25yearsinthemaking Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 About 27 years ago, I bought a Real Good Toys dollhouse kit and intended to build it for my young daughters. Well, this working mom at the time never got around to it, but this now retired grandma of 2 granddaughters finally found herself with plenty of time on her hands. I started to build the dollhouse in January of 2015 and finally finished it last week. For those of you feeling discouraged, don't give up. There's a good chance it will all turn out in the end. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimajo Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 It's beautiful! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickyfingers Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Congratulations!! It's huge!! What fun you're going to have filling it up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Celeste Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 It looks amazing and the exterior color is soooooo gorgeous!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I love your perseverence and the jewel-tone colors you chose. It's luscious! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 That is a massive house! No wonder it took so long. Be pleased with yourself for a such a beautiful legacy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 I second those gorgeous colors! What a good grandma you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggy Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 What a masterpiece, just beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Fantastic job! Hard to believe it is your first doll house! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearsinthemaking Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks so much! It is indeed a big house--4 1/2 feet wide, but luckily it fits through doorways! I used the Behr paint website to figure out exterior and interior colors--starting with the blue (Mesmerize) and choosing the suggested coordinating colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lise A Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Exactly my circumstance with y Pierce dollhouse kit purchased in 1988. I am still a long way from finished but you have inspired me to keep at it. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Beautiful job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted November 27, 2016 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Great job, love the colors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillyvalley Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 It looks good. You did a good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoalaSam Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 It is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I love the color! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westons Nana Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I love the colors, you did a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25yearsinthemaking Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Thanks, one and all. Our granddaughters love the colors, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted December 23, 2016 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Congratulations! What a great project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Sharon Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 On 11/26/2016, 5:12:40, 25yearsinthemaking said: About 27 years ago, I bought a Real Good Toys dollhouse kit and intended to build it for my young daughters. Well, this working mom at the time never got around to it, but this now retired grandma of 2 granddaughters finally found herself with plenty of time on her hands. I started to build the dollhouse in January of 2015 and finally finished it last week. For those of you feeling discouraged, don't give up. There's a good chance it will all turn out in the end. Oh my gosh. That is exactly my story. My son and I went to a doll house making class for a few weeks 27 years ago. Got the house built. Not sure what style you would call it. He got sick and passed away. Now I'm getting ready to finish with the help of my two grand daughters. Yours is beautiful. I am looking for an easy way to do roofing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 29 minutes ago, UK Sharon said: ...I am looking for an easy way to do roofing. I am looking forward to reading your introduction in the Newcomers' Forum. Meanwhile, there's the Greenleaf wood shingles: There's coarse sandpaper/ glasspaper: There's colored construction paper (you might want to seal & paint it): And there's corrugated cardboard with one layer peeled off (It helps to dampen it to separate a layer): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Sharon Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 A beautiful house indeed!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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