txgrl57 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Just wanted to say hi! I'm new to dollhouses and miniatures, but I've always wanted one and thought I'd give the Sugarplum cottage a try. I live in NC with my wonderful husband, 2 dogs and 3 cats. We have 3 children still in NC, 1 in Boston and 1 in NY. Going thru empty nest syndrome and thought I'd fill it with hobbies! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi Vicki, and welcome! You'll find lots of kinship here, and unfailing support and encouragement (one might even call it "enabling" :lol: ) as far as this wonderful hobby we all love is concerned! Have you gotten your kit yet? The Sugarplum is a really cute house. You can do a search on the main forum page for threads about that house and you'll want to check out the galleries. Once you've made 5 posts you can start your own gallery so you can record your build progress. Despite what the directions say, don't use hot glue for construction; use a wood glue (I use Elmer's white glue). Plan to dry fit your house (there's a recent thread about dry fitting) and you're on your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Welcome to the GL family. We are a bunch of mini addicts and love to share. Hope you enjoy yourself here. Feel free to ask questions, offer ideas and best of all, post pictures. We are eye candy junkies. After you make 5 entries you can open an album. Good luck on your build. PS. empty nests don't always stay that way for long. I'm raising 3 grands now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 :welcome: Hi Vicki and welcome to the group ! You'll find lots of inspiration and tons of great ideas here . It is a fun & addicting hobby . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat57 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Welcome to the fun,Vicki! Not much original to add to what has been said already,except: You definitely are among friends here! Any questions you have (NONE are dumb!),venting frustrations when something isn't working for you,applauding of others' work (and you will see so many beautiful things here!),or just any input you care to share-it's all encouraged and enjoyed by your fellow dollhouse lovers here! Glad you joined us! Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenV Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi Vicki, I second what everyone else has said . I too am new to dolls houses and miniatures and despite a setback with my house I'm really enjoying my new found hobby and after looking around on this site I have lots of plans for my next projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Hi and welcome Vicki! Look forward to pictures. The empty nest will come in handy as there is no such thing as 1 house!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Welcome to the forum! I couldn't wait for an empty nest, so I started building houses before I met my wife. The three kids sure do slow down production though. . . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Welcome to the little family, Vicki. The Sugarplum is adorable and comes with furniture. I replaced the chipboard timbering with basswood for the bench sides and stripwood for the timbers on the second one I built. I used spackling compound for stucco for the first time on that one, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanF. Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi Vicki welcome to the forums! I also have an empty nest...but now have grandkids all the time. I started because I thought I'd love one for my first Grand daughter LOL Now in Jan. I will have 4 Grand Daughters & I am a complete addict...and all these girls only give me an excuse to feed the addiction. Good luck with your build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie2 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Welcome to the group Vicki!!! I can't think of a better nest filler than miniatures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick12 Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Happy to welcome you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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