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Hello everyone, My name is Erin and I received the Arthur dollhouse kit when I was 11 and assembled it with my mother. That was 25 years ago! I’ve recently been inspired to get back into miniatures and I’ve decided to renovate my old dollhouse. A lot of things have changed in twenty-five years, especially all the resources now at hand thanks to the internet. I’m really looking forward to my “new” hobby and I’m already having a great time looking at other’s photos and getting ideas.
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Greenleaf Dollhouses have a sale on their site now! Go to shop.greenleafdollhouses.com and enter coupon code HOP2IT to save 15%
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My family just recently relocated, and in moving I found an old box that had a dollhouse kit in it. According the the papers included and postage on the box, it is a kit for a Yieldhouse Saltbox Dollhouse made in 1971. The box had a tattered paper inside of it that actually had instructions on building, as well as a note about a "Best Dollhouse" competition dated to take place between September 1971 and September 1972. The kit is brand new, all the pieces are there, it has never been put together or painted. I'm really just looking for any kind of information about the dollhouse, as I have had quite a hard time finding any information about it online. I'm interested in its history, but I am more interested in whether or not it has any kind of value. Any information is greatly appreciated. Cheers, -Alex
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Hello Everyone! Thank you for being so welcoming! I already asked my first question and got such great responses and super fast too!!!! Thank you. I am Emily, from Ohio, and am remodeling my childhood dollhouse. My dad made it for me when I was 5 years old. (That was 25 years ago) I am not sure what kind it is. I am going to post a couple pictures. Please let me know if you have the answer to my mystery! This forum is so great! I now feel like I always have somewhere to turn when I come upon a question as I am remodeling! Thanks.
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From the album: Mini Paper Printables
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From the album: Beacon Hill Haunted Mansion
I finished the exterior! I put bricks around the porch foundation but I ran out. Not sure if I will do the rest of the foundation with more bricks or just leave it. I'm kind of anxious to do more on the interior at this point. LOL!- 4 comments
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I think I finally figured out how to put photos on. The first pic, with the stained siding and red shutters is how the dollhouse came to me. It is a kit from the 1980s that my father-in-law bought because his wife always wanted one and needed a project. Unfortunately she was ill and couldn't really work on it, but he did the build, siding, roofing, chimney and the staining. It's been in his basement ever since. He asked us to take a bunch of stuff from his house - clearing out so he can move to Florida, possibly - and was happy when I agreed to take the dollhouse. My mom also did a kit house from the 80s, and made it a Victorian paradise...except for her big fat cat who liked to chew tiny furniture and sit her big behind in the parlor. I honestly don't know what became of my mom's after she passed. I'll have to ask my siblings. I was living in another country back then so I don't know where anything went. But I feel like I'm continuing a project from my own family and my husband's family. Pic 2 is the first coat of blue I put on because I really hate stained siding. My version of this Colonial will be modern - something I'd want to live in - not period-correct like my in-laws were planning. The shutters are gone and I will be buying some louvered ones which will be black. The front door was broken so I bought another and it's glossy black paint is drying right now. Oh and I've since staged a miniature hurricane that ripped all the cedar shingles off the roof. I want asphalt. Luckily most of them came off without breakage so they'll be saved for something else. The 3rd pic is of the really filthy windows. Decades of being in the basement and being exposed to cigarette smoke left the windows orangey brown and it didn't come off with multiple tries at cleaning. I managed to get the "glass" out by only sacrificing a little wood trim (woot!) and will cut new mylar. Please note that I have my own big fat cat that is showing more interest in this project than I'd like. That's Esmé you can see through the window closeup. She's the deaf, problem cat. (I have two cats. The other hasn't shown any interest.) Does anyone recognize the kit?
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Are there any US dollhouse manufacturers that don't use an open back design? Open back equals dust collector. I like the way the British houses are made with a door. I am working on the Greenleaf Orchid and have decided how I will close the back but any suggestions on how to close the roof? So far the only thing I have thought of is a piece of plexi or polycarbonate hinged to the roof but then would it open and stay open when in use. haven't quite figured out the mechanics of the shingles being in the way.
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I'm looking for a copy of the Craft Pattern "Doll Ranch House" by A. Neely Hall. Does anyone know where I can get a copy? It doesn't have to be the original plans. Thanks!
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Here are some photos of the 'modern 1:48-scale house I've been working on - the one with oodles of the tiny LED lights. Its not quite done. I still have to figure out what sort of roof finish and then add the final exterior trims. This house will eventually have floor-to-ceiling plexiglass panels that will fill in between the walls on one side of the house. I finished some tiny easy chairs and sofas today and got two beds dressed.
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From the album: Buttercup 2017
This is the clay work and stained glass windows of the Buttercup© MinisOnTheEdge.com
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From the album: Buttercup 2017
This is the clay work and stained glass windows of the Buttercup. So tomorrow, I have to finish the last little bit of the roof and the base/yard. Then, I can paint! I wasn’t able to work on this today because I had a lot of other things on my plate. I can’t wait to get back at it! Yes, I decided to do the thatch roof on this one. I’ve only done it to 2 other houses before. Some parts already has the 1st (and 2nd) coat of paint on it. Other parts have nothing which is why it looks white still.© Tracy Topps, MinisOnTheEdge
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From the album: Buttercup 2017
Here are some mice that I got recently. I want to use them in scenes for some of my projects© MinisOnTheEdge.com
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From the album: Nashville Duplex Dollhouse
I made the barn doors and it was difficult to figure out.- 9 comments
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From the album: Melissa & Doug Reno
I finally cam back to this house and started wo k on themkitchen. I'm not anywhere near finished but thought I would share in the hopes it inspires others. -
This is a highly detailed Fireplace ready for any room in your diorama or dollhouse. Made of white ABS. All of my items are created on a 3D Flashforge Creator Pro Printer. They are printed at 200 microns resolution which is very detailed. I use ABS filament. This item is sold unpainted. This way you can add your own touch to your piece. Also I hope to save you money with all your projects using this method. Scales Availlible 1/12 - 1/24 – 1/25 – 1/32 scale. http://www.ebay.com/itm/112283365575?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
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From the album: Granddaughter's Dollhouse
There is room on the side porch for a table and chair, which I have included for her.© CheckMouse Miniatues
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From the album: Granddaughter's Dollhouse
I've left off some of the extra trim - I'm expecting this house to get some rough handling.© CheckMouse Miniatures
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Hi everyone, Hope all enjoyed their holiday and having some time to work on minis! I'm working on a Duracraft Heritage. The directions recommend using a good oil based paint on the siding. Which led me to ponder as most paints in my garage are not oil based... Do they recommend oil based paint because other paints would cause swelling, like water based glue may be noted to do? I'm interested in the general consensus of the subject matter experts in this forum. To oil base paint or not? Doth it matter? Or are there no issues painting with acrylic, craft or other types of paint? I ask because I have many Sherwin Williams cans of left over paint and they are not oil based. Thank you and Happy New Year! Christie
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Alexandria Dollhouse w/furniture and accessories (UNFINISHED) I need someone to put my dollhouse together or I need to sell it. I live in Tennessee. Any recommendations?
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