blueirishmoon Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Just posted some of my backlog of stained glass photos this morning. I'm on break from it at the moment, as it's too hot to work in my garage space. So, I've been doing lots of needlework, and pattern-making instead. Keeping busy with planning other projects too. So you can understand why it's been some time since I was last on here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 It's nice to see you back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Just a quick note for anyone who may be looking for accessories. Hallmark put out a mini ornament this year that;s the perfect 1:12 size for a kids room. I had one of these phones when I was a little girl. The website pics make it seem large, but it's just perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 7 minutes ago, chapchap73 said: Just a quick note for anyone who may be looking for accessories. Hallmark put out a mini ornament this year that;s the perfect 1:12 size for a kids room. I had one of these phones when I was a little girl. The website pics make it seem large, but it's just perfect. Our kids also had one of those! That wee ornament co$ts more than the original toy did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Oh cute! I had that phone, all my kids had one, and I made it a point to buy my grandson one last year! And ugh, can't believe Christmas ornaments are out!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Back from Texas. Never had time for mini store. Money spent on grandkids. Lol. I put some new pictureson pinterest of the Glencroft. Shingles and front porch is the final things. Then taking it to Little Rock. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaannabelle's Mom Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Thanks guys for the heads up re: the tiny fisher price phone--I just bought one at Katy's Hallmark in Nashville! Sooooo cute! mary helen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueirishmoon Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Just started a new album for my mini needlework. I only have so many stitched so far, but will try to update periodically. Currently I'm stitching a Native American design, in lovely earth tones with a few pops of green and a dark blue border. Keeping myself cold and comfy while I stitch. Oh, and I have a birthday at the end of the week. My parents and I are going out to dinner on Friday. Turning 34, and I don't feel it! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 4 hours ago, blueirishmoon said: ...Turning 34, and I don't feel it! Happy birthday in advance. Don't feel 34? Just wait until you're pushing 76! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Happy birthday in advance Cynthia and welcome home Lawanda. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaannabelle's Mom Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Happy 34th!, Cynthia! I remember it as a good year, looking back from 74! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Happy Birthday Cynthia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I've fallen down the 1:48 rabbit hole and I can't get out! This tiny world has existed for ages, I just didn't see it amidst the 1:12 things...and now I'm addicted. I also think 3D printing has made 1:48 noticeable again - BUT...for all that 3D printing, those old 1:48 brown plastic furniture kits are still the bomb. After 40 some years. Those were/are well made. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryKate Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 So I have a few other projects I need to complete before I can get back to any of my dollhouses, but I'm pondering something. One of those projects I need to finish is cleaning out my garage, and yesterday I came across an old metal and glass mobile that was rusted and hopelessly tangled. I salvaged the glass pieces, and one of them is a deep blue disk with a raised design on it. It's about 2.5" in diameter and 1/4" thick around the rim, which is the thickest part. I'm wondering if I could use it as a window, especially under an eave or gable. One possibility: cut an opening the window's size and glue it in, then frame it out. I don't know if a wall of one of the Greenleaf/Corona kits could actually support it over time, though: it's relatively heavy so if I did this it would probably be in one of my other houses. Second possibility: because of the way the mobile was constructed, there are holes drilled into the rim to hold the wire. I wonder if I could somehow "pin hinge" it (into a structure with 3/8" thick walls at least) so that it would "open" by turning/spinning. I don't know if I can explain exactly what I mean, but I'm really tempted to try because heck, how funky would that be? Now I just have to figure out which house it would fit into best... ...or start a whole new project just to feature that window. :) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiaannabelle's Mom Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Hi, Mary--what a cool idea! I like the idea of a stationary window, but agree the Greenleaf wall might not support it--what about a sky light into an attic room? You could glue a couple of sheets of balsa wood inside before making the cut--if the roof is shingled, that would lend support. mary helen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Well I could be very busy in a couple of days. I think in my first post I mentioned I had built a Piercea long time ago but was unhappy with the plywood and got rid of it..that was years ago. Then I bought my second only house Grosvenor Hall which I am working on, very formal, very heavy MDF and it will be a very long term project. Then I started to read all your lively posts and you got me thinking, maybe it was my fault that the Pierce was not right so I decided I would give ply another go. First stop e bay, then Craigslist..oh ho.. I found three Greenleaf around me and I bought them. They are the Willowcrest, the Westville and the Chantilly and very seriously contemplating the Fairfield from back east as that is my maiden name.. then that takes me to 1/24 th scale..oops better not go there. Could be very busy very shortly. XX Jeannine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 8 hours ago, Elsbeth said: I've fallen down the 1:48 rabbit hole and I can't get out! This tiny world has existed for ages, I just didn't see it amidst the 1:12 things...and now I'm addicted. I also think 3D printing has made 1:48 noticeable again - BUT...for all that 3D printing, those old 1:48 brown plastic furniture kits are still the bomb. After 40 some years. Those were/are well made. You can also tweak that itty furniture to individualize it; bit of tiny lace & fabric scrap to dress the bed or chair for instance. 4 hours ago, MaryKate said: So I have a few other projects I need to complete before I can get back to any of my dollhouses, but I'm pondering something. One of those projects I need to finish is cleaning out my garage, and yesterday I came across an old metal and glass mobile that was rusted and hopelessly tangled. I salvaged the glass pieces, and one of them is a deep blue disk with a raised design on it. It's about 2.5" in diameter and 1/4" thick around the rim, which is the thickest part. I'm wondering if I could use it as a window, especially under an eave or gable. One possibility: cut an opening the window's size and glue it in, then frame it out. I don't know if a wall of one of the Greenleaf/Corona kits could actually support it over time, though: it's relatively heavy so if I did this it would probably be in one of my other houses. Second possibility: because of the way the mobile was constructed, there are holes drilled into the rim to hold the wire. I wonder if I could somehow "pin hinge" it (into a structure with 3/8" thick walls at least) so that it would "open" by turning/spinning. I don't know if I can explain exactly what I mean, but I'm really tempted to try because heck, how funky would that be? Now I just have to figure out which house it would fit into best... ...or start a whole new project just to feature that window. :) It could be fiddly, but if you make frames for the interior & exterior of the window from 1/8 basswood you would have the 3/8" thickness to pinhinge your blue glass window. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 When it was "too" warm to be out and about we spent a few hours each day in the shade on the balcony: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 When this topic gets to 10000 posts, do we get prizes??? Not far away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyfingers Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Not much new to report. Still adding wood to the Pollock build, finally got the little wall that the prior owner added out of the Bayberry bedroom, and bought some fiddly things for the barn. Slowly, slowly making progress. So, finally bought the Backyard Bungalow kit on the last HBS sale. I've always liked the structure, and I do like the idea of a one-room build, but never took the plunge because I had zero inspiration for the kit. No idea at all what I'd like it to be. Until last night. At bedtime. Ugh! Started ripping out catalogue pages and starting an idea file. That build is far, far off, but at least now I have some direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Anna, I love the wee balls of yarn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 3 hours ago, havanaholly said: Anna, I love the wee balls of yarn! Thank you Holly! Had this Idea for how to make them, ie start with a straw and then used embroidery floss on an embroidery needle (not a sharp tippen one). Only takes a few minuters to make a skein this way. Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Glencroft is done and delivered. Niece is ecstatic. She posted pictures on her Facebook page and said how beautiful it is.. .......to my horror, the fence gate was missing and I was on the way back to MO. Found it on the floor of the car in the back seat. Will mail to her tomorrow. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 Didn't get to post office today. Mini movers came. 7 houses if furniture and accessories packed. Empty houses set on one really big table. I'm depressed. I already miss my babies in their beauty. Really hate moving. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Oh Lawanda, you will have a beautiful new place for your homes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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