Mid-life madness

This international cutie could be fun. Right now the totally price with shipping is good. https://www.ebay.com/itm/125370504005?hash=item1d30aa1345:g:LBQAAOSwasliqZ0a

I have never built the BH but see if this blog can help you.https://moreminis.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-beacon-hill-dollhouse-blog.html

https://forum.greenleafdollhouses.com/files/

Hi Vicki, Are you using an adapter for the ceiling light so it is removable? https://www.amazon.com/Cir-Kit-Concepts-Dollhouse-Miniature-Chandelier/dp/B0083AE9JC If you are, the light should not be falling out. Can you test the eyelets to make sure they are making contact with the tape wire by using the test probe? I think you may not have assembled the adapter incorrectly. Have you gone back and looked at the directions? ( I have only ever used the adapters for the sconces and they frustrated me beyond sanity!) Have you watched these videos from Cir-Kit? https://cir-kitconcepts.com/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=9

Dura-Craft SF 555. Brand new in box. Decent starting bid and shipping. https://www.ebay.com/itm/225001562903?hash=item3463236317:g:dWgAAOSwIuxijYO5

Good job Shannon

Did you get it? You could always offer less.

Hinges are the Devil!

Welcome Sueray, Wood glue is good as well as tacky glue......Hot glue is not recommended as it can loosen after time. You can use a dot of hot glue to hold pieces together while the wood glue dries. I recommend investing in some triger clamps and a speed square (You can find them cheaper at Harbor Freight tools or Amazon) The will help you keep the building square while the glue dries.

Much sought after Alexandria by Dura-Craft https://www.ebay.com/itm/374052434544?hash=item5717433270:g:XskAAOSw~9tibu6N

I think these were used for store displays in dollhouse shops way back when. It looks fun to me. The question is, what are they asking for it? Not all of the Chrysolite models are there, but it would be fun to add them to the store.

Hi Vicki, I try to miter the tape wire by folding it back on itself rather cutting it and joining it with eyelets......The less actual breaks in the continuous tape wire, the less chance for problems. Essentially, you can put the jack wherever you want. I usually put it on the bottom right. The tape wire base loop (run of tapewire) Does not need to return to the beginning. In fact, once you have the first floor run done, I would miter the corner and run a strip up the wall to the second floor. Like the picture I am posting. Don't cut the tapewire. Just let the roll hangout until you start the second floor. Have you watched this video?

Castle crafts is launching 1/24 scale kits. They were at Chicago this weekend. I like their kits, and they are easy to make in 1/12th scale. https://www.castlecrafts.co.za/

I think the pepto pink needs to go and and a very light ivory almost off white would look better with the lighter pink. It could be my monitor, but it is very Barbie. I love pink houses in general and have a Pinterest board for pink houses. This is one of my favorites.

@havanaholly Look what I found! The infamous hot glue gun! https://www.ebay.com/itm/194917564087?hash=item2d61fdfeb7:g:K5QAAOSw091iMPZU Made by Greenleaf too🙀. We should bronze it for posterity's sake???

For draping....I use silk straight pins to hold the drape, then I spray it lightly with hairspray. The key is to have an aerosol spray that comes out fine. When the nozzle starts to clog and big drops come out, try cleaning it or buy a new can. Several light coats do the trick.

I use Aileen's tacky glue. I apply a thin bead of glue using a curved syringe. Then I take a needle tool (An embroidery needle will work too) and go over the bead to flatten it out. After doing this, the glue is tacky enough to place the seams together. If you use a thin enough bead, and let it tack up, you won't have bleed through. Using the syringe takes practice, applying it with a toothpick etc will work. Clear nail polish on the raw edge of silk works great to stop the fray. I just use the in included brush and run the fabric along the side of the brush. I don't paint the fabric with the brush.

I think I would do the wallpaper first, that way you are not trimming around the treads. It will be much easier and neater. For the floors, I would make them after the stairs are done.

Jane Harrop has a few furniture kits. https://www.janeharrop.co.uk/12th-retro I have a Highlader NIB...PM me and maybe we can make a deal.