boxes...there's a lot more that would be fun to build. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 9 Author Share Posted January 9 I added the pom team and baton class 🙂 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 12 Author Share Posted January 12 I started work on an addition, so I can add more rooms (and the building has had several additions, including the one built in the 1960's that's brick). It's wet and very cold (supposed to get snow over the next few days) so I'll paint it later. It's foam board over CD cases. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 The addition is built. It won't get painted/shingled/floor staineduntil it warms up a lot. It's foam board, CD cases and craft sticks. the neat thing is that it's completely collapsable and stores flat, although I'd probably glue it to be more stable if it ends up going to be played with. I moved the dancers, pom and baton into it, and gives me a couple more rooms to do (preschool/after school care and Kendo). 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 You are a dollhouse genius! That addition is so neat, and even cooler hearing what you made it out of and that it can fold flat. Amazing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 Since it's cold and there's 5" of snow, I added the preschool. I'll add room decor once I get the walls painted. I also really want to make the grown up a Ms. Frizzle dress.... This was nice because I have picked up a bunch of little, mostly out of scale things that I was able to use 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 Wow, I love the preschool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 15 Author Share Posted January 15 18 minutes ago, mommyoffive said: Wow, I love the preschool! It's utilizing a lot of odd math manipulatives, pieces from a couple of mini pokemon play sets, I think some pieces from Ponyville or maybe Care Bears, books that I made, and some toys from a mini-bdand advent calendar. The little playhouse came from dollar tree. The little mouse baby is a tiny Hallmark Christmas figure from many years ago-I have a couple of little wood boxes of small treasures I collected as a kid :). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 How did you make the classroom rug? It's so cute? And what about the little Dr. Seuss books? How did you make those? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 @Dmmetler You should make this a blog or a youtube channel or something! So fun to watch. I was super into miniatures when I was a kid. We had a dollhouse store in my city and you could go and take classes on how to make stuff. It was so fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 2 hours ago, almondbutterandjelly said: How did you make the classroom rug? It's so cute? And what about the little Dr. Seuss books? How did you make those? The rug is just laminated paper then glued on felt. I found a photo online and used it, and the books are the cover, resized in my silhouette software, added text for the spine, made a back cover, and then glued over corrugated cardboard. The thinner books are the same, but over a craft stick. I'm a complete amateur compared to most of the folks in my group-they make stuff that looks real. Mine aren't that exact. But I'm having fun. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 Added the kendo folks-and their practice dummy. The masks are scraps of laminating film, permanent marker, and fabric, the wooden swords are match sticks. The dummy is a puffball, fabric, rubber bands, a straw, and the center of a spool of ribbon. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 16 Author Share Posted January 16 And the pottery studio. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 In the "some things don't quite work" department, I worked on blinds last night, but I think, looking at them today, they're way too thick-not having recessed windows makes a difference! Maybe they'll work for the Barbie house? Although it's a lot more open... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 8 minutes ago, Dmmetler said: In the "some things don't quite work" department, I worked on blinds last night, but I think, looking at them today, they're way too thick-not having recessed windows makes a difference! Maybe they'll work for the Barbie house? Although it's a lot more open... Could you use strips of bread ties to make the blinds? I think that would be a thinner appearance. I tied to find a picute but all I'm coming up with are ones that are preseperated. I know I've gotten ones where the are all stuck together so you could accordian fold them for blinds but I just can't find a picture of that kind right now. This is an image of the preseparated kind in case my description wasn't good enough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 47 minutes ago, cjzimmer1 said: Could you use strips of bread ties to make the blinds? I think that would be a thinner appearance. I tied to find a picute but all I'm coming up with are ones that are preseperated. I know I've gotten ones where the are all stuck together so you could accordian fold them for blinds but I just can't find a picture of that kind right now. This is an image of the preseparated kind in case my description wasn't good enough. If I can find some, I may try that. I can definitely do some form of flat blind or curtain. If this snow continues and I don't get to work soon, I may end up dragging in the paint from the shed and doing my interior painting in the kitchen. I'm now to the point that most of what I want to do is decor, and I need to get the walls done first! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 17 Author Share Posted January 17 I made some little trophies out of drinking straws, scrap vinyl, wood pieces, beads, charms, and a couple of the Disney mini-brands from the Advent calendar I picked up last week. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted January 18 Share Posted January 18 9 hours ago, Dmmetler said: In the "some things don't quite work" department, I worked on blinds last night, but I think, looking at them today, they're way too thick-not having recessed windows makes a difference! Maybe they'll work for the Barbie house? Although it's a lot more open... I use bamboo placemats for blinds in my houses. Something like this: https://www.walmart.com/ip/BambooMN-Bamboo-Slats-Placemat-with-Fabric-Border-Solid-Color-Print-18-x-13-Brown-4-pcs/656027283 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 I added a bunch of small details today. All added with painters tape, since the walls are primed, not painted. The mirrors are laminated aluminum foil, the blinds are scrap fabric and drinking straws, and the various posters and cheer banners are laminated printouts. The shelves for the trophies slide on the border of the CD cases, so they come off and still let the CD cases store flat. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamonlyone Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I love how you're filling it with details. It will be a display people can look at and make more and more fun discoveries! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 I love it! I'm so impressed with how clever you are with your crafting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Trying a couple of stucco options. I also brought in paint to thaw. Since it looks likemroads aren't going to be safe to drive on before Sunday. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 19 Author Share Posted January 19 Added stucco :). I'll paint it once it's dry, but I'm pleased with the texture. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Paint, stucco, and working on baseboards and trim. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 21 Author Share Posted January 21 Since I'll be working on baseboards, trim, and stuff like that for a bit, I moved everyone back in...and I do mean everyone 🙂 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted January 21 Share Posted January 21 Love it! 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 The stucco is so clever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 19 minutes ago, almondbutterandjelly said: The stucco is so clever! It's spackle. DH suggested it, and it's worked well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 Started working on the center office (where prep is underway for an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt) and the gym, which has Pickleball and Basketball going on currently. In both cases, they're kind of missing the "room" right now.... 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 I added the basketball court , pickleball, and playground :). 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Pickle ball!!! 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted February 9 Author Share Posted February 9 3 hours ago, MercyA said: Pickle ball!!! 😁 When they first started offering it, all the flyers had these pickle people, so when I found the pickle toys (they're cat toys), I figured it had to be done. Mary (the resident ghost) is exploring... https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3IUCWWOg16/?igsh=MW0wZDJmcWs4bGV4Yw== 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 1 hour ago, Dmmetler said: When they first started offering it, all the flyers had these pickle people, so when I found the pickle toys (they're cat toys), I figured it had to be done. Mary (the resident ghost) is exploring... https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3IUCWWOg16/?igsh=MW0wZDJmcWs4bGV4Yw== So awesome!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Squee! The pickleball paddles! The swing set! So cute! All of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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