Sable Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I’m still hiding out in Vero and trying to avoid the sadness at home. This morning my husband told me about a candlelight vigil here in Vero and throughout the state for the shooting victims. So we went tonight and it was very therapeutic. Today is also the anniversary of my sister Kathy’s death and the birthday of my sister Paula who died last August. So it’s been a solemn day for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 2 hours ago, SewMini said: I feel like it’s cheating since its a premade kit but I had a blast putting this together this weekend. I think it is adorable, and you did a lovely job! It was enjoyable, so don't feel like you are cheating. I love a good kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Sable said: I’m still hiding out in Vero and trying to avoid the sadness at home It is hard to get away from these horrible tragedies. I found myself glued to the t.v. after Oct 1st. Just do what feels right for you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 There was a candlelight vigil at one of the Pensacola churches, and in Mobile our governor, senator and congressman were all in town and weighed in on the subject of school violence. Tonight a our Jazz Gumbo the musicians dedicated their program to all the victims of school shootings (both our Jazz Society president, a drummer, and his wife who plays keyboards and sings are music teachers). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Cute! That's how I feel about the little child's play dollhouse that I am working on but it was plenty of work in spite of the fact. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 16 hours ago, SewMini said: It also makes me wonder if maybe i should try working in half scale. Yes!!!! Seriously, though, that kit is really cute, and it's definitely not cheating. I have been absolutely fascinated by those kits. There seem to be such a variety, and they look like a lot of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 What kit is that? I've never seen one before but its cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 49 minutes ago, Roxxie2 said: What kit is that? I've never seen one before but its cute! Roxxie those kits are all over ebay.. from China. They are cute as a button and about half scale. I have one that I've really been just pilfering for decor items. You have to make literally everything but it's all included. I think they are a great idea. Just look up dollhouse kit on Ebay and you will find a slew of them. Make sure you sort price lowest to highest because there are some vendors out there trying to sell them for exorbitant prices. But you can pick up some of them for as low as $20, sometimes even lower.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 OK I would probably pilfer the parts for other building projects too. I looked on Ebay and there are some cute kitchen ones. Half scale is hard to find pieces for sometimes but I like how compact the half scale houses are. I can move them around on my work table with ease. Thanks Samantha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I got mine on Amazon. It's called Happy Times https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N5GU7NH/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There are two others that are super cute that I'd love to get. They're both by Rylai. Paris Apartment https://www.amazon.com/Rylai-Wooden-Handmade-Dollhouse-Miniature/dp/B011EIA9C0/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1519236211&sr=8-1&keywords=rylai+paris&dpID=51nsRLv3xuL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch and Romatic Cafe https://www.amazon.com/Rylai-Wooden-Handmade-Dollhouse-Miniature/dp/B011EI9RJG/ref=lp_12084857011_1_5?srs=12084857011&ie=UTF8&qid=1519236324&sr=8-5 I also love this Provence Lavender Series, also by Rylai https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D646MFS/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B01D646MFS&pd_rd_wg=QitFQ&pd_rd_r=E9P063CDJC7PZJ0BYQ3Z&pd_rd_w=UUmhf Actually, though what would really be cute would be to get a 1/2 scale Tennyson. The full scale version of that was my first dollhouse that my dad gave to me. http://shop.greenleafdollhouses.com/Half-Scale-Tennyson-Dollhouse-Kit.html# 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Wow these are so cute! I love the café!!! Thanks for all these great links!!! They are definitely half scale, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I would say so. They all have pretty small footprints. That Provence Lavender one is only 9.5X8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I've fudged many half scale pieces because they are so hard to find. I made many and cheat a little when I can't get the scale exactly right. I have to go check these out on Amazon and Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 On the Paris apartment it says 1:32 scale. I don't even know what that is. I would be taking the parts out of the kit anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted February 21, 2018 Share Posted February 21, 2018 1:32 is maybe like 3/8 scale. Bigger than 1/4 but not half. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Here it is! My Little Red Mouse House! A funky little project that I did with an $8 toy house ( unfinished) that I picked up and scraps that I had in my stash. Thanks for looking! Click on the link Roxy's Blog 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 That is adorable! I love your mice. Nice job using scraps. It looks so good! Did you modify the door to make it a mouse hole door? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 I was able to remove the front door and made a new door with skinny sticks. The back door is a false door made with skinny sticks and the door in the kitchen on the other side is a false door. I couldn't remove the window frames so I decorated them. lol I also tried unsuccessfully to remove those stupid blocks of wood in every room on the front edges. I managed to get a few out but left the rest. Its just a funky little house. I want to try more felting although I am not very good at it. Thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 52 minutes ago, Roxxie2 said: Here it is! My Little Red Mouse House! A funky little project that I did with an $8 toy house ( unfinished) that I picked up and scraps that I had in my stash. Thanks for looking! Click on the link Roxy's Blog Really a cute little house for all your mice. I think you did a great job on the mice . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Thanks Nell! It was my first try at felting. I think it could get addictive! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 OMG Roxy your meeces are so cute!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 43 minutes ago, Samusa said: OMG Roxy your meeces are so cute!!! LOL Meeces! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Guess we are going on another southern road trip. Longer stay this time, maybe. Lol. Looking at houses again. One day he might actually talk to a realtor. Best part, daughter's hubby got orders to Eglin!!!!!!. Once we get moved we will be 2 1/2 hrs to grandkids. Yea!!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 8 hours ago, L Swearengin said: Guess we are going on another southern road trip. Longer stay this time, maybe. Lol. Looking at houses again. One day he might actually talk to a realtor. Best part, daughter's hubby got orders to Eglin!!!!!!. Once we get moved we will be 2 1/2 hrs to grandkids. Yea!!!! You can stop on the way home and we can play minis! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Love those mice in the house !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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