aagrissom Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Hi all, just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself. I put together my first dollhouse at the age of 12 or so. Then, attempted to build another in my late twenties but 3 kids and work interfered. I recently got the itch again and am so glad I am making another attempt. My current project is the The Willow. A week and a half into the build, I am very pleased with my progress. I hope to share the photo timeline very soon. Thanks! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Welcome to the little family, Angie. When you have made five posts you can open an album in the Gallery here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Welcome to the forum! :welcome: Looking forward to seeing what you are doing with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hi Angie and welcome to the group !! :welcome: This is a fun site with all sorts of ideas, inspiration and lots of friendly advice. I look forward to seeing your Willow come to life and so glad you've joined us !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Welcome, Angie - so glad you could join us. Looking forward to seeing your pictures. Are you anywhere near Memphis? We lived there for several years and my son and his family are still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aagrissom Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 I am located in Nashville. I believe Memphis is about 3 hours away. Thanks for all the warm welcomes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HelenV Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hi and welcome Angie The Willow is a lovely looking house and I'm looking forward to watching yours take shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgansmith Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Welcome, Angie You've found a great forum. Please, jump in and ask questions, share pictures...we look forward to you being here. Have fun, Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Glad you're back to the minis. Welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonberry Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Hello and welcome (back) lol. I love the Willow and would love to build one, one day when I finish all my other houses. Please share photos soon, okay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyMtnMom Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Welcome to the group! Truly glad you found us. Ask away and please, don't be afraid to share if you know something that could help one of us. Looking forward to pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aagrissom Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Moonberry, your dream build is very specific. Is that a real thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfprincess Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 (edited) Welcome, Angie. I, too, have a WILLOW! I bought it already assembled on UK eBay from a lovely family doctor whose daughter now felt too 'grown up' (she is 20!) to take any further interest in it. When I saw the pic for the first time I literally said WOW! The daughter encouraged the doctor Dad to put the house on eBay so another doll's house enthusiast could buy it and restore it to glory LOL. And I, gentle readers, became The Chosen One. The seller had no clue what the house was called, nor the make but he said it was either American or Canadian. I suspected Greenleaf or Corona and when I came here to check I found that I was correct. I love the WILLOW. Mine needs ungluing/regluing and lots of other remedial work but nothing so drastic that I fear to have a go. The nice doctor apologised to me for the poor state of the house, bless him. He said he was no craftsman but had done the best he could! I was surprised at the size of the WILLOW. I was even more surprised by the size of the next house I bought on eBay - an Artply WORTHINGTON. Yes, indeed, I was out of control. I freely admit it. And boy have I paid for my self-indulgence. Not just in terms of over-spending but also in terms of a forced and thorough re-working of my tiny store-room. So many houses, so little space! But working on these houses will provide endless pleasure, diversion and challenge. I wish you the very best of luck with your WILLOW. Do let us know how you get on. I hope to keep in touch and let you and other members know how I am progressing with my overload of projects! Edited January 2, 2014 by elfprincess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Pauline, I lust in my heart for the Artply Worthington (nowhere to put it, considering the huge backlog of unbuilt kits I have, but I can dream, nevertheless) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aagrissom Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 Elfprincess, thank you for the post. I will be sure to share as soon as I have "met the quota" of post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonberry Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Moonberry, your dream build is very specific. Is that a real thing? Lol, there's another post by Mike about what style dollhouse you would like and I just threw that idea in there: I actually wanted to build a mermaid's underwater cave/home when I was a teenager, but lacked the carpentry skills to create it. It would be a number of different underwater cave rooms with no stairs of course. I would LOVE an underwater city! Atlantis was one of my favourite stories as a child, and Captain Nemo also inspired me. So maybe a steampunk overhauled medieval underwater city with a matching submarine! Now, THAT would be a sight to behold!!! I think I must start collecting watch parts and copper tape - I haven't tried anything in steampunk style, but have a few books and love that you can use polymer clay as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 When her health was better Deb was becoming our queen of steampunk! Check out her albums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbytsdy Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Welcome, Angie! The Willow is a great open slate of a house, and there are a few examples on this forum that I can think of: my "stone" Willow here http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?app=blog&blogid=82&cat=7, kellyannmo's fab little half-scale Willow here http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?app=gallery&album=5560, and Stenty's wonderful farmhouse here http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?app=gallery&album=1548. Looking forward to seeing your build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Welcome to the forum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyMtnMom Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kari Lynn Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi, Angie and welcome. Nice to hear you're making another attempt at minis, I don't think this is an interest that ever truly goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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