LARed Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Good things come in small packages... Waiting for my new Diana kit to arrive, very excited and hopeful. Built my first dollhouse over 25 years ago , and not particularly proud of the results back then. Quite naive and without a clue who to ask for help. So with a positive attitude, a bit of acrylic painting added to my tool box, and lovely new products at my fingertips, the adventure begins again. Thrilled to have stumbled here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi Phylis and welcome ! I look forward to seeing your Dianna come to life. Glad that you have joined us ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARed Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi Phylis and welcome ! I look forward to seeing your Dianna come to life. Glad that you have joined us ! Thank you for the welcome, Stacey It will be great to be part of this community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome to the forum Phylis. You sound like me. After more than 20 years my first build was a half scale Diana. Loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey6163 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 You'll find all sorts of advice and inspiration here , it is an awesome site. Lots of neat stuff to check out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfprincess Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hey, Phylis! Welcome to the forum. I felt the same as you when I first joined - finally, a place to make new, like-minded friends and to learn the miniaturist's 'craft'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARed Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thank you for the welcome, Dalesq and elfprincess Inspired already Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome to the little family, Phylis. Which kit are you restarting the hobby with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgansmith Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome, Phylis, Welcome! You've found a great mini home I love the Diana. It will be fun to see what you do with it. LA? That's where I grew up. Enjoy Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome. Can't wait to see pictures of your progress. (we are all eye candy junkies around here). I see you have made 5 posts so that means you can start an album. It's also a good idea to keep a photo record of what you are doing. It can help you with future builds to re-create something or correct something. See, we are assuming already that there will be more builds. tee hee hee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonberry Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome Phylis I read your post title "palm trees" and thought for a brief moment that you were also in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Sigh. It would have been nice to have another miniaturist nearby. Good luck with your build! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigrandma10 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome Phylis to our forum. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARed Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I can see hanging out here will be fun. Thank you for all the welcomes! Havanaholly, I am starting with the Diana. How can one resist the curves and potential? Morgan, I love the Pacific Northwest. We'll have to talk LA. I am a transplant here from Boston (many many moons ago) Selkie, this certainly motivates me to start with pictures of the box, and share the trials, tribulations and triumphs Moonberry, ah Dubai. I had actually planned a trip there a few years ago but Paris got in the way. May have to reconsider... As soon as I am able, know I will be searching for all your gallery images. Eye candy is right. This is a great way to relieve the stress of the day. It's like comfort food without the calories. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARed Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Welcome Phylis to our forum. Gail Thank you, Gail You're not too far from me Corporate offices from a previous job were in Capistrano (Unlike the swallows, I won't return there) Should be heading to Laguna in the next few weeks. Love the area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 ... Eye candy is right. This is a great way to relieve the stress of the day. It's like comfort food without the calories. Love, love, love this idea :yes: .... "comfort food without the calories" especially since so many of us are trying to get ready for our bikinis for summertime - (yea, like Selkie is ever going to wear a bikini!!!) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARed Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Love, love, love this idea :yes: .... "comfort food without the calories" especially since so many of us are trying to get ready for our bikinis for summertime - (yea, like Selkie is ever going to wear a bikini!!!) Bikinis are truly a thing of the past Don't want to scare small children or little dogs Off to work... A good day to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackey Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 As soon as I am able, know I will be searching for all your gallery images. Eye candy is right. This is a great way to relieve the stress of the day. It's like comfort food without the calories. Welcome to this site, Phylis. I am happy you stumbled upon us too, and that you are renewing your interest and creativity in this hobby. It's hard to believe that 25 years ago I didn't even have a computer, much less the Internet. So, this time, you will have lots of support, both technical, and emotional. We will be your cheerleaders. In the meantime, enjoy the eye candy. I also feel it is a good way to relieve stress, but I hadn't thought about the extra benefit of it being calorie free. I have to warn you, however, that I have seen miniature food on this site that is so real, it can make you hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat57 Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hey,my old bikinis were nearly matronly compared to the dental floss they 'wear' nowadays! :yikes: LOL Welcome to the fun,Phylis,from one redhead to another! I have always thought the Dianna is gorgeous and I cannot wait to see how yours comes out! ^_^ Kat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CraftyMtnMom Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Welcome! Glad you have joined the fun and friendship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveD1052 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Welcome! I stumbled here also and just introduced myself today. Good luck with your work and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigrandma10 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Thank you, Gail You're not too far from me Corporate offices from a previous job were in Capistrano (Unlike the swallows, I won't return there) Should be heading to Laguna in the next few weeks. Love the area. If you have the time, maybe stop by for coffee. Private message me. We are just off Del Obispo. Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapz Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Hello Phylis, welcome to the forum. I looked up the Diana - it is a real pretty house - can't wait to see what you're going to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi there, welcome to the group. The Diana is gorgeous I was lucky to see one in person...the front porch is a dream. The house was actually unavailable and discontinued not too long ago, thank goodness Greenleaf has brought it back. Looking fw to seeing what you do with yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARed Posted April 4, 2014 Author Share Posted April 4, 2014 Gail, I will do that! Thank you. Soapz, me too! A blank canvas can be so intimidating. Trust me, I will need lots of handholding as I start. WyckedWood, great AV and name. I know, this house really grabbed me. Somany ideas swirling in my head. Thank you all for the very warm welcome. Waiting for the kit to arrive... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LARed Posted April 5, 2014 Author Share Posted April 5, 2014 Delivery of the Diana kit has been delayed... It's like waiting for the birth of a child. So ready for this baby to show up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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