tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77767777110166805022024-03-15T11:30:44.587-04:00Paper Doll MiniaturesA Modern Miniature & Dollhouse Design BlogKristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.comBlogger108125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-75017239280874688152024-01-12T18:05:00.004-05:002024-01-12T18:18:33.028-05:00The Brentwood Dollhouse: Interior<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyh3tRqDS7hkP91g7sfM5J3g3n3BOW-AcpOjwPxrme2JalJtMD5p1fJf6LIvFOiulLTSJeEYXQfV--OJ_MZSAZt5efyYdRDy0xPCsKMEnE85Mm_V9ricIRcYOw2J0lyhaDwJD77APz2e13ePbeVH9BIU4MHd6-0fJ67JVveHHmN1vjFGpCZ5-T0Q/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7710%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyh3tRqDS7hkP91g7sfM5J3g3n3BOW-AcpOjwPxrme2JalJtMD5p1fJf6LIvFOiulLTSJeEYXQfV--OJ_MZSAZt5efyYdRDy0xPCsKMEnE85Mm_V9ricIRcYOw2J0lyhaDwJD77APz2e13ePbeVH9BIU4MHd6-0fJ67JVveHHmN1vjFGpCZ5-T0Q/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_7710%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Take a tour of the Brentwood dollhouse interior! <br /><br /><p></p><span><a name='more'></a><br /></span><div><span>This post is long overdue! I've been trying to figure out how to get my email blog post notifications back... but since I can't seem to make progress on that, I'm going to post anyways. <br /><br /></span></div><div>The dollhouse in this post is the original Brentwood dollhouse design that had a limited run of 50 kits in 2022. There is a new redesigned kit <a href="https://miniatures.com/brentwood-dollhouse-kit-2023-version/" target="_blank">available on miniatures.com here</a>, with a post showing how I did the new exterior <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2023/03/the-brentwood-dollhouse-2-second.html" target="_blank">here</a>. The main differences between the limited edition dollhouse kit shown here and the current one on the market are the windows and the railings. The original kit had laser cut MDF double-sided windows and the new Brentwood kit has more traditional wood-manufactured windows. The great thing is the new windows can be stained and still feature all the beautiful panes that make up the transitional style. Same for the railings, they are now beautiful wood railings that you can stain if you want. Same style. (We also made the overall kit shell assembly even easier and added an extra window in the second floor bathroom!)<br /><br />Starting with the first floor, we have the entry.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5I90qiA3Q3Jw2zUsZpo6ODeXnOEPYmiTM_ftt6p16CUEPDxakljZrtY805aVoaSa_ImOlbfoIbt1zoTkZptk3-j2Fg6sRf5w2cTpltDOwCiyYqJ6PwxBjlJI2vQs8b7RQ96jOk7VPmuPKdqK0rJxbIhFQdqNsuDlyjDKWhUM4vOfZ86nL0B_2Tw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7727%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5I90qiA3Q3Jw2zUsZpo6ODeXnOEPYmiTM_ftt6p16CUEPDxakljZrtY805aVoaSa_ImOlbfoIbt1zoTkZptk3-j2Fg6sRf5w2cTpltDOwCiyYqJ6PwxBjlJI2vQs8b7RQ96jOk7VPmuPKdqK0rJxbIhFQdqNsuDlyjDKWhUM4vOfZ86nL0B_2Tw/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_7727%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I loved seeing this room come together. The stairs come with the kit and they were very easy to paint and assemble. I added a trim detail on the side to give it a bit more character. The doors are stained Colonial by Saman stains. I also did baseboards in each and every room, but I left them off the stairs.<br /><br />Across from the stairs is the kitchen. I have a place holder kitchen in place for now, but a new one is coming shortly.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoazUmiTp4zFiPabWXmSGr5Norc1ZicCSKKzkky0bpHhOY06ToDUyuYPQXZzPcFzT9sY_FiIzFsDJDmZtsSBVLdlCHDjrcwWZms7_A3B__2uKDztFJxpSQTvHSnYipkoKAQdO9Ml4gV6R8tQCATXbg7yyEWpdirkFsNpYdJHoxyVLWdaxwnz3gg/s1746/IMG_2730.PNG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="1170" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMoazUmiTp4zFiPabWXmSGr5Norc1ZicCSKKzkky0bpHhOY06ToDUyuYPQXZzPcFzT9sY_FiIzFsDJDmZtsSBVLdlCHDjrcwWZms7_A3B__2uKDztFJxpSQTvHSnYipkoKAQdO9Ml4gV6R8tQCATXbg7yyEWpdirkFsNpYdJHoxyVLWdaxwnz3gg/w428-h640/IMG_2730.PNG" width="428" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>On the other side of the stairs is the living/dining combo. The table is hand made (see the <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2021/10/autumn-gathering.html" target="_blank">details of the DIY here</a>). These chairs are super simple basic dollhouse chairs, but I think they just work so well in this space and as a set. The florals are Tiny Naturals Gift shop on etsy.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_jCafmK4y8RiCNYjy_lP7rYK2Pgd2sKByn5394smLOZnjc7Ufeh8PQC2QMn2E4pquwWulewjH40lkHKpD0W3mGZLWV-Xm14enPsdabdfvwX76cvl_GMcf8VSIkbSZ3jIW6IGlOL3BptOtuel-QAotDPdAuMjDJPxZqv2WklNcs1sw-DyLfMCKQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7739%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="1600" height="628" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi_jCafmK4y8RiCNYjy_lP7rYK2Pgd2sKByn5394smLOZnjc7Ufeh8PQC2QMn2E4pquwWulewjH40lkHKpD0W3mGZLWV-Xm14enPsdabdfvwX76cvl_GMcf8VSIkbSZ3jIW6IGlOL3BptOtuel-QAotDPdAuMjDJPxZqv2WklNcs1sw-DyLfMCKQ/w640-h628/Brentwood-IMG_7739%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior-3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>I love this chandelier from miniatures.com. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3nqtlU4TO3cXHedpg6M6QQ65uf9sHVinej2HZYV3RA8aRVdzDZxR0NOOghlRcfo6SY04Wt5rAd9HDCK0lqFkGmPwIdTbFyK2juCbOQh5T_MBgo1kvHLyCQKiN-rVi1UZEH0eCR2sXnQVH7dKIV5OWGwrzE-InQXK8GnGOyFG2uPwAIxO3hOD0w/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7717%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn3nqtlU4TO3cXHedpg6M6QQ65uf9sHVinej2HZYV3RA8aRVdzDZxR0NOOghlRcfo6SY04Wt5rAd9HDCK0lqFkGmPwIdTbFyK2juCbOQh5T_MBgo1kvHLyCQKiN-rVi1UZEH0eCR2sXnQVH7dKIV5OWGwrzE-InQXK8GnGOyFG2uPwAIxO3hOD0w/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_7717%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Beside the dining room is the living room. Similar to the big table I also took the fire place from that Autumn gathering scene and put it in the Brentwood. I love it here.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8RG--ufthb9p0RW4p8byf8-Qg95gwa7fQlVfB__EZCuSwF85nGzsQipsbBxgg82PKDuzG-HTKIQkg5UPuuCmr5Urad8HyJY2yX1vB7IsEbueljhCuvVnsQ2wT1cOALAZ9vW7a36oQnYL4YMouGfbWbEdnDs-k6dJswG6IrMjJzf_RGVMHPo_Og/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_0540%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8RG--ufthb9p0RW4p8byf8-Qg95gwa7fQlVfB__EZCuSwF85nGzsQipsbBxgg82PKDuzG-HTKIQkg5UPuuCmr5Urad8HyJY2yX1vB7IsEbueljhCuvVnsQ2wT1cOALAZ9vW7a36oQnYL4YMouGfbWbEdnDs-k6dJswG6IrMjJzf_RGVMHPo_Og/w360-h640/Brentwood-IMG_0540%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="360" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The sofas are a little on the smaller side but together they work. I think the bigger sofa is actually a love seat which explains a lot. The art above the fireplace is @aclockmakersdaughter and the florals are again Tiny Naturals Gift shop. I used various pillows from the Brentwood bedding sets on the pillows for different scenes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmEfCBhhoAP-gip1NY95dqdfCway5rc7by5t3ToGQ-8WYelA_kpRPG8XEA0mK6jCt_A4l2MrwGjCJNt4U9PUziadfjx0XruEm_JYMzS1rwLnk3IJNJEeSU2NohHYBNntJVsCrRwzkiRyb4lOlaauDQQxHUV9TidRpX6H3wDMgqYlEjcKtUA8z0Q/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7710%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhmEfCBhhoAP-gip1NY95dqdfCway5rc7by5t3ToGQ-8WYelA_kpRPG8XEA0mK6jCt_A4l2MrwGjCJNt4U9PUziadfjx0XruEm_JYMzS1rwLnk3IJNJEeSU2NohHYBNntJVsCrRwzkiRyb4lOlaauDQQxHUV9TidRpX6H3wDMgqYlEjcKtUA8z0Q/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_7710%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Moving upstairs we have a children's bedroom, hallway, and bathroom.</div>The hallway on this floor is a bit basic for now but I hope to add some more art and bench or some sort of furniture unit at the end.<div> <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1VJuAC5KXT-l0ocmGSXN5mBQEGwfVoAK2oDZIs44SSvtNMlx1v_R8SvL-wk6LGmN3BkC1CHyUe6uEeCidtBWIn-ISGNW9VfIHU3fPNDkkTCXGLkS9Bl3gRBCKINT6AnM8PK-Umyqzsj36X9fBkGf3r6UIXtPB53YHUWc5KR1viQ1P3HVMXYS6A/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7842%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil1VJuAC5KXT-l0ocmGSXN5mBQEGwfVoAK2oDZIs44SSvtNMlx1v_R8SvL-wk6LGmN3BkC1CHyUe6uEeCidtBWIn-ISGNW9VfIHU3fPNDkkTCXGLkS9Bl3gRBCKINT6AnM8PK-Umyqzsj36X9fBkGf3r6UIXtPB53YHUWc5KR1viQ1P3HVMXYS6A/w480-h640/Brentwood-IMG_7842%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br />I combined the floral wallpaper with blue trim, and painted the bed frames white. These are new twin bed kits designed by me and made by miniatures.com. I'm so happy with them. They fit the mattress perfectly and they feature a fun bubble design. In the future I plan to add more things on the walls and I want to add recessed lighting because this room is a bit on the darker side without it.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGI9SO-kEYHE1OgpzzXurxBxJGF-zvFl153TUcaEzhn-z8BKmaEX85FYl0VnWhRbvlh_BJttkn8keyyzsCflrWK7VYid7jlQKNVrCPwxp71MxpNwaBmvPMb45maHtw-jPcGCYzobAoZ86zyiZvWfN-6QsQv0HRyEZS4TVA098DbDlrcih-MDMtqQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7860%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGI9SO-kEYHE1OgpzzXurxBxJGF-zvFl153TUcaEzhn-z8BKmaEX85FYl0VnWhRbvlh_BJttkn8keyyzsCflrWK7VYid7jlQKNVrCPwxp71MxpNwaBmvPMb45maHtw-jPcGCYzobAoZ86zyiZvWfN-6QsQv0HRyEZS4TVA098DbDlrcih-MDMtqQ/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_7860%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8t2arsgqVT23PSzFgN5FYteyWug9Cwwzl_dFjt9yCH8VB-nHixw73f2wtKtQOEr5yUWAGiJ064qpbmu3avhwIiDgSgzXQAzPKzVnU8PI5ed2n9woHsRvpNaZYUT9E5lPAtKAyp8JsPe4a9EsnK-3g_vFHi1VdfJcEbdGginySMGxMCm8kK-yaIg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7848%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1495" data-original-width="1600" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8t2arsgqVT23PSzFgN5FYteyWug9Cwwzl_dFjt9yCH8VB-nHixw73f2wtKtQOEr5yUWAGiJ064qpbmu3avhwIiDgSgzXQAzPKzVnU8PI5ed2n9woHsRvpNaZYUT9E5lPAtKAyp8JsPe4a9EsnK-3g_vFHi1VdfJcEbdGginySMGxMCm8kK-yaIg/w640-h598/Brentwood-IMG_7848%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>Now the bathroom on the second floor is one of my favourites. I did beadboard around the bottom half of the room, a built-in tub, and <a href="https://miniatures.com/hanna-double-vanity-kit/" target="_blank">double vanity</a>. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmdghUf_JVpmZJPox1j8MMIMcIxbpJC__eSCAqgZyzOqzZS1eFXV__BcJjJeVQ0ywMeAcfp9dlAupje7bFxeMpHrhgGINbbU1xfS28ZgcZX4vredIK5YkJ74frFjI7-UK3yKDEWefQGEr6l-oTuY-421wyS5t5PDW_nykwZhYT7NMleyAk7tKRg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7774%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="1600" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjmdghUf_JVpmZJPox1j8MMIMcIxbpJC__eSCAqgZyzOqzZS1eFXV__BcJjJeVQ0ywMeAcfp9dlAupje7bFxeMpHrhgGINbbU1xfS28ZgcZX4vredIK5YkJ74frFjI7-UK3yKDEWefQGEr6l-oTuY-421wyS5t5PDW_nykwZhYT7NMleyAk7tKRg/w640-h452/Brentwood-IMG_7774%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDhLsguj4eswcf31-aDPvG73MtJBoIKs4cgR2NzDHQdeH8Te8geqO25tnnynPNP564_oDqw0DHTzLCEtL8brnAS2GiIjttlL-hnrp6wfTvUXfT-ZbwyR9DyolBdTcVEwvpnD6thAhRkaG9Qj_KWbfQXMr8ZK6xSFO4kgdWmJk6Zq5c041gUccVA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7827%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="1600" height="460" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXDhLsguj4eswcf31-aDPvG73MtJBoIKs4cgR2NzDHQdeH8Te8geqO25tnnynPNP564_oDqw0DHTzLCEtL8brnAS2GiIjttlL-hnrp6wfTvUXfT-ZbwyR9DyolBdTcVEwvpnD6thAhRkaG9Qj_KWbfQXMr8ZK6xSFO4kgdWmJk6Zq5c041gUccVA/w640-h460/Brentwood-IMG_7827%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div>Moving up again to the third floor we have the large en-suite with the walk in laundry room. I love the fact that this dollhouse offers a closet space.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdthzgKCrr0Dxv0dAgIFb6LzgHRlUZdDLukdFSomjxQzVfvNp4XbdcbX3vQSC_bz_1y3gxDYbTQAwazH-L86owMSwm7vcCls-WGLPsv4ZdwYEI7YnqKDYbCXI2zX7xIEm7FsVQFHCO370KkrD-h2roQWvI8WOffkvYqCz23ECXux4tt6foi425sQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7978%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdthzgKCrr0Dxv0dAgIFb6LzgHRlUZdDLukdFSomjxQzVfvNp4XbdcbX3vQSC_bz_1y3gxDYbTQAwazH-L86owMSwm7vcCls-WGLPsv4ZdwYEI7YnqKDYbCXI2zX7xIEm7FsVQFHCO370KkrD-h2roQWvI8WOffkvYqCz23ECXux4tt6foi425sQ/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_7978%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwT8ZJM_s_gEDryoWI-rD7mOCqxBkTotgp22eOwGScGE32nAf7fy3FS2rqPz8rarLWaCvIs55v1J8Kv4suQmjCQPxzI_yPZEgsSzEX1pArwov1uJYseyXJWZvU_RPjhb6txtyJdv7WuseC0jIdw007J4KHpXhKf9YsIdmnb99wVPL-8AxtoGV1rA/s3006/Hand%20Holding%20Pillow%20IMG_2558%20Brentwood%20Bedroom.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3006" data-original-width="1781" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwT8ZJM_s_gEDryoWI-rD7mOCqxBkTotgp22eOwGScGE32nAf7fy3FS2rqPz8rarLWaCvIs55v1J8Kv4suQmjCQPxzI_yPZEgsSzEX1pArwov1uJYseyXJWZvU_RPjhb6txtyJdv7WuseC0jIdw007J4KHpXhKf9YsIdmnb99wVPL-8AxtoGV1rA/w380-h640/Hand%20Holding%20Pillow%20IMG_2558%20Brentwood%20Bedroom.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSL1oD6d5LnGDk2mKVkPmrJhUgOEdd8YECDQtiFPjmH-i2H-9uCZZqybJqEiAr6A9P1-nB66z7wGoz4uClugPrwExMPdD8_OzCQM2SCcvCBbMKoX0Oq4COkxhu_tVdwsIN3L0fgvqp9jwP6ljZaSai4K4KvTiVld_PplR1vd1_GBaCUbX_TVOSg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7935%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYSL1oD6d5LnGDk2mKVkPmrJhUgOEdd8YECDQtiFPjmH-i2H-9uCZZqybJqEiAr6A9P1-nB66z7wGoz4uClugPrwExMPdD8_OzCQM2SCcvCBbMKoX0Oq4COkxhu_tVdwsIN3L0fgvqp9jwP6ljZaSai4K4KvTiVld_PplR1vd1_GBaCUbX_TVOSg/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_7935%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Moving to the final room, we have a bathroom with walk in shower.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyoPpk0Rf-dyj_z1tQMuRFND3WRio6oQhjQIYZolGuxqlhYXQh9qBYwCbVheJN2g9uzP21AmA23JkMigRfxfJ_RuazPflqsQb3X5qdJg-h9aAsok-zCq1ygxTjs6UC_TE6SDH6waTQnQ6vHKWAEZ97rrfCO2j8JJnh1HqVVeK1S897eSbgbshhg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7911%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSyoPpk0Rf-dyj_z1tQMuRFND3WRio6oQhjQIYZolGuxqlhYXQh9qBYwCbVheJN2g9uzP21AmA23JkMigRfxfJ_RuazPflqsQb3X5qdJg-h9aAsok-zCq1ygxTjs6UC_TE6SDH6waTQnQ6vHKWAEZ97rrfCO2j8JJnh1HqVVeK1S897eSbgbshhg/w640-h640/Brentwood-IMG_7911%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3b2RVcEItRP-YGETenLiBn80ZF3mGZKhiHvQDmanxp6ypi_MLWo3SWzR3mQj0RUXkkyZ-ymkaj7ESgLt6wX7yFY5Nyl9HFEqnAMNugjfQUcjPe5tr_1HwtKIjns81a9CwQq-mgljlyek_i5hCVTcPcfDMB6uNbaBG5KftHEC3dDqby6-sEGxWA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_7880%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA3b2RVcEItRP-YGETenLiBn80ZF3mGZKhiHvQDmanxp6ypi_MLWo3SWzR3mQj0RUXkkyZ-ymkaj7ESgLt6wX7yFY5Nyl9HFEqnAMNugjfQUcjPe5tr_1HwtKIjns81a9CwQq-mgljlyek_i5hCVTcPcfDMB6uNbaBG5KftHEC3dDqby6-sEGxWA/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_7880%20Brentwood%20Dollhouse%201%20Fall%20Interior.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I'll be updating this post with links and sources. Please let me know if there is anything in particular you want to know.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-66198042874164174972023-03-31T16:33:00.007-04:002023-03-31T18:38:50.509-04:00The Brentwood Dollhouse: Second Exterior Style<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD39mOJNYvzGdJNv7LjKcNfe-FrupLtJ6TAj5pvEyyfrBD6tDMWwJeSp-uoUU9VWd8ZIBKo_wNFoC7TFq6PETYwyfmLgaEvZRtW8U4UzJhGp53_WXhETWQzt6vqw_TQsOyl7NPazHb2e6yYAur4QvUrKxM1Qk44DACZnhbrkuruyae7QUDd-lWNg/s3483/Brentwood-IMG_8356holding%20bench.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3041" data-original-width="3483" height="558" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD39mOJNYvzGdJNv7LjKcNfe-FrupLtJ6TAj5pvEyyfrBD6tDMWwJeSp-uoUU9VWd8ZIBKo_wNFoC7TFq6PETYwyfmLgaEvZRtW8U4UzJhGp53_WXhETWQzt6vqw_TQsOyl7NPazHb2e6yYAur4QvUrKxM1Qk44DACZnhbrkuruyae7QUDd-lWNg/w640-h558/Brentwood-IMG_8356holding%20bench.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Another Brentwood Dollhouse joins the neighbourhood! Meet the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Brentwood-Dollhouse-Kit-P30988.aspx" target="_blank">Brentwood Dollhouse 2.0</a>! Designed by me and made by <a href="https://www.miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a>. This post will go into detail about the exterior of this dollhouse and also touch on the original exterior since they share so many similarities. </p><p><br /></p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>Additionally, you can check out my <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2022/09/the-brentwood-dollhouse-cork-brick.html">last bricking post </a>for more, it's kind of part 1 of the exterior.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm so thrilled to share that the first 50 limited edition kits made in the USA have officially sold out! Thank you to everyone who purchased. I can't wait to see what you've done with your kits and how you style them. Be sure to share photos! The re-vamped kit is <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Brentwood-Dollhouse-Kit-P30988.aspx" target="_blank">available here.</a><br /><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENAgofR7qrRsBFlRCLVlnIRlIgmfTH6pGBi-R3ZVuB8DXgu8ckkIccBRIpptJH78m0bcTYuJa7ooi4LhP3YWBToYUhl02wB-3mtlD251p0hIcv0H_dBFxuo7Q4_Mx2NoCplb_ltKCY23o1zfgmkqw9WlmZcLgato2yUDF4MRdiYsWPZXlOcXMvA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_8288%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhENAgofR7qrRsBFlRCLVlnIRlIgmfTH6pGBi-R3ZVuB8DXgu8ckkIccBRIpptJH78m0bcTYuJa7ooi4LhP3YWBToYUhl02wB-3mtlD251p0hIcv0H_dBFxuo7Q4_Mx2NoCplb_ltKCY23o1zfgmkqw9WlmZcLgato2yUDF4MRdiYsWPZXlOcXMvA/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_8288%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Brentwood-Dollhouse-Kit-P30988.aspx" target="_blank">second revamped edition of the Brentwood kit</a> and has a few small changes from the OG design. The windows are now factory-made like the doors which means they feature the same beautiful trim. (That said, I do love the 1st addition double layered windows too, so if you got that kit I think they are fantastic and love them equally). As well the stair railings are now made from wood and not laser cut (not too big a change except you can stain them). <br /><br />The two changes I am most excited about? The mdf wall and roof pieces now have mitred cuts for even easier assembly. Yay! And a very fun change we were able to add 2 additional windows on the sides of the house. <br /><br />To me the Brentwood Dollhouse kit always reminds me of those white painted all brick homes in the Southern USA. So for my second Brentwood build, I went with the white brick again using my cork sheet brick method. <br /><br />This time I went a bit darker and cooler with my paint choices. The door is black, the windows grey, and I removed a lot of the wood elements from before. Now there are rows of bricks above the windows instead of wood lintels. I added new porch lights that are just a bit bigger and more proportionate for the house too.<br /><br />I added more copper accents with new gutters along the roof and some copper flashing above the portico roof. <br /><br />The garden features a raised bed with bricked walls and I did modern stone slabs for the pathway.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheTKyhGA79Y3s5LDB0AmK0aU5J8n8k_jv0kXbe8rpXmLBq0-jRwrvKx6fMQgl0iHtQDMIwvkJh4KqO77CvrgCpiWUskn7tSjYC_e0l1WrGrN-VskBxxx8lQWTXI-maiDAIHvjemAxKtrsQp2jzW0eyNCZQmcN6EOUHFZBEX-nKz5yKyHnCHmBuQw/s3689/Brentwood-IMG_8348%20Hand%20Blue%20curtain.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3269" data-original-width="3689" height="568" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheTKyhGA79Y3s5LDB0AmK0aU5J8n8k_jv0kXbe8rpXmLBq0-jRwrvKx6fMQgl0iHtQDMIwvkJh4KqO77CvrgCpiWUskn7tSjYC_e0l1WrGrN-VskBxxx8lQWTXI-maiDAIHvjemAxKtrsQp2jzW0eyNCZQmcN6EOUHFZBEX-nKz5yKyHnCHmBuQw/w640-h568/Brentwood-IMG_8348%20Hand%20Blue%20curtain.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><br />Let's get into how it came together!</div><div><br /></div><div>Bricking:</div><div>I began by bricking the exterior (for a full tutorial see my previous <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2022/09/the-brentwood-dollhouse-cork-brick.html" target="_blank">bricking post here</a>). I didn't end up using the 1/2 scale shutters shown in the photos below, but I love them as an option. I did use them on the original Brentwood design<br /><p></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmDGDXvwD_01VYBlm5RVXfTQt7-hAb4MHQtFasb-8A638oIxirwYsUQI1KY-sfSY4gOYVybkNeN1940O7JisMKAB4wu6PBFqczQa5qvfeRG01AJ0kteVPPa9gm0S-abkj3_9d76jnam9QEkQU35ftPHzaOjCkCEoGvQp_-WSw49kKTPsd67-JzQ/s900/IMG_0918%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="777" data-original-width="900" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLmDGDXvwD_01VYBlm5RVXfTQt7-hAb4MHQtFasb-8A638oIxirwYsUQI1KY-sfSY4gOYVybkNeN1940O7JisMKAB4wu6PBFqczQa5qvfeRG01AJ0kteVPPa9gm0S-abkj3_9d76jnam9QEkQU35ftPHzaOjCkCEoGvQp_-WSw49kKTPsd67-JzQ/w640-h552/IMG_0918%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QggdCU6zL3PgyzpMQvsaiPBxBstBYOen1c9mX2IyRbTt6YvfITqqSgjfi-RX8moATyrctVfjPIzeBwWJtM8bNZrSqwvLBe-acfhZ_YNaxq5PdUAXm0KwwKYWK7d_2Fta4SXciLsNQbxp2W1kCS3ugLAbKEPwMUkRG8yG3t1GVibwTkDy84KYyg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_9466bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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The Sherwin Williams paint cracked and was thick and not good. I went back and got my usual Behr. Always do a test. The Behr only took 2-3 coats, whereas the Sherwin Williams you had to do a lot of thick coats and it still looked porous.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJlv6duW51hl8FYbTKMf1ZEo4heNd93XH3_t6MWYQzzTNFPi81RtS_2TKFC8k_iSUxk0JvAy0fkSPEFAjqgHHk-KdO0klo0U2wpojmi8Fr_Q_Ibh-bxgr0zIU2-4fbP_9DeGyiBOb9OQzqxgIB9xyde_7ubE5EdK78Gt2GeKNYY5ynhtBUwp0n8w/s1600/IMG_8090%20brentwood%20exterior%20build.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJlv6duW51hl8FYbTKMf1ZEo4heNd93XH3_t6MWYQzzTNFPi81RtS_2TKFC8k_iSUxk0JvAy0fkSPEFAjqgHHk-KdO0klo0U2wpojmi8Fr_Q_Ibh-bxgr0zIU2-4fbP_9DeGyiBOb9OQzqxgIB9xyde_7ubE5EdK78Gt2GeKNYY5ynhtBUwp0n8w/w640-h426/IMG_8090%20brentwood%20exterior%20build.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwh9P4zUKBMTeM5y7F5SJMENEY3iS6kjZA3oJvE3vWaRrlvsKxENRz4_XmNHQEk24XKiKHfzyhBSbKeDcXnbUr8Ni8mY4NySTOK11KAYe6V0Qpo6Yis1agbvXxGTptKAuM-4aizTQEuzVEiJ4K5QX-GrBOSU5m5T-Dj4sUM6vNQdg3SA0KpD8u3w/s1600/IMG_8097%20brentwood%20exterior%20build.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1317" data-original-width="1600" height="526" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwh9P4zUKBMTeM5y7F5SJMENEY3iS6kjZA3oJvE3vWaRrlvsKxENRz4_XmNHQEk24XKiKHfzyhBSbKeDcXnbUr8Ni8mY4NySTOK11KAYe6V0Qpo6Yis1agbvXxGTptKAuM-4aizTQEuzVEiJ4K5QX-GrBOSU5m5T-Dj4sUM6vNQdg3SA0KpD8u3w/w640-h526/IMG_8097%20brentwood%20exterior%20build.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">Roofing:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">I went with a cool brown dye for my roof shingles and applied them in rows. I found it was easier to draw the pencil lines on the roof pieces before assembly, but I applied the shingles after assembly. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgde3PNsctoJXcuG9yPmBvE-1U-7Xdx49-brDMml4BB557VWqcOjHQwNmMB1lxAt1Kl0ibnreArbBEW_xCJiXiRhwpY6JWyAlr_iGqPycVXjnyqhCu5UMB5-FfN6wtX7ewFeh5lVUGgG7jkNzzO-Q_6qxNf6UeA5g9gwKROmM9w9HFjbVlNxmVDZg/s1600/IMG_1261%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1390" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgde3PNsctoJXcuG9yPmBvE-1U-7Xdx49-brDMml4BB557VWqcOjHQwNmMB1lxAt1Kl0ibnreArbBEW_xCJiXiRhwpY6JWyAlr_iGqPycVXjnyqhCu5UMB5-FfN6wtX7ewFeh5lVUGgG7jkNzzO-Q_6qxNf6UeA5g9gwKROmM9w9HFjbVlNxmVDZg/w556-h640/IMG_1261%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="556" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Now I could have just left the roof as is, but I decided to be a little fancy and add some copper gutters. In order to do that I needed something straight and flat to glue the gutter lengths #1238 onto. So I made some custom U-shaped lengths from 1/8" thick strip wood (various widths depending on the gable) and glued them to the house and roof edge. </span></div><div style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCN52t-VSFu1NXEec-14Wc8r5yptbwpOmxNVEZCwY1jKVi52ula4ssdPlUjC0-acxewV9_xkrPnpqqF6KolKxQFTOfaQZIuzmJ4wci9gTdE3bKq_GokwPCzUOol1eZCdVaF-j3hKxi54HgjMhFNw2yOrMJm1TOCs4NY1xGSZQi2UqmOwttFrKZbA/s1600/IMG_1376%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCN52t-VSFu1NXEec-14Wc8r5yptbwpOmxNVEZCwY1jKVi52ula4ssdPlUjC0-acxewV9_xkrPnpqqF6KolKxQFTOfaQZIuzmJ4wci9gTdE3bKq_GokwPCzUOol1eZCdVaF-j3hKxi54HgjMhFNw2yOrMJm1TOCs4NY1xGSZQi2UqmOwttFrKZbA/w640-h480/IMG_1376%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBaw3eRc5NoV2pVvAS1XcBEFaCu-wDUdQIKSQ6i8qlpV_c8FVZAKUoB3DzrsxQhMW0GM7tnAaxS_j2UPEuWB-cJ31Hnl7rl53ftm0JM8fL6ZnNeFLEmp6Ngdo0vdZFxMsXgZlmbZHhACVqrp9MTodjwyRr8-r72tlrP6Qg8LsRAJWl6HJXrHOag/s1560/IMG_1376%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1560" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIBaw3eRc5NoV2pVvAS1XcBEFaCu-wDUdQIKSQ6i8qlpV_c8FVZAKUoB3DzrsxQhMW0GM7tnAaxS_j2UPEuWB-cJ31Hnl7rl53ftm0JM8fL6ZnNeFLEmp6Ngdo0vdZFxMsXgZlmbZHhACVqrp9MTodjwyRr8-r72tlrP6Qg8LsRAJWl6HJXrHOag/w640-h480/IMG_1376%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfo3phPurFpeQbRdRt1uDuUVa4w9w9iTaI5gEUjwnYHhuhPCG92522c0KmX0gY6o93Pbw1JB7DVm2YhJD8bxgTbqiHaUHqVxWCKOWjGZU_N5pshncWz0GqgY6igS-H6rqs5NVCVkcDBcnhnGOn5cSfMG3Q_dwWxDBXw9f_QNrD_N7ufF__Y3L3g/s1600/IMG_1374%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAfo3phPurFpeQbRdRt1uDuUVa4w9w9iTaI5gEUjwnYHhuhPCG92522c0KmX0gY6o93Pbw1JB7DVm2YhJD8bxgTbqiHaUHqVxWCKOWjGZU_N5pshncWz0GqgY6igS-H6rqs5NVCVkcDBcnhnGOn5cSfMG3Q_dwWxDBXw9f_QNrD_N7ufF__Y3L3g/w640-h480/IMG_1374%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;">I finished the front facing sides on the two gables with thin 3/8 strip wood and used wood filler to hide any gaps. And added in little pieces of stripwood in each gable corner.</span></div><div style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: times;"><br /></span></div><div style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0iiBBYow1QHTDAtFyJVBasghYc3TxHtr-VUGbSKPTbPS6rrb2nme3_1GxYSLVBhafKMFtvIBpmofLHq5V9q7ziL07L9huszjFW5Ri6xTWjv7db6ZoeNjdUnuoH9uoGsaXD2s-yQb7V2qGRl09kjLICwysYXHA1Zvf54bN0dPdBsl15t8Gllcvg/s1600/IMG_1385%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1111" data-original-width="1600" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic0iiBBYow1QHTDAtFyJVBasghYc3TxHtr-VUGbSKPTbPS6rrb2nme3_1GxYSLVBhafKMFtvIBpmofLHq5V9q7ziL07L9huszjFW5Ri6xTWjv7db6ZoeNjdUnuoH9uoGsaXD2s-yQb7V2qGRl09kjLICwysYXHA1Zvf54bN0dPdBsl15t8Gllcvg/w640-h444/IMG_1385%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: times;">The downspouts are made from plastic drinking straws.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I first bent and glued them to the shape I wanted.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Once dried, I spray painted them with copper spray paint.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>To attach the downspouts to the house I made little tabs: I spray painted a sheet of paper with the copper paint and then adding double sided table to the back.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Then I cut into tiny little strips.<br /></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLCcKvQRxWyZq9KfE45Ud5EzD8rIw2Xk977SgkmMtCe14RXU-i51gbcbFF2Q7Nqe_kyscfuZ4QlCIdHiaPb94IT8Z4WbF2ruxPnIug-vgwzZc1EaXzPLMkURVWA8X-4bAEoNWR494f3Rtq8hwbbM_V8d8JFq8F6JUOgoaHNbMJk_U3izBSG3LqSQ/s1600/IMG_1397%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><br /></div><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also added a piece of copper flashing at the very back of my portico roof by wrapping a piece of stripwood with copper sheet #9064.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HA_j5KMusaspKiGt71Yedk5NCsRz_ZTE4YET9Yff1YGYj99314VB2t0cilW7UVnuksMK5bdgOlzZA4YAwB2UYV4nIHo8MUx0RdbIV-eup5E1nFWcxmtssVpQf2UiYc59IdUzOyH7WXNnI4BPi0Zvwo_DjoFSvmRbxPIXKFrv0L34N_IM_tRCew/s1600/IMG_2858%202%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6HA_j5KMusaspKiGt71Yedk5NCsRz_ZTE4YET9Yff1YGYj99314VB2t0cilW7UVnuksMK5bdgOlzZA4YAwB2UYV4nIHo8MUx0RdbIV-eup5E1nFWcxmtssVpQf2UiYc59IdUzOyH7WXNnI4BPi0Zvwo_DjoFSvmRbxPIXKFrv0L34N_IM_tRCew/w640-h480/IMG_2858%202%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;">Landscaping:</p></div><div style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span><span style="font-family: times;">For the pathway I cut 1/4” mdf into rectangles, painted them grey and glued them to my base.</span><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: times;"> </span><span style="font-family: times;">I left a gap in-between each stone and filled with glue and model train gravel.</span><br /><br /><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also cut 1/4” x 1.25” mdf walls to go around my raised garden and applied the same bricks around the outside as the house. I then filled the interior with cut up pieces of sponge and layered model soil powder on top. Used a collection of paper flowers and squeeze me bushes #9736, trees #1715 and #9735.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Around the perimeter I added two strips of Edge Hedge #949.<br /><br />Finally on the deck I added a pair of the medium tapered “Terra-Cotta” planters #40410 which I spray painted copper and filled with paper flowers from my collection.</span></p></span></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpUGRT1BsD3LF0bBhLSTXgYJ9ImoYvlTOeNXoCr2NOor3QcHpNWOdov3PgKfErhlBu4pWWVHIpsbnKmOTA8cNijAZ_22DcPa9WvQjagZNBKHOZVEzrQdQ4orZNAn7fz7pLQFPgsMNAQm1CyeG2qoIcZpmjI1SZjcc0hFJemah64RGTIhy-WyzWg/s1600/IMG_1311%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPpUGRT1BsD3LF0bBhLSTXgYJ9ImoYvlTOeNXoCr2NOor3QcHpNWOdov3PgKfErhlBu4pWWVHIpsbnKmOTA8cNijAZ_22DcPa9WvQjagZNBKHOZVEzrQdQ4orZNAn7fz7pLQFPgsMNAQm1CyeG2qoIcZpmjI1SZjcc0hFJemah64RGTIhy-WyzWg/w640-h480/IMG_1311%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbhcZfA2bgJUg7Rc7q71kLfj4SxdOOwiRe7XplDGhnbbbGiwBnRZKEyR4dVS-g_8DV3SrJgtmL3HvGohfA7OuIPyuJ27hB1ShvCQYL7dd-9O1zy90m7IoP5AMwdQU82GlLXmAk0hRDdkLDu8tCHKLGCwbOG7hrsM6VaoAhwETBG2jQePJbkSmC4A/s1600/IMG_1406%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbhcZfA2bgJUg7Rc7q71kLfj4SxdOOwiRe7XplDGhnbbbGiwBnRZKEyR4dVS-g_8DV3SrJgtmL3HvGohfA7OuIPyuJ27hB1ShvCQYL7dd-9O1zy90m7IoP5AMwdQU82GlLXmAk0hRDdkLDu8tCHKLGCwbOG7hrsM6VaoAhwETBG2jQePJbkSmC4A/w640-h480/IMG_1406%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKhTvOo5EG74jiwt2S8Mp43VLtQf-A-TlZxvxunQoTFi1bGHV8KWLM6WWLQR7PLZZ2hRRGnM03uQzDN2fE_tsPeVeeD4a8yKnFUaR9rJRnxY87aNDKAH77gke48osBVuN9qvYUV6EDKjt_zUIFkuoVhDBWE0wB42Eo43gEu0fSDR6Br7F3yBdIg/s1600/IMG_1410%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSKhTvOo5EG74jiwt2S8Mp43VLtQf-A-TlZxvxunQoTFi1bGHV8KWLM6WWLQR7PLZZ2hRRGnM03uQzDN2fE_tsPeVeeD4a8yKnFUaR9rJRnxY87aNDKAH77gke48osBVuN9qvYUV6EDKjt_zUIFkuoVhDBWE0wB42Eo43gEu0fSDR6Br7F3yBdIg/w640-h480/IMG_1410%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-a6Y_DGUbORDIpBDrvgy-u7L7gA7FNXF6H7UrZk8l9xwrfK0l3bEnSpTBrLsZPLojRCAXRDZNYTKtd8tjPVTnDP_8yAeyK21UVusxet1PKwQwKR37wX2v8s26-7GywCGX66VO7fd0AOa068ydJLcjRSoCGRsLOoOwBBL-be9bLwn-p65m70an3A/s1600/IMG_8501%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-a6Y_DGUbORDIpBDrvgy-u7L7gA7FNXF6H7UrZk8l9xwrfK0l3bEnSpTBrLsZPLojRCAXRDZNYTKtd8tjPVTnDP_8yAeyK21UVusxet1PKwQwKR37wX2v8s26-7GywCGX66VO7fd0AOa068ydJLcjRSoCGRsLOoOwBBL-be9bLwn-p65m70an3A/w640-h426/IMG_8501%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div></div><div><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Lighting:</span></p><p class="p2" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The finishing touch was adding these new Brass Carriage Lamps #2614. They are the perfect size for this house and I love how you can see the bulb. I decided to dull down the shade of gold so I added a wash of copper metallic acrylic paint.<br /><br />I also added a piece from the LED light strip Cool White strip #95301 under the portico roof to further illuminate that area above the front door. The connector piece #9239 allowed me to tie it into my dollhouse wiring.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahfEXlUyZUFVjmli9iMnj4Sux8LBAxhKBqymAimdeJOlCSVNp2Q_iTAv_pCguxHRVxivwKShyZEMGZc0iWa7czFrZTcGv8SCQQAEqb5hSSgag9FQDPfmcHHGFzBedm9xz8l_cYYsYWvy4QOy6t8-Xp96jgh1_43HLIFIQDCKIL-RkNhowW0YNag/s1600/IMG_8495%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgahfEXlUyZUFVjmli9iMnj4Sux8LBAxhKBqymAimdeJOlCSVNp2Q_iTAv_pCguxHRVxivwKShyZEMGZc0iWa7czFrZTcGv8SCQQAEqb5hSSgag9FQDPfmcHHGFzBedm9xz8l_cYYsYWvy4QOy6t8-Xp96jgh1_43HLIFIQDCKIL-RkNhowW0YNag/w640-h426/IMG_8495%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I finished the scene with some paper flowers from my collection and my favourite wicker bench (White Wire Settee #76075).</span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQp3n-U1Abl4-5yi7MBqB-Z6c87caU-xdYU-FYqucWNJyzKvGMuvRH31VLgT5DrkLSSlULtsxEd4XyC4jt-OWf3jSKQj2LBSlAKsxowgsenIqueSufpuDnxu4KUJC6MZ6boruugwqLw9B9McvgS32QewDRpS1MJ9GKk-M0MuA0ZC_kpmIXX6aahw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_8314%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQp3n-U1Abl4-5yi7MBqB-Z6c87caU-xdYU-FYqucWNJyzKvGMuvRH31VLgT5DrkLSSlULtsxEd4XyC4jt-OWf3jSKQj2LBSlAKsxowgsenIqueSufpuDnxu4KUJC6MZ6boruugwqLw9B9McvgS32QewDRpS1MJ9GKk-M0MuA0ZC_kpmIXX6aahw/w640-h426/Brentwood-IMG_8314%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Doors:<br /><br />I spray painted the Gun Metal Handles #65603 copper before adding them to the front door.</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHtAeQBB49MKWvRZvUisJchAI-TgkR1yjqqJI8FCztqlGrY6TA7Bxoc6rFvKq1JMT_pkJ3Q12xZX8lIjLWmVir1Jiyl7MuMV4kUa-eo15i92EVYy_gjKV9ALuSShvBBe3irtG5-GOgZ23TAOm71WGhRRSofmvMOLe1_aYpWkewuZQbUd31GbKvQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_8296%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1203" data-original-width="1600" height="482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAHtAeQBB49MKWvRZvUisJchAI-TgkR1yjqqJI8FCztqlGrY6TA7Bxoc6rFvKq1JMT_pkJ3Q12xZX8lIjLWmVir1Jiyl7MuMV4kUa-eo15i92EVYy_gjKV9ALuSShvBBe3irtG5-GOgZ23TAOm71WGhRRSofmvMOLe1_aYpWkewuZQbUd31GbKvQ/w640-h482/Brentwood-IMG_8296%20brentwood%20exterior%20build%2072.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>You can find all the items I mentioned above at <a href="http://miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a> by searching the name or item number. What do you think of the new exterior?!<br /><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-31373854841347606412022-09-19T08:56:00.005-04:002022-09-20T17:10:26.691-04:00The Brentwood Dollhouse: Cork Brick Tutorial<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47t6_woi7h6XtP5MIbacIapmJl38mulSOwzqGv3mFYIiboMAZUrnmEyi_-5PKRXk7n-MLq0SD144837pNeCsKfU-2epek1_AEhxVscUNA0WJsZrY-O7N2jr69DpvuEj08Bdezaju6t5ET6R4xL4psPJUPSgAOOlA8WVWYVkFlDgDGGdL4V37LoA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6499bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh47t6_woi7h6XtP5MIbacIapmJl38mulSOwzqGv3mFYIiboMAZUrnmEyi_-5PKRXk7n-MLq0SD144837pNeCsKfU-2epek1_AEhxVscUNA0WJsZrY-O7N2jr69DpvuEj08Bdezaju6t5ET6R4xL4psPJUPSgAOOlA8WVWYVkFlDgDGGdL4V37LoA/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6499bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Today I'm sharing how I bricked the exterior of my dollhouse for part two of the Brentwood Dollhouse series. I'm so happy with how these cork bricks turned out! They are easy to apply, light, and much more affordable than some of the other brick options we have in miniature. <span><a name='more'></a></span><div>Before we dive in, if you missed it I have partnered and designed this brand-new dollhouse for Miniatures.com. The Brentwood is available and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Brentwood-Dollhouse-Kit-P30781.aspx" target="_blank">sold here</a>. For part one in this series check out <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2022/08/the-brentwood-dollhouse-how-it-started.html" target="_blank">How It Started</a>.<br /><br />I previously used cork to make a stacked stone facade. That style used 1/8" thick cork. You can see it on the <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2018/02/modern-miniature-faux-stone-veneer-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Belmont Dollhouse here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRlxyplw3GgY3w5KFOn6ITNNqE_CEw3Z25L9nZDTeyvg2swzMFHIxp7Rz_d6uRnHhnedn63QlAskXt1Hk8scefuJv7Iv6NumqjG8oHJPpOTUv0jLxY9hT5yc7tvDDrdTzB2ls841AgcfUxW77OovOV4_qzS1y20NtdLFABcAQ3TkoY10j6M6NLGg/s1200/IMG_9943stoneworktutorialfullwatermarked12px.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRlxyplw3GgY3w5KFOn6ITNNqE_CEw3Z25L9nZDTeyvg2swzMFHIxp7Rz_d6uRnHhnedn63QlAskXt1Hk8scefuJv7Iv6NumqjG8oHJPpOTUv0jLxY9hT5yc7tvDDrdTzB2ls841AgcfUxW77OovOV4_qzS1y20NtdLFABcAQ3TkoY10j6M6NLGg/w640-h427/IMG_9943stoneworktutorialfullwatermarked12px.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br />To make the cork bricks I got out my large sheet of 1/4" thick cork. <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/12-x-36-Cork-Sheet--P30831.aspx" target="_blank">Miniatures.com sells it here</a>. I also used a square, a utility knife with a fresh blade, and a self-healing craft mat under the cork. I needed one large sheet to do the front of the house and the foundation of the sides. I used Aleenes tacky glue to adhere the bricks to the house.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4q0eu3zqHry63vufPCwIJ037s_emz39NjOzJfNxsRkWv83o_a52sSo2JWqVzyN2Q2G7Q8cbBnsOV1NWyPNBEje05675GWKMFXdaB3JZhq2kwukp-KenEE20lQIrTv9DGCUkOfB9wOOO95MgzH6COu99MuaPhXNpZLM6Wr-yDa6SOmvIWaRjjU5Q/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_9537bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4q0eu3zqHry63vufPCwIJ037s_emz39NjOzJfNxsRkWv83o_a52sSo2JWqVzyN2Q2G7Q8cbBnsOV1NWyPNBEje05675GWKMFXdaB3JZhq2kwukp-KenEE20lQIrTv9DGCUkOfB9wOOO95MgzH6COu99MuaPhXNpZLM6Wr-yDa6SOmvIWaRjjU5Q/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_9537bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div>I cut the cork into thin strips. Overall I kept them 1/8" thick or less. The less uniform the strips are cut the more variance in depth and texture there will be on your exterior. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTe0QGV-e__7FiPuozc6vE1Sq_TlS16jn1ibiIQZzJ36SDbbEChbfUpSf5eUJJMprsLyTxVio5w7K-OGsB8iWaeo5Yd3ODVCxYoe2yovnQp_qWmUAAtz3KXv56fjZPY8chGUKMMSFGKY9x9bAAK2kCpog_uAJ-8tICCJAjdFGl2oxEvsnbvq85IQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_9526bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTe0QGV-e__7FiPuozc6vE1Sq_TlS16jn1ibiIQZzJ36SDbbEChbfUpSf5eUJJMprsLyTxVio5w7K-OGsB8iWaeo5Yd3ODVCxYoe2yovnQp_qWmUAAtz3KXv56fjZPY8chGUKMMSFGKY9x9bAAK2kCpog_uAJ-8tICCJAjdFGl2oxEvsnbvq85IQ/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_9526bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Once I had the strips cut, I lined up 3-4 of them in a row. My self-healing craft mat had a ruler on the sides and I used that to measure and cut 3/4" sections. This was easier to do the fewer strips you tried to cut at once but more time-consuming. One thing that helped was changing my utility knife blade every so often because the glue in the cork will dull it.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKY0YN9ZYOdA_TOlMaH56UpVsj23oULpuX5LgMuul6L4cNltJiGiPfpFw98Maqtxq5hyW1T9zrXla2SSR8baywGGu9K-n5IM-0nuIC8H1OTFF6ziul_oBbljrs4ZbyfAfaZ0soGCUKGYHlYXcbLMeubB-IGNIkIJ01RB77gxljrx3AEWayKfkSg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_9490bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDKY0YN9ZYOdA_TOlMaH56UpVsj23oULpuX5LgMuul6L4cNltJiGiPfpFw98Maqtxq5hyW1T9zrXla2SSR8baywGGu9K-n5IM-0nuIC8H1OTFF6ziul_oBbljrs4ZbyfAfaZ0soGCUKGYHlYXcbLMeubB-IGNIkIJ01RB77gxljrx3AEWayKfkSg/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_9490bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxG86v59dX9zk2hE7mJW_1pgvBKl8Zdo1HkxgM8voBXo8J1PgsYk-pTn5C-RwQQCXJF8CawQj1xV65hg-j2S-t63yQM4PgVXj7mLukE6vUxv6sGmGG1R48R3nAb6Je-DKC-L7iFfG7Zov_10-DU32aiZpq8lb_D6z7zdb3pWYTuR8l8MZwCPPQg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_9466bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyxG86v59dX9zk2hE7mJW_1pgvBKl8Zdo1HkxgM8voBXo8J1PgsYk-pTn5C-RwQQCXJF8CawQj1xV65hg-j2S-t63yQM4PgVXj7mLukE6vUxv6sGmGG1R48R3nAb6Je-DKC-L7iFfG7Zov_10-DU32aiZpq8lb_D6z7zdb3pWYTuR8l8MZwCPPQg/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_9466bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>I broke up this process into 2 shifts. I did one big pile of cork, put some on the house, and then came back a few days later and cut more.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAlpZnahrUYgcQ70GcomSF_Sp5Kb1wnvnDJM4iQ2TfXui0SFxKfJTPF0fwVW4q88gGt5sz_2MRgnMJgyPCjS-y9wJ3MEs_lgc54AqOh2ZESMSfW1McFhIRAYOHoRTTl5n56v2X1HU5l4iLptkZCnyPoNCg8gAwFJ22LE_buW5ASE6wBmCQ8oWIg/s1163/Brentwood-IMG_9387bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="930" data-original-width="1163" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCAlpZnahrUYgcQ70GcomSF_Sp5Kb1wnvnDJM4iQ2TfXui0SFxKfJTPF0fwVW4q88gGt5sz_2MRgnMJgyPCjS-y9wJ3MEs_lgc54AqOh2ZESMSfW1McFhIRAYOHoRTTl5n56v2X1HU5l4iLptkZCnyPoNCg8gAwFJ22LE_buW5ASE6wBmCQ8oWIg/w640-h512/Brentwood-IMG_9387bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb6Is7AAgvaM63Inq34rQ2r9nsLWh38r47UF0MHCdqU8AFKMKeXbkSJYXdDQaYlUaonUG8ZPkRyM7AeijMwf14pWredgJ8MAivha22HILli0xFwRgizuqthvMZSob66ey8Eenzy93LcwoSfQ-WfGAYvfBzVeMHnXAeJcH2IDBJwAeWCLKu1spLw/s1156/Brentwood-IMG_9389bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="925" data-original-width="1156" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBb6Is7AAgvaM63Inq34rQ2r9nsLWh38r47UF0MHCdqU8AFKMKeXbkSJYXdDQaYlUaonUG8ZPkRyM7AeijMwf14pWredgJ8MAivha22HILli0xFwRgizuqthvMZSob66ey8Eenzy93LcwoSfQ-WfGAYvfBzVeMHnXAeJcH2IDBJwAeWCLKu1spLw/w640-h512/Brentwood-IMG_9389bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9AToS8aiVeKOkNzx1Wa9vFiwUAQ2I_bF6NJZ5BRat-6vTT9d0Z4CT3efDI5GsVx82Vv-oX7RtQQyA79EXFmFtN_0S9Y6cu3sbNyvzr-vEdmaPSYc893CvxicHmKK7DtANioz--FpZjAEn9FXorLm8zWFYF-NkqPZykzN0gPfCzlPbL1SyDHIEA/s1144/Brentwood-IMG_9388bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="915" data-original-width="1144" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif9AToS8aiVeKOkNzx1Wa9vFiwUAQ2I_bF6NJZ5BRat-6vTT9d0Z4CT3efDI5GsVx82Vv-oX7RtQQyA79EXFmFtN_0S9Y6cu3sbNyvzr-vEdmaPSYc893CvxicHmKK7DtANioz--FpZjAEn9FXorLm8zWFYF-NkqPZykzN0gPfCzlPbL1SyDHIEA/w640-h512/Brentwood-IMG_9388bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>A few notes about my experience:<br /><br />I decided to brick my dollhouse before the gable roofs were glued down, that's why some photos will have the roof missing. I found it easier to add on the bricks to the peaks and cut off the edges. There are pros and cons to this. I had to go back and reapply some areas around the side of the smaller gable roof after it was glued.<br /><br />I also did the bricking with my windows taped temporarily. At the time I hadn't had a chance to paint the windows so I wanted to be able to pull them out. This method still worked fine and I simply added some white wood filler to fill in any tiny gaps at the end. It also made painting the bricks much easier.<br /><br /><br />I began on the largest gable going up row by row. The window trim is missing because it was broken, so I left an overlap.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6tnJ525GHhweKZMW2T5tbCysHMd6tM1-ykEugg4Fwx50hq2UCRP3HkkBF9g281L0EE_wuZwzaCXXs02x8p0e-xhEGioM3quzZ-ynC8PC9XqqShSKrOFPzYv702JXt65AsRxNyN3Lm17t5IqEkeM6VdAUDro6oZt5gIjS2-Ph69b-cyMjlEgWGA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6342bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1600" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil6tnJ525GHhweKZMW2T5tbCysHMd6tM1-ykEugg4Fwx50hq2UCRP3HkkBF9g281L0EE_wuZwzaCXXs02x8p0e-xhEGioM3quzZ-ynC8PC9XqqShSKrOFPzYv702JXt65AsRxNyN3Lm17t5IqEkeM6VdAUDro6oZt5gIjS2-Ph69b-cyMjlEgWGA/w640-h458/Brentwood-IMG_6342bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7ib3Bigh4ZmVpZefvJtDkHj1U2jbovZJ5BfekKwpvVFHklgAz4M5EWkfdB_aHYihfNOiGH-pW9DdS_PEvpQSt-CXYMHxIGpIoSYrUsLCAAPb_GftPq5FOQaAQUT5u70N5kv_bU9eCLG3zz6KiAe8_4RrJCwPxrbbA5jYfhIP9qRL3aJ8GOBS4g/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6353bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1600" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI7ib3Bigh4ZmVpZefvJtDkHj1U2jbovZJ5BfekKwpvVFHklgAz4M5EWkfdB_aHYihfNOiGH-pW9DdS_PEvpQSt-CXYMHxIGpIoSYrUsLCAAPb_GftPq5FOQaAQUT5u70N5kv_bU9eCLG3zz6KiAe8_4RrJCwPxrbbA5jYfhIP9qRL3aJ8GOBS4g/w640-h458/Brentwood-IMG_6353bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>I used a square to see that my bricks were staying relatively straight.<br /><br />You can see the shutters in place here. I used these <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/124-Scale-Louvered-Shutter-P17828.aspx" target="_blank">1/24 miniature louvred shutters</a> and cut them in half so that I had one full section.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWba7ex3rLg6_K1NvgIoSB_MxNNlMI_2df15Oment_ZWSiIAtrdW31asfIrIhl43A8-cqdpwEcbqFjZVGprtXdUGbnHigjTS0ugxylbnEqWB1t3GdjCzbscwlg2vPLBfZmGC9sgDT1xEUosfXEBdUOG9DZcgCgF5YbDDV3P-BZKZAStaCauo6gA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6515bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWWba7ex3rLg6_K1NvgIoSB_MxNNlMI_2df15Oment_ZWSiIAtrdW31asfIrIhl43A8-cqdpwEcbqFjZVGprtXdUGbnHigjTS0ugxylbnEqWB1t3GdjCzbscwlg2vPLBfZmGC9sgDT1xEUosfXEBdUOG9DZcgCgF5YbDDV3P-BZKZAStaCauo6gA/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6515bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheijslZ3fkigj5-ZCdhxpyN6acPzwLtEWAZdc0GQ6pkzwLLxjXV8hF9HZrm7lD4WQABKQFjyB_uE1ehvxz6s-TUAYic91jrvup8eGqV_FYoURW3UagPKMts7_ZA9zqcPO7nTVR37IJRBYYL4Txun98It6h-_shLm2hiibSTulKMfMq6HdqYCtKoQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6442bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheijslZ3fkigj5-ZCdhxpyN6acPzwLtEWAZdc0GQ6pkzwLLxjXV8hF9HZrm7lD4WQABKQFjyB_uE1ehvxz6s-TUAYic91jrvup8eGqV_FYoURW3UagPKMts7_ZA9zqcPO7nTVR37IJRBYYL4Txun98It6h-_shLm2hiibSTulKMfMq6HdqYCtKoQ/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6442bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I decided to brick the walls behind the portico. I did this in case I wanted to remove the portico during filming. It meant that there are small gaps because the portico walls do not sit flush against the main house. </div><div><br /></div>I will say it made filming later on much easier by being able to remove the portico when I wanted!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OX78l4i29cel1HuEkBxXSVwJNggzCd-3WA99DhfI0ZWuYZa6wmB1YBn5sBzyiZdWVuLU7jmWSdFpujbO8j6pxzIm_zHBCnuhEjpNxFor9rfBWojVh79M0T0vPfo27i1ZMbopchKM_U9GadXn_LG-mF_JKF2PCKeCriLcPvxdqcDEw3Tg7spXbg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6516%202bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3OX78l4i29cel1HuEkBxXSVwJNggzCd-3WA99DhfI0ZWuYZa6wmB1YBn5sBzyiZdWVuLU7jmWSdFpujbO8j6pxzIm_zHBCnuhEjpNxFor9rfBWojVh79M0T0vPfo27i1ZMbopchKM_U9GadXn_LG-mF_JKF2PCKeCriLcPvxdqcDEw3Tg7spXbg/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6516%202bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>When it came to painting the brick I went with an all-white facade. I first tried Chantilly Lace by Benjamin Moore but it was too stark. So I also looked at Oxford (BM), Alabaster (SW), and Shoji White (SW). In the end, I went with Alabaster in a matte finish. The matte finish really made all the difference to make the brick look real. I bought all the paint at Home Depot in the small tester pots. The brick does absorb the paint easily so I needed to do two coats.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zu96UribBj6NnKdxX5vBYMwhnB3PlXZtGUXVemB8wmPMPlMNS3i3eDwSNxXc34lxf1dgQS4OjdjJNyKFmHYOQl3FXvwpfC7kbfxTRovaQh4RANQ4HdoEmKVYA9NgjK3uyK5dPFou9QeyODfwowYm8iP8iP3-cbUPRf6AtjiYkN5WR7qml9UjGQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6558bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1zu96UribBj6NnKdxX5vBYMwhnB3PlXZtGUXVemB8wmPMPlMNS3i3eDwSNxXc34lxf1dgQS4OjdjJNyKFmHYOQl3FXvwpfC7kbfxTRovaQh4RANQ4HdoEmKVYA9NgjK3uyK5dPFou9QeyODfwowYm8iP8iP3-cbUPRf6AtjiYkN5WR7qml9UjGQ/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6558bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KbSSan3ikJpOIa5Kdw9zN2KT4jCjYonMFNBeyli_m8Yfw6Yk__ZcRxBh9DArT1vSzQo8kG6zwCAWTtCKnALYJZPZ7Y36Dnn9GOhdrnVfo7qXax1yv3e_8pITBNjxNgDtUbArrzwpDUXc4ckkg_1lhy3BgzVhFWEQ7o38TXTLg4gWVEQ3Ny6wUg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6544bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2KbSSan3ikJpOIa5Kdw9zN2KT4jCjYonMFNBeyli_m8Yfw6Yk__ZcRxBh9DArT1vSzQo8kG6zwCAWTtCKnALYJZPZ7Y36Dnn9GOhdrnVfo7qXax1yv3e_8pITBNjxNgDtUbArrzwpDUXc4ckkg_1lhy3BgzVhFWEQ7o38TXTLg4gWVEQ3Ny6wUg/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6544bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBx7cbVyjYWBEi1Ij90fZJ9Ovmf6TH5lnSzE7v3u0wnculTTUCGSEXuInTedmyMZwmJ_7Nf5sx3wbagWlxv4xOHDWmvkPQik6TxxM66MehLY-y5hKoORHTXJTETcFqNm1jiMeSuawmeroCX9GId3L_Te22lGXMSLLyngju4yQRTC9CSEdyDimBA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6553bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1143" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBx7cbVyjYWBEi1Ij90fZJ9Ovmf6TH5lnSzE7v3u0wnculTTUCGSEXuInTedmyMZwmJ_7Nf5sx3wbagWlxv4xOHDWmvkPQik6TxxM66MehLY-y5hKoORHTXJTETcFqNm1jiMeSuawmeroCX9GId3L_Te22lGXMSLLyngju4yQRTC9CSEdyDimBA/w458-h640/Brentwood-IMG_6553bricking.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><div><br /></div>At first, I thought of doing a brick pattern instead of the lintels. It was hard to see the pattern, but the next Brentwood I do I'll likely try it again!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEIsbiT010mlyNP95K80JGrPEW6FlUFmxPovspAYhba4fkt8LH4lKoxpr2JTok4KX398BQftLY3L2zYaABF2PcuOhWVSmcKtWj17WBhZGyrPakWsye6335PsIGpaxbz2Vec_TFF512212kh7he9fpVo9EL8tNkan5qS4hgmBH4jaH6mKL-_y_iw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6551bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgEIsbiT010mlyNP95K80JGrPEW6FlUFmxPovspAYhba4fkt8LH4lKoxpr2JTok4KX398BQftLY3L2zYaABF2PcuOhWVSmcKtWj17WBhZGyrPakWsye6335PsIGpaxbz2Vec_TFF512212kh7he9fpVo9EL8tNkan5qS4hgmBH4jaH6mKL-_y_iw/w512-h640/Brentwood-IMG_6551bricking.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Q_TKVM1ptHSXhWD-7yKTGr6tcErOVajKDNAUrkh18sRdLF1NR84wGfgaWR2h0leLiT77K1MaIo33586M3HeY6GqyqxGIYb4XJU2NeoVatN2l02d5dZDzvT2oIKaDfPO1DVk6jptXPzghTua-QbVoIKWtG2p1iqrduySFlbJn4fj-ZXcq0Bywog/s1600/Brentwood-67717150174__EBFD85CC-4FE6-4D02-832C-8DF5577BE114bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Q_TKVM1ptHSXhWD-7yKTGr6tcErOVajKDNAUrkh18sRdLF1NR84wGfgaWR2h0leLiT77K1MaIo33586M3HeY6GqyqxGIYb4XJU2NeoVatN2l02d5dZDzvT2oIKaDfPO1DVk6jptXPzghTua-QbVoIKWtG2p1iqrduySFlbJn4fj-ZXcq0Bywog/w480-h640/Brentwood-67717150174__EBFD85CC-4FE6-4D02-832C-8DF5577BE114bricking.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Because I added brick to the exterior it changed the depth of the walls. In some places, I added extra 1/4" x 1/8" strip wood to make the floors or roof extend past the brick like it was originally meant to. Below is an example of the stair floors. I smoothed out all these extensions with spackle, sanded and painted.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0whytdZbsh4o3B7P2ReZJivUNKgWsxf_OTnUSgNFnHBFC8TSKyK1syHqsHxlU_40wuMGSmcO2YoSSuoYWkgkXpjv0ZY4Odx5WaWwnAhVmo2XaEgy3YAB_oA1V7s4vs8sruCdvZ0Hmh6lEMorfNlFQcDreDdFmWX1af5WuT_bXOKHNLtN79ltIg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6443bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe0whytdZbsh4o3B7P2ReZJivUNKgWsxf_OTnUSgNFnHBFC8TSKyK1syHqsHxlU_40wuMGSmcO2YoSSuoYWkgkXpjv0ZY4Odx5WaWwnAhVmo2XaEgy3YAB_oA1V7s4vs8sruCdvZ0Hmh6lEMorfNlFQcDreDdFmWX1af5WuT_bXOKHNLtN79ltIg/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6443bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgEfKoq1S004XuEiA-pe1fp3VA4-xdus07cjVTLATYkKj1vMBok0vpyZ_WJNX_rshDS_s_0BcWE3YIEoq2b2cMiK0feSRY3XfS6DSYzvOYjqnSKICIpQSwtv6M9Nd4f_PQH-8lqTYJODqdkra-YU9sy4Mbm8tDtJzrLZXktrxvUymYmU1uBpKoA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6585bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTgEfKoq1S004XuEiA-pe1fp3VA4-xdus07cjVTLATYkKj1vMBok0vpyZ_WJNX_rshDS_s_0BcWE3YIEoq2b2cMiK0feSRY3XfS6DSYzvOYjqnSKICIpQSwtv6M9Nd4f_PQH-8lqTYJODqdkra-YU9sy4Mbm8tDtJzrLZXktrxvUymYmU1uBpKoA/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6585bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ewNxP8Jk1u58xKAROp7ctwgNVM75gDtFHVn2rUnBDNvXaJAWZn4ndvfUnE709XTTTYSHMTm_O97aixSeNlHnSkHWASo06RWTs9ON70zrzfV8IEkyeCrGy1Ii4ju7KGEZFPqSy49nTp8DV-fqqPOoRbg3FE_XKFY6-Cd8mNY7yJ-paLPkFrHf9A/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6596bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ewNxP8Jk1u58xKAROp7ctwgNVM75gDtFHVn2rUnBDNvXaJAWZn4ndvfUnE709XTTTYSHMTm_O97aixSeNlHnSkHWASo06RWTs9ON70zrzfV8IEkyeCrGy1Ii4ju7KGEZFPqSy49nTp8DV-fqqPOoRbg3FE_XKFY6-Cd8mNY7yJ-paLPkFrHf9A/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6596bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPtYz1XzVS8q3l7uzRYHtlGppFw5keEakkpFFYTPcSD-QelsQW4m8GsY1xEmG0Ad1DNCLf4viaRORcza5QSif5FAVQN4i2dG5OLlwtuAwMG-99dPJ_MhtbgQ4jHXqbmSiFDNdBZaxy9HGyY8B6glbj-RqpgXR2shLcUyg4VXxfGnTGq9iHAXHHw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6597bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPtYz1XzVS8q3l7uzRYHtlGppFw5keEakkpFFYTPcSD-QelsQW4m8GsY1xEmG0Ad1DNCLf4viaRORcza5QSif5FAVQN4i2dG5OLlwtuAwMG-99dPJ_MhtbgQ4jHXqbmSiFDNdBZaxy9HGyY8B6glbj-RqpgXR2shLcUyg4VXxfGnTGq9iHAXHHw/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_6597bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoZx7LPqOiShp3DDwtbwzlBO5dOanez8BfDNBpOTGZtBJwLwc9J4JhJ0ymuDhavbuaKhDpQKHwxoyYxk3ksycS8e3tNRD8hjsGPsZap70lBimQip3VcYBLPJzRXunqncc3MEYw2stmSfK59lIzE8qTcdv_kJbWk1AfwyyR3Cu3amRKlsrtSlV1w/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_8076bricking.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinoZx7LPqOiShp3DDwtbwzlBO5dOanez8BfDNBpOTGZtBJwLwc9J4JhJ0ymuDhavbuaKhDpQKHwxoyYxk3ksycS8e3tNRD8hjsGPsZap70lBimQip3VcYBLPJzRXunqncc3MEYw2stmSfK59lIzE8qTcdv_kJbWk1AfwyyR3Cu3amRKlsrtSlV1w/w640-h640/Brentwood-IMG_8076bricking.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I added bricks to 1/4 of the sides. I topped it with a square dowel to create a ledge. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVUoLNIRGUvI39o2AaNZUQk9JfZ87AJGyw-w-M0QKvZswXPmy9PdjDNZpsctweYBrrtHHEpzhJhmWYaI5z-9izwtYg3L9dX-bNst-IJS5c5s58ba0xrDF6y1izxiCG54PbWTlTj6BAIiS_pG41QCFjaGC7F1GAQZPTiMvTYoWTtNxRkwgN9oV2A/s2800/Brentwood-Brentwood-IMG_7399reveal%20copy%20editreveal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikVUoLNIRGUvI39o2AaNZUQk9JfZ87AJGyw-w-M0QKvZswXPmy9PdjDNZpsctweYBrrtHHEpzhJhmWYaI5z-9izwtYg3L9dX-bNst-IJS5c5s58ba0xrDF6y1izxiCG54PbWTlTj6BAIiS_pG41QCFjaGC7F1GAQZPTiMvTYoWTtNxRkwgN9oV2A/w640-h640/Brentwood-Brentwood-IMG_7399reveal%20copy%20editreveal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Highly recommend this method! I think it is faster than doing egg cartons and you can either go really rustic or very uniform depending on how you cut. Plus an entire sheet to the front of the house is only $11 USD. Let me know what you think!<br /><br /><br /></div><div><br /><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-23863359459088338262022-08-19T08:51:00.006-04:002023-03-31T18:38:58.897-04:00The Brentwood Dollhouse: How It Started<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNLIcVcj74ePBSJOj6X2q5hycU7hBaT1UsPIWDglX3Dx9nyTqJdiSsl_k7IhDnY6-WZ_hZ2Fq8UkJPT-XLRCFtjWPASXrzXo-X1aMxgKON4vYRlyEPdILLNTIDL_yl3t_ldRNO_-ycvRJoJV25em6WZspWwyMMk-DydfFxBze6DdTD9z8iwiOMsw/s3319/Brentwood-IMG_7416%20me%20and%20brentwood%20copy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2655" data-original-width="3319" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNLIcVcj74ePBSJOj6X2q5hycU7hBaT1UsPIWDglX3Dx9nyTqJdiSsl_k7IhDnY6-WZ_hZ2Fq8UkJPT-XLRCFtjWPASXrzXo-X1aMxgKON4vYRlyEPdILLNTIDL_yl3t_ldRNO_-ycvRJoJV25em6WZspWwyMMk-DydfFxBze6DdTD9z8iwiOMsw/w640-h512/Brentwood-IMG_7416%20me%20and%20brentwood%20copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Meet the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Brentwood-Dollhouse-Kit-P30988.aspx">Brentwood Dollhouse</a>! I'm so very excited to announce my newest project, a brand new dollhouse kit designed by me, exclusively manufactured and sold by <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Brentwood-Dollhouse-Kit-P30988.aspx">miniatures.com</a>! This beautiful 8+ room dollhouse kit is a transitional style and features custom doors, windows, and stairs. All the things I love in a dollhouse!</p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNw-6Tfo5fehaEZLcskefhwun44J2v6F_0rjQ_FO3ke74RntfDrSFZWqH55MKAYTM2eDV9pvE9pDC4kOVCtOEOX2uAWSQjc9JSs0e48c4CBleDDOM-AotKdXcd-H_M7SH1DfWViFT3HP1P7SzTR4PsLa3Y6W79n55oLsiyh21DJn14_nplOS40w/s3334/Brentwood-Brentwood-IMG_7413reveal%20copy%20edit%202reveal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3334" data-original-width="3334" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxNw-6Tfo5fehaEZLcskefhwun44J2v6F_0rjQ_FO3ke74RntfDrSFZWqH55MKAYTM2eDV9pvE9pDC4kOVCtOEOX2uAWSQjc9JSs0e48c4CBleDDOM-AotKdXcd-H_M7SH1DfWViFT3HP1P7SzTR4PsLa3Y6W79n55oLsiyh21DJn14_nplOS40w/w640-h640/Brentwood-Brentwood-IMG_7413reveal%20copy%20edit%202reveal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Today is the first chapter in the Brentwood Dollhouse series, where I'll share behind the scenes of the creation, the materials I used, and everything related to the finishing of the house. <br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p>-How It Started: the reveal, the inspiration and the initial construction<br />-Exterior finishing, brick, paint colours, and roof<br />-Landscaping and the base, static grass, garden<br />-Interior finishing, DIYs, lighting, and staging</p><p><br /></p><p>Link to the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Brentwood-Dollhouse-Kit-P30781.aspx" target="_blank">Brentwood Kit</a>.</p><p><br />I've done 7 collaborative projects with miniatures.com over the years and have always loved working with them, but this has been the most exciting yet. I feel like they really are doing everything they can to bring the best minis to market and care about their customers. </p><p>My <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/06/backyard-patio-retreat-reveal.html" target="_blank">backyard patio</a> collab with miniatures.com</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMPAeMLNANqUJBIfKlHyHrzBIK827WkLpm-Vhuy_rEE_SmfJwO4CQEhWqPLQIeOTMyMptwEBHXajoM4ras-czT5mzG_6liI707YqfhpnOeg2qQQhIsoPHxAkRCcOELsoGR_UFUquRjHG48ljs3yMXqqZTkA5UgPVtjiSXvLr_NPOXeR3kSslt56A/s1200/IMG_2082revealwtk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMPAeMLNANqUJBIfKlHyHrzBIK827WkLpm-Vhuy_rEE_SmfJwO4CQEhWqPLQIeOTMyMptwEBHXajoM4ras-czT5mzG_6liI707YqfhpnOeg2qQQhIsoPHxAkRCcOELsoGR_UFUquRjHG48ljs3yMXqqZTkA5UgPVtjiSXvLr_NPOXeR3kSslt56A/w640-h426/IMG_2082revealwtk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />Everything has turned out better than I could have imagined. I'm so proud of what we did together!<br /><br />How it started...<br />Do you remember <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/search/label/Transitional%20Dollhouse?max-results=8" target="_blank">this dollhouse</a>? It started off as my dream dollhouse! It was based on a beautiful house in Brentwood, TN. Transitional style, arches, portico, big rooms, so much space... the list goes on. It was also my first all-from-scratch custom build. This dollhouse was also MASSIVE, measuring over 50 inches wide. I realized soon after assembly I really just did not have the physical space to work on it (or the energy to tackle such a big project). So into storage, it went.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtZ6kADrbq1BV53v1w_troA3FkRat3ThWHGehgPsbc-meK2SsYyxoxSvi_tiz6Bpu8ZB0t8R8xyQVwQxRDEx3SKMuUpGtWY8cD-II8u-KTC6JXZuJiLB-uB8t0n_xtqxkKYKCG6EOX0Mdu6WlqJkkqVZD3F8Rvxe956rfS_IDlOZygkcEnXjnag/s1200/IMG_9858dollhouseconstructionwksz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEtZ6kADrbq1BV53v1w_troA3FkRat3ThWHGehgPsbc-meK2SsYyxoxSvi_tiz6Bpu8ZB0t8R8xyQVwQxRDEx3SKMuUpGtWY8cD-II8u-KTC6JXZuJiLB-uB8t0n_xtqxkKYKCG6EOX0Mdu6WlqJkkqVZD3F8Rvxe956rfS_IDlOZygkcEnXjnag/w640-h427/IMG_9858dollhouseconstructionwksz.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L3sboOIAuZndposXhJTYgYkDyx6fpyUG3eaawHAg5o7tzZ0Kbswm_7IMJ0M4QXZpWjuxBKhvbr6rHhH3wuymbbxRsBEHsK9ONsnxrkg-vWWdS9-jQFPWbX4mtettegp4gBWLAyDe4r7K-KTqJ4mLNJRGcV6rEiCB5aCp-VwhStvNelF_reuYHg/s1200/IMG_0867-2miniaturefloors1and2web.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="813" data-original-width="1200" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L3sboOIAuZndposXhJTYgYkDyx6fpyUG3eaawHAg5o7tzZ0Kbswm_7IMJ0M4QXZpWjuxBKhvbr6rHhH3wuymbbxRsBEHsK9ONsnxrkg-vWWdS9-jQFPWbX4mtettegp4gBWLAyDe4r7K-KTqJ4mLNJRGcV6rEiCB5aCp-VwhStvNelF_reuYHg/w640-h434/IMG_0867-2miniaturefloors1and2web.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53_nGp-27zrou89pNQ4v-lz8XJpWTXoURRihAUEb34VZbLt7N3qGem8q7cPbRl_DczLaz3xtOLATMmoERzNXc_jsmd2vIZ9U4P6Srj7lRkA_DQ2aYbBsHqxG0usrKP2hyzpMJpbL9eQyJlOa48JvNzf__i1zAS1B6Pv0UADb2bbk-pq2hvSM_vg/s1200/IMG_9917editwk1200.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj53_nGp-27zrou89pNQ4v-lz8XJpWTXoURRihAUEb34VZbLt7N3qGem8q7cPbRl_DczLaz3xtOLATMmoERzNXc_jsmd2vIZ9U4P6Srj7lRkA_DQ2aYbBsHqxG0usrKP2hyzpMJpbL9eQyJlOa48JvNzf__i1zAS1B6Pv0UADb2bbk-pq2hvSM_vg/w640-h426/IMG_9917editwk1200.jpg" width="640" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggNkbSuV7k2iaGUhRM2SjcHExH7C6uaONyS_j0JH0f6Tv2KTlWmhyidmhYIUoPyH8S1MAlQYw6mesUnyvbcaqpd2-8HAYN72zWrKYTPjZPDjDOUtkOZUjmMcNNhve9l--DWf1E_3j2SLB0Gk43a7sotZJc_eV6dWpBOYVCtItFPjqeW0heHtnmsQ/s1200/IMG_9841dollhouseconstructionwksz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1200" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggNkbSuV7k2iaGUhRM2SjcHExH7C6uaONyS_j0JH0f6Tv2KTlWmhyidmhYIUoPyH8S1MAlQYw6mesUnyvbcaqpd2-8HAYN72zWrKYTPjZPDjDOUtkOZUjmMcNNhve9l--DWf1E_3j2SLB0Gk43a7sotZJc_eV6dWpBOYVCtItFPjqeW0heHtnmsQ/w640-h426/IMG_9841dollhouseconstructionwksz.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /><br />Fast forward and I focused on kits and roomboxes for a couple of years. I finished the Beachside Bungalow kit and started the Victoria's Farmhouse. I now realize how important assembling a pre-made dollhouse kit can be before you make your own custom house. You can really get an idea of what you like and what works. <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVd2DOb5mM-RW1HhAKQk9H8D5AmciG56ZwxL4BAjkObQhXcKvYzBzvwt6a-d0zW9UEtIqFyKudqwqFmE7QZCpKrYYy15UXTTF3P3eZVuZxbwUJ5d517cbaFaTtX06P3BeqlN0VJHXOA01y3CvYEqYWwGPbpQGwoBRl6WDhPa_9QEX0mce81k-lA/s1400/IMG_3619miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitVd2DOb5mM-RW1HhAKQk9H8D5AmciG56ZwxL4BAjkObQhXcKvYzBzvwt6a-d0zW9UEtIqFyKudqwqFmE7QZCpKrYYy15UXTTF3P3eZVuZxbwUJ5d517cbaFaTtX06P3BeqlN0VJHXOA01y3CvYEqYWwGPbpQGwoBRl6WDhPa_9QEX0mce81k-lA/w640-h426/IMG_3619miniatureblog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />I decided to kitbash the Victoria's Farmhouse. I like larger mini spaces, so I added an extra 4.5" inches out the side. Once again I couldn't get the transitional house out of my head so I brought in arches in the interior and exterior. I changed out 80% of the kit with all new walls, floors, and roof. That in itself was a learning curve. (And I definitely questioned if it was worth buying the kit at all lol). I figured out an interior that I liked and got pretty far along before I paused to work on other things. I found that while I did like the direction of the house, it still needed some work.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FxG4GvAF2xsASMjoiOVUhTUPR6EHhL2r_dqBTRHnnjoGR0S9QmZxiFFAY-mhjtqvTMVKU0vkeBPNILkDCgxylqGbVFYl53di8iN5dzzlpSKGfzycLpY5aMLVDVtaGJb13aCD352RoCPLFJTFnboIyWm0kdNAt-GLwSzlKO5aYo2rr0T7VtB4Qg/s1400/IMG_4199_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1170" data-original-width="1400" height="534" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4FxG4GvAF2xsASMjoiOVUhTUPR6EHhL2r_dqBTRHnnjoGR0S9QmZxiFFAY-mhjtqvTMVKU0vkeBPNILkDCgxylqGbVFYl53di8iN5dzzlpSKGfzycLpY5aMLVDVtaGJb13aCD352RoCPLFJTFnboIyWm0kdNAt-GLwSzlKO5aYo2rr0T7VtB4Qg/w640-h534/IMG_4199_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRJEFBEqzdzgbaWQj283pD4bsWeeaGHpEntkg63uxjNOEw0yRciNp16mHFQiU3Z0-O1jKwFNQtvU4nTK9VmNt6aJyWa1wRR8uzdSDxJBTI-APoft1OAurGYq2wpJS58T2hLBtfPyXlV7SQRpI2HfIwY2NEQELJTMLDu2vSuGxQRakM3fQkCI75g/s1400/IMG_4464_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBRJEFBEqzdzgbaWQj283pD4bsWeeaGHpEntkg63uxjNOEw0yRciNp16mHFQiU3Z0-O1jKwFNQtvU4nTK9VmNt6aJyWa1wRR8uzdSDxJBTI-APoft1OAurGYq2wpJS58T2hLBtfPyXlV7SQRpI2HfIwY2NEQELJTMLDu2vSuGxQRakM3fQkCI75g/w640-h426/IMG_4464_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>A year later when miniatures.com reached out about making a kit I was suddenly given the opportunity to design from scratch again. I still couldn't get the Brentwood, TN inspiration house out of my head. Every time I did a Pinterest search it would come up along with other similar houses in the neighbourhood. Transitional all brick is just a style I love. Based off of my previous dollhouse building experience I knew I had a specific set of must-haves for my kit:</div><div><p><br /></p><p>-front porch to decorate seasonally<br />-closet<br />-double door (again for wreaths!)<br />-big windows with lot of natural light <br />-easy access to film and photograph<br />-lots of rooms! I feel like if you are going to have one big dollhouse you want it to have space for everything you've been dreaming of like an office, and a laundry room<br />-strong construction, with 3/8" thick walls</p><p><br /></p><p>I originally wanted a unique stair placement. I created several sketches, but a lot of my ideas made the house too big:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOvUVUSzEnKUJfUVpj7BAaIp3PV2y4-Rd82Yp5GcmKI96VVeZArH_hR15Ydhpg5hXnKWSpWd3_dks5yvU2sPt92bFY-Sbre3TL83t3lmvqklfj2KRXis-rpCVf8sQ34oH2TV8jHyj2hLOVK68cQI6H9VtoIvZ-FjDsByMjchuq7brRxgrdwEXe0w/s892/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-06%20at%2011.47.28%20AM%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="698" data-original-width="892" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOvUVUSzEnKUJfUVpj7BAaIp3PV2y4-Rd82Yp5GcmKI96VVeZArH_hR15Ydhpg5hXnKWSpWd3_dks5yvU2sPt92bFY-Sbre3TL83t3lmvqklfj2KRXis-rpCVf8sQ34oH2TV8jHyj2hLOVK68cQI6H9VtoIvZ-FjDsByMjchuq7brRxgrdwEXe0w/w640-h500/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-06%20at%2011.47.28%20AM%20copy.png" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>So in the end I decided that this dollhouse would be the perfect little sister to the Transitional Mansion. I took out the fireplace column to make the build smaller.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLmWo5vlLJ_ltDHY1RxiF_alZi9p-dIENjotr1apb0U5PO-nXO6CCdhpV7pe62J79HaMfiicMJKCLqw_xZgPrxxzXVKbRQffqbN0Is4PqpebbMnotILe45Q6IaQ9BysbZ6fXVLh9anOhn-7OHqlJ2C03equLNUxBzM-S9cEfgWavre6yx8jqiww/s1262/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-07%20at%208.58.30%20AM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1262" height="434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJLmWo5vlLJ_ltDHY1RxiF_alZi9p-dIENjotr1apb0U5PO-nXO6CCdhpV7pe62J79HaMfiicMJKCLqw_xZgPrxxzXVKbRQffqbN0Is4PqpebbMnotILe45Q6IaQ9BysbZ6fXVLh9anOhn-7OHqlJ2C03equLNUxBzM-S9cEfgWavre6yx8jqiww/w640-h434/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-07%20at%208.58.30%20AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>I also added the second smaller gable roof to change up the front elevation and moved the bump out to the side and made it even bigger (it was my favourite part of the VF kit bash for accessibility).</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuezEdHvb3YfSK4Lf6LAHuRCcx_nV9myQ9Do_bRO7Dybuj0I99ga_qWE_gc_tnuu7Uw3AMNRWu6z8gCMQJlmNVX7xo0tjuz0JYpQM-R46r-jpoXqiIdx0dJDGUhc6gQrln5AiaZFCMEBLEXNtfJlBAJ1GCOIfh4nlsJm-HbMXIepO-9B7_FCbkww/s990/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-11%20at%2011.30.22%20AM%20copy.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="990" height="602" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuezEdHvb3YfSK4Lf6LAHuRCcx_nV9myQ9Do_bRO7Dybuj0I99ga_qWE_gc_tnuu7Uw3AMNRWu6z8gCMQJlmNVX7xo0tjuz0JYpQM-R46r-jpoXqiIdx0dJDGUhc6gQrln5AiaZFCMEBLEXNtfJlBAJ1GCOIfh4nlsJm-HbMXIepO-9B7_FCbkww/w640-h602/Screen%20Shot%202022-01-11%20at%2011.30.22%20AM%20copy.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6LXpfTaqsDY3RYe0HweYwESH4OfuLMUS3jX2ArlC_ejo2o2-VAZon5IFRtOTQ6jF-BYRJssdRG1SSQgENp--nJrg2zg2KtwSB-kXd9_UcSsBLG8dc7HWlkT6Bpm5rxlqZjLO69Fyoy6IH4EYomgWfl6sbS_D8gLJpuJO_hdmNRReZIV-epWO4A/s3024/IMG_1388.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2151" data-original-width="3024" height="456" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq6LXpfTaqsDY3RYe0HweYwESH4OfuLMUS3jX2ArlC_ejo2o2-VAZon5IFRtOTQ6jF-BYRJssdRG1SSQgENp--nJrg2zg2KtwSB-kXd9_UcSsBLG8dc7HWlkT6Bpm5rxlqZjLO69Fyoy6IH4EYomgWfl6sbS_D8gLJpuJO_hdmNRReZIV-epWO4A/w640-h456/IMG_1388.HEIC" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><p>I then moved to 3D modelling on my computer. Digital modelling was a game changer for me. All the measurements became exact and perfect. <br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARRThx3u_v4KvpPa9Hsbki4Kb5Yp83-oJol8j21Yra0HYU_Uu0OsSClRrdRF_BcoIJ0AaYIc4mxT7zTP34aGv9jbwkCSouV85E72vAH_UflIySoeLJurFwKN3O21k1wR6sSSftSg4d8-s32aUYLBhYdyudUfx_TM-TPzL_KF5dRBzIhpJ11uTBw/s839/Brentwood-leftbrentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="839" height="478" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiARRThx3u_v4KvpPa9Hsbki4Kb5Yp83-oJol8j21Yra0HYU_Uu0OsSClRrdRF_BcoIJ0AaYIc4mxT7zTP34aGv9jbwkCSouV85E72vAH_UflIySoeLJurFwKN3O21k1wR6sSSftSg4d8-s32aUYLBhYdyudUfx_TM-TPzL_KF5dRBzIhpJ11uTBw/w640-h478/Brentwood-leftbrentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><p>Of course, it's tough to tell what something will look like on a screen vs in real life. My 3d design seemed very Tutor style for a long time with the roof angles (see above). So in December I went to my local craft store and got giant sheets 48x96" of foam board. Foam board is great because it's easy to make cuts and add or subtract.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOcUuO0JoFP2Rz3I-0g49wMkzCX43ZDyCvf9mMvvIcMyDVLJgCci0smRBz0QKOuO1IcTPoqaMW4IxtV_LSQumDR37qwn3R_adaK0O4NYq36t-zMCl7fb5d3cW_zhHgD6HgE9AjTXU6g7h37oNuq2oTX7yx3WrReUdFkDO3oRcGTK91l0AvObjLw/s3024/Brentwood-IMG_2245reveal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2419" data-original-width="3024" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsOcUuO0JoFP2Rz3I-0g49wMkzCX43ZDyCvf9mMvvIcMyDVLJgCci0smRBz0QKOuO1IcTPoqaMW4IxtV_LSQumDR37qwn3R_adaK0O4NYq36t-zMCl7fb5d3cW_zhHgD6HgE9AjTXU6g7h37oNuq2oTX7yx3WrReUdFkDO3oRcGTK91l0AvObjLw/w640-h512/Brentwood-IMG_2245reveal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmMnAVTaKUR9zlvXKRZYQRXfwkEF_m2Nmg1OIBcwyUT4RhmjzZoDljsw1pWP-Zo9CvhB6mDINoDqepsWfmtlaOCGR3f2tptvStFLgEI4-CDh2YtopxinsRLBa6ZsiKDUVCCBphlKpV1hyeUqqes8ZreSQwt-6X5qNZQDbGcTTT2Pb35ehgJTVDoQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2605brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmMnAVTaKUR9zlvXKRZYQRXfwkEF_m2Nmg1OIBcwyUT4RhmjzZoDljsw1pWP-Zo9CvhB6mDINoDqepsWfmtlaOCGR3f2tptvStFLgEI4-CDh2YtopxinsRLBa6ZsiKDUVCCBphlKpV1hyeUqqes8ZreSQwt-6X5qNZQDbGcTTT2Pb35ehgJTVDoQ/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_2605brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFREkwfE6gE0Z_8xFPFSAHOaIdY8abFKuxXdNxLtQMSTZ77P6Kce7I3D8R4dWg6mekZnns0UFKD-bIgeAmMER-7hWyioN_KNcx2jZethrx5gp-RePcB8PBeTznr2t4i0laa_stm02Dx5ZEaYZj9oWtK64tHQHE942miiX-KwioXUSKh-auQhj6Q/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2668brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKFREkwfE6gE0Z_8xFPFSAHOaIdY8abFKuxXdNxLtQMSTZ77P6Kce7I3D8R4dWg6mekZnns0UFKD-bIgeAmMER-7hWyioN_KNcx2jZethrx5gp-RePcB8PBeTznr2t4i0laa_stm02Dx5ZEaYZj9oWtK64tHQHE942miiX-KwioXUSKh-auQhj6Q/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_2668brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyE65QLfJyI6DMvT6AUOUvdpLVCfs3WVlxtUW7YTK8U8iMiz7DBRH7vJ_TLfevLj9T7d_LSBfwHYuPVimJdhgENfIIwC4As40uqdsbrwP6PmVLqcRngqTRueGTD3P7quGPjtRi2r7wxQLuS_kzaiear42ENKBJoPgC3eP2fiQe7VSn9wCM_yboQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2654brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1600" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwyE65QLfJyI6DMvT6AUOUvdpLVCfs3WVlxtUW7YTK8U8iMiz7DBRH7vJ_TLfevLj9T7d_LSBfwHYuPVimJdhgENfIIwC4As40uqdsbrwP6PmVLqcRngqTRueGTD3P7quGPjtRi2r7wxQLuS_kzaiear42ENKBJoPgC3eP2fiQe7VSn9wCM_yboQ/w640-h512/Brentwood-IMG_2654brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>The original design featured a single door and 9" ceilings throughout. I debated the placement of the kitchen but knew either way that the window beside the door should allow for a kitchen counter to fit underneath.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRWsjju9UTGzG0TkVpNuDrCTNfhYtz3WjeCbNIJMFWt35VP_a6SuGFr5l_SvkwPVXqOu-yNkC7SH_TuIiaRExpXVcXTVGCh-o95rwPBbOLer6tBirZBtYQqjPq2-4h7JR0NkZbit_d0Z7mn4w83kitAV0sLed1EIVf3DuB0RiZFWOBPR3reSRqA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2609brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRWsjju9UTGzG0TkVpNuDrCTNfhYtz3WjeCbNIJMFWt35VP_a6SuGFr5l_SvkwPVXqOu-yNkC7SH_TuIiaRExpXVcXTVGCh-o95rwPBbOLer6tBirZBtYQqjPq2-4h7JR0NkZbit_d0Z7mn4w83kitAV0sLed1EIVf3DuB0RiZFWOBPR3reSRqA/w640-h360/Brentwood-IMG_2609brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrveQYKAcYBj07ix7z6nBpq5y6ecEzhs4hloixVEsgXXG7dNTn8Fgzew6EbWoMTj-BqrcPbSsCEIOk0CFh5x9qcxXhhGygFyKfxTTghxWxZlUaEZZwD7KqDo-p3Ly-Qjn9TQrvwcqzojpc53SnPbwOq6OlQplqtP8pJe0qvwq-9P8_ejOvo8slw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2607brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivrveQYKAcYBj07ix7z6nBpq5y6ecEzhs4hloixVEsgXXG7dNTn8Fgzew6EbWoMTj-BqrcPbSsCEIOk0CFh5x9qcxXhhGygFyKfxTTghxWxZlUaEZZwD7KqDo-p3Ly-Qjn9TQrvwcqzojpc53SnPbwOq6OlQplqtP8pJe0qvwq-9P8_ejOvo8slw/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_2607brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Most of the arranging came down to figuring out the 3rd level stair landing and the closet I so very badly wanted. But the stairs had to make sense coming up (and I decided if people want to kit bash and are okay with a faux stair landing they can do it themselves).</div><div><br /></div><div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqd66cBCPz0mfP_6Zw5LvRf6INk2TtAen0_lsHwD9n3egZeXhlHSvM7qT7LZxErlimCObPcH8Uo9kJzVXsSMLx8g0iNnDytN63a2lCgPvDcQ-Uqq0FxxcWROUkJ2r2u6-PfxQDqccRJ7ruMqgTA2Mmu3n-M5fiPB-LBFwEDCp9tf9cx1TTtwG9A/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_4929brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqd66cBCPz0mfP_6Zw5LvRf6INk2TtAen0_lsHwD9n3egZeXhlHSvM7qT7LZxErlimCObPcH8Uo9kJzVXsSMLx8g0iNnDytN63a2lCgPvDcQ-Uqq0FxxcWROUkJ2r2u6-PfxQDqccRJ7ruMqgTA2Mmu3n-M5fiPB-LBFwEDCp9tf9cx1TTtwG9A/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_4929brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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However, I liked the idea of the portico being optional which changed the placement of the front door.</p><p><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKeJ6NMWy4H-Gw_THJjwRzsvKFlQik0rOBG2bZfZ130EiwONOc7hVfbH7iQGL9VHBhaFV1mhmXc09mwMzytQX65QZXx6jwtaMSu9lk_qOF03-EbHVj6svCIfEJHN22oJV9kvx6wNULq0G8WaJMZTp2lGhJ-FYIBa0yiQfDFcJ2dVBPHI439zOtEw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2822%202brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1492" data-original-width="1600" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKeJ6NMWy4H-Gw_THJjwRzsvKFlQik0rOBG2bZfZ130EiwONOc7hVfbH7iQGL9VHBhaFV1mhmXc09mwMzytQX65QZXx6jwtaMSu9lk_qOF03-EbHVj6svCIfEJHN22oJV9kvx6wNULq0G8WaJMZTp2lGhJ-FYIBa0yiQfDFcJ2dVBPHI439zOtEw/w640-h596/Brentwood-IMG_2822%202brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here is the final portico and front placement.<p>One of the most exciting things during the design phase was learning the Brentwood kit would be getting custom doors! I had always wanted a double exterior door in mini with windows. (You might remember I bashed one for my Bungalow dollhouse.) The one for the Brentwood is beautiful with 6 pane windows and a bottom panel with layered trim. </p><p><br />The two-panel style has always been a favourite of mine for interior doors, I think they fit most interiors and can really be dressed up or down. And to have it in a double-door style for a closet too is so fun!<br /><br />To begin I started with a line drawing of both the doors to see how they would look in the kit. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5kjH1jpNR5Vh8QqY-z9VybocXzG7HF039c9q0OSg7d6jFLBnHIsXa_VQNDknDPyj5xthWTobYyphZNW8aesNdrjXzLPjbCb0U2hzlI7EXgs2JEGqXP8GLOsFAKduCfNv9ZB4ICm0cG9HA2d4ZlVW8F65rV0PNe6dZ8HV8UbNTSeCh5KM7gt-Ug/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_4645brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1143" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR5kjH1jpNR5Vh8QqY-z9VybocXzG7HF039c9q0OSg7d6jFLBnHIsXa_VQNDknDPyj5xthWTobYyphZNW8aesNdrjXzLPjbCb0U2hzlI7EXgs2JEGqXP8GLOsFAKduCfNv9ZB4ICm0cG9HA2d4ZlVW8F65rV0PNe6dZ8HV8UbNTSeCh5KM7gt-Ug/w458-h640/Brentwood-IMG_4645brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="458" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLG6UxqU6095nAqrapiLK-asVVWd_GfA7dPeah8PQ1PV9s_G_Z1vASxNLYyoEqI7241mm5TlHT-ohsbw45nrI8KGxMxUZ_niOSs3srkVbeTX7HNmAVrJ7VtpZU4qiKzEBkOEhj-U0fimcyjWFmL-ZPIYKRl8QQkSLp71ykbQ7gxjd-rwo_qjr1g/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_4642brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSLG6UxqU6095nAqrapiLK-asVVWd_GfA7dPeah8PQ1PV9s_G_Z1vASxNLYyoEqI7241mm5TlHT-ohsbw45nrI8KGxMxUZ_niOSs3srkVbeTX7HNmAVrJ7VtpZU4qiKzEBkOEhj-U0fimcyjWFmL-ZPIYKRl8QQkSLp71ykbQ7gxjd-rwo_qjr1g/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_4642brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Then I laser cut some prototypes at home. The exterior door is made 7.5" tall (like several other dollhouse exterior doors) and it really makes a statement.<br /><br />For all the styles, the trim includes a small raised outer edge to add some interest.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgctrC-wlC-YReGxYEYqTerw9DseeynOYukIkyVjxx4FI8cWdZKbN5SwUHi1lRIZmpJcxlTw2i87yrZbyouAqKZWhQ1EcBFEMJ2W94rtlpa6n_gZJM1ZYzOhkKGZbgqLXdUcHHClHc52eheeEvHfoe_4pyyiG1nsXm-MyQKuNqM9ntgDG1jc08JkA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_4747brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgctrC-wlC-YReGxYEYqTerw9DseeynOYukIkyVjxx4FI8cWdZKbN5SwUHi1lRIZmpJcxlTw2i87yrZbyouAqKZWhQ1EcBFEMJ2W94rtlpa6n_gZJM1ZYzOhkKGZbgqLXdUcHHClHc52eheeEvHfoe_4pyyiG1nsXm-MyQKuNqM9ntgDG1jc08JkA/w480-h640/Brentwood-IMG_4747brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU72U58y1QDs-ZQrlDExCeLPuNZ0Wi_q_GA9cPHkESHRbO5wE73ZhFgtEWs8dcNOrRqGAkXrpHTz0QRXf0cHAuWFbEoUNCKDySOEIFhyCAFtalZvVLetDV63gUdY2goIJ-irM98h9LEFt0mvkDhT923QQGd_R1-9tHtA1Ra5OJDtQst2W4LV2mfA/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_4740-2brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU72U58y1QDs-ZQrlDExCeLPuNZ0Wi_q_GA9cPHkESHRbO5wE73ZhFgtEWs8dcNOrRqGAkXrpHTz0QRXf0cHAuWFbEoUNCKDySOEIFhyCAFtalZvVLetDV63gUdY2goIJ-irM98h9LEFt0mvkDhT923QQGd_R1-9tHtA1Ra5OJDtQst2W4LV2mfA/w640-h640/Brentwood-IMG_4740-2brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh02E8Dc2gIbP91Ielw7drkEAqsLcBDPEQdbBpbPPppkPXFiYTHXIL4zjFMey-FlmoH02mVhBwT83lkYjveJ44Y6wcshOxUVaBikRAHlJAIdWIiMwdqD1UHdvefxbTUReggoUAu-VEp0P9jZIb5Ecn479j6kiMANG4OWCkKxGMkf8gmV1IX1OflUw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_4657brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh02E8Dc2gIbP91Ielw7drkEAqsLcBDPEQdbBpbPPppkPXFiYTHXIL4zjFMey-FlmoH02mVhBwT83lkYjveJ44Y6wcshOxUVaBikRAHlJAIdWIiMwdqD1UHdvefxbTUReggoUAu-VEp0P9jZIb5Ecn479j6kiMANG4OWCkKxGMkf8gmV1IX1OflUw/w480-h640/Brentwood-IMG_4657brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I was so pleased when I saw the final designs!<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhw8Ln_0gp-Yzb0iCVJmtYaFFZaWPaFdhG_I49WlkktBkpyXdmTqVQlufdKZoZ9c_3g9Of5WP1lgh5w05YGuCo4eIRaEqJiZyp5aDF7Ippaqg6PxhOrk6U8pxy0UpMl0eYmHyfQuYp8HDFLYuzJCW54vWAoxEe3RNEtT56F7vcemxCY_sXkJfdzg/s1166/Brentwood-398DDDB9-34A7-4A1F-A7A9-885F3FC930DFbrentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="1166" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhw8Ln_0gp-Yzb0iCVJmtYaFFZaWPaFdhG_I49WlkktBkpyXdmTqVQlufdKZoZ9c_3g9Of5WP1lgh5w05YGuCo4eIRaEqJiZyp5aDF7Ippaqg6PxhOrk6U8pxy0UpMl0eYmHyfQuYp8HDFLYuzJCW54vWAoxEe3RNEtT56F7vcemxCY_sXkJfdzg/w640-h480/Brentwood-398DDDB9-34A7-4A1F-A7A9-885F3FC930DFbrentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>The other custom item for the house was the stairs. I knew I wanted a modern railing. And after some test cuts came up with a style that reminds me of those black iron railings. </p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsgsiUzyqIUT0tY_yoY67WP8hsKBSGeZkU1_31RF1gNIRYXmliHIakf2GJlj8nRAo30AibAe4_XCVW9b1ZpDX_edq_N3mc5rzP7YSNWxsqo3rs5bfa6lE0WpxzLZqluXwtxnT4_bxHvALfAZrmcrUnrfWe9zAEDf5JVm8vAL46dqxhyodxGRFFQg/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2828brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1199" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsgsiUzyqIUT0tY_yoY67WP8hsKBSGeZkU1_31RF1gNIRYXmliHIakf2GJlj8nRAo30AibAe4_XCVW9b1ZpDX_edq_N3mc5rzP7YSNWxsqo3rs5bfa6lE0WpxzLZqluXwtxnT4_bxHvALfAZrmcrUnrfWe9zAEDf5JVm8vAL46dqxhyodxGRFFQg/w480-h640/Brentwood-IMG_2828brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiva6Dau91mkFIGp8C33l_Zq63Y_Hc4GTdEwicO96zLUksXN9zsK-sPL-kw9dA-dPI0ivIV3D8vlfjTe394FLLoUL4L0OmsTPvxfTTbgKLVf8jX4V7tRl-2iOB6NnFNyCdP9xMhQu5hH5EKKNtuRHJNrYTS112VYMBKgErDtgeOAdM87FsATr5ALQ/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2830brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiva6Dau91mkFIGp8C33l_Zq63Y_Hc4GTdEwicO96zLUksXN9zsK-sPL-kw9dA-dPI0ivIV3D8vlfjTe394FLLoUL4L0OmsTPvxfTTbgKLVf8jX4V7tRl-2iOB6NnFNyCdP9xMhQu5hH5EKKNtuRHJNrYTS112VYMBKgErDtgeOAdM87FsATr5ALQ/w480-h640/Brentwood-IMG_2830brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBFbW4Ht75x203ONzWyDpcNFQwg76QnesvNZ4dAMx-Evpa9JSVHcw5ID7YmI4wNTvfz2rYm1c4vLUmHnLNsDUsXARu8TmUG8wVzeehE185hZZWcyPb0mSRcTAuQTXyreQeuBs3fmkYulAY21PIexL253W2GQ2H44CJ3CSMVW0_BTMbqMG24Qo_g/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_2843brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmBFbW4Ht75x203ONzWyDpcNFQwg76QnesvNZ4dAMx-Evpa9JSVHcw5ID7YmI4wNTvfz2rYm1c4vLUmHnLNsDUsXARu8TmUG8wVzeehE185hZZWcyPb0mSRcTAuQTXyreQeuBs3fmkYulAY21PIexL253W2GQ2H44CJ3CSMVW0_BTMbqMG24Qo_g/w480-h640/Brentwood-IMG_2843brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The windows: These are the exact style I use in all my projects. They are a sandwich style. With two exterior frames, two sets of inner muntins, and then one sheet of 1/8" plexi. I love how they look and let in so much light, you get really great shadows from the bars in the muntins.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj2DC3MExUZ6J6RM_jEZ70uTf-lgZNmyzYw7yiOR_jl3YuBoGFGdUDvOwh9PHVbzj28MDMmO_kQ7GcT4mnxQstQxyDM5BsELF0jp7WPlRphgrP_5JDRMj3vsgevwS4jMpOQDYpY0dPLG0Y9KLq8yFZOSp2THDtfJvZCN0bBofUcSYcC0ffa0Jng/s4032/IMG_8982.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGj2DC3MExUZ6J6RM_jEZ70uTf-lgZNmyzYw7yiOR_jl3YuBoGFGdUDvOwh9PHVbzj28MDMmO_kQ7GcT4mnxQstQxyDM5BsELF0jp7WPlRphgrP_5JDRMj3vsgevwS4jMpOQDYpY0dPLG0Y9KLq8yFZOSp2THDtfJvZCN0bBofUcSYcC0ffa0Jng/w640-h480/IMG_8982.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>A month or two later and several prototypes were assembled down in Atlanta at the miniatures.com studio by Matt. I learned so much during this process and I would never have gotten the kit done without him. Throughout, everyone I worked with at miniatures.com was really focused on making sure the customer had the best experience putting together the kit. And I think that it shows. Everything has a groove or a slot to go in.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-09-8QE2v5YolFltKhutmCvojrznVb-97MB9BGWBO_RUdKW-K_6AJdbXE_N8JsElKPrqFa2JHNXQiMXlCctg5DdlLCvhfH1N1mqe2H8Z_OizJTjW5HWSf2B7aYEHRBPwdwzWKYUNxzVCEqRUJM1lEsmMmU9s4uBkM8dj3LRrLo4p59QapZ3vDw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_1043%20atlanta%20set%20upbrentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH-09-8QE2v5YolFltKhutmCvojrznVb-97MB9BGWBO_RUdKW-K_6AJdbXE_N8JsElKPrqFa2JHNXQiMXlCctg5DdlLCvhfH1N1mqe2H8Z_OizJTjW5HWSf2B7aYEHRBPwdwzWKYUNxzVCEqRUJM1lEsmMmU9s4uBkM8dj3LRrLo4p59QapZ3vDw/w640-h480/Brentwood-IMG_1043%20atlanta%20set%20upbrentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /></div><div>I also assembled protype at home.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1KTUSTqvCzDrkUMqW703CYmdrr3h8KiSZagMa3Nxi6xWoS_ZKkS7unwCyiwMzdBJ83MfSw2JrFnyLoR8Qe4lJK55Uc0LwkVTgNNbbRLpYSW4knjjZbHb72faEa0fZ_O8VkCT6ALFjaiUfMGWjHPdwB4o0tDrV_wRZFpFaftqdvSjrzMWPXmgFw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_6289brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1600" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip1KTUSTqvCzDrkUMqW703CYmdrr3h8KiSZagMa3Nxi6xWoS_ZKkS7unwCyiwMzdBJ83MfSw2JrFnyLoR8Qe4lJK55Uc0LwkVTgNNbbRLpYSW4knjjZbHb72faEa0fZ_O8VkCT6ALFjaiUfMGWjHPdwB4o0tDrV_wRZFpFaftqdvSjrzMWPXmgFw/w640-h512/Brentwood-IMG_6289brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Xibo_kLsu0fzdM1BbH7lYBVICJqKiqB2OqpTshHOBnXqbjQZcv57w4EcoMutL8RHFbIGQ8-NPDsG73aC7-o8QHbo3-mm5karYR2LemKaKxvQ_9Feozh7cxpErPs-EGTLuCiyQh9J0yt_ltccpl-rVocPB-ZUJ_K8sLDSNTDMmdF96xGEhTgizw/s1600/Brentwood-IMG_5501brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Xibo_kLsu0fzdM1BbH7lYBVICJqKiqB2OqpTshHOBnXqbjQZcv57w4EcoMutL8RHFbIGQ8-NPDsG73aC7-o8QHbo3-mm5karYR2LemKaKxvQ_9Feozh7cxpErPs-EGTLuCiyQh9J0yt_ltccpl-rVocPB-ZUJ_K8sLDSNTDMmdF96xGEhTgizw/w480-h640/Brentwood-IMG_5501brentwoodkit.blog.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><p><br /></p><p>Here is the final interior layout of the house! I made sure to keep my kitbasher heart happy, and so there are a couple of customizations that can be done when building. 1) The 1st level stairs have the option to be open underneath if you choose. 2) You can divide the largest 2nd level room into 2 (I purposely added a nice 3/8" mdf wall to separate, and added two doors). 3) You can also change up the 3rd level floor plan by swapping the walls so the closet is either in the room with the stairs or without. </p><p><br />And for someone who really likes to kitbash, you could change that closet area into a full view walk in by moving the double doors to open up into the bedroom. Or move the closet down a level into one of the 2nd level rooms (that would require cutting the closet wall by 1"). Both are small changes to the kit.</p><p><br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRavv-xo-9ZLZa-ziKk4dy-nkEjYd4G05DNmw4_JwVPmp1ov_ogCcjeoTgY7qWlHNaHpQYWyxKYsTPyTcdbEwDeXrpS_DyOjmKA6cNYKS4SlM2RQW60W-hPX4mATr-IElYaVo9DQj8qAPposrvhGsVlUX2_9BP3ve3AAHHtvfgjEYksxcOMdCBw/s3317/Brentwood-IMG_7307reveal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3317" data-original-width="3317" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQRavv-xo-9ZLZa-ziKk4dy-nkEjYd4G05DNmw4_JwVPmp1ov_ogCcjeoTgY7qWlHNaHpQYWyxKYsTPyTcdbEwDeXrpS_DyOjmKA6cNYKS4SlM2RQW60W-hPX4mATr-IElYaVo9DQj8qAPposrvhGsVlUX2_9BP3ve3AAHHtvfgjEYksxcOMdCBw/w640-h640/Brentwood-IMG_7307reveal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbLUvku2rNaWYhjiOAZgB32qcyAUvN1miAAdFG3MkHWTqpLLfxQSKyObxwJSRepj6DkkmzhFN9JZ-jH6iiF-4wQC3F9DyHlS8ZcW8-ts40618E-_0XARWqkzfsxBQ8YCNmn6wrqCjkTvJYwx7-zSd0GyPMBwvZWYhGjwm4E6NcG-L3k0IoMV6Pw/s3137/Brentwood-IMG_7453reveal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3137" data-original-width="3137" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrbLUvku2rNaWYhjiOAZgB32qcyAUvN1miAAdFG3MkHWTqpLLfxQSKyObxwJSRepj6DkkmzhFN9JZ-jH6iiF-4wQC3F9DyHlS8ZcW8-ts40618E-_0XARWqkzfsxBQ8YCNmn6wrqCjkTvJYwx7-zSd0GyPMBwvZWYhGjwm4E6NcG-L3k0IoMV6Pw/w640-h640/Brentwood-IMG_7453reveal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YKfIwR0yeb7xjlq9L2F3qB1-v986kWqREcgm76o69lEeIhz392GjmwJ5QqkLIYXg_ON4lF6_aNVIHtuRaZwuyELLO5Aji9jveyKsdFNOn1j4qFWqKKOg4OmtCkQ4CDEUbY7qO4sh-DThuNML9g4SrYhy-MBkn6uHn5V8EHUNs3Shrj-eF4CHOw/s3115/Brentwood-IMG_7326reveal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3115" data-original-width="3115" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0YKfIwR0yeb7xjlq9L2F3qB1-v986kWqREcgm76o69lEeIhz392GjmwJ5QqkLIYXg_ON4lF6_aNVIHtuRaZwuyELLO5Aji9jveyKsdFNOn1j4qFWqKKOg4OmtCkQ4CDEUbY7qO4sh-DThuNML9g4SrYhy-MBkn6uHn5V8EHUNs3Shrj-eF4CHOw/w640-h640/Brentwood-IMG_7326reveal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjiOylrC7CXCNgMHfsJ4mKBOOYlyzme-Heyh-Ka-26FEupgqEQZ7M46WJAwMcA1SbXTVTkVnaLn3lzzqvAV428N_seoOa711bUepyKuK9RoQnt8ix-XzhuxebLOhsbIYuXUflqW8QvaWF0BnmcdCFGQjWkAb3uRk0gM6YYeHzRHfLkGtn8GK6zg/s2936/Brentwood-IMG_7316reveal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2936" data-original-width="2936" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjiOylrC7CXCNgMHfsJ4mKBOOYlyzme-Heyh-Ka-26FEupgqEQZ7M46WJAwMcA1SbXTVTkVnaLn3lzzqvAV428N_seoOa711bUepyKuK9RoQnt8ix-XzhuxebLOhsbIYuXUflqW8QvaWF0BnmcdCFGQjWkAb3uRk0gM6YYeHzRHfLkGtn8GK6zg/w640-h640/Brentwood-IMG_7316reveal.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p>Thank you for reading! I'll be back with the exterior finishing next week. I'd love to know what you think of the house! For real-time updates follow me on IG stories, I'm about to start the interior.</p></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-60529285927778981912021-12-11T14:21:00.007-05:002021-12-12T21:21:04.582-05:00Christmas Morning Roombox <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KozajcnFRrE/YbU0wgQ1TsI/AAAAAAAAIFM/Pv4rp4Oe1JEtCKwV5qqvzdcESLxxCl6IACPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6218_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KozajcnFRrE/YbU0wgQ1TsI/AAAAAAAAIFM/Pv4rp4Oe1JEtCKwV5qqvzdcESLxxCl6IACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6218_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" /></a></div><p>Merry Christmas! It's the morning of the 25th in my newest dollhouse roombox. Let me set the scene, the mini homeowners have been waiting for months to have their kitchen back after a big renovation. They are just about to sit down and eat a delicious spread. Do you have any Christmas morning traditions? We always make a point of sitting and eating together after opening gifts.</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>If you've been around here for a while, you know kitchens are hands down my favourite minis to make. I am thrilled to be partnering with <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Default.aspx" target="_blank">Hobby Builders Supply/ miniatures.com</a> again to bring this one to life. Make sure you scroll down to the bottom of this post to get a huge discount on your next order! I hope I've given you some shopping inspiration since a lot of these items are fabulous for year-round mini-scenes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YeBAzVD694U/YbT4pHJNQyI/AAAAAAAAIDw/n-aCMqC9vpQ5Oa3sZKJYiAmrzQVYKjhQACPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6228_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YeBAzVD694U/YbT4pHJNQyI/AAAAAAAAIDw/n-aCMqC9vpQ5Oa3sZKJYiAmrzQVYKjhQACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6228_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I had been wanting to make a kitchen with Houseworks cabinets for a long time now. I thought the cabinet kits were really well made (links at the bottom of the page) and love the look. I did a bit of a makeover on these cabinet fronts. I'll explain more in my behind the scenes posts coming up, but essentially I switched the front panel so that the doors were shaker. The kits had everything I needed and I really liked the cabinet knobs, so much that I used them everywhere. To make them more modern I stacked my upper cabinets together.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dCTIX6OZ_LE/YbTwpPFGNGI/AAAAAAAAIDE/iwxb5JRmZLMjb_odK9CcAXETMertxKWAwCPcBGAsYHg/s4310/IMG_6175-Edit%2Bcopy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4310" data-original-width="2873" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dCTIX6OZ_LE/YbTwpPFGNGI/AAAAAAAAIDE/iwxb5JRmZLMjb_odK9CcAXETMertxKWAwCPcBGAsYHg/w426-h640/IMG_6175-Edit%2Bcopy.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I got an array of mini food and drinks from <a href="http://miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a>. I really liked the drinks, the little <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Espresso-for-Two-P29541.aspx" target="_blank">espressos</a> are cute and the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/3-Pc-Tropicana-Orange-Juice-Set-P26079.aspx" target="_blank">orange juice</a> looked great in the glass. I saw the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pancake-Breakfast-Set-P28802.aspx" target="_blank">pancake set</a> with the box and the baking items and loved the idea of making things look lived in. There was even the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Baking-Rolls-Display--P29939.aspx" target="_blank">baking rolls display</a> set with the dough and rolls being made. I'm usually the chef so it was perfect for me. As an added bonus I reached out to <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/CuteinMiniature" target="_blank">Cute in Miniature</a> to fill a measuring cup with pancake batter and add a raw batter pancake in the frying pan to add just that little bit extra realism. (The poor little box fell over!)<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tEDlST3qqbU/YbTn19ajY1I/AAAAAAAAIB0/A2bbyBIcywot5AoPPsz_VgJcygi8nP3FgCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6153_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tEDlST3qqbU/YbTn19ajY1I/AAAAAAAAIB0/A2bbyBIcywot5AoPPsz_VgJcygi8nP3FgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6153_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LmLGkROn7Pw/YbThDkIkwmI/AAAAAAAAIBM/5peeuXK1q1ccawSLcRE0NZb7vqVCy2p0gCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6133_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="872" data-original-width="1500" height="372" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LmLGkROn7Pw/YbThDkIkwmI/AAAAAAAAIBM/5peeuXK1q1ccawSLcRE0NZb7vqVCy2p0gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h372/IMG_6133_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>My 5 favourites for this project are 1. the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Deviled-Eggs-P24106.aspx">deviled eggs</a>. Okay I know I use them every time, but I just love them so much! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60r5oGgPP7Q/YbTgT0kGvqI/AAAAAAAAIAw/qh8HPwk59SMZCybQPFchz-yFMn_cwSRwACPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6136_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="987" data-original-width="1500" height="422" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-60r5oGgPP7Q/YbTgT0kGvqI/AAAAAAAAIAw/qh8HPwk59SMZCybQPFchz-yFMn_cwSRwACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h422/IMG_6136_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br />2. the metal <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Two-Loaf-Pans-P27197.aspx" target="_blank">loaf pans</a>, I was impressed with the quality and the realistic look and 3. the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Classic-Glass-Pitcher-P27894.aspx" target="_blank">glass pitcher</a> was a nice size and a perfect vase. I'm always looking for good glass minis</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nX4XJJTpD6c/YbToi4r-dZI/AAAAAAAAICM/lQ4HTMPDLcg9cn9vNUuaCyYD7JQmPmFRQCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6181_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nX4XJJTpD6c/YbToi4r-dZI/AAAAAAAAICM/lQ4HTMPDLcg9cn9vNUuaCyYD7JQmPmFRQCPcBGAsYHg/w426-h640/IMG_6181_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><p>4. <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Eggs-Butter-Measuring-Cup-and-Milk-Set-P27439.aspx" target="_blank">the milk, eggs, butter and measuring cup set</a>. It was great to set up a baking scene, but also they looked really good in my fridge too. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lyZjxzIwv4A/YbT404Cj4YI/AAAAAAAAID0/b4fOIno7vjMxO1b1jLZ3AAAThMJPEpDVgCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6210_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lyZjxzIwv4A/YbT404Cj4YI/AAAAAAAAID0/b4fOIno7vjMxO1b1jLZ3AAAThMJPEpDVgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6210_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>5. the cabinet hardware that came with the cabinets, it's a beautiful brass knob. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4yMt49pketw/YbT48ZnVWJI/AAAAAAAAID4/f3WJB-3XelshjQDwMsC7gE3UgLbvjW32ACPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6240_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4yMt49pketw/YbT48ZnVWJI/AAAAAAAAID4/f3WJB-3XelshjQDwMsC7gE3UgLbvjW32ACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6240_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I decided to make the appliances from scratch for this kitchen and I'm very pleased with how they turned out. I think they are my best attempt yet! They have a faux metal finish and were made with a laser cutter and by hand. Now that I have the exterior design done, I hope to make re-make them again in the New Year but opening doors and burner lights. <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/X9249FG6Y/traditional-bridge-faucet-set?optionId=238265267&li=shops" target="_blank">The faucets</a> are from my shop and are part of the traditional bundle, <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/ECSNLP6CL/pot-filler-traditional-mobile-arm?optionId=110293590&li=shops" target="_blank">the pot filler</a> is also in the traditional style and comes in a mobile version. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YMd1vOkxLUg/YbT5FH6o68I/AAAAAAAAID8/4AcTrCLJzDwFoja9CmPo1mMq_RaFueMZgCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6233_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YMd1vOkxLUg/YbT5FH6o68I/AAAAAAAAID8/4AcTrCLJzDwFoja9CmPo1mMq_RaFueMZgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6233_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jX8k8VKosI0/YbT5erpxqNI/AAAAAAAAIEQ/hRMlIwF8phwTgvpwivrXmq_7rx0vFZAswCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6219_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jX8k8VKosI0/YbT5erpxqNI/AAAAAAAAIEQ/hRMlIwF8phwTgvpwivrXmq_7rx0vFZAswCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6219_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FKKZySP-GZk/YbTpH2x2gJI/AAAAAAAAICY/4LHddxg3JAwPoeKOmBMCsD4uOm4RdZakwCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6200_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FKKZySP-GZk/YbTpH2x2gJI/AAAAAAAAICY/4LHddxg3JAwPoeKOmBMCsD4uOm4RdZakwCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6200_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iGgJOmjQ3Gk/YbThNev3kgI/AAAAAAAAIBQ/6vTCh_57ALIT0A3HL8-yq9cW6QdO7bF0QCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6131_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1015" data-original-width="1500" height="434" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iGgJOmjQ3Gk/YbThNev3kgI/AAAAAAAAIBQ/6vTCh_57ALIT0A3HL8-yq9cW6QdO7bF0QCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h434/IMG_6131_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FW-WOuXU7M0/YbThNZb9hWI/AAAAAAAAIBQ/ifJPiynvCb4D53k1e13rMowbsKEF6bKSACPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6157_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FW-WOuXU7M0/YbThNZb9hWI/AAAAAAAAIBQ/ifJPiynvCb4D53k1e13rMowbsKEF6bKSACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6157_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bfor%2Bblog.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QBP2MDnH5OU/YbT5rsqDFfI/AAAAAAAAIEU/Tg-NqVD4XUMGGBaoT_BFq5XRCLB3Mv69gCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6243_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QBP2MDnH5OU/YbT5rsqDFfI/AAAAAAAAIEU/Tg-NqVD4XUMGGBaoT_BFq5XRCLB3Mv69gCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6243_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>If you have been following on IG stories, you've seen some behind the scenes of this video. Not to worry if you missed that, I will be posting a Youtube video and blog post in a bit with all the details! I also plan to add lighting to this scene in the New year, and I'm still thinking about maybe switching up the island. Right now it's the table from my <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2021/10/autumn-gathering.html" target="_blank">Autumn Gathering Roombox</a>, and uses these <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Legs-2-12L-P17446.aspx" target="_blank">legs</a>. Let me know if you think I should stick to a table or do a cabinet base island.<div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DXGBZo-K_dY/YbT52lLuxXI/AAAAAAAAIEY/UyBh7m7O1hc-ZKx6QXv93UF73-xyeFaWgCPcBGAsYHg/s1500/IMG_6231_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DXGBZo-K_dY/YbT52lLuxXI/AAAAAAAAIEY/UyBh7m7O1hc-ZKx6QXv93UF73-xyeFaWgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_6231_miniature%2Bchristmas%2Bkitchen%2Bwatermark.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I want to thank HBS/<a href="http://miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a> for sending me some accessories for this scene. I purchase items from them all the time and I'm excited to share that they've given me a promo code for all of you! Enter <b>PDM1221</b> to get 25% off your ENTIRE ORDER (valid through Dec 11 2021- Dec 25 2021). They don't often have 25% off so go go go!!! And let me know what you got! Hopefully, this post gave you some inspiration!<br /><br />What do you think of the kitchen? Any favourites?<br /><br />Here are all the links to the accessories:</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Lidded-Santa-Mugs-P29728.aspx" target="_blank">Snowman mugs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Brown-Ceramic-Pitcher-P28575.aspx" target="_blank">Brown Pitcher</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Embossed-Mixing-Bowl-P27155.aspx" target="_blank">Large Embossed Mixing Bowl</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Two-Tone-Cutting-Board-P28174.aspx" target="_blank">Two Tone Cutting Board</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/5-Pc-Copper-Chefs-Set-P17235.aspx" target="_blank">Copper Pots Set</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Two-Loaf-Pans-P27197.aspx" target="_blank">Loaf Pans (2 pc)</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Classic-Glass-Pitcher-P27894.aspx" target="_blank">Glass Pitcher</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Glass-Jar-P23433.aspx" target="_blank">Glass Jar</a> (for cookies)</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Chocolate-Chip-Cookie-Tray-P29256.aspx" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip Cookies</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Baking-Rolls-Display--P29939.aspx" target="_blank">Baking Rolls Display</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Fresh-Fruit-Platter-P24245.aspx">Fresh Fruit Platter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/3-Pc-Tropicana-Orange-Juice-Set-P26079.aspx" target="_blank">Tropicana Orange Juice set with filled Glasses</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Deviled-Eggs-P24106.aspx">Deviled Eggs</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Two-Biscuits-P23573.aspx" target="_blank">Biscuits </a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Two-Cottage-Loaves-P30260.aspx" target="_blank">Cottage Loaves</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pancake-Breakfast-Set-P28802.aspx" target="_blank">Pancake Set</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Eggs-Butter-Measuring-Cup-and-Milk-Set-P27439.aspx" target="_blank">Eggs, Butter, Milk, Measuring cup set</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Espresso-for-Two-P29541.aspx" target="_blank">Espresso for Two</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Two-Scrubby-Sponges-P26506.aspx" target="_blank">Sponge </a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Place-Settings-of-Silverware-P24727.aspx" target="_blank">Silverware</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/4-Pc-Clear-Tumblers--P29544.aspx" target="_blank">Tumblers</a> (4pc)</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Oval-Platter-P27308.aspx" target="_blank">Oval Platter</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/3-Pc-Skillet-Set-P29480.aspx" target="_blank">Skillet Set</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Round-Trio-Succulent-Planters-P24948.aspx" target="_blank">Succulent Plant </a>(3pc)</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Colonial-Windsor-Bench-P20536.aspx" target="_blank">Bench</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tall-Curvy-Aged-Ewer--P29784.aspx" target="_blank">Tall Aged Ewer</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Legs-2-12L-P17446.aspx" target="_blank">Island Table Legs</a></p><p>Links for Unassembled Cabinets (also offered in partly assembled for a couple dollars more):</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-1-12-Inch-Base-Cabinet-P17866.aspx" target="_blank">1.5" lower cabinet with Drawers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-1-12-Inch-Base-Cabinet-P17312.aspx" target="_blank">1.5" </a><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-1-12-Inch-Base-Cabinet-P17866.aspx" target="_blank">lower cabinet</a> <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-1-12-Inch-Base-Cabinet-P17312.aspx" target="_blank">with Door</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-2-Inch-Base-P17875.aspx" target="_blank">2" </a><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-1-12-Inch-Base-Cabinet-P17866.aspx" target="_blank">lower cabinet</a> <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-2-Inch-Base-P17875.aspx" target="_blank">with Drawers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-2-Inch-Base-P17874.aspx" target="_blank">2" </a><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-1-12-Inch-Base-Cabinet-P17866.aspx" target="_blank">lower cabinet</a> <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-2-Inch-Base-P17874.aspx" target="_blank">with Door</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-3-Inch-Base-StoveSink-P17306.aspx" target="_blank">3" sink/oven unit </a>that I used as is</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-1-12-Inch-Upper-Cabinet-P17313.aspx" target="_blank">1.5" upper cabinet with door</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/The-Kitchen-Collection-3-Inch-Upper-Cabinet-P17315.aspx" target="_blank">3" upper double door cabinet</a> (I also modified this to work under my sink)</p><p><br /></p><p>More</p><p><a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/ECSNLP6CL/pot-filler-traditional-mobile-arm?optionId=110293590&li=shops" target="_blank">Pot Filler</a><br /><a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/X9249FG6Y/traditional-bridge-faucet-set?optionId=238265267&li=shops" target="_blank">Faucet Set </a>(similar, my faucet has taller feet let me know if you are interested in it)<br /><a href="https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7776777711016680502/3819999086716272853#" target="_blank">Tree-shaped cheese platter</a> </p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-27318888100752819232021-10-11T13:24:00.005-04:002021-10-11T13:25:08.903-04:00Autumn Gathering<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tYVnjQNKaXo/YWRK7mIP64I/AAAAAAAAH4o/jFTB2iJn-BsovaFZ6bX5mShHnFQBdGLGwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5127_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tYVnjQNKaXo/YWRK7mIP64I/AAAAAAAAH4o/jFTB2iJn-BsovaFZ6bX5mShHnFQBdGLGwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5127_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div></div><br />Hello Fall! I'm celebrating the season in my dining roombox this week with <a href="http://www.miniatures.com" target="_blank">Hobby Builders Supply and miniatures.com</a>. Today is Thanksgiving Monday here in Canada and this weekend has been all about food, family, and the outdoors. It's been surprisingly warm for this time of year so we've been getting outside to enjoy the fall colours.<br /><br />A fall miniature dining room scene has been on my wishlist for a long time now. I focused on an autumn colour palette with warm wood and gold accents, and lots of beautiful florals. This scene takes place in the afternoon, just before everyone arrives. The table is set and the food has yet to be brought out. It's the anticipation of what's to come. <br /><br />The lighting is a bit moody for this one, and I love it! It's a very "Paper Doll Miniatures" scene and style.<p></p><p>You might remember this roombox from my <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2020/03/miniature-spring-celebration.html" target="_blank">spring scene</a> I did with HBS in the past. It's dimensions can be a challenge because it's so deep, but I think this time I managed to bring the space together and fill it nicely with the fireplace and the larger table. There are a lot of DIY elements in this room and I'll be sharing them below.<br /><br />Now let's get to the minis! Everything is linked at the bottom of the post. I have so many favourite things in this scene. The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Colonial-Windsor-Bench-P20536.aspx" target="_blank">Colonial Windsor Bench</a> set the tone for the entire project. It's warm wood matched perfectly with the gold accents. I decided to give it it's own corner with the single <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Floral-Arrangement-Framed-Print-P27036.aspx" target="_blank">Floral Arrangement Framed Print</a> above.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfemufRg9lWZL0h0EAHEZWDSJhHLdSJIZnPgZ0oq7_LEMxTJRmb6UBmNm4Z5W8CuPfA6Oqm212emKIUcbBN1iUFYzhyphenhyphenyBdXopvkcnsFHXUPDMKUv42L9jkZ7s8L8Ccp3hbmj9RgEp27I/s1400/IMG_5110_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXfemufRg9lWZL0h0EAHEZWDSJhHLdSJIZnPgZ0oq7_LEMxTJRmb6UBmNm4Z5W8CuPfA6Oqm212emKIUcbBN1iUFYzhyphenhyphenyBdXopvkcnsFHXUPDMKUv42L9jkZ7s8L8Ccp3hbmj9RgEp27I/s16000/IMG_5110_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><p>Obviously the biggest item in the room is the table. It's made with these 2.5 inch <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Legs-2-12L-P17446.aspx" target="_blank">Legs</a> and 1/8 sheets of basswood. I'm so happy to finally have a large dining table to stage for all my future scenes. Here's a look at the construction:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JtM-DMOVhGE/YWRMdRuHrHI/AAAAAAAAH5Y/o_Zy4h8hgZUs6DHaZ7oVxChzw2n8sp4wgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5047_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JtM-DMOVhGE/YWRMdRuHrHI/AAAAAAAAH5Y/o_Zy4h8hgZUs6DHaZ7oVxChzw2n8sp4wgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5047_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WlKrMrqjY2g/YWRMdSt7r_I/AAAAAAAAH5Y/gIXT9LCC_H80VzvHscfZV0U_Mk5HVppTgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5185_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WlKrMrqjY2g/YWRMdSt7r_I/AAAAAAAAH5Y/gIXT9LCC_H80VzvHscfZV0U_Mk5HVppTgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5185_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I set the table with a mix of dishes and glasses. The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Place-Settings-of-Silverware-P24727.aspx" target="_blank">Silverware</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Set-of-12-Dinner-Plates-P17280.aspx" target="_blank">White Dinner Plates</a>, and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Crystal-Bowls-P29683.aspx" target="_blank">Crystal Bowls</a> were great layering items. I always like glass in my scenes to give that ertheral quality when the light hits it. <br /><br />I reached out of Michelle of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TinyNaturalsGiftShop" target="_blank">Tiny Naturals</a> on Etsy to make me the centrepiece for the project. It matches beautifully with the wreaths she created last year for my bungalow front doors. It brings in that needed pop of colour and adds a bit more luxury to the scene. I always love everything she makes! The napkins are ribbon pieces, and the <a href="https://www.thelittledollhousecompany.com/miniature-glassware-c-9_140/set-of-6-miniature-red-wine-glasses-for-the-price-of-5-p-17572" target="_blank">tall wine glasses</a> have been in my collection for years. The chairs are Chysonbon kits I had as well, perfect for the new table.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Daab8VlaxZg/YWRcOrv1o4I/AAAAAAAAH78/u9n7S52UiVsyxu59Q53TrApjlJgX4ebiwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5306_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Daab8VlaxZg/YWRcOrv1o4I/AAAAAAAAH78/u9n7S52UiVsyxu59Q53TrApjlJgX4ebiwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5306_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n9PC6vamAyE/YWRNFkx5ZRI/AAAAAAAAH5o/lLHUFBOnjW46HuiN6PLPIjwytwlJZ40ggCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5197_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n9PC6vamAyE/YWRNFkx5ZRI/AAAAAAAAH5o/lLHUFBOnjW46HuiN6PLPIjwytwlJZ40ggCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5197_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0EEIabaGYh8/YWRM3TenGUI/AAAAAAAAH5g/P8qCf93zCLQ33qq8Un9VWWS6WAa03f12gCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5163_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0EEIabaGYh8/YWRM3TenGUI/AAAAAAAAH5g/P8qCf93zCLQ33qq8Un9VWWS6WAa03f12gCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5163_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Above the table hangs this stunning <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/6-Arm-Brass-LED-Chandelier-P26340.aspx" target="_blank">Brass LED Chandelier</a> (<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/6-Arm-Silver-LED-Chandelier-P26339.aspx" target="_blank">silver available here</a>). I usually prefer wired in lights, but I really appreciated the ease and flexibility of the battery operated light. I put a magnet on the top of the roombox ceiling to hold it in place so I was able to quickly remove it and turn it on and off. The LEDs are more of a bright bluish white, so I did add a bit of yellow permanent marker. I wiped off a good part of what I put on though and that is why there is a slight yellowish tint. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PvAbH7p88P8/YWRZyecsIsI/AAAAAAAAH7c/AH0E36x1Y08k0xwIPZO2chIp4e8LR26_gCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5067_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PvAbH7p88P8/YWRZyecsIsI/AAAAAAAAH7c/AH0E36x1Y08k0xwIPZO2chIp4e8LR26_gCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5067_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The fireplace has my favourite piece of art in the room. The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Mute-Swans-Approaching-Shore-Framed-Print-P28454.aspx" target="_blank">Swans</a> with the dark background fit so well with the moody atmosphere. If you remember the planters Michelle made me for my bungalow, I took out all the florals from them and laid them on top of the fireplace mantle. I love the way it looks.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n64aB2_MYh8/YWRQWULvmII/AAAAAAAAH54/nMvOOWbaOS0ihMMkfcnMnkhqmDwt81PmACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5258_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n64aB2_MYh8/YWRQWULvmII/AAAAAAAAH54/nMvOOWbaOS0ihMMkfcnMnkhqmDwt81PmACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5258_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UBEBRdtLZFI/YWRQWfajF5I/AAAAAAAAH54/QBwb-Ya_XvMlwyBD4bRVJXWk_pIaA-KygCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5227_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UBEBRdtLZFI/YWRQWfajF5I/AAAAAAAAH54/QBwb-Ya_XvMlwyBD4bRVJXWk_pIaA-KygCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5227_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBA0xeZGkVj6w_wrH2nDn3bIXmAPn0O-0qQf3OkolBzb9WzLVoDFiAJFGVk4OAV1PSpmlnm3jkZr0rtszyLrm5beGwCvceMQzexhcAjtTkF6W5rXmrCDwmq-Fg8wkI0DI-N7byz_YjWkA/s1400/IMG_5317_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBA0xeZGkVj6w_wrH2nDn3bIXmAPn0O-0qQf3OkolBzb9WzLVoDFiAJFGVk4OAV1PSpmlnm3jkZr0rtszyLrm5beGwCvceMQzexhcAjtTkF6W5rXmrCDwmq-Fg8wkI0DI-N7byz_YjWkA/s16000/IMG_5317_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>The fireplace was a bit of a makeover from a previous Christmas roombox. I changed up the paper tile insert to egg cartons. I cut out the cartons into bricks, glued them on, and then painted the grout lines black (would have been a good idea to paint the back piece black before application). I finished with a brown, grey and white paint mix that I stippled on. The mantel and surround is made with <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Crown-Moulding-P16873.aspx" target="_blank">Crown Moulding</a> and strip wood. I changed the bottom baseboard to a <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Baseboard-with-Shoe-Moulding-P16865.aspx" target="_blank">style with Shoe Moulding</a> to match the rest of the room, and I added 1/16 crown moulding to better frame the art.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Te6_lO32ecE/YWRT0kr5ogI/AAAAAAAAH6Y/NlXDlPatpgEDQPX9KKuVIVu5RLzrco6zQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8732_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Te6_lO32ecE/YWRT0kr5ogI/AAAAAAAAH6Y/NlXDlPatpgEDQPX9KKuVIVu5RLzrco6zQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8732_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yZ-HKgmXsd4/YWRT5C9x_NI/AAAAAAAAH6c/sR5s6nqoxlwtajjosbRTX-zO5YJFzP-JQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8735_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yZ-HKgmXsd4/YWRT5C9x_NI/AAAAAAAAH6c/sR5s6nqoxlwtajjosbRTX-zO5YJFzP-JQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8735_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2XQpoZkZrpg/YWRT8mLIkdI/AAAAAAAAH6g/K30o3EdOmfMicCWhrUQ-VywPQL43haJLACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8737_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2XQpoZkZrpg/YWRT8mLIkdI/AAAAAAAAH6g/K30o3EdOmfMicCWhrUQ-VywPQL43haJLACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8737_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Another feature I added to the roombox was this <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Double-Entry-Doors-P17892.aspx" target="_blank">Double Entry Door</a> and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Aged-Bronze-French-Door-Handles-P28568.aspx" target="_blank">Pair of Aged Bronze French Door Handles</a>. It completely elevated the look of the space! And now I don't have to worry about staging the otherside of the opening.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kmsHEZvifk/YWRVgqI6cJI/AAAAAAAAH64/QkCsz1fO9zMjdGOZeWWg4SyDlFQ5AIn9ACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5288_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5kmsHEZvifk/YWRVgqI6cJI/AAAAAAAAH64/QkCsz1fO9zMjdGOZeWWg4SyDlFQ5AIn9ACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5288_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Across the room sits a Federal style buffet I made from a kit. I loved the curves on this piece. It has <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Small-Gold-plated-Round-Drawer-Pull-Knob-by-Houseworks-P17610.aspx" target="_blank">Gold Knobs</a> and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Etched-Hepplewhite-Drawer-Pull-by-Houseworks-P17609.aspx" target="_blank">Etched Hepplewhite Drawer Pulls</a> which are lovely. I fully intend to get more knobs for the future! </div><div><br /></div><div>I accesorrized the buffet with glass and wood elements. It's not overflowing with items, but keep in mind soon it will also have platters of food on it too! I think the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pumpkin-Jar-P29510.aspx" target="_blank">Pumpkin Jar</a> is beautiful when the light hits it and I reached for my go-to glass <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tiny-Green-Pitcher-P24435.aspx" target="_blank">Tiny Green Pitcher</a>. I also really like the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tall-Curvy-Aged-Ewer--P29784.aspx" target="_blank">Tall Curvy Aged Ewer</a> on the far right with it's rustic finish. The art fills in the rest of the space, I thought the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Oval-Adams-Frame-P30153.aspx" target="_blank">Oval Frame</a> was so sweet and great to mix in with the other rectangular frames.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3X2TPJqnHao/YWRW_EAheOI/AAAAAAAAH7E/bzZSI6Yissw6NtdBH2lz7cUYiQIdUitbwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5314_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3X2TPJqnHao/YWRW_EAheOI/AAAAAAAAH7E/bzZSI6Yissw6NtdBH2lz7cUYiQIdUitbwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5314_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KJlzJrDkk4I/YWRW_KE8MUI/AAAAAAAAH7E/XCgjWNiguJANjbB_DmFDvPN19oUBsF-7gCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5295_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KJlzJrDkk4I/YWRW_KE8MUI/AAAAAAAAH7E/XCgjWNiguJANjbB_DmFDvPN19oUBsF-7gCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5295_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MO3i2AwPSnI/YWRYPw6MhvI/AAAAAAAAH7M/cwMpY_7CCzs0LgHVEwQocf34sR7Ze0L1QCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5279_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="933" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MO3i2AwPSnI/YWRYPw6MhvI/AAAAAAAAH7M/cwMpY_7CCzs0LgHVEwQocf34sR7Ze0L1QCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5279_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Finally in the back right corner I have a Bespaq cabinet with a collection of various pottery and ceramics. A few are Elisabeth Crusset, but the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Brown-Ceramic-Pitcher-P28575.aspx" target="_blank">Brown Ceramic Pitcher</a> and the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/2-Pc-Glazed-Planter-Set--P29780.aspx" target="_blank">2 Pc Glazed Planter Set</a> from <a href="http://www.miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a> are warm brown tones and perfect for fall!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k25x3XKRlas/YWRYd__i7kI/AAAAAAAAH7Q/0JlrjdluVbEYo4Hw7uW4WzfOF98rc_ZjwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5257_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k25x3XKRlas/YWRYd__i7kI/AAAAAAAAH7Q/0JlrjdluVbEYo4Hw7uW4WzfOF98rc_ZjwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5257_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mbzM3PDc_hk/YWRcJA1_ABI/AAAAAAAAH74/-U_CyktDp3AElXV3zJGrpF1EYFqB8SeFACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5250_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mbzM3PDc_hk/YWRcJA1_ABI/AAAAAAAAH74/-U_CyktDp3AElXV3zJGrpF1EYFqB8SeFACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5250_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NogonHm0Crc/YWRdCByhwII/AAAAAAAAH8Y/hTIqgDDx6WYgDvm11lxpxpt5NPV3KYudQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5132_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1015" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NogonHm0Crc/YWRdCByhwII/AAAAAAAAH8Y/hTIqgDDx6WYgDvm11lxpxpt5NPV3KYudQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5132_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This completes the autumn dining roombox tour! I have one last little piece I wanted to pass on to you all, the bubble wrap that arrives in the HBS boxes make the best light deflectors and softeners! I used them to soften the light coming in through the window.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cJ2fisERCBQ/YWRdch3rJ3I/AAAAAAAAH8g/cLiX_tC943YHmrQ2iS9Q9X6MVAq2eJprwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8762_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cJ2fisERCBQ/YWRdch3rJ3I/AAAAAAAAH8g/cLiX_tC943YHmrQ2iS9Q9X6MVAq2eJprwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8762_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCl4vPdjv5U/YWRdcs4vN7I/AAAAAAAAH8g/In78809If2UyCyue5Yh6H_FMcEdZ1Hr7gCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5074_falldiningmini.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aCl4vPdjv5U/YWRdcs4vN7I/AAAAAAAAH8g/In78809If2UyCyue5Yh6H_FMcEdZ1Hr7gCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5074_falldiningmini.jpg" /></a></div><div><div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>A big thank you to Hobby Builders Supply and miniatures.com for sending me several of the pieces to create this scene. I always enjoy finding new favourites and revisiting items I've collected in the past from them as well.<br /><p><br /></p><p>Links to all the items in the scene:</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/6-Arm-Brass-LED-Chandelier-P26340.aspx" target="_blank">6 Arm Brass LED Chandelier</a> (<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/6-Arm-Silver-LED-Chandelier-P26339.aspx" target="_blank">silver available here</a>)</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Colonial-Windsor-Bench-P20536.aspx" target="_blank">Colonial Windsor Bench</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Floral-Arrangement-Framed-Print-P27036.aspx" target="_blank">Floral Arrangement Framed Print</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Framed-Horse-Print-P27802.aspx" target="_blank">Framed Horse Print</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Oval-Adams-Frame-P30153.aspx" target="_blank">Large Adams Oval Frame</a></p><p>Large Rectangle Frame Holly Motif (a similar style now available as <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Rectangle-Adams-Frame-P30152.aspx" target="_blank">Adams</a>)</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Mute-Swans-Approaching-Shore-Framed-Print-P28454.aspx" target="_blank">Mute Swans Approaching Shore Framed Print</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Double-Entry-Doors-P17892.aspx" target="_blank">Double Entry Door</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Aged-Bronze-French-Door-Handles-P28568.aspx" target="_blank">Pair of Aged Bronze French Door Handles</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Brown-Ceramic-Pitcher-P28575.aspx" target="_blank">Brown Ceramic Pitcher</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/2-Pc-Glazed-Planter-Set--P29780.aspx" target="_blank">2 Pc Glazed Planter Set</a></p><p><br /></p><p>On the table:</p><p>Water Glasses (Now only available <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/16-Pc-Beverage-Service-Set-P26318.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> as part of a set or I really love these as a <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/4-Pc-Clear-Tumblers--P29544.aspx" target="_blank">set of 4</a>)</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Place-Settings-of-Silverware-P24727.aspx" target="_blank">Silverware</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Set-of-12-Dinner-Plates-P17280.aspx" target="_blank">White Dinner Plates</a> (similar)</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Crystal-Bowls-P29683.aspx" target="_blank">Four Crystal Bowls</a></p><div><br /></div><p>Buffet:</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Small-Gold-plated-Round-Drawer-Pull-Knob-by-Houseworks-P17610.aspx" target="_blank">Gold Knobs</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Etched-Hepplewhite-Drawer-Pull-by-Houseworks-P17609.aspx" target="_blank">Etched Hepplewhite Drawer Pull</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pumpkin-Jar-P29510.aspx" target="_blank">Pumpkin Jar</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tiny-Green-Pitcher-P24435.aspx" target="_blank">Tiny Green Pitcher</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tall-Curvy-Aged-Ewer--P29784.aspx" target="_blank">Tall Curvy Aged Ewer</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Two-Tone-Cutting-Board-P28174.aspx" target="_blank">Two Tone Cutting Board</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/11-Pc-Assorted-Gourd-Set-P23739.aspx" target="_blank">11 Pc Assorted Gourd Set</a></p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Natural-Candlesticks-Trio-P28971.aspx" target="_blank">Natural Candlesticks Trio</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Table:</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Legs-2-12L-P17446.aspx" target="_blank">Legs</a></p><p>+1/8 basswood sheet top and sides</p><p><br /></p><p>Fireplace:</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Crown-Moulding-P16873.aspx" target="_blank">Crown Moulding</a> +1/32 strip wood on the outside</p><p>Egg cartons on the insert</p><p><br /></p><p>Baseboard:</p><p><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Baseboard-with-Shoe-Moulding-P16865.aspx" target="_blank">Baseboard with Shoe Moulding</a> (also available in packages of 1, 3, or 12 pc) my fave!</p><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-4479253607710627502021-09-19T12:19:00.005-04:002023-03-31T18:39:07.635-04:00Bungalow Dollhouse: Summer<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8zV6h2yFzXM/YUSkU51_DoI/AAAAAAAAHy4/EfPHcn0MLiEE8EVw4LxJIuzFKkGZANj_wCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4914_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8zV6h2yFzXM/YUSkU51_DoI/AAAAAAAAHy4/EfPHcn0MLiEE8EVw4LxJIuzFKkGZANj_wCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4914_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div>Season number 3! My seasonal bungalow dollhouse is enjoying the last few days of summer. I finished the gardens and switched up the grass for the change in season. I'm very happy with how all the flowers and plants came together, it was a mix from talented artisans and a few I made myself. If you missed the previous posts about this dollhouse, <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/search/label/Bungalow%20Dollhouse?max-results=8">you can find them here</a>.<span><a name='more'></a></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XJiLn4Hse-4/YUdg8Ww0wPI/AAAAAAAAH1E/S-qP3WPqHkoqmHpP9fG9YKLQ9m1A6ZjuQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4867_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XJiLn4Hse-4/YUdg8Ww0wPI/AAAAAAAAH1E/S-qP3WPqHkoqmHpP9fG9YKLQ9m1A6ZjuQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4867_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This summer scene really started with the miniature hanging flower baskets by Artisan Kraig Councell of Creative Eye Miniatures. I contacted him back in March and they were worth the wait! They are so realistic looking and lush. I wanted them to shine so I didn't add wreaths to the doors this time like previous seasons. He also made me the purple listhanus in the garden as well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gjVxUMEGRBQ/YUdfzmj7fxI/AAAAAAAAH0o/JWMdE9KZfTMaWpEW_UGIzSoP1MDx1Bs_QCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5003_summerunedit_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="912" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gjVxUMEGRBQ/YUdfzmj7fxI/AAAAAAAAH0o/JWMdE9KZfTMaWpEW_UGIzSoP1MDx1Bs_QCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5003_summerunedit_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><p>You might remember some of the plants from prior projects, I've been collecting for this garden for a while now. I started with the delphiniums and hydrangea from Petite Fleur Minis and then added a variety of plants from SDK miniatures this spring. I especially like the gardenias and the daylilies they made me. I choose to go with ready-made plants, but I've seen Jodi (myminiaturemadness) and Robina (myminiatureabodes) make incredible gardens with their kits. The pansies are from Debbie Ohm miniatures.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vhTPkqNjS7A/YUdgVm1Uw7I/AAAAAAAAH00/YIMiTMrdSbI8cDFUzElqD8O5UzhBaOmawCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4881_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vhTPkqNjS7A/YUdgVm1Uw7I/AAAAAAAAH00/YIMiTMrdSbI8cDFUzElqD8O5UzhBaOmawCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4881_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><p><br />The rest of the trees and shrubs are from hbs miniatures, model builder's supply, and Michaels. <br /><br />I tried to keep my plants all in the same blooming timeline as best I could. I was aiming for late summer. I'm not a gardener in real life, but I have to say I really paid attention to the neighbourhood gardens this year!</p><p>Towards the end, I realized I needed a few more flowers and plants to fill out my garden, but time was not on my side. My fellow Canadians know you really have to plan out your builds if you want things to arrive on time from the USA. And I was down to the last couple of weeks of August! So I tried designing and laser cutting my own designs. I made the cosmos, marigolds, cone flowers and some susan's. They turned out pretty well... but also made me really appreciate how good the artists are that I bought from!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-svNa4mPIa1I/YUdglp9-VqI/AAAAAAAAH08/kyQzwOk9Jv4TWCppoW4k5NcxIgRUwtugwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/8E3DA5C4-CE66-47A6-9468-3DFA09F56507_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="788" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-svNa4mPIa1I/YUdglp9-VqI/AAAAAAAAH08/kyQzwOk9Jv4TWCppoW4k5NcxIgRUwtugwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/8E3DA5C4-CE66-47A6-9468-3DFA09F56507_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><p>The flower bed was made the same way I did the fall garden last year and the outdoor roombox before that. I use a faux soil from the hobby train shop by woodland seneics. I left a lot of the soil loose to be able to cover the plant bases and I also cut holes in the foamboard base to allow the plant bases (the part where the wires are glued together) to sit so it wasn't a super lumpy garden. </p><p>These are some of the photos I posted on my Instagram stories when I was working away:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uViJZL5e_kE/YUdfJ8fE9DI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/zCUAAXuVc0cpsbTyUv9MuKxH1xfpm0MOACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8222_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uViJZL5e_kE/YUdfJ8fE9DI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/zCUAAXuVc0cpsbTyUv9MuKxH1xfpm0MOACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8222_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KVwqG-7e4Tk/YUdfJwzyiNI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/n_QoI9PEdV4uENqrqq5jfBea3_VLJIlEACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8244_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-KVwqG-7e4Tk/YUdfJwzyiNI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/n_QoI9PEdV4uENqrqq5jfBea3_VLJIlEACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8244_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CM1plKo4hm0/YUdfJ6E72hI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/LefSnuSYAh0PaWF-vo64wggm5AfeliECQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/9256D59D-44EE-42BC-BBC4-C037A6635226_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="788" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CM1plKo4hm0/YUdfJ6E72hI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/LefSnuSYAh0PaWF-vo64wggm5AfeliECQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/9256D59D-44EE-42BC-BBC4-C037A6635226_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Rd-fGDeIgY/YUdfJ81qApI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/zcwuMpyr9couz0L_J-wGfNMgg-_qzavogCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8250_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3Rd-fGDeIgY/YUdfJ81qApI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/zcwuMpyr9couz0L_J-wGfNMgg-_qzavogCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8250_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcG4vsFBZt9PtCs2FYsL5fyVAMFuYEzom2gYmTz2tLdfhz_ASkcKEDi01yU6JmDUytKiVJWfALt-LkPj2wdjxdWkcVTG527_6-pHP2DeRiFxk_xBJZVH6MbbOB-WRIhUvqIJiJgEpRatg/s1400/IMG_8251_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcG4vsFBZt9PtCs2FYsL5fyVAMFuYEzom2gYmTz2tLdfhz_ASkcKEDi01yU6JmDUytKiVJWfALt-LkPj2wdjxdWkcVTG527_6-pHP2DeRiFxk_xBJZVH6MbbOB-WRIhUvqIJiJgEpRatg/s16000/IMG_8251_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J67InMc-wPY/YUdfJxXKHlI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/YdRI2lmoObkCpZynL9M_7_GoArKMASIGACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8253_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J67InMc-wPY/YUdfJxXKHlI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/YdRI2lmoObkCpZynL9M_7_GoArKMASIGACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8253_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>Also in case you have forgotten about the winter scene... eight months later and I am STILL vaccuming up snow dust off the dollhouse!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wkb7bBkadNU/YUdfwBHTBLI/AAAAAAAAH0k/numphBVOOLc6K2OBQHZmcmce0rkDYztKwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_8268_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wkb7bBkadNU/YUdfwBHTBLI/AAAAAAAAH0k/numphBVOOLc6K2OBQHZmcmce0rkDYztKwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_8268_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><p>I love how it all come together! Everything is still very temporary and can be moved to another project. I like that I can reuse things, but it does make it much more delicate and frustrating to work with. So let's enjoy these photos while this lasts!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mXx5HJC4LTQ/YUSoUxL_7jI/AAAAAAAAHzc/eeJFjp2dqckAJbNGdsWAFtBCrxOcggYjACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4861_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-mXx5HJC4LTQ/YUSoUxL_7jI/AAAAAAAAHzc/eeJFjp2dqckAJbNGdsWAFtBCrxOcggYjACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4861_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0rkOYeMLpsc/YUSoU08sX6I/AAAAAAAAHzc/Z9Xyms-LyvkNGgAdt9dHkjPKFTkHeWHeACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4864_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0rkOYeMLpsc/YUSoU08sX6I/AAAAAAAAHzc/Z9Xyms-LyvkNGgAdt9dHkjPKFTkHeWHeACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4864_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YqGYaa25uwc/YUSoUyf-gJI/AAAAAAAAHzc/5dLiDIHjKMQnVFTYlTt7xIiq-xqy4SOlACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4866_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YqGYaa25uwc/YUSoUyf-gJI/AAAAAAAAHzc/5dLiDIHjKMQnVFTYlTt7xIiq-xqy4SOlACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4866_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJHy3Z21-_g/YUSovQKaFYI/AAAAAAAAHzk/_vEuKXi8RuodyGkzuCGBGuv4bg0UupBJQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4859_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RJHy3Z21-_g/YUSovQKaFYI/AAAAAAAAHzk/_vEuKXi8RuodyGkzuCGBGuv4bg0UupBJQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4859_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hkP9aPIs1L4/YUSovVXvVvI/AAAAAAAAHzk/ua0YKci_mC46AYqxiXsaKUUnzhVusrf4gCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4919_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="997" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hkP9aPIs1L4/YUSovVXvVvI/AAAAAAAAHzk/ua0YKci_mC46AYqxiXsaKUUnzhVusrf4gCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4919_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The backdrop was more of a challenge to find this season surprisingly. I ended up going out to a nearby park and taking a photo. I took it to Staples and got it printed on my usual 36x48 engineering print paper. <br /><br />Originally I had only planned to do a combined spring/summer scene, but once I started working on the plants all I could think of were daffodils and tulips, so I do think I'll be back again next year for spring. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tsxS0UEbmwo/YUSovYyrdUI/AAAAAAAAHzk/hf9Nlqfz_9kh4CxNh42e81Z1UiC6frKGACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4884_summerunedit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tsxS0UEbmwo/YUSovYyrdUI/AAAAAAAAHzk/hf9Nlqfz_9kh4CxNh42e81Z1UiC6frKGACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4884_summerunedit.jpg" /></a></div><p>Now onto fall again! I think that has to be my favourite season!</p><p><br /></p></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-68929595037277515052021-05-15T14:18:00.001-04:002023-03-31T18:39:13.396-04:00New Dollhouse VF Kitbash<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T8Gccwvrd14/YJ_fZ9Y_WLI/AAAAAAAAHnw/lBfth_DoUqUrJWUKlIlMfYGmKp22cNYQACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4207_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1131" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T8Gccwvrd14/YJ_fZ9Y_WLI/AAAAAAAAHnw/lBfth_DoUqUrJWUKlIlMfYGmKp22cNYQACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4207_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div>Meet my new dollhouse! I started out with the RGT Victoria's farmhouse kit and somewhere along the way decided to make it bigger and re-cut almost all of the pieces... and here we are!<div><br /><div><span><a name='more'></a></span><div>This new dollhouse is 38" wide by 31.5" high and 22.5" deep. I've taken away the side and upper porch from the original design and extended the house an extra 4.5 inches on the back right side for the kitchen. I've also bumped out the floorplan on the left side, making the front porch smaller and the living space larger. That meant recutting all new floors and the majority of the walls. And it also meant cutting a brand new roof piece. After all that I decided to change up the bay window with a rectangular bay. My boyfriend asked me, what was the point of buying the kit again? haha. <br /><br />Missing from these photos are the two dormers I hope to add on the roof.</div><div><br /></div><div>This will be an 11 room dollhouse, with two rooms hidden in the front gable. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DvDdGmxUvvY/YJ_uOZ-TyaI/AAAAAAAAHoo/-2wWDgEDZ68WxTubOkz97yhgAQQUVjlWACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4464_vfshell_wtmk%2Btext%2Blayout.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DvDdGmxUvvY/YJ_uOZ-TyaI/AAAAAAAAHoo/-2wWDgEDZ68WxTubOkz97yhgAQQUVjlWACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4464_vfshell_wtmk%2Btext%2Blayout.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cUfQLFN_SDY/YJ_uOfgNB_I/AAAAAAAAHoo/go_mynq-IogWpgGsFYMQV1Buu5rFldOVwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4480_vfshell_wtmk%2Blayout%2Btext.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cUfQLFN_SDY/YJ_uOfgNB_I/AAAAAAAAHoo/go_mynq-IogWpgGsFYMQV1Buu5rFldOVwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4480_vfshell_wtmk%2Blayout%2Btext.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the third floor roof I'm also adding more space with a big dormer out the back . I hope to make it look modern with contrasting siding. This will allow the rooms to have much more usable space.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CrEGCRfMVcQ/YJ_lzGTEebI/AAAAAAAAHoM/D1-DBXeAMaMlDFVqU0zzHNLIIEA-4r9xACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4101_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CrEGCRfMVcQ/YJ_lzGTEebI/AAAAAAAAHoM/D1-DBXeAMaMlDFVqU0zzHNLIIEA-4r9xACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4101_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>The second-floor stairway leads up behind the bathroom on the third floor.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yEou3727tK8/YJ_wWpoPNWI/AAAAAAAAHo8/kt83N3Fz75sTb4MreCDvw0pz9LT-QXnGQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4473_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yEou3727tK8/YJ_wWpoPNWI/AAAAAAAAHo8/kt83N3Fz75sTb4MreCDvw0pz9LT-QXnGQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4473_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGQfAeoSK94/YJ_wWpNglDI/AAAAAAAAHo8/QPgMWOlfXd0x2o8T1ue9gCJcfSddD9mfQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4475_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SGQfAeoSK94/YJ_wWpNglDI/AAAAAAAAHo8/QPgMWOlfXd0x2o8T1ue9gCJcfSddD9mfQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4475_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>To make all these changes possible, I bought a big sheet of 3/8" plywood and cut up a lot of the original floors and walls that came with the kit. I used a scroll saw and bandsaw to cut out my doors and window openings. As well as a jigsaw to cut out the stairway openings.<br /><br />I kept the original foundation and added an extra side piece where my addition would go. Then cut new floors in the correct shape. I decided to do new floors instead of piecing it together so I could keep the rooms open concept.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SfFb5jjx7po/YJ_4ciUrU_I/AAAAAAAAHqw/BuiHp0JLOHQwlg-UUR92xtxLgFMjWAszQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5939_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SfFb5jjx7po/YJ_4ciUrU_I/AAAAAAAAHqw/BuiHp0JLOHQwlg-UUR92xtxLgFMjWAszQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5939_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div>Brand new first floor piece:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Egn7wfQEBio/YJ_4cvpE2yI/AAAAAAAAHqw/rHp7kWiwqtIdpqnFAbNjXPytpcGHbMZ4gCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5941_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Egn7wfQEBio/YJ_4cvpE2yI/AAAAAAAAHqw/rHp7kWiwqtIdpqnFAbNjXPytpcGHbMZ4gCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5941_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div>New second floor piece:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eM8b3rWewro/YJ_4cgNmpZI/AAAAAAAAHqw/7m5syRVFZZo743Ttmz-maruMf7sCuwANACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_5955_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eM8b3rWewro/YJ_4cgNmpZI/AAAAAAAAHqw/7m5syRVFZZo743Ttmz-maruMf7sCuwANACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_5955_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here's the new longer roof piece being traced and cut:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yqDSZeLWZMU/YJ_4z3q90xI/AAAAAAAAHq4/8pQbjp4a7CUnbV22JJ_mu2qBN_ZkIsFZQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6055_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yqDSZeLWZMU/YJ_4z3q90xI/AAAAAAAAHq4/8pQbjp4a7CUnbV22JJ_mu2qBN_ZkIsFZQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6055_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oFfMK9Gn0m0/YJ_4z75Zy1I/AAAAAAAAHq4/tc2OwNvq8qQRGa4Y8SImIVYNIOzhTO_JQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6058_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oFfMK9Gn0m0/YJ_4z75Zy1I/AAAAAAAAHq4/tc2OwNvq8qQRGa4Y8SImIVYNIOzhTO_JQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6058_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><p>Cutting the 3rd-floor pieces with the dormer part was a bit of a freehand technique and will need a bit of wood filler... these walls, the bottom sub-floor and the roof were the only 1/4" mdf used.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l5jXwJApPKo/YJ_xhMWnxrI/AAAAAAAAHpE/lh7POWefhXscYYcfM3VDxuT4wV6DpRqXgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4084_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l5jXwJApPKo/YJ_xhMWnxrI/AAAAAAAAHpE/lh7POWefhXscYYcfM3VDxuT4wV6DpRqXgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4084_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Stairway openings using a jigsaw:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wncsaEy6hS0/YJ_1a1k0t1I/AAAAAAAAHpk/hUXUA7O3-MI7bwRxQKHsKBuL9o74AR28ACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6233_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wncsaEy6hS0/YJ_1a1k0t1I/AAAAAAAAHpk/hUXUA7O3-MI7bwRxQKHsKBuL9o74AR28ACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6233_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbJQ8l-gL08/YJ_1a9dlp4I/AAAAAAAAHpk/_g0ZXp_PmnMdC5YpgTkfw7OlRYLJwJkcwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6234_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbJQ8l-gL08/YJ_1a9dlp4I/AAAAAAAAHpk/_g0ZXp_PmnMdC5YpgTkfw7OlRYLJwJkcwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6234_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div>Window openings, for this 2nd floor front window I combined two small walls of the kit:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6FcUTc_EI0/YJ_1lBPhT2I/AAAAAAAAHpo/9fJx4bpAMq4Gc6v3DU_7nLTkewNWcLcpwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6191_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-R6FcUTc_EI0/YJ_1lBPhT2I/AAAAAAAAHpo/9fJx4bpAMq4Gc6v3DU_7nLTkewNWcLcpwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6191_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0sZfXYP-WBvU0nAg9FAbjANRI5yKVvDO4QzhawLjEHJa8_6uNapRGAtTvX9Umsg5o8oYbTD5XQklfjAa3WT6n6Ar9UmyD8Re_QRCyHGp23jXwcpJcV8zGjj0jduOAz4kuJHvdSfEshg/s1400/IMG_6193_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0sZfXYP-WBvU0nAg9FAbjANRI5yKVvDO4QzhawLjEHJa8_6uNapRGAtTvX9Umsg5o8oYbTD5XQklfjAa3WT6n6Ar9UmyD8Re_QRCyHGp23jXwcpJcV8zGjj0jduOAz4kuJHvdSfEshg/s16000/IMG_6193_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uDxduG3mjTs/YJ_1lKAGLqI/AAAAAAAAHpo/RgDFyQqsvfQL1v7FQI0KU1HuTFN-a4l7wCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6202_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uDxduG3mjTs/YJ_1lKAGLqI/AAAAAAAAHpo/RgDFyQqsvfQL1v7FQI0KU1HuTFN-a4l7wCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6202_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div>The original window piece vs my new set up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RPtVEeRkImg/YJ_5SsUy7sI/AAAAAAAAHrE/aVL9BpCkaWsQ--NTrxH_1tDQxqHlHLX6QCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6206_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RPtVEeRkImg/YJ_5SsUy7sI/AAAAAAAAHrE/aVL9BpCkaWsQ--NTrxH_1tDQxqHlHLX6QCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6206_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I changed up the bay with a rectangular set-up and floor to ceiling window. I was inspired by <a href="https://littlevintagelane.com/" target="_blank">littlevintagelane</a> miniatures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SQpeSapjIqU/YJ_57MCNlxI/AAAAAAAAHrU/BGe0QXaSHNAaK_rBB5ckvxwEZLYWDaUnwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6061_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SQpeSapjIqU/YJ_57MCNlxI/AAAAAAAAHrU/BGe0QXaSHNAaK_rBB5ckvxwEZLYWDaUnwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6061_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Since most of the walls then had to be cut brand new to fit my new dimensions inside I was able to play with door openings and window placement.</div>This is the scrollsaw making the arches inside:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ep9sapwx5fo/YJ_1v7CpbdI/AAAAAAAAHps/fGqoDOdoReEocJUvemX3FoE-7_LUABCpwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6245_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ep9sapwx5fo/YJ_1v7CpbdI/AAAAAAAAHps/fGqoDOdoReEocJUvemX3FoE-7_LUABCpwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6245_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vaoTGgoxJQM/YJ_1vzVjVXI/AAAAAAAAHps/TFU_bkJwRzEwRMWiUToSypKXvgXJ3EhSgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6247_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1050" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vaoTGgoxJQM/YJ_1vzVjVXI/AAAAAAAAHps/TFU_bkJwRzEwRMWiUToSypKXvgXJ3EhSgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6247_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div><p>All the windows were laser cut and designed by me. I'm going with a 6 pane style. I have a couple windows left to add. These were some of the options I played with. In the end I went with 2 arched and a rectangular door which I will be making.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIs3ZpN7Zf0/YJ_6sKKTduI/AAAAAAAAHrs/WjdDeWSViFg4vxJ643CXQU3jWc48CvQxgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/2098E165-3C8F-4F3F-9DBC-FDE99AAB7101_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aIs3ZpN7Zf0/YJ_6sKKTduI/AAAAAAAAHrs/WjdDeWSViFg4vxJ643CXQU3jWc48CvQxgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/2098E165-3C8F-4F3F-9DBC-FDE99AAB7101_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I'm thinking of making this house in a transitional style again with a mix of white brick and white siding. The arched windows are inspired by @Chrislovesjulia and I think some more rustic pieces will be brought into the style too.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RM-mjhFzLUc/YJ_5mawd1aI/AAAAAAAAHrM/ftDBT3WZHEwxS3aky5cz5F0ZYReLkyjsACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_6213_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RM-mjhFzLUc/YJ_5mawd1aI/AAAAAAAAHrM/ftDBT3WZHEwxS3aky5cz5F0ZYReLkyjsACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_6213_vfshell_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>I hope to finish cutting the remaining windows this week, and glue it together. There's so much layout planning that goes on during this step. It can feel like it takes forever to move on. I've got both my kitchen and bathrooms almost completely drawn up so I know where lighting and windows go. I can't wait to get to the interior!<br /><br /></p></div></div></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-72460920378696118002021-05-08T10:59:00.021-04:002022-04-23T09:16:09.182-04:00Garden Villa Roombox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IPv2jxfzwFs/YJaSwPSvRoI/AAAAAAAAHjg/4h1V2xL9KscmqHFPkAu7w7DP3CuPj6pjACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4359_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IPv2jxfzwFs/YJaSwPSvRoI/AAAAAAAAHjg/4h1V2xL9KscmqHFPkAu7w7DP3CuPj6pjACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4359_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Warmer days call for outdoor living! I've partnered up with Hobby Builders Supply and <a href="http://www.miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a> to furnish and decorate my new outdoor kitchen and garden villa roombox. Everything is linked at the end of this post!</p><p><br /><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPtYf-KPhSI/YJayx9nq9iI/AAAAAAAAHlI/Ts-ui72665IrwkQ0pMkuDumPBOqadfUlQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4392_gardenvilla_wtmk-3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="617" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tPtYf-KPhSI/YJayx9nq9iI/AAAAAAAAHlI/Ts-ui72665IrwkQ0pMkuDumPBOqadfUlQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4392_gardenvilla_wtmk-3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>This mini garden villa has a big outdoor kitchen for entertaining and a nice patio space in the sun. I blended a bit of a contemporary style with a rustic look, combining stone and wood elements throughout. Two shelves that line the far wall are filled with lots of accessories, dishes and plants. Because the structure is so neutral and had a lot of light grey tones I made sure to add pops of colour with plants and food. I always love using glassware to decorate and I find <a href="http://miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a> has a great selection, even these plastic wine and water glasses look fabulous lined up on the shelf! Over the years I've collected their coloured glass too, like the green vase and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tiny-Green-Pitcher-P24435.aspx" target="_blank">pitcher</a> here. The tiny little <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Round-Trio-Succulent-Planters-P24948.aspx" target="_blank">succulents</a> were the perfect filler and added some pops of green too.<br /><br />The barbeque is from my last roombox scene but I managed to make it glow a bit brighter this year by combining 5 5mm leds!<br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQNrSvF8PI9AlQkvzXX8YPSS2GYku3g7_ZOQ7CHAngn64L87RNvw0ijq_PfniM4tlRAf4aUBDdmwT8HZIhSua7OeyWDrDvxfobxz7JpKMp7v2Chh2Z6mcb_QN4mv7VU0PYXipQW_Kc4Q/s1400/IMG_4374-2_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwQNrSvF8PI9AlQkvzXX8YPSS2GYku3g7_ZOQ7CHAngn64L87RNvw0ijq_PfniM4tlRAf4aUBDdmwT8HZIhSua7OeyWDrDvxfobxz7JpKMp7v2Chh2Z6mcb_QN4mv7VU0PYXipQW_Kc4Q/s16000/IMG_4374-2_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3iJts8CBcDk/YJaeX2zkKiI/AAAAAAAAHkA/2c2tIF0ULhE1vYik6n2Xn4va65CqVcbfACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4339_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3iJts8CBcDk/YJaeX2zkKiI/AAAAAAAAHkA/2c2tIF0ULhE1vYik6n2Xn4va65CqVcbfACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4339_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V23VGdmq_H0/YJaeX_F0luI/AAAAAAAAHkA/bpp4bYfoZx4gCtV4rSyPD7yb3cdh0p83wCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4303_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V23VGdmq_H0/YJaeX_F0luI/AAAAAAAAHkA/bpp4bYfoZx4gCtV4rSyPD7yb3cdh0p83wCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4303_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ObLXBHKbipo/YJaeX7TD_lI/AAAAAAAAHkA/Co7irHKUbCYgDM-ImCpPmPDZ689fepQ3gCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4299_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ObLXBHKbipo/YJaeX7TD_lI/AAAAAAAAHkA/Co7irHKUbCYgDM-ImCpPmPDZ689fepQ3gCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4299_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div>The biggest design influence for this project was the collection of terra cotta planters I got. I wanted a scene that would compliment and allow them to stand out. The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Olive-Jar-P29244.aspx" target="_blank">olive jar</a> on the floor also has this rustic look which helped me pick the stone floor shade. Speaking of the floor it's a castle block pattern sheet I've whitewashed with grout and paint, I did the same technique on the cinder block backsplash sheet too. The countertops are printed paper that has been modge podged to the cabinets I created. (A new flat-front style for me this time!)<br /><br />I also used the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Wicker-Ottoman-P24955.aspx" target="_blank">wicker ottomans</a> on one side of the table instead of a bench. I saw that on Pinterest and loved it! <br /><br />The little <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Premium-Margarita-P29298.aspx?ItemId=19523735" target="_blank">margaritas</a> just say summer to me!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zzJAC7FjNk/YJaeX-3V4uI/AAAAAAAAHkA/oWN9bLPNgD4KV0a4W5qgMiS48joPnOKvwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4290_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zzJAC7FjNk/YJaeX-3V4uI/AAAAAAAAHkA/oWN9bLPNgD4KV0a4W5qgMiS48joPnOKvwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4290_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eOOWnRwuz4k/YJaeX6x_xQI/AAAAAAAAHkA/EO7vW_NlWBc5kvIr3gQBihUMWNtfmypmwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4279_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eOOWnRwuz4k/YJaeX6x_xQI/AAAAAAAAHkA/EO7vW_NlWBc5kvIr3gQBihUMWNtfmypmwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4279_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A big feature of this build is the fireplace. It has a faux concrete finish (again using modge podge) with acrylic panes to see through both spaces. I used the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/12-Volt-Flaming-Embers-P26847.aspx" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Fire Flaming Embers</a> piece and it was the quickest fire I have ever done! I added an extra 1mm flickering led light along with the one it came with to give it a bit more realism. I love the way everything still feels open and connected.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IftemiCPFD4/YJahiiXUOpI/AAAAAAAAHkU/4dRE3r1stKEuwnbM2385W7w8Gv2EztnlQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4345_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IftemiCPFD4/YJahiiXUOpI/AAAAAAAAHkU/4dRE3r1stKEuwnbM2385W7w8Gv2EztnlQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4345_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nfbciO8H2ag/YJahnjR7g8I/AAAAAAAAHkY/RjkpI2sXGpEkqrUWMOlu9X9-lqa8B-5XgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4447-2_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nfbciO8H2ag/YJahnjR7g8I/AAAAAAAAHkY/RjkpI2sXGpEkqrUWMOlu9X9-lqa8B-5XgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4447-2_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the outdoor patio, I began by spray painting the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/White-Wire-Settee-P25895.aspx?ItemId=19523745" target="_blank">settee</a> and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Oak-Simpson-Coffee-Table-P29695.aspx?ItemId=19523736" target="_blank">coffee table</a> black. It instantly transformed them into more modern takes on the wicker style. I made a cushion from foam board and fabric and added two pillows from my collection. The settee might be my favourite piece of the build! For the planters, I mixed some plastic pieces I had with florals from my previous outdoor roombox. <br /><br />To complete the look I used the long <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Squeeze-Me-Evergreen-Hedge-P18078.aspx?ItemId=19517858">hedge</a> at the back to give the patio a boundary without needing a wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RgeZc43Ikj4/YJajTxvRQ3I/AAAAAAAAHkk/w0Bk2_z1qz8TPGzFBlHnh7kh9JSoGRbEQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4397_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RgeZc43Ikj4/YJajTxvRQ3I/AAAAAAAAHkk/w0Bk2_z1qz8TPGzFBlHnh7kh9JSoGRbEQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4397_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IXGpRqmtMQc/YJaeq1mSocI/AAAAAAAAHkI/TNrHJTOykkkhWa_gAsKg1WRuThWDVKMwgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4407-2_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IXGpRqmtMQc/YJaeq1mSocI/AAAAAAAAHkI/TNrHJTOykkkhWa_gAsKg1WRuThWDVKMwgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4407-2_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_wxbMndTqmw/YJaeq8UGa_I/AAAAAAAAHkI/U5JqJ7kArWocOIHbODT1L60WD13qhhgKgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4287_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_wxbMndTqmw/YJaeq8UGa_I/AAAAAAAAHkI/U5JqJ7kArWocOIHbODT1L60WD13qhhgKgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4287_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nya0qBwL1G4/YJaeq8jYNWI/AAAAAAAAHkI/3Fq7U_aWDCQtsRunouiaa4AyT-97kBPmACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4286_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="932" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nya0qBwL1G4/YJaeq8jYNWI/AAAAAAAAHkI/3Fq7U_aWDCQtsRunouiaa4AyT-97kBPmACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4286_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xIvmo514aGg/YJaeq3wfPLI/AAAAAAAAHkI/F2aGu86b-qEksJ3Vliwlcl8WHsrvGJzUgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4283-2_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xIvmo514aGg/YJaeq3wfPLI/AAAAAAAAHkI/F2aGu86b-qEksJ3Vliwlcl8WHsrvGJzUgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4283-2_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>And to finish here are some shots to show scale just for fun! </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GAdJRGXblxk/YJakX31F3cI/AAAAAAAAHks/FqCmi15ZtQQ17d3B-SA6W4BPdGvxUZ8nQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4425_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GAdJRGXblxk/YJakX31F3cI/AAAAAAAAHks/FqCmi15ZtQQ17d3B-SA6W4BPdGvxUZ8nQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4425_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aGGcBzP0h0Y/YJakXxjtgmI/AAAAAAAAHks/3k-UbPxSj5EeB8hfvXTtGpl7tnUNuyJNwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4408_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aGGcBzP0h0Y/YJakXxjtgmI/AAAAAAAAHks/3k-UbPxSj5EeB8hfvXTtGpl7tnUNuyJNwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4408_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uum-1X7A7lA/YJakX0j-BbI/AAAAAAAAHks/YlMOaiZKjW4JoYGIpG_jq3uuvwIAA-52QCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4443_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Uum-1X7A7lA/YJakX0j-BbI/AAAAAAAAHks/YlMOaiZKjW4JoYGIpG_jq3uuvwIAA-52QCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4443_gardenvilla_wtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div>As always a big thanks to Hobby Builders Supply and <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2021/05/garden-villa-roombox.html" target="_blank">miniatures.com</a> for contributing minis towards this scene!</div><div><br /></div><div>Links to everything are listed below! Remember some things I've altered with paint like the settee, coffee table, and urn.</div><div><br /></div><div>Furniture:</div><div><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/White-Wire-Settee-P25895.aspx?ItemId=19523745" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">White Wire Settee</a></div><div><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Oak-Simpson-Coffee-Table-P29695.aspx?ItemId=19523736" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Oak Simpson Coffee Table</a><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-converted-space" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Colonial-Gathering-Table-and-Benches-P17345.aspx" target="_blank">Gathering Table</a></span></div><div><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Wicker-Ottoman-P24955.aspx" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;">Wicker Ottoman</a> </div><div><br /></div><div>Decor:</div><div><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Three-White-Simple-Shapes-Vases-P23230.aspx?ItemId=19505250" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">Three White Vases</a></div><div><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Search.aspx?k=terra-cotta%20planters" target="_blank">Terra-Cotta Planters</a> in various sizes</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Glass-Juicer-P26615.aspx" target="_blank">Glass Juicer</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tiny-Green-Pitcher-P24435.aspx" target="_blank">Tiny Green Pitcher</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-GreenEarthenware-Urns-P29308.aspx">Earthware Urns</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Square-Succulent-Planter-P24949.aspx">Square Succulant Platter</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Round-Trio-Succulent-Planters-P24948.aspx" target="_blank">Trio of Succulants</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Ribbed-Wine-Glasses-P26324.aspx" target="_blank">Ribbed Wine Glasses</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Water-Glasses-P26320.aspx" target="_blank">Water Glasses</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Double-Handled-Glass-Vase-P29315.aspx" target="_blank">Glass Vase</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Olive-Jar-P29244.aspx" target="_blank">Large Olive Jar</a> (on Floor)</p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium;">Food/Drink:</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Premium-Margarita-P29298.aspx?ItemId=19523735">Premium Margarita</a><br /><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Potato-Chip-Set-P28511.aspx" target="_blank">Potato Chips</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Cheese-Board-P27176.aspx">Cheese Board</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Salt-and-Pepper-Shakers-P23137.aspx" target="_blank">Salt and Pepper</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium;">Landscape:</span></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Squeeze-Me-Evergreen-Hedge-P18078.aspx?ItemId=19517858">Squeeze Me Evergreen Hedge</a></p><p class="p1" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><span style="font-family: Times; font-size: medium;">Fire:</span></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/12-Volt-Flaming-Embers-P26847.aspx" target="_blank">Fire Flaming Embers</a></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><p class="p3" style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p><div>Other pieces: </div><div><a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/LCJ7YTDNN/large-1-12-beaded-chandelier?optionId=70969837&li=shops" target="_blank">Chandelier</a> and <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/USAJP8WUF/contemp-single-faucet?optionId=70472433&li=shops" target="_blank">faucet</a> are in my Shapeways shop </div><div>BBQ is Router Poreclain (now Discountinued) </div><div>Flowering plants are by Artisan Petite Fleur Minis</div><div>Flooring (Castle Block Stone) and Backsplash (cinder block) are from Model Builders Supply</div><div>Tree is a bonsai style tree from a home goods store<br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-72527537776665188552021-03-06T09:07:00.003-05:002021-04-11T19:35:56.476-04:00Bungalow Dollhouse: Winter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcAEzCRIhBM/YEOP2YrFwBI/AAAAAAAAHd0/61lfwnWFyo8AufIDgQzf_jFgzOMp-lVUgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3850_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1088" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wcAEzCRIhBM/YEOP2YrFwBI/AAAAAAAAHd0/61lfwnWFyo8AufIDgQzf_jFgzOMp-lVUgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3850_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><p>We're looking back at my 2020 winter bungalow dollhouse scene today. I'm still cleaning up the snowflakes from this! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SZyXDvbM3qk/YEOJgDfq6wI/AAAAAAAAHc4/-IIuTiJa3J4MZHBp9fLyPBexYv8EaLmigCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3812_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SZyXDvbM3qk/YEOJgDfq6wI/AAAAAAAAHc4/-IIuTiJa3J4MZHBp9fLyPBexYv8EaLmigCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3812_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qcG2tu0jmv4/YEOJgFxjV6I/AAAAAAAAHc4/KyGnKvFPokw_Zzm3n8ThH4quHRPBId8RwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3894_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qcG2tu0jmv4/YEOJgFxjV6I/AAAAAAAAHc4/KyGnKvFPokw_Zzm3n8ThH4quHRPBId8RwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3894_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OxMuUFyZLtk/YEOJgGSZGXI/AAAAAAAAHc4/EqavxQEnAcMU6t2dP45IBzWQZEYB31RuQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3896winter_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OxMuUFyZLtk/YEOJgGSZGXI/AAAAAAAAHc4/EqavxQEnAcMU6t2dP45IBzWQZEYB31RuQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3896winter_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xx32TBf-Zm0/YEOJgCGWdBI/AAAAAAAAHc4/9lADVLRHcHoW3vyBS9T-NiDl026lrXzswCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3898_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xx32TBf-Zm0/YEOJgCGWdBI/AAAAAAAAHc4/9lADVLRHcHoW3vyBS9T-NiDl026lrXzswCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3898_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_qiOQSfNBE/YEOJ7CnyEQI/AAAAAAAAHdI/8-WmS3iP0Z0DHw12Ke4RMRX7IsJ_lRp3QCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3909_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9_qiOQSfNBE/YEOJ7CnyEQI/AAAAAAAAHdI/8-WmS3iP0Z0DHw12Ke4RMRX7IsJ_lRp3QCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3909_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-UX-GeiO5k/YEOJ7PwNehI/AAAAAAAAHdI/H_2bC6OgDWkKkhUUSJsy-Nl2sAS1i0wUQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3904_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-C-UX-GeiO5k/YEOJ7PwNehI/AAAAAAAAHdI/H_2bC6OgDWkKkhUUSJsy-Nl2sAS1i0wUQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3904_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wh6M8Q-MIxQ/YEOKt7cuCfI/AAAAAAAAHdk/itcF9HxG-H8GaVPGdt9CUTxxkpFT24rMwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3899_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wh6M8Q-MIxQ/YEOKt7cuCfI/AAAAAAAAHdk/itcF9HxG-H8GaVPGdt9CUTxxkpFT24rMwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3899_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pQ3yD97rwZk/YEOJgHLF_TI/AAAAAAAAHc4/Td3Ra03ErIwo3oruCOs8l2h68wgQ9iqJACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3843_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pQ3yD97rwZk/YEOJgHLF_TI/AAAAAAAAHc4/Td3Ra03ErIwo3oruCOs8l2h68wgQ9iqJACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3843_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>The garland and wreaths are by Tiny Naturals on Etsy. The lanterns are from my shop. The trees are a mix of Lemax, Model Builders Supply, and Michaels. And I printed out the backdrop on Engineering paper. <br /><br />The icicles were super easy to make. I used Watereffects by Woodland Scenics. And to protect my roof I put down a layer of foam board before adding a lot of modeling paste and powdered snow from the hobby shop. The roof part warped a lot because I wasn't able to secure it without damaging my shingles.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xKGRgioqdrY/YEOJoIKCaCI/AAAAAAAAHc8/zpKq489rvLky3e98HzphGg8SBFe5MLW7ACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3793_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xKGRgioqdrY/YEOJoIKCaCI/AAAAAAAAHc8/zpKq489rvLky3e98HzphGg8SBFe5MLW7ACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3793_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And here it is at night with lights from Evan Designs LEDs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yDhxDmAd1zo/YEOJynGOCJI/AAAAAAAAHdE/tOyLs74r5gQIfwKFBgu1Yk0ea0kE4aBygCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3958_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yDhxDmAd1zo/YEOJynGOCJI/AAAAAAAAHdE/tOyLs74r5gQIfwKFBgu1Yk0ea0kE4aBygCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3958_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L0_kgbjOtqs/YEOJyusAChI/AAAAAAAAHdE/tJjE9SKQBpQEa0VqpgvDeAx4gnGaM_NqwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3995_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L0_kgbjOtqs/YEOJyusAChI/AAAAAAAAHdE/tJjE9SKQBpQEa0VqpgvDeAx4gnGaM_NqwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3995_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eC_KseBptGE/YEOJysGStQI/AAAAAAAAHdE/kX3GFHPwSmIzUoRZ3TF4FXigUcF3kokvQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3965_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-eC_KseBptGE/YEOJysGStQI/AAAAAAAAHdE/kX3GFHPwSmIzUoRZ3TF4FXigUcF3kokvQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3965_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-E-h_sniW8/YEOJyh4cy4I/AAAAAAAAHdE/uWxz7zTVOLEnnI_a-D6HL7vXG6GC9SBbACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3994_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L-E-h_sniW8/YEOJyh4cy4I/AAAAAAAAHdE/uWxz7zTVOLEnnI_a-D6HL7vXG6GC9SBbACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3994_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SvdT794dJ10/YEOKonMtRnI/AAAAAAAAHdc/y3bCS3UXktwEzng5FZDZ2ZZb_6E0y8E5wCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3992_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SvdT794dJ10/YEOKonMtRnI/AAAAAAAAHdc/y3bCS3UXktwEzng5FZDZ2ZZb_6E0y8E5wCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3992_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cMEYJDljRVQ/YEOKopWk83I/AAAAAAAAHdc/dLA1pGOW73wk4nEWvFkGAXJaZumzTfhNACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4002_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cMEYJDljRVQ/YEOKopWk83I/AAAAAAAAHdc/dLA1pGOW73wk4nEWvFkGAXJaZumzTfhNACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4002_winterbungalowwtmk.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>The blog is officially caught up! I can't wait to share the new house that I've been working on! I also hope to revisit this bungalow dollhouse one last time for Spring/Summer. <br /><br />Have a great weekend everyone! </p>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-83992716540154172082021-02-27T08:05:00.004-05:002021-02-27T19:20:29.174-05:00Bungalow Dollhouse: Exterior Construction<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iNw0Es7cbwQ/YDkvAo18aSI/AAAAAAAAHaM/Ii4YJHJZ7jYyaXU3PzoQZXDsh4XzDK0SgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4127springsetupwtmk2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iNw0Es7cbwQ/YDkvAo18aSI/AAAAAAAAHaM/Ii4YJHJZ7jYyaXU3PzoQZXDsh4XzDK0SgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4127springsetupwtmk2.jpg" /></a></div><p>Today I've got a long overdue follow up to my <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/11/bungalow-dollhouse.html">original bungalow construction</a> post. We're looking at the exterior; roofing, siding, shingles, foundation, and landscaping. All of which was all done prior to my fall scene. </p><p><span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><p>The photo above was taken right after I removed the snow from my winter scene (post to follow) and so things are still being put back into place. I'm getting ready for a spring/summer display (and painstakingly removing the leftover snowflakes!) So let's rewind a bit and look at how things came to be.</p><p><br /></p><p>I wanted the bungalow to have a traditional look but didn't want stained wood shingles that came with the kit. I found these fantastic asphalt shingles at the Little Dollhouse Company. Best part? They are <a href="https://www.thelittledollhousecompany.com/dollhouses-miniatures-furniture-kits/shingles-and-roofing-and-siding-c-13_101/selfadhesive-black-asphalt-shingles-for-dollhouses-p-15216" target="_blank"><b>self-adhesive</b> asphalt shingles</a>! No glue needed! I highly recommend them, they were much quicker to apply and look really good. The only thing I would do next time is use a roller or something to really get them to flatten to the roof, they lifted up in a few spots which is odd because the adhesive is super strong and sticks to everything. I think I could have pressed down more during the application to avoid this.</p><p><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PSBihj-jIK8/YDa-FASDcaI/AAAAAAAAHVo/juhDIxzipyY63g_duzAG-MNrWl4dmGIxgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3337construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="426" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PSBihj-jIK8/YDa-FASDcaI/AAAAAAAAHVo/juhDIxzipyY63g_duzAG-MNrWl4dmGIxgCPcBGAsYHg/w640-h426/IMG_3337construct2.jpg" width="640" /></a></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cyRsLIJfvc/YDb438ya0fI/AAAAAAAAHXY/9Pi5gWrmwVg0d8-5Qj8ZT5lAZw7PDMYTACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4703%2B2construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" height="480" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cyRsLIJfvc/YDb438ya0fI/AAAAAAAAHXY/9Pi5gWrmwVg0d8-5Qj8ZT5lAZw7PDMYTACPcBGAsYHg/w640-h480/IMG_4703%2B2construct2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p>I also filled in the upper window gap. When I made my own windows I changed the size so for the top window that meant I had a gap to close. I cut a thin piece of veneer (it was actually a floorboard from my deck project) and glued it in place. It sticks out the tiniest bit but you really can't tell!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-znea1gnt9cg/YDbFEUMSMyI/AAAAAAAAHWc/KNz_QXJJLHMQFUoWzelZErdbGZqefWOtQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3338construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-znea1gnt9cg/YDbFEUMSMyI/AAAAAAAAHWc/KNz_QXJJLHMQFUoWzelZErdbGZqefWOtQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3338construct2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9h_o9WeOMGE/YDbFEbeqCKI/AAAAAAAAHWc/OeqiuTgnj742vZIglb41mIpaASHu2DIZwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3339construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9h_o9WeOMGE/YDbFEbeqCKI/AAAAAAAAHWc/OeqiuTgnj742vZIglb41mIpaASHu2DIZwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3339construct2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P0R6E1TeGIg/YDbFEeLF_eI/AAAAAAAAHWc/1brVgg_PkD0kC6vBFXHiAb8JYynpStoZgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3341construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-P0R6E1TeGIg/YDbFEeLF_eI/AAAAAAAAHWc/1brVgg_PkD0kC6vBFXHiAb8JYynpStoZgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3341construct2.jpg" /></a></div><p>For the foundation, I debated between a regular brick and a rough brick. In the end I preferred the Model Builder Supply's "<a href="https://modelbuilderssupply.com/building-materials/plastic-paper-patterned-sheets/stone-pebbles/patt-sht-7x12-dressed-stone-1-24-dsc-2/#null">1:24 scale dressed stone</a>" which looks like 1:12 rough brick. I painted it white before attaching it to the foundation with tacky glue. I also used white wood filler to hide any seams.</p><p>This was the regular brick first:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8A7O59YyIws/YDa9OHJpLrI/AAAAAAAAHVM/KbPjKCJrRRsTDF18HgwhkXHP9R6b7nn_gCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3335construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8A7O59YyIws/YDa9OHJpLrI/AAAAAAAAHVM/KbPjKCJrRRsTDF18HgwhkXHP9R6b7nn_gCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3335construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">And this is the dressed stone I went with:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sof29Gvs7GY/YDb4uGWJW-I/AAAAAAAAHXU/FAbUqmwPBukDuaTf6XkSrFKRtPciDQcbgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4794%2B2construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sof29Gvs7GY/YDb4uGWJW-I/AAAAAAAAHXU/FAbUqmwPBukDuaTf6XkSrFKRtPciDQcbgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4794%2B2construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOz0oDCBIJY/YDa-lXEI-II/AAAAAAAAHV0/oNmlQrplmwsQlQh-Xbg69vd920nc7VLcwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3346construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jOz0oDCBIJY/YDa-lXEI-II/AAAAAAAAHV0/oNmlQrplmwsQlQh-Xbg69vd920nc7VLcwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3346construct2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rgQB5mvvvnM/YDa-lTqW2_I/AAAAAAAAHV0/rECZWQ-rNsMDBJq8l7mHBUB_YnFc1N5LgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3348construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rgQB5mvvvnM/YDa-lTqW2_I/AAAAAAAAHV0/rECZWQ-rNsMDBJq8l7mHBUB_YnFc1N5LgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3348construct2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K1SHsaoM_IE/YDa-lXNZjMI/AAAAAAAAHV0/FLdQnJ-SdGI1yYYwlF6hoyscvV_ywqHBACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3347construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K1SHsaoM_IE/YDa-lXNZjMI/AAAAAAAAHV0/FLdQnJ-SdGI1yYYwlF6hoyscvV_ywqHBACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3347construct2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f5W3h1BAA8o/YDa-leYfiDI/AAAAAAAAHV0/X2lnxOVxzuwbbQeBBjvE9A2bHn6k2WXOQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3354construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f5W3h1BAA8o/YDa-leYfiDI/AAAAAAAAHV0/X2lnxOVxzuwbbQeBBjvE9A2bHn6k2WXOQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3354construct2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PPQ13JxjIX4/YDa-lT5YKxI/AAAAAAAAHV0/4vuHUOf11nIHRgSLh1zZzSPrpiteJp-fACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3355construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PPQ13JxjIX4/YDa-lT5YKxI/AAAAAAAAHV0/4vuHUOf11nIHRgSLh1zZzSPrpiteJp-fACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3355construct2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The walkway was based on the paver stones from my patio project. I used pieces of balsa wood, cut and painted them before adding spackle to fill in the gaps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TYhNiJ8NqPw/YDbDPX_WN-I/AAAAAAAAHWE/LVQ5L6k4yQ8htZrtF-95o2X3zN_0OsjZwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3351construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TYhNiJ8NqPw/YDbDPX_WN-I/AAAAAAAAHWE/LVQ5L6k4yQ8htZrtF-95o2X3zN_0OsjZwCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3351construct2.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t9rhGa2_b3E/YDbDPSYjftI/AAAAAAAAHWE/aPeRFWrJ9IwKZp9YYLrxl6a1IloLacKQQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3352construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t9rhGa2_b3E/YDbDPSYjftI/AAAAAAAAHWE/aPeRFWrJ9IwKZp9YYLrxl6a1IloLacKQQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3352construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the soil part, I cut out a piece of foam board in the shape I wanted. I then shaved and rounded off the edge before painting it black. To finish it off I used a model train terrain soil mix from the Hobby Store. I also tried tea for a mulch look but didn't like it with my plants as much, I thought it kind of overwhelmed everything. But it's a great option for another scene. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cJM_7dWsza0/YDbDoux2s_I/AAAAAAAAHWM/Kh0eUwXvjTUSDkDWUgeFsYQ21BYuuGpOQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3353construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cJM_7dWsza0/YDbDoux2s_I/AAAAAAAAHWM/Kh0eUwXvjTUSDkDWUgeFsYQ21BYuuGpOQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3353construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bV9sKzbPNg8/YDbDyyuz_kI/AAAAAAAAHWQ/eXJwKrf620I1QbhU3T3lsZWJFxs8UKuhACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3356construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bV9sKzbPNg8/YDbDyyuz_kI/AAAAAAAAHWQ/eXJwKrf620I1QbhU3T3lsZWJFxs8UKuhACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3356construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LNwm8iqKzpA/YDbDomzJGNI/AAAAAAAAHWM/WleF53Ieu0QrkRSSLCas7BAgS7UkzoE5wCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3360construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-LNwm8iqKzpA/YDbDomzJGNI/AAAAAAAAHWM/WleF53Ieu0QrkRSSLCas7BAgS7UkzoE5wCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3360construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGKzFwGPU30/YDbFiB9MYSI/AAAAAAAAHWk/LYWcJgK3WhYNFM7fy4HQWxAU01SoIs5dgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3362construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XGKzFwGPU30/YDbFiB9MYSI/AAAAAAAAHWk/LYWcJgK3WhYNFM7fy4HQWxAU01SoIs5dgCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3362construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INYaOyFJoLU/YDbDogInlTI/AAAAAAAAHWM/XkBgyGCaBbcrmCEOWpBkk3ZDZWNSdk0eACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3366construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-INYaOyFJoLU/YDbDogInlTI/AAAAAAAAHWM/XkBgyGCaBbcrmCEOWpBkk3ZDZWNSdk0eACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3366construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The lawn took some trial and error as well. Originally I used an HO scale autumn grass mat (darkest powder like green) before switching to a long hair like grass. Here is a photo of the colours I bought. The autumn long grass is the first (its medium green with specks of brown) I found it on Amazon, then the HO scale autumn (darkest green) and lastly the bright spring/summer green I got at the Little Dollhouse Company. It really made a difference having the right tone to match the plants.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAWgnP_xfZ4/YDb5D_PEcsI/AAAAAAAAHXg/a5yHBN04IAQWDpXKqad03Fcyqyp1wx-aACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4888construct2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAWgnP_xfZ4/YDb5D_PEcsI/AAAAAAAAHXg/a5yHBN04IAQWDpXKqad03Fcyqyp1wx-aACPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4888construct2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9GRficF7Ppk/YDb7LzU5C4I/AAAAAAAAHYE/gQlggmmm1a0f-7p1-NOZTlthi3a1GjxswCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_4849%2B2construct.2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1050" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9GRficF7Ppk/YDb7LzU5C4I/AAAAAAAAHYE/gQlggmmm1a0f-7p1-NOZTlthi3a1GjxswCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_4849%2B2construct.2.jpg" /></a></div><p>I think in the future I could make the line between the soil and the grass a bit messier. But I wanted it to be really easy to switch out the grass come spring/summer.</p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z3eDAflY54c/YDbGSs1XAtI/AAAAAAAAHWs/lTHu7UZUyy8k_jD6noGUhQj99I9gsRqqQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3531miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z3eDAflY54c/YDbGSs1XAtI/AAAAAAAAHWs/lTHu7UZUyy8k_jD6noGUhQj99I9gsRqqQCPcBGAsYHg/s16000/IMG_3531miniatureblog.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by! I know I'm a bit quieter here than before, I've personally found social media to be a more convenient and practical way to keep up with sharing miniatures. I'll always be popping in here because a single image there can't capture a project the way a blogpost can. I started putting together my winter scene post and after that I'm going to dive into my new dollhouse build. So to all my mini friends here on blog land I miss you and I hope you are doing well!</div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-77953011905719485562020-09-12T15:44:00.011-04:002021-04-11T19:36:07.190-04:00Bungalow Dollhouse: Fall <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iSwwqxHAWDU/X10OPcj4BGI/AAAAAAAAHKA/Vt66zfn6O3c3Y_Fme7fvGpGGaYV11PnLQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3614miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1111" data-original-width="1400" height="779" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iSwwqxHAWDU/X10OPcj4BGI/AAAAAAAAHKA/Vt66zfn6O3c3Y_Fme7fvGpGGaYV11PnLQCPcBGAsYHg/w976-h779/IMG_3614miniatureblog.jpg" width="976" /></a></div><p>Hello, Fall! The exterior of my beachside bungalow dollhouse has finally finished it's transformation. Today I'm thrilled to share a bit more about the house and some of my favourite new harvest-inspired minis. Let's face it in miniland you need to get a head start on the seasonal decor if you want to finish in time to display!</p><p><br /></p><p>I'm delighted to have partnered up with Hobby Builders Supply and <a href="www.miniatures.com" target="_blank">miniatures.com</a> once again to show off some of their seasonal accessories. I love doing these holiday or seasonal projects with them because it always motivates me to try new things and reimagine my dollhouse or roombox. I hope you get inspired too!</p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p><br /></p><p>If you want to see more of the behind the scenes process and building materials like the stone foundation, shingles (peel and stick guys!) it will be in my follow up post next week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2pJzP9rdj8Q/X10cEEeY9kI/AAAAAAAAHK4/WwBy4WaMRQcXREGMar54iLIwGaVyFUGGACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3649miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="813" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2pJzP9rdj8Q/X10cEEeY9kI/AAAAAAAAHK4/WwBy4WaMRQcXREGMar54iLIwGaVyFUGGACPcBGAsYHg/w1220-h813/IMG_3649miniatureblog.jpg" width="1220" /></a></div><p>Let's start with the entrance. If you're new here, this is the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Beachside-Bungalow-Kit-P22975.aspx" target="_blank">Beachside Bungalow Kit</a> by Real Good Toys. I've changed a good part of the front which you can <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/11/bungalow-dollhouse.html" target="_blank">read more about in part one here</a>. They are two of these <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Lilliput-Oval-Light-Door-P20011.aspx" target="_blank">oval doors</a> that I joined up together. I went for a more traditional <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Gunmetal-Handle-and-Knocker-P25438.aspx" target="_blank">door handle</a> to match the rest of the house. These just make such a grand entry! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcnBbQbyb5Y/X10cIwex83I/AAAAAAAAHK8/svN8wb-0WRczOgocNEISOoR3LqswFBvlACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3512miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="650" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GcnBbQbyb5Y/X10cIwex83I/AAAAAAAAHK8/svN8wb-0WRczOgocNEISOoR3LqswFBvlACPcBGAsYHg/w976-h650/IMG_3512miniatureblog.jpg" width="976" /></a></div><p>The wreaths and real florals are by the fabulously talented <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TinyNaturals?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">TinyNaturals</a>. For me, they just tie the harvest accessories and landscaping together. She's the one that made my beautiful Christmas wreaths too. Those planters are old ones from <a href="http://miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a>... I hope they come back one day!</p><p>And I couldn't be happier with my <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/2P8YC4PNG/1-12-wall-single-lantern-0-089in-hole?optionId=130258373&li=shops" target="_blank">wall lanterns</a>! I use the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/716-Inch-Candle-Socket-with-12-Inch-White-Wires-P17497.aspx" target="_blank">Candle Socket for lantern</a> and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Bi-Pin-Micro-Candle-Flame-Bulbs-P19332.aspx" target="_blank">Bi Pin Flame Bulbs</a> to make these. That particular socket fits perfectly in this design and makes installing them a breeze. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BTz_13lb3w/X10cW9lIBEI/AAAAAAAAHLA/twyT7Ajf_gITkNUbsAsd-eaUL-9IqdIfwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3549miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="1016" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8BTz_13lb3w/X10cW9lIBEI/AAAAAAAAHLA/twyT7Ajf_gITkNUbsAsd-eaUL-9IqdIfwCPcBGAsYHg/w1525-h1016/IMG_3549miniatureblog.jpg" width="1525" /></a></div><p>Rather than a typical bench for this scene, I started off with my <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Oak-White-Table--P17341.aspx" target="_blank">oak white table</a> and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Set-of-Four-Oak-Chairs-P18322.aspx" target="_blank">chairs</a>. I liked how it gave me a bigger spot to display. I did some food and some harvest farm fresh accessories.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u6JeL-ySnvw/X10YAIa0YUI/AAAAAAAAHKc/BPj_kr8yFHoTj8cyl2p2zemdWJizJmJkACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3652miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="1016" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u6JeL-ySnvw/X10YAIa0YUI/AAAAAAAAHKc/BPj_kr8yFHoTj8cyl2p2zemdWJizJmJkACPcBGAsYHg/w1525-h1016/IMG_3652miniatureblog.jpg" width="1525" /></a></div><p>I made a little vase out of the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Hammered-Copper-Watering-Can-P27372.aspx" target="_blank">Copper Watering Can</a> with the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/12-Sunflowers-P23631.aspx?ItemId=17403249" target="_blank">Sunflowers</a> and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Three-Cattails-P23567.aspx?ItemId=17413423" target="_blank">Cattails</a>. I really like the sunflowers, I could see them in a bunch of arrangements.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-12VeRbwPEY0/X10NR5wTPII/AAAAAAAAHJY/KX80fe6x3hsxdPG7fkOUT1dspGlucfNDACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3541miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="1016" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-12VeRbwPEY0/X10NR5wTPII/AAAAAAAAHJY/KX80fe6x3hsxdPG7fkOUT1dspGlucfNDACPcBGAsYHg/w1525-h1016/IMG_3541miniatureblog.jpg" width="1525" /></a></div>Love these fall <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Six-Halloween-Cupcakes-P26884.aspx?ItemId=17433710" target="_blank">Cupcakes</a> on the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Empty-Wooden-Tray-P29254.aspx?ItemId=17436634" target="_blank">wooden tray</a>! It's a cute alternative for pie and would work well for Halloween too.<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECtxuXP8Gud7i0UzhenKN4JBvhQEMy3pezc_R6dvmMqJ9ZFzAKnKUGmZAes1gUiIUYUJimXUJEjZ8ep9C1wqasuc_3onHeevbr4NVGyRwswaXeVcP5eAsUv2nAyGoZyLD59NyfCdUGLU/s1400/IMG_3539miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="1016" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiECtxuXP8Gud7i0UzhenKN4JBvhQEMy3pezc_R6dvmMqJ9ZFzAKnKUGmZAes1gUiIUYUJimXUJEjZ8ep9C1wqasuc_3onHeevbr4NVGyRwswaXeVcP5eAsUv2nAyGoZyLD59NyfCdUGLU/w1525-h1016/IMG_3539miniatureblog.jpg" width="1525" /></a></div><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Garden-Flag-Stand-P28134.aspx?ItemId=17413598" target="_blank">Garden Flag</a> stands are so versatile! I've wanted one for a while. I got the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Harvest-Welcome-Flag-for-Garden-Stand-P28709.aspx?ItemId=17403217" target="_blank">Harvest Welcome Flag</a>. I like how I'll be able to switch it up for the season. To the side there is also a yellow <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Forsythia-Bush-P28492.aspx?ItemId=17432033" target="_blank">Forsythia Bush</a>. The pumpkins are putka pods I got at the craft store.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bOewWIjclF8/X10NR4XeogI/AAAAAAAAHJY/Zofvc7dHbsAqlmq2z_vJXEI5P3vmWtYwgCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3488miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="1016" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bOewWIjclF8/X10NR4XeogI/AAAAAAAAHJY/Zofvc7dHbsAqlmq2z_vJXEI5P3vmWtYwgCPcBGAsYHg/w1525-h1016/IMG_3488miniatureblog.jpg" width="1525" /></a></div>This little corner is so sweet! I have a <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Hay-Bale-P25506.aspx?ItemId=17432540">hay bale</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/24-Macintosh-Apples-and-Basket-P23806.aspx" target="_blank">Macintosh apples in a basket</a> (I stuck some plastic in the bottom so it looked really full) and a <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Small-Crate-with-Pumpkins-P29495.aspx?ItemId=17403212" target="_blank">small crate with pumpkins</a>. I liked how it offered a lot of different heights to layer in that corner. <br /><br /><div>The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Rustic-Washtub-P27699.aspx?ItemId=17432279" target="_blank">rustic washtub</a> is beautiful!! I used it as a planter. It just has this gorgeous rusty hue. I filled it with flowers from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TinyNaturals?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">TinyNaturals</a>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qHx277t7abs/X10Nmz0zZrI/AAAAAAAAHJs/ge_PWS7ca4kKOvwzzZb_DavMlk3na43hwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3404miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="1270" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qHx277t7abs/X10Nmz0zZrI/AAAAAAAAHJs/ge_PWS7ca4kKOvwzzZb_DavMlk3na43hwCPcBGAsYHg/w1906-h1270/IMG_3404miniatureblog.jpg" width="1906" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ntlOYOZKEvU/X10NqeFpWfI/AAAAAAAAHJw/AXGsI55NMrUgm4fs3i4KlavghKLX6b8qwCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3548miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="813" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ntlOYOZKEvU/X10NqeFpWfI/AAAAAAAAHJw/AXGsI55NMrUgm4fs3i4KlavghKLX6b8qwCPcBGAsYHg/w1220-h813/IMG_3548miniatureblog.jpg" width="1220" /></a></div>The rest of the front landscaping is a mix of "Squeeze Me" shrubs and trees (see links at end of post), some flower tops from Michaels, and a big <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Vibrant-Fall-Bush-P28756.aspx" target="_blank">vibrant fall bush</a>. (That's the big yellow and orange bush on the right.) I really loved this one. It's so nice that it's bigger and adds that extra height behind the smaller bushes. Very full too.</div><div>The landscaping and grass are removable so I'll show that next time.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBzebD5VP2M/X10N809RfsI/AAAAAAAAHJ4/Uw1R2FI-Ok0Ot460kJZGALCNsqHjepURACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3625miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="813" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wBzebD5VP2M/X10N809RfsI/AAAAAAAAHJ4/Uw1R2FI-Ok0Ot460kJZGALCNsqHjepURACPcBGAsYHg/w1220-h813/IMG_3625miniatureblog.jpg" width="1220" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DhnKka0FJrw/X10cn72EMNI/AAAAAAAAHLI/wW2pCkLdMacQmJb_v7BILYPfFOaho3DFQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3498miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="1400" height="819" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DhnKka0FJrw/X10cn72EMNI/AAAAAAAAHLI/wW2pCkLdMacQmJb_v7BILYPfFOaho3DFQCPcBGAsYHg/w1220-h819/IMG_3498miniatureblog.jpg" width="1220" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWyKnPQ9Ay4/X10cnxItnGI/AAAAAAAAHLI/SxEJit8rcRsKJIb9a7PS6z1GAYrdpn6PACPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3523miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="813" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nWyKnPQ9Ay4/X10cnxItnGI/AAAAAAAAHLI/SxEJit8rcRsKJIb9a7PS6z1GAYrdpn6PACPcBGAsYHg/w1220-h813/IMG_3523miniatureblog.jpg" width="1220" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HfinfU7LHes/X10ctLHLUmI/AAAAAAAAHLM/L-15cJpJkLsUFKZpOEeaVa3Ql11DebXAQCPcBGAsYHg/s1400/IMG_3527miniatureblog.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="933" data-original-width="1400" height="813" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HfinfU7LHes/X10ctLHLUmI/AAAAAAAAHLM/L-15cJpJkLsUFKZpOEeaVa3Ql11DebXAQCPcBGAsYHg/w1220-h813/IMG_3527miniatureblog.jpg" width="1220" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I hope you've all enjoyed my fall photo tour! I want to thank Hobby Builders Supply and <a href="http://miniatures.com">miniatures.com</a> for sending me some of these fall pieces to share with you. Almost everything I used to make this dollhouse can be found there, including the original bungalow kit. And if you love decorating for Halloween, you have to enter their <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Webpage.aspx?WebpageId=2062" target="_blank">Halloween contest</a>! The deadline is October 25th, and all you have to do is submit one photo for a chance to win a store credit. </p><p>Take care everyone!</p><p><br /></p><p>To see Part 1 of the Bungalow project <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/11/bungalow-dollhouse.html" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p><p><br /></p><p>The minis: <a href="http://www.miniatures.com">www.miniatures.com</a></p><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Beachside-Bungalow-Kit-P22975.aspx" target="_blank">Beachside Bungalow Kit</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Gunmetal-Handle-and-Knocker-P25438.aspx" target="_blank">Door Handles</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/12-Sunflowers-P23631.aspx?ItemId=17403249" target="_blank">Sunflowers</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Three-Cattails-P23567.aspx?ItemId=17413423" target="_blank">Cattails</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Hammered-Copper-Watering-Can-P27372.aspx" target="_blank">Copper Watering Can</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Six-Halloween-Cupcakes-P26884.aspx?ItemId=17433710" target="_blank">Halloween Cupcakes</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Empty-Wooden-Tray-P29254.aspx?ItemId=17436634" target="_blank">Wooden Tray</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Harvest-Welcome-Flag-for-Garden-Stand-P28709.aspx?ItemId=17403217" target="_blank">Harvest Welcome Flag for Garden Stand</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Garden-Flag-Stand-P28134.aspx?ItemId=17413598" target="_blank">Garden Flag Stand</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Forsythia-Bush-P28492.aspx?ItemId=17432033" target="_blank">Forsythia Bush</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Hay-Bale-P25506.aspx?ItemId=17432540">Hay Bale</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Small-Crate-with-Pumpkins-P29495.aspx?ItemId=17403212" target="_blank">Small Crate with Pumpkins</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/24-Macintosh-Apples-and-Basket-P23806.aspx" target="_blank">Macintosh Apples and Basket </a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/California-Fruits-Crate-P26642.aspx?ItemId=17403260" target="_blank">California Fruits Crate</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Rustic-Washtub-P27699.aspx?ItemId=17432279" target="_blank">Rustic Washtub</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Vibrant-Fall-Bush-P28756.aspx" target="_blank">Vibrant Fall Bush</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Oak-White-Table--P17341.aspx" target="_blank">Oak White Table</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Set-of-Four-Oak-Chairs-P18322.aspx" target="_blank">Oak Chairs</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">"Squeeze Me" Shrubs and Trees. These come in a bunch of different sizes. <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-4H-Spring-Green-Trees-P25960.aspx" target="_blank">4" trees</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Small-Evergreen-Trees-P17588.aspx" target="_blank">3 1/2" trees</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-3H-Spring-Green-Trees-P25959.aspx" target="_blank">3" trees</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/5-Pc-Squeeze-Me-Tree-Set-P24820.aspx" target="_blank">1" trees</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Squeeze-Me-Evergreen-Bushes-P18081.aspx" target="_blank">rounded mini trees</a>, and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Squeeze-Me-Evergreen-Bushes-P18082.aspx">round bushes</a> Also comes in hedges and a larger <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Evergreen-Tree-P17581.aspx" target="_blank">Evergreen tree</a> that I used on my patio. Search squeeze me or evergreen to see them all.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/716-Inch-Candle-Socket-with-12-Inch-White-Wires-P17497.aspx" target="_blank">Candle Socket for lantern</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Bi-Pin-Micro-Candle-Flame-Bulbs-P19332.aspx" target="_blank">Bi Pin Flame Bulbs</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Other items:</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/2P8YC4PNG/1-12-wall-single-lantern-0-089in-hole?optionId=130258373&li=shops" target="_blank">Wall Lanterns</a> (also a <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/EFLK4JZAT/1-12-floor-single-lantern-0-089-hole?optionId=155924713&li=shops" target="_blank">floor/table option</a>) </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">Door Wreaths are by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TinyNaturals?ref=condensed_trust_header_title_sold" target="_blank">TinyNaturals</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-16144331785400103882020-08-22T15:28:00.003-04:002020-08-22T20:37:10.043-04:00Summer BBQ on the Patio<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6wtLAQHnqM/X0Fa1_NhvkI/AAAAAAAAHFE/EYWDLQXHeQkk-Xdrmxgfx0_n1XjP3N7ngCPcBGAsYHg/s4898/IMG_3104insta-2miniatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3265" data-original-width="4898" height="668" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t6wtLAQHnqM/X0Fa1_NhvkI/AAAAAAAAHFE/EYWDLQXHeQkk-Xdrmxgfx0_n1XjP3N7ngCPcBGAsYHg/w1000-h668/IMG_3104insta-2miniatureblog.jpg" width="1000" /></a></div><p>Summer 2020 sure has been one to remember! I hope all of my readers are healthy and doing okay. I started this bbq scene back in March, so I guess you could call this my quarantine project. It's been fun to re-vist the patio space and spend some time "outside" and throwing a mini party when things are quieter in real life. I found so many fabulously talented miniaturists for this one. </p><span><a name='more'></a></span><p>I'll admit I went a little bit overboard... when the Chicago show was cancelled I kind of made up for it. Haha. Any one else find themselves spending a bit more time mini shopping while at home these months?? I'm usually someone that makes most of my things but it was fun to get a bunch of accessories to use in party scenes for years to come.</p><p>If you want to learn more about how I made the miniature <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/search/label/Modern%20Patio?max-results=8" target="_blank">Backyard Patio Retreat</a> step by step you can check that out <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/search/label/Modern%20Patio?max-results=8" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OsWzCd58yUI/X0Fds2jKOUI/AAAAAAAAHFg/eehryhULpZQv34wW0sqMysb25nLzW9zlQCPcBGAsYHg/s4702/IMG_3012bbqlong%2Beditedminiatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3135" data-original-width="4702" height="1305" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OsWzCd58yUI/X0Fds2jKOUI/AAAAAAAAHFg/eehryhULpZQv34wW0sqMysb25nLzW9zlQCPcBGAsYHg/w1954-h1305/IMG_3012bbqlong%2Beditedminiatureblog.jpg" width="1954" /></a></div><p>Let's start with the BBQ! It's a Router Porcelain metal unit (without a base). I managed to fit an Evan Design's LED inside through one of the cracks to get that flickering glow effect. The bbq was a bit too clean looking so I added some black watered down paint to make it look used. I also built the base myself and added the <a href="https://www.shapeways.com/product/HUUBW2Z6E/handles-square-bases-large-24pc?optionId=94798100&li=shops" target="_blank">square base handle</a> designs from my shop. The countertop is a modge podged piece of copy paper on mdf.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FtRIC2ZE6EU/X0FfY0bOqpI/AAAAAAAAHFs/aBMJnb0BfAQzZXBQl4GZspX9yzC7oAoRgCPcBGAsYHg/s4898/IMG_3183instaminiatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3265" data-original-width="4898" height="1044" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FtRIC2ZE6EU/X0FfY0bOqpI/AAAAAAAAHFs/aBMJnb0BfAQzZXBQl4GZspX9yzC7oAoRgCPcBGAsYHg/w1563-h1044/IMG_3183instaminiatureblog.jpg" width="1563" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1yhNYQOGXw/X0FfYzx8s7I/AAAAAAAAHFs/jcNRRQZVWAU4HuVIHt5kdofE7yndsUZMgCPcBGAsYHg/s4898/IMG_3020instaminiatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3265" data-original-width="4898" height="668" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I1yhNYQOGXw/X0FfYzx8s7I/AAAAAAAAHFs/jcNRRQZVWAU4HuVIHt5kdofE7yndsUZMgCPcBGAsYHg/w1000-h668/IMG_3020instaminiatureblog.jpg" width="1000" /></a></div><p>I'm so thrilled with these accessories!! <a href="https://www.carolynscreationsminiatures.com/" target="_blank">Carolyn's Miniature Creations</a> made all the cheese/burgers and hot dogs with both raw and cooked options. She also made the platter of bbq chicken and all the burger and hot dog buns. My favourite bit is how the crusty and shiny cooked burgers and chicken look. They're so realistic!</p><p>On to the feast!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RBTfMG-5Z78/X0FiSHSz-bI/AAAAAAAAHGM/QT3IsZ4TJRI97P8q2OeC0UUUBpakOlZjgCPcBGAsYHg/s4506/IMG_3304instaminiatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3238" data-original-width="4506" height="719" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RBTfMG-5Z78/X0FiSHSz-bI/AAAAAAAAHGM/QT3IsZ4TJRI97P8q2OeC0UUUBpakOlZjgCPcBGAsYHg/w1000-h719/IMG_3304instaminiatureblog.jpg" width="1000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_5Ry1mRE5ic/X0FhATOIy6I/AAAAAAAAHF4/UCs8xf8iNIETWEZAkYbpYMp052BEpW4DACPcBGAsYHg/s4898/IMG_3307instaminiatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3265" data-original-width="4898" height="668" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_5Ry1mRE5ic/X0FhATOIy6I/AAAAAAAAHF4/UCs8xf8iNIETWEZAkYbpYMp052BEpW4DACPcBGAsYHg/w1000-h668/IMG_3307instaminiatureblog.jpg" width="1000" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QxGkcIoJqAk/X0FhAbArwgI/AAAAAAAAHF4/8K59X1ortS4CDjMyk0XEae5vQB5lLhSLwCPcBGAsYHg/s4898/IMG_3306instaminiatureblog.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3265" data-original-width="4898" height="668" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QxGkcIoJqAk/X0FhAbArwgI/AAAAAAAAHF4/8K59X1ortS4CDjMyk0XEae5vQB5lLhSLwCPcBGAsYHg/w1000-h668/IMG_3306instaminiatureblog.jpg" width="1000" /></a></div><p>I got <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-12-Scale-2-Cooked-Sweet-Corn-On-A-2-2cm-Ceramic-Plate-Tumdee-Dolls-House-BBQ/191565144481?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649" target="_blank">corn</a> (I lost one cob!) which was surprisingly hard to find. The three salads are by David from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TheWeeDeli" target="_blank">The Wee Deli</a>. I liked the two I originally got so much I went and got the potato salad and the red & white napkins. I love that they came with utensils created into the design and the scale is perfect. That little platter of cold cuts and cheese is by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MoonBijoux" target="_blank">MoonBijox</a> and she also made the tray on the upper level. I love the way she creates tomatoes! 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I've had all these items awhile and it was nice to get them out. That pink floating ring is a barbie pool ring but I think it works in 1:12. The adorable jacket with the buttons was a gift from Mish of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlliesHomeGoods?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Allieshomegoods</a> and will be going in my bungalow closet, along with the sandals by <a href="https://www.patriziasantiminiatures.com/" target="_blank">Patrizia</a>. And the towels and pool noodle are by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BitsAndPiecesByPam?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=187766817" target="_blank">BitsandPiecesbyPam</a>. I wish I had a pool like this in real life! </p><p><br /></p><p>I hope this brought a bit more sunshine to your weekend! </p><p><br /></p><p>After a lot of time off, I'm happy to say things have been going well for me and I'm getting back into my groove (yay!) it's so nice to be sharing and really working on projects again. The last couple of months I spent my time designing new 3D items for my bungalow which I'll get to soon (<a href="https://www.shapeways.com/shops/paperdollminis" target="_blank">new handles, new toilet, and new hardware</a>!) But first I'm focusing on the bungalow exterior with a fall project due mid-September. Also...if all goes well I'll be branching out my mini shop into something highly requested and exciting this fall too!<br /><br />Sending you all so much love, stay well! </p><p><br /></p>Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-67545332925540825712020-03-15T19:30:00.000-04:002020-05-11T15:29:25.373-04:00Spring Celebration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">The side table: with the food! This <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Oak-White-Table--P17341.aspx">farmhouse style table</a> would have been cute with the chairs but I decided I wanted extra space. I highly recommend the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tulip-Centerpiece-P27261.aspx">tulip centrepiece in a white vase</a>, seriously impressed. I'm tempted to buy another in my next order because I like it so much. Which isn't always the case with faux flowers. But clearly, I have a thing for mini tulips? My collection keeps growing!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Also, the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Six-Easter-Cupcakes-P25057.aspx">Easter cupcakes</a> are really nice in person. I especially like the ones with the grass and egg design. Very pleased! And of course, I got another <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Glass-Jar-P23433.aspx">glass jar</a> for this scene... I am constantly collecting mini glass items and I like the way you can fill this one. Will be cute in a bakery too, no?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Oh and the pot lights! They're 3mm LED's in eyelets. I'll have to post a tutorial on that soon.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Thank you Hobby Builders Supply and <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://miniatures.com&source=gmail&ust=1584368139517000&usg=AFQjCNGQYn91ZoAjqTn8CDUCxU32wTiCSQ" href="http://miniatures.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">miniatures.com</a> for providing furniture and decor for this scene!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I can't tell you how happy this roombox made me. I sometimes get very discouraged that I'm not able to make minis quite as fast as I used to. But everything really just came together for this project and it's been a little bit of joy despite all the chaos out there now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">I hope you all are healthy and safe. Sending love to you all!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Update: I've answered some questions in the comments about building this scene. Please feel free to ask about the build or the items in it, I always go back to my posts and respond to questions. : )</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Oak-White-Table--P17341.aspx">Oak and White Table</a> (against wall)</span><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tulip-Centerpiece-P27261.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Tulip Centerpiece in White Vase </span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Glass-Jar-P23433.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Large Glass Jar with Lid</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Round-Acrylic-Cake-Stand-P27920.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Acrylic Cake Stand</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Six-Easter-Cupcakes-P25057.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Easter Cupcakes</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Deviled-Eggs-P24106.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Deviled Eggs</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Chocolate-Bunny-P26550.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Chocolate Bunny</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Wicker-Ottoman-P24955.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Wicker Ottoman</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Hayden-Buffet-Hutch-P23749.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hayden Buffet Hutch</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Tiny-Green-Pitcher-P24435.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Green Pitcher</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Green-Glass-Vase-P28820.aspx">Green Vase</a> (similar)</span><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Amber-Bowl-P27464.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Large Amber Bowl</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Citrus-Tree-Wall-Plate-Set-by-Reutter-Porzellan-P27654.aspx">Plates</a> (similar)</span><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Lily-and-Rose-Wreath-P23550.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Lily and Rose Wreath</span></a><br />
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<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Unfinished-Stool-P25376.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Unfinished Stool</span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/3-Pc-Oak-Trestle-Table-Set-P27244.aspx">3 Piece Oak Table</a> (I used only the table from my set)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Cross-Buck-Chair-P27281.aspx">Cross Buck Chair</a> (I got wood and painted it white, but comes in white and black options as well)</span><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Ribbed-Wine-Glasses-P26324.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">4 Ribbed Wine Glasses</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/5-Pc-Place-Setting-of-Dishes-P27167.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dishes, Plates, Bowls</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Set-of-12-Dinner-Plates-P17280.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Dinner Plates</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Glass-Pedestal-Dish-P28100.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Glass Pedestal Dish</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Mini-Grass-P28466.aspx">Moss</a> (similar)</span><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/12-Easter-Eggs-P22422.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">12 Easter Eggs</span></a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/12-Sunrise-Tulips-P26809.aspx"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sunrise Tulips</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;"><a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Glass-Jug-P28110.aspx"> Large Glass Jug </a> (similar)</span><br />
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Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-5119250145891814282019-12-30T16:09:00.000-05:002020-05-11T15:29:06.221-04:00Christmas 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The decorations stay up until January, right? Come tour my Christmas scene for 2019.<br />
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Here's the big overview (including the unfinished hallway/dining!)<br />
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The mantel garland and wreath are what inspired the space. They are by the amazing <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinyNaturals">tinynaturals on Etsy</a>. I was blown away when I opened the box! (Just wait till you see the exterior of the bungalow done up!)<br />
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This sofa set isn't new but I don't think I've shared it yet. It's by <a href="http://www.prdminiatures.com/">PRD mininatures</a>. Soooo comfy. It's got a good amount of squish for those mini people.<br />
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The tree is made from a bottle brush tree, 2 LED strands from <a href="https://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/">Evan designs</a>, and lots of Lycopodium branches (thank you <a href="http://shenandoahandstuff.blogspot.com/">Shelia</a> for shipping those to me!!) FYI if you plan on making a tree... mine is 9" and I only needed 1.5 bunches of lycopodium. I thought it would have taken a lot more.<br />
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The gifts are from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/TinyNaturals">tinynaturals</a>, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/BitsAndPiecesByPam?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=187766817">littlebitsandpiecesbypam</a>, and the white ribbon bow is from <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/ToadlyAwesomeMinis">toadlyawesomeminis</a> all on Etsy.<br />
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And finally the Christmas baking! These are all by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/ParisMiniatures?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=116122370">Paris miniatures</a>. I've started collecting a lot of her work. It's all so gorgeously detailed and cute! A mini bakery definitely is in my near future.<br />
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Oh and that's my boyfriend and I in the frame ;) <a href="http://kittyandkatminiatures.blogspot.com/">Kat</a> sent me a box of goodies back in the summer and I'm finally getting them out and into scenes, thanks Kat! All the vases, beads and frame were perfect here!<br />
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I hope you all had a very happy and joyous holiday season! I'm looking forward to the new year and new mini projects! How about you?<br />
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I just have to find that mini champagne bottle again for tomorrow...<br />
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<br />Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-23918686671955866012019-11-30T11:41:00.000-05:002020-05-11T15:35:38.673-04:00Bungalow Dollhouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well hello there! It's been a while! I'm here with a bit of an update and a new dollhouse project.<br />
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If you follow me on instagram I posted a small update last week. I became unwell toward the end of the patio project and had to put everything on pause. This fall I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and since then I've been learning how to adapt and still work on minis.<br />
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Which leads me to my new project... I know jumping back into my big transitional dollhouse would be too much for me right now. So I've decided to go a little smaller and do the Real Good Toys Beachside Bungalow Kit.<br />
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I'm not really kit bashing too much this time. However, I have remodelled the front porch to bring it up to date. The original kit is too traditional looking and trying to make it modern has been a challenge.<br />
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I've been very impressed with how easy this kit has been to assemble. I would definitely recommend it, although I find the interior space to be a little too small for my tastes. I think the classic bungalow is bigger.<br />
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The original kit comes with 2 columns and a post base in the middle. It's very asymmetrical. I tried adding an extra column but in the end decided to ditch the traditional columns all together and make my own.<br />
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To start, this is the original kit layout with my own laser cut windows. (In these photos the porch support beam was already trimmed for my new design, you can see how the original kit's posts are spread out wider).<br />
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I didn't like the empty space in the middle so I tried adding a third column.<br />
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It was still too traditional looking so I took away the post bases, which meant I had to make new columns and caps.<br />
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I also had to add extra MDF pieces to the porch base so the posts could sit properly without the old bases.<br />
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I decided the post widths included in the original design were too wide and cut them down:<br />
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I trimmed the big porch support beam that holds up the roof for my new design too.</div>
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Once I liked the column sizes I glued them into the base and added thin strips of veneer to the porch floor. (Just like my<a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/05/modern-miniature-patio-series-base.html"> backyard patio retreat</a>)<br />
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I cut out the openings for the larger window and door. I used a Dremel with a saw blade attachment. The trim will cover any gaps.</div>
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To make the double door I bought another of the same style and removed the oval slider. I microwaved just the door piece (without the metal pins!) for 10 seconds to loosen the glue so I could take it apart.<br />
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I had to make a new frame to go around both doors. I used all the trim pieces that came with the original doors to do it, as well as two pieces of thin basswood strips for the bottom. Once I had the frame I used a tiny screwdriver to make new holes for the pins. I finished the design with two laser cut window mullion panels (I'll add the plexi this week)</div>
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So this is where I'm at now: I've painted everything and am ready for assembly.<br />
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What do you think so far? Should I paint the columns white or stain them to match the porch floor? I plan on adding some sort of trim around their bases. I'm still a little unsure whether I want a metal roof or an asphalt shingle roof... lots of trim work still to be done.<br />
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I've made some brand new 3D working lantern lights for this build too. Can't wait to show what those look like!<br />
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The goal is to have this house all ready to add some Christmas lights and snow before the end of December.<br />
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Hope you are well and working away on your minis!<br />
<br />Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-63755112716062706922019-06-22T16:24:00.000-04:002019-06-23T16:04:53.794-04:00Backyard Patio Retreat: Cushions and Backdrops<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After putting together my <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/06/backyard-patio-retreat-reveal.html">reveal post</a> last week, I realized I still had a few more photos I wanted to share from this patio project. Today I'm giving a look at how I made the cushions for the patio furniture and the new backdrop I used for this shoot.<br />
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Let's start with the cushions. I cut out some 1/4" foamboard to match the shapes of the lounger and tall chairs. I did one layer for the lounger and doubled the thickness for the chairs. To make the long cushion lie flat against the bent lounger I scored the foamboard on both the top and bottom, cutting right through the foam but not through the paper on the other side. </div>
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I used a spray adhesive and tacky glue to attach some white felt and fabric. I only put the layer of white felt on the top, mostly because the fabric was really thin and I thought it gave it a smoother appearance. (The great thing about using thinner fabric in miniatures is that it is much easier to fold and manipulate so I highly recommend keeping this in mind when you shop.) I didn't properly finish the bottoms of the cushions because I knew no one would see them.<br />
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The layer of felt:<br />
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Not pictured: Once the fabric was on I placed the cushion on the lounger and added some small objects on top overnight to help the lounger cushion dry into the bent position.<br />
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Here is the same process with the chair cushions:<br />
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Don't they look comfy?<br />
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For a little bit more of a behind-the-scenes look at my build, this is one of the photos that didn't end up in the landscaping post but was a great example of the realities of crafting. Having the garden growies spread out on the surface allowed me to pick out the nicest bits of fluff, but it went everywhere! I kept the vacuum beside my desk during the entire project!<br />
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I also did something different for my photoshoot this time and I hope it helps some of you too. Typically when I go to make a backdrop for my build I start by finding a commercial-free image from <a href="http://www.pixabay.com/">Pixabay</a> and use photoshop to crop and manipulate it. Then I go to my local Staples (office supply and print shop) and use their big copy and print machines to print backdrops on 11x17in paper for 99 cents each. I then tape them all together and make one big photo backdrop. It's a lot of work, especially when I have to photoshop out so many overlap lines in the post-edit stage, but it's been the most economical way to do things.<br />
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Last time I was there one of the employees suggested I look at doing an Engineer print in colour, which is used by architects and designers for blueprints. The thing is these prints are far cheaper than any other large print I've seen! For a 24x36 sheet it was $11 Cdn ($14 for same day service).<br />
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I only did one print this time because I didn't know if they would work, but next time I'll do 2-3 depending on the size of the project. I found the colour and paper quality great for this purpose and the bigger size makes my life so much easier.<br />
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Here are a few shots of the backdrop. I have the engineering print in the middle and then a couple of 11x17 prints on the side. It was a super dark and rainy day so I've also got this bright led light and a photography reflector from Amazon.<br />
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It's such a nice size! Post edits were a breeze, a lot of images I took stayed within the border of the engineering print and didn't need to be blended out. (Keep in mind a lot of time the background is out of focus anyways).<br />
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Would you like to see more posts about how I photograph my miniatures? I was thinking once my big dollhouse is a little bit further along I could show how I properly light my scenes and what equipment I find most helpful. Especially when taking photos indoors and in dark light.<br />
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I just realized Canada Day is next weekend, and now that I have this great outdoor roombox it only seems fitting to have a BBQ. Hope you'll all come over again and join me!<br />
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My miniature backyard patio retreat is now ready for summer! I had a lot of fun creating this scene with pieces from Hobby Builders Supply and <a href="http://www.miniatures.com/">miniatures.com</a>. This is quintessential summer for me, outdoors, by the water and bright colours. Day or night it's the perfect place to relax and hang out!<br />
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Did you miss a post leading up to this big reveal?<br />
<a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/05/modern-miniature-patio-series-base.html">The Base</a><br />
<a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/05/modern-miniature-patio-series-fence-pavers-pool.html">Fence, Pavers, and Pool</a><br />
<a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/06/backyard-patio-retreat-lighting-tutorial.html">Deck Lighting</a><br />
<a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2019/06/backyard-patio-retreat-landscaping.html">Landscaping</a><br />
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Now let's get on to this tour while there is still daylight... the table is set with some <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Six-Kabobs-on-Skewers-P21823.aspx">kebobs</a> and what I think is tomato juice...<br />
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Did you notice the new addition to the patio furniture? I think the cushions add a little bit of softness to this wicker set which really gives them a more realistic look. I made them with foam board and fabric (and I'll post a quick tutorial next week!) </div>
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Now for the plants! I changed things up a bit since my last landscaping post, but the methods are all still the same. The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Search.aspx?k=growies">Garden Growies</a> ended up being one of my favourite parts of the entire scene, they give that bright and colourful garden look I was after. I used tweezers to add some final big pieces of coloured "fluff" to the top of each bush at the end for the most impact.<br />
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The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Search.aspx?k=garden+delights">Garden Delights</a> grass/bushes were moved to the stand-alone planters because I felt that the Autumn colour palette I got might be nicer to switch around depending on the season. (These bushes come in 3 colour variations). I did double them up to get extra height.<br />
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Another favourite of mine ended up being these <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/White-Mum-Flower-Spot-P26665.aspx">white mum "flower spots"</a>. After putting them in my planters I realized the white blooms didn't quite show off as well with my white planter bases. However, the nice thing about these bushes is that the flower tops are easily removable and pop off. I decided to mix it up and on two of the bushes, I added my own colourful flowers (just like <a href="https://studioeminiatures.blogspot.com/2019/02/ivy-leaf-geraniums-tutorial.html">Elizabeth's geraniums</a>, although these look a bit more like hydrangeas) . The leaves are a great scale and the height is perfect!<br />
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Lots of accessories have been added throughout now. We need a <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/4-Pc-Garden-Hose-Set--P18205.aspx">garden hose</a> for sure, I don't expect much rain here in 1:12! I'll have o water everything myself!<br />
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And we can't forget to take another look at this pool! The <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Rippled-Water-Sheet--P17582.aspx">ripple water sheet</a> catches the light with or without LEDs.<br />
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I think this scene gave me the best of both worlds. I tend to like a lot of DIY elements and the plants, trees and patio furniture really gave me a chance to customize my overall look, but had the big bonus of speeding up my crafting time! I can't wait to create more scene setups with this roombox in the future and can see that this is going to be the perfect addition to my collection going forward.<br />
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What now? I want to share some photos of the patio furniture cushions next week and some of my behind the scenes photos of my backdrop set up for this shoot, like the paper photo I used and the bushes, lighting etc. And then it's time to get back to my transitional dollhouse, time to get that third floor and roof up!<br />
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I hope you all have enjoyed this series! I want to give a big thank you to Hobby Builders Supply and miniatures.com for helping me put together this project. I've found some new mini favourites along the way.<br />
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If something caught your eye you can find the link to it in the list below! Don't forget miniatures.com has 25% off your purchase until June 21 with the code <b>WHP3908 </b>(more details on their site homepage).<br />
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Patio Furniture:<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Braided-Wicker-Ottoman-P24957.aspx">Braided Wicker Ottoman</a> (shorter and wider)<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Wicker-Ottoman-P24955.aspx">Wicker Ottoman</a> (beside the hose)<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Wicker-Lounge-Chair-P25132.aspx">Lounge Chair</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/5-Pc-Wicker-High-Top-Dining-Set-P25133.aspx">High Top Dining Table and Chairs</a><br />
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Plants:<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/12-Sunrise-Tulips-P26809.aspx">Sunrise Tulips</a><br />
Evergreen Squeeze Me Style:<br />
Round Bushes <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Squeeze-Me-Evergreen-Bushes-P18082.aspx">Big</a> and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/3-Pc-1Dia-Squeeze-Me-Bush-Set-P24821.aspx">Small</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-4H-Spring-Green-Trees-P25960.aspx">4 inch tall trees</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Large-Grass-Sheet-P18105.aspx">Grass Sheet</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Search.aspx?k=garden+delights">Garden Delights </a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Search.aspx?k=growies">Garden Growies</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/White-Mum-Flower-Spot-P26665.aspx">White Mum "Flower Spot"</a><br />
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Accessories:<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Hammered-Copper-Watering-Can-P27372.aspx">Watering Can</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/4-Pc-Garden-Hose-Set--P18205.aspx">Garden Hose</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Six-Kabobs-on-Skewers-P21823.aspx">Kebobs</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pitcher-Four-Glasses-P18274.aspx">Pitcher and Glasses</a> (mine has some questionable tomato juice in it)<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Oblong-Baskets-P23227.aspx">Basket</a> (the one with the towel in it by the pool)<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Water-Glasses-P26320.aspx">Water Glasses</a><br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Tapered-Square-Planters-P23226.aspx">Square Tapered Planters</a><br />
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Building Parts:<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Gunmetal-Drawer-Pulls--P26368.aspx">Drawer Pulls</a> (Stair Lights)<br />
<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Rippled-Water-Sheet--P17582.aspx">Ripple Water Sheet</a> (Pool)<br />
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One more week until the big reveal! Today is a bit of a teaser because I don't want to give the whole scene away just yet. I've got some behind the scene photos of how I got the planters ready and how I used the tree and flower materials from Hobby Builders Supply/ <a href="http://www.miniatures.com/">miniatures.com</a>. A few final touchups and I'll be ready to have you all over! <br />
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To get the planters ready I started off by adding some interior foam board wall pieces to raise the soil beds (in some cases I used a thick foam sheet too). Then I added a piece of foam board on top.<br />
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I looked at both soil and rocks to fill my garden and decided I liked the soil with the little "<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pink-Yellow-and-Purple-Garden-Growies-P22914.aspx">garden growies</a>" best.<br />
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I painted the foamboard black to blend in with the soil.<br />
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Next, I used some Fine Turf material from my local hobby shop and some Scenic Cement. I used a washed out spray bottle to apply the Scenic Cement on the painted foam board. Then sprinkled on the fine turf mix and shook off any excess. *New Update! I've learned Arlene's Spray Tackly Glue works better than the scenic cement!<br />
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Once dry I fitted these top pieces back into the planters. I think the soil looks very realistic because it's so fine.</div>
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I bought a couple packages of the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pink-Yellow-and-Purple-Garden-Growies-P22914.aspx">Garden Growies</a> in both colour selections (<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pink-Yellow-and-Purple-Garden-Growies-P22914.aspx">here</a> and <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Wildflowers-Garden-Growies-P22913.aspx">here</a>) to create bushes with. They add a great pop of colour to the soil. While I had been thinking of using them as big fluffy bushes to fill my planters they actually work better as ground cover or smaller sized plants. So I changed my design plan a bit. <br />
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To make some little bushes in my scene I layered the fluff and the glue to create tiny mounds.<br />
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Next time I might try some spray adhesive instead of the tacky glue (or even the Scenic Cement which I used for the soil) because that would help with the little runaways. **Update! I tried using spray adhesive later in the week and it works so much better to secure the garden growies!! Much easier to work with.</div>
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Up close they might look a little unruly, but when combined with the other plants I think they look fantastic and add some dimension to the planters. And look how vibrant the colour is! </div>
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Heres a look at the mixed variety in the lower container.</div>
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And the red ones in the back with the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Search.aspx?k=squeeze+me">"Squeeze Me" trees</a>:</div>
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I also was surprised with the squeeze me style tree bushes. <a href="http://kittyandkatminiatures.blogspot.com/">Kat</a>, who also just finished a Patio scene, told me how they could be cut and manipulated in different ways because the material went all the way through. This really helped create different shapes and styles to mix in the garden.</div>
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Cutting the bottoms off the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-4H-Spring-Green-Trees-P25960.aspx">4" trees</a> helped them sit flat while cutting the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/3-Pc-1Dia-Squeeze-Me-Bush-Set-P24821.aspx">circular bushes</a> in half made them look a little less formal. </div>
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To round out the planters I put in some <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/6-Pc-Autumn-Garden-Delights-Set-P24807.aspx">garden delights</a> which have a grass-like look. I like the medium height they added.<br />
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On to the home stretch! A couple of cushions and some final touch-ups (like those wires hanging behind the fence!) and I think this scene is ready for the summer.<br />
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Thank you so much for the messages and encouragement with this project. I haven't been feeling my best the last couple of weeks and have been a bit slower at responding and keeping up with everyone because of that. I hope you all have had a happy and productive mini weekend. See you next week!<br />
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Nothing adds magic to a miniature scene like lighting! I've added two modern outdoor lighting options on my patio, including one that might surprise you... Any guesses as to what these miniature deck lights are made from?<br />
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Drawer Pulls! Turns out these <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Gunmetal-Drawer-Pulls--P26368.aspx" target="_blank">cute hardware pulls</a> from <a href="http://miniatures.com/">miniatures.com</a> don't just look great on your kitchen cabinets, they also have the perfect shape and style to direct the light down just like the real thing! The patio now has the perfect glow!<br />
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Let's take a look at how we got here!<br />
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I used a 1/8 drill bit to create holes for my <a href="https://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/products/solid-leds-for-hobbies" target="_blank">3mm LEDs</a> to sit in and light. I made it so that each deck/ stair light would shine on two steps that way it didn't look too crowded.<br />
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I also used a larger drill bit to create openings for wires to pass through the different planters at the bottom.<br />
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Time for LEDs! I got out my wire strippers, hookup wire (red&black), <a href="https://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/products/solid-leds-for-hobbies" target="_blank">3mm LEDs</a> in warm light, and <a href="https://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/products/shrink-tube" target="_blank">shrink tube</a> in both 1/8" and 1/16".<br />
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I started with 5 LED stands and twisted the red ends together and the blacks separately.<br />
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Threaded through some shrink tubing:<br />
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Attached a longer red wire (so that I could run it under the deck base):<br />
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Covered with the shrink tubing:<br />
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To seal the shrink tube you need to heat it, so I use my small travel hair dryer:<br />
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The final result: 5 LEDs connected to one wire strand which can be connected into a power source. Red goes to positive and black to negative.<br />
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I threaded the wires through the openings on the planters<br />
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Now for the fancy part! I took the <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Four-Gunmetal-Drawer-Pulls--P26368.aspx" target="_blank">drawer pulls</a> and painted them an antique bronze to match my other lights. Then I glued them over the holes using tacky glue.<br />
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Moving on to the other light sources, I also used the same 3mm LEDs for the pool. I added two to the side and strung the wires to the back.<br />
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Finally the sconces, I used rectangular styrene tubing from the hobby shop. I cut small lengths and drilled a small 1/8" hole in the back.<br />
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I found placing them on a spare stick helped keep them in place while I drilled the hole:<br />
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I used the same method as the stair lights. Combined all the nano LED red wires together and then the black, added a long lead. And strung them to the back.<br />
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I used a <a href="https://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/products/power-jack-added-switches" target="_blank">power jack with switches</a> that plugs into my <a href="https://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/products/regulated-12-volt-dc-output-adapter-transformer" target="_blank">12v transformer</a>.<br />
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Originally I was going to have a light on every fence section but decided it was too much. What do you think?<br />
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Here it is with one on every other. I think to brighten up any spots in the future I will add some lights in the planters themselves.<br />
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So ready for accessories and plants! My landscaping post will be next week and then the big reveal the week after!<br />
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If you are looking for more outdoor mini inspiration <a href="http://kittyandkatminiatures.blogspot.com/2019/06/outdoor-brick-fireplace-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Kat of kittyandkatminiatures</a> is creating another fabulous patio space! She's posted a step by step tutorial to finish an outdoor brick fireplace and it looks so realistic. I can't wait to see her big reveal too!<br />
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Construction has moved right along on my backyard patio collab with Hobby Builders Supply/<a href="http://miniatures.com/">miniatures.com</a>. The privacy fence is up, the pavers are laid, and the pool is ready for a party! Let's take a look at how everything came together.<br />
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I started by painting the planters a warm off white and adding a new little bench at the back behind the pool.<br />
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I went with the Saman brand stain in the colour Colonial. I love their wide selection of colours and the easy application. I did pick a slightly darker stain than I originally had intended but I think it still works. I found the best way to apply was with a sponge brush and then a rag to wipe down the surface. You have to work quickly and in the direction of the floorboards because at this scale, you can't have patches of colour.<br />
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I knew from the start I wanted a privacy fence to make an easy built-in backdrop for this scene. Originally I was going to use skinny craft sticks but they wouldn't take the stain, so I ended up using stip wood and cutting it to size. I stained everything before glueing together.<br />
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Love how the fences turned out!<br />
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The next project was the pool. I used Benjamin Moore "Jamaican Aqua" on the inside and the very top. It was important to pick a colour that would look good under the acrylic which slightly darkened the shade while also compensating for the extra light of the LEDs I want to put in the pool.<br />
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I like to use tester sized paints from Home Decorating stores because you get a better selection of colours than the craft store.<br />
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Since my last post, I made the decision to bring the pavers closer together. I glued them down and placed a heavy book on top while they dried. I then added a soft grey paint with a foam sponge. I took out the palm sander again to smooth everything out before adding the second coat of paint. They still have ridges and dimples, but they are no longer really rough.<br />
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Once the pavers were dry I filled in the grout lines with Pollyfilla (drywall mud) and wiped off the excess. TIP Pollyfilla is water soluble so if you get some left behind on your stones you can use a wet rag to wipe it away, even if it's dried.<br />
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So impressed with how the balsa tiles turned out! They were easy to cut and they didn't warp which was a big surprise. Thank you for all your suggestions, I was ready to try them all!<br />
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I have deck lights and plants left to add before moving in the patio furniture. I'm going to need a lot of plants to fill these planters! I think the height of the fence really pairs well with the 4" <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-4H-Spring-Green-Trees-P25960.aspx" target="_blank">Spring Green trees</a>. Here's a sneak peek of what's ahead!<br />
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<a href="https://www.miniatures.com/4-Pc-Garden-Hose-Set--P18205.aspx" target="_blank">Water Hose</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-4H-Spring-Green-Trees-P25960.aspx" target="_blank">4" Spring Green Trees</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Squeeze-Me-Evergreen-Bushes-P18082.aspx" target="_blank">Round Bushes</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/White-Mum-Flower-Spot-P26665.aspx" target="_blank">White Flower Spots</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/6-Pc-Autumn-Garden-Delights-Set-P24807.aspx" target="_blank">Red, Yellow, & Brown Autumn Bushes</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Tapered-Square-Planters-P23226.aspx" target="_blank">Square Planters</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Hammered-Copper-Watering-Can-P27372.aspx" target="_blank">Watering Can</a></div>
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Doesn't the greenery add so much life to the scene? Thanks for checking out this week's post!<br />
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After some time away to recharge, I'm back with an exciting project! I've teamed up with Hobby Builders Supply/ <a href="http://miniatures.com/">miniatures.com</a> to create a summer scene featuring a few outdoor items from their catalogue.<br />
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This in-depth weekly series will take you through my build from start to finish as I create a modern miniature deck and patio space. I've done my best to use accessible materials and tools as well as provide tutorials and tips throughout (from faux finishes to electrical). This is probably my most step-by-step build-a-long yet! Today we're starting with the base of the build with the structure, the stairs, and flooring.<br />
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I personally like to start by selecting the furniture and visualizing the space before any walls go up in my projects. Sometimes I do a sketch, but usually, I use Photoshop or a similar program to copy and paste images of my structural elements and furniture I like. I knew I wanted a split level design with some sort of hot tub or pool and an eating area. I searched miniatures.com's outdoor items and copied and pasted the product photos I liked into a college.<br />
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I already own a bunch of outdoor small accessories in my collection, so I tried to think of what would really tie together a scene. In the end, I selected the patio furniture because it has a modern feel and wasn't too cottagey. I really liked how it had lots of pieces to choose from and was the same colour as the planters I already owned. (In a future post I'll share some more close-ups of the texture on these wicker pieces!) Don't they look great?!<br />
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Find these here: <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/5-Pc-Wicker-High-Top-Dining-Set-P25133.aspx" target="_blank">Table and Chairs</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Wicker-Lounge-Chair-P25132.aspx" target="_blank">Lounger</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Rattan-TableStool-P23222.aspx" target="_blank">Side Table</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Pair-of-Tapered-Square-Planters-P23226.aspx" target="_blank">Planters</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/White-Mum-Flower-Spot-P26665.aspx" target="_blank">White Flower Bushes</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/6-Pc-Autumn-Garden-Delights-Set-P24807.aspx" target="_blank">Red Bush</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Hammered-Copper-Watering-Can-P27372.aspx" target="_blank">Watering Can</a>, <a href="https://www.miniatures.com/Wicker-Ottoman-P24955.aspx" target="_blank">Round Wicker Ottoman</a></div>
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Once everything arrived, I made a mock-up with foamboard. This step always helps keep me from wasting more expensive material in the long run. I quickly realized the scale of my lounge chair didn't quite work with my small hot tub/pool idea. I needed to make the pool bigger and move it, which took a couple of tries. <br />
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The stairs were the first thing I put together. It was much easier to make the second level fit the height of the stairs, versus adding on stairs later and trying to get them to fit. They were made from 5/8" high wood I cut into blocks. I used Arlene's Tacky Glue to secure them.<br />
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The base was made of 1/4" MDF and cut on a table saw. The entire project sits on a 24"x24" 1/4" thick piece. I left the back section of the supports open so I could access underneath for electrical components.<br />
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Using a jigsaw I created a notch in the corner of the top deck for the stairs to recess into. The large open space on the right is open for the pool.<br />
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The pool is a separate component from the base. This made it easier to work with and add paint/finishes.<br />
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I cut out lots of planters at different heights to go around the deck and in front with more 1/4" MDF.<br />
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For the flooring, I went with a large roll of Birch Veneer from Home Depot. The grain is minimal and easy to stain. I used this technique with the floor in my first laser cut <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2015/08/wide-plank-flooring-and-renovations.html" target="_blank">Modern Kitchen Roombox</a>. However to save time I used my laser cutter to cut long strips 3/8" wide. TIP You can use a simple scrapbooking slider paper cutter to cut out long flooring strips too. The most important part is to find a good veneer with minimal grain, that way it won't split when you cut it. You can read about that diy <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2015/08/wide-plank-flooring-and-renovations.html" target="_blank">floorboard cutting technique here</a>.<br />
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I used a handheld mitre tool to cut my strips to size (highly recommend this tool!) and Arlene's Tacky glue to secure my pieces. It was essential to place a heavy book on top while they dried to prevent warping.<br />
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I made pavers for the lower level from 1/16 Balsa, using the scrapbooking slider paper cutter to cut 2"x2" squares. Balsa is very easy to cut with a knife or paper cutter.<br />
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Check back next week as I share the next steps in finishing the deck, adding in some cool structural elements and get to work on the pool. I've got a great deck light tutorial in the works and some ways to elevate these patio pieces in future posts too.<br />
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Hi everyone! Thank you so so much for all your comments and kind words on my last post! I read through every single one. It was great to see some familiar names and ones I haven't heard from in a while too. I was so overwhelmed with all your love and encouragement!<br />
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I had a wonderful day and was surprised with this little guy! Meet Clive! I've wanted a miniature cat for years and couldn't be happier, he's by the talented Kara Lancia (<a href="https://www.ebay.com/usr/galwaygoodies?_trksid=p2047675.l2559" target="_blank">Galway Goodies on Ebay</a>)<br />
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Okay, let's get to the reveal! I had over 100 entries and I collected all the names into a list, then printed and cut them out. I pulled the winning name out of a bag and...<br />
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...a big congratulations goes to 430Greyhound!<br />
Please contact me at paperdollminis @ gmail.com (no spaces) so I can get the Shapeways gift card to you.<br />
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Thanks again to everyone who entered! I'll do another giveaway again soon!<br />
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Coming up I have a new project in the works. It's a summer inspired scene with a bunch of DIY and mini makeovers. No fancy laser cutters or 3D printers needed!<br />
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And I've also cut the door openings on my third-floor walls for my traditional dollhouse this past week. Those should be glued and assembled soon too. Can't wait to share!<br />
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Now Clive and I just have to tidy up this party!<br />
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It's my birthday, and we're celebrating! It's my 3-0 and you're all invited to my mini party! To make it extra special I'm doing a giveaway to mark the occasion too. One lucky winner will receive a Shapeways gift card to purchase some minis (details at the bottom of this post)!<br />
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I've set up the Belmont dollhouse for this occasion. We've still got lots of snow here in Ottawa, but I tried to bring in some spring with lots of tulips and bright colours. The best part of setting up a mini scene is getting to see all the pretty artisan items that are usually safely stored in storage boxes.<br />
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The rustic style cake with berries on top is by the talented <a href="http://www.handmademiniaturesbyalma.com/" target="_blank">Handmade Miniatures by Alma</a>! I'm so thrilled with it. Alma is an amazing artisan, the berries are perfect and look incredibly realistic. And it turns out we share a birthday! So she's a guest of honour at this party too.<br />
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The rest is a mix of pieces I've collected over the years. A few of the standouts are the iced tea drinks which were by Everday Gourmet on Etsy, and the champagne and wine glasses are from the Little Dollhouse Company. The bar stools are by Boutique Miniatures on Etsy. And all the cookies and pastries were made by me.<br />
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The tulips are all from both the Little Dollhouse Company and Grandpa's Dollhouse. I love the little metal pails. The three-tier cookie stand and cake stand are from Miniatures.com.<br />
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I also got my mobile pot filler painted and installed in this kitchen just in time for the party! The top arm can swing out. I posted a video and some behind the scenes painting photos on Instagram, look under the 3D Shop highlight.<br />
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And I replaced the old faucet for the sink with a new bridge style, it's kind of hidden behind all the party items, but I have a photo from when I was painting it below. You can find both these styles in my <a href="http://www.shapeways.com/shops/paperdollminis" target="_blank">shop here.</a><br />
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So glad you came to my party!<br />
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Thank you so much for following along and supporting me through all my mini projects. I'd love to share my birthday cheer by offering one of you a $25 USD Shapeways gift card. You can use it at my shop to purchase things like mini pot fillers or faucets like the ones I have in this post, or anything else on the site!<br />
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To enter just leave a comment below. You can also get a second entry by leaving a comment on the very first party photo on Instagram and tagging a friend there (it will be labelled as the giveaway post). I'll be selecting a winner on Saturday, March 30.<br />
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Limit two entries total will be counted. One for the blog and one for Instagram. :)<br />
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Now, who wants some cake?!<br />
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**** Thank you all so much for the birthday wishes and kind words!!! I'm overwhelmed by the response! I'm not going to reply to each comment because it will make drawing the winner more challenging to sort through, but know I've read each and everyone!****Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7776777711016680502.post-64140265390153053542019-02-14T20:38:00.000-05:002020-05-11T12:18:02.291-04:00Valentine's Day 2019<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy Valentine's day all my mini readers! My life is definitely better with all of you in it! It's always nice to take out the seasonal minis and do up a scene.<br />
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I got the roses on my last visit to The Little Dollhouse Company and used material from little gift bag to make the wrapping around it. The chocolates are originally from my <a href="https://www.paperdollminiatures.com/2014/02/valentines-table-scene.html" target="_blank">2014 Valentine's day scene</a>.<br />
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If you are curious about where everything else is from...<br />
The sign: Michaels Craft Stores, in the fairy garden section<br />
Small white candles: <a href="http://www.handmademiniaturesbyalma.com/" target="_blank">Handmade Miniatures by Alma </a><br />
The roses, champagne, glasses, large candles in the background, table, and hutch: The Little Dollhouse Company<br />
The sofa and chairs: Bespaq brand<br />
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My Valentine's day looked a little different, I'm currently sipping chicken noodle soup and getting some rest. I seem to have caught the bug going around.<br />
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Sending lots of love to you all!<br />
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