Madelyn Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hello, Greenleaf Community, I have just begun this intriguing hobby! I purchased 3 kits - TENNYSON, BEACON HILL, and PIERCE. (eBay and Overstock, for best prices). These are formidable projects, and, I know that they will take me a long time to complete. Any words of advice, please? I teach Second Grade, at a 100% Native American School. The children are as interested in the houses as I am! I love Alternative Process Photography, old-fashioned Carbon, Gum, Palladium, and Cyannotype processes. Also, I do organic gardening. I have English roses, in containers. My company are 2 cats. Thanks for your replies, Madelyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Your getting closer. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/\html\style_emoticons\/cheer.gif' alt=':cheer:'> Welcome :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesterfieldzoo Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Welcome! (excellent job) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaturemaid Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Hi Welcome to the forum you have some seriously gorgeous dollshouse kits cant wait to see pictures as you go along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Welcome to the neighborhood :lol: I LOVE how you have jumped totally into this addiction Urrr Ummm Hobby Read the instructions more than one time before you start the kits. It will help you understand the "language" better and terms that are used for the houses. Remember to have fun and work at your own pace. Keep plenty of masking tape on hand and wood glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastalinda Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Welcome, you will be glad you are here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Welcome to the little family, Madelyn. There are several "getting started" threads here & there throughout the Forum, you might want to take a bit of time using the "Search" feature to check them out; also the various tool liists. These should suggest some questions to get you started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa_F Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 I purchased 3 kits - TENNYSON, BEACON HILL, and PIERCE. Welcome to the forum Madelyn! What a wonderful collection of kits you have! The Beacon Hill is one of my all time favorites and it's on my list of "must haves" some day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina2008 Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Welcome to the forum Madelyn! What a wonderful collection of kits you have! The Beacon Hill is one of my all time favorites and it's on my list of "must haves" some day. Madelyn Welcome to the forum and to the miniature dollhouses world. I'm interested on how you got these kits on ebay. I'm a scary cat when it comes to buying stuff throught ebay. It's safe? Gina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hello and welcome to the forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 Hello and welcome to the forum! You have chose three lovely dollhouses to start on! Don't be shy, we answer any and all questions here.....just jump right in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
butlerestates Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Welcome it is great to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 A tardy welcome to you, Madelyn! :lol: I hope you realise that building these gorgeous kits requires NO hot glue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uppitycats Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Welcome! Thouse are great kits, and it'll be fun to see you build them! First important rule -- despite what the instructions may say, don't use hot glue in your construction, especially for the foundation and walls (It might be useful when you get to shingling, but that's down the road a bit!!) Take your time to read through the instructions...and do that again. And maybe again, until you really get a sense of where to start. And use lots of masking tape to hold stuff together to make sure you know where each piece goes! (We call that "dry fit" around here, should you run into that term on one of the threads!) And have fun! Sounds like you might have a whole lotta help! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrinsicat Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Welcome welcome! My only advice is if the larger dollhouses seem overwhelming initially... do something simple first - like maybe the spring fling they should be announcing any time now... which is a contest (but mostly a major eye candy fest)... Maybe you can even get the kids to submit ideas for that build once the project is announced. I'm sure you're going to love it here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_the_haunted Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hi and :lol: to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avidcrazyquilter Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Welcome Madelyn! I don't have any advice as am a newbie also. I do know that as you get started the ideas just keep popping into your head and the urge to do more gets stronger! :lol: Julie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Hello and welcome to the group! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alamom Posted February 23, 2009 Share Posted February 23, 2009 WELCOME! Can't wait to see progress on your houses! If at any time you need help, just ask. Lot's of folks here willing to help! :hug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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