kathi17 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 15 minutes ago, havanaholly said: And a full staff to keep it clean. I'll definitely need the staff, because I'm going to be spending all my time up in that huge attic/craft studio!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaHarvey Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 I like the second option with the 'open concept' room so that you have more room for furniture - that's half the fun! While you do lose some wall space you will make up for it with the beautiful light streaming in from all those windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 And delivered! https://goo.gl/photos/o2Hy45SSHPNbL76t9 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Philip, seeing the house in front of its namesake is seriously awe inspiring. Congratulations on a wonderful job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 They must have been so happy Phillip. It looks so much like the actual building! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Fabulous job. When is the auction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I wish we still had the :jawdrop: icon. That is seriously beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suej Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Like Holly said, it is jaw-dropping. I would think the organization wouldn't want to sell it either. I went back to the beginning page and looked at the October date. It seems as though you've accomplished this amazingly detailed job in a short amount of time. I hope you are VERY proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Wow! Yep, pretty awe inspiring by itself and in front of the RL house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Really curious, I've used the stenciled brick. Did you have much bleed-through? Did you have to go back and clean out the grout lines? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 I did have some yes. In retrospect, I would use the largest stencils possible and the thickest brick mixture. I had purchased brick powder from a store in the UK but I didn't think I would have enough and I improvised with red ochre acrylic paint and spackle. That worked somewhat well but it was hard to clean off the stencil after repeated applications. I also rushed through it because I didn't have tons of time to get things perfect. I worked on the project mostly between 9pm and midnight after our children went to bed so I didn't often take things sufficiently slowly before making a decision on how to proceed. Since this was my first dollhouse project, and because do much of it was done from scratch, each step was a big learning curve. It came together but the brick, paint, etc is sloppy enough to be noticeable, although it photographs well in a way that obscures the flaws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BriJohn Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 It's magnificent. I am astounded at how wonderful it is in such a small amount of time. What a gorgeous house, you should be so proud, you did very very well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 8 hours ago, BriJohn said: It's magnificent. I am astounded at how wonderful it is in such a small amount of time. What a gorgeous house, you should be so proud, you did very very well. I echo what Briana just said. It really is magnificent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 WOW. I am so jealous of whoever gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Posted February 21, 2016 Author Share Posted February 21, 2016 Final auction result - $4750 but the best part is that the winning bidder donated the dollhouse right back to the school 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustCallMeAnna Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 That is fantastic Phillip!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Phillip, that's wonderful! Furnished or not, it is a wonderful gift for the school and a great tribute to your efforts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kathi17 Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 On 2/21/2016, 1:08:19, Phillip said: Final auction result - $4750 but the best part is that the winning bidder donated the dollhouse right back to the school That's wonderful Phil!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 Watched your build from the sidelines as i've been recovering. Just wanted to say how gorgeous it is and congratulate you on the wonderful auction results. Your work truly deserved the high bid. Your attention to detail is fantastic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suej Posted February 22, 2016 Share Posted February 22, 2016 What a wonderful outcome! And the house gets to stay 'home'. Very appropriate. Phillip, you really have succeeded in creating something that goes beyond wood and glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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