Amber Celeste Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I just painted the bottom of the first floor of my dollhouse (when I was finishing the floor it warped and I thought maybe painting the underside would help, it didn't but whatever! :P). I was thinking about signing it with my name, the house model and the year. I am not the type to get terribly attached to things I make and this house, if it's nice enough will be sold or just donated to Goodwill when I'm done. I thought it would be nice to put my mark on it though. Curious if anyone else signs or has a special "trademark" they use on their houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 I sign them when I remember. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 One house had a long history to it so I typed it up and attached an envelope to the bottom. The rest I sign and date. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thresadep Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Never have. Good idea though. I'm do with mine from now on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I thought I'd continue something I started when I made the San Fran. I blocked off that little area in the attic that was over the double bay window and before I did, I put a little picture of Garfield wishing for a new home in there. No one's ever going to know it's there, but maybe one day when the house is dismantled and rehabbed, someone will find it. I think in this next house I'm going to try to hide some mini money or mini newspapers in the walls, like under the stairs, or something. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Before I start the dry fit I sign & date the underside of the first floor piece. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 42 minutes ago, rodentraiser said: I think in this next house I'm going to try to hide some mini money or mini newspapers in the walls, like under the stairs, or something. I love this idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdodyd Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I've never signed a house but it is a good idea and will do in the future - what I've done is to make a scrapbook for each house I've built, with pictures of the box it came it, pictures of construction, and pictures of the finished house with details about items in each room. Also in the scrapbook are receipts for items purchased, paint samples, fabric and wallpaper samples, and so on. I've kept all my houses so far. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minikelli Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 I've signed most of my houses, didn't sign the first I made for my niece. However, each of my donation houses I've signed and the ones I've rehabbed I try to sign and date when they were "fixed up". Kelly, love that idea of hiding something in there as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Celeste Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 15 hours ago, Sable said: One house had a long history to it so I typed it up and attached an envelope to the bottom. The rest I sign and date. That is so great to pass the story on to the next owner. I have many family heirlooms that I wish I knew the story behind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Celeste Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 14 hours ago, rodentraiser said: I thought I'd continue something I started when I made the San Fran. I blocked off that little area in the attic that was over the double bay window and before I did, I put a little picture of Garfield wishing for a new home in there. No one's ever going to know it's there, but maybe one day when the house is dismantled and rehabbed, someone will find it. I think in this next house I'm going to try to hide some mini money or mini newspapers in the walls, like under the stairs, or something. I really like the idea of hiding treasures in dollhouses! When we remodeled our old house in RL we found pennies in the wall from the year it was built and I hid some in our new house walls too (though the builders might not have left them there). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Celeste Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 13 hours ago, jdodyd said: I've never signed a house but it is a good idea and will do in the future - what I've done is to make a scrapbook for each house I've built, with pictures of the box it came it, pictures of construction, and pictures of the finished house with details about items in each room. Also in the scrapbook are receipts for items purchased, paint samples, fabric and wallpaper samples, and so on. I've kept all my houses so far. You are so organized! My husband thinks I'll change my mid and want to keep mine too! I'm really enjoying the process of building it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 21 hours ago, jdodyd said: I've never signed a house but it is a good idea and will do in the future - what I've done is to make a scrapbook for each house I've built, with pictures of the box it came it, pictures of construction, and pictures of the finished house with details about items in each room. Also in the scrapbook are receipts for items purchased, paint samples, fabric and wallpaper samples, and so on. I've kept all my houses so far. Great idea Joy! I sign and date my houses and since I began selling them I've have added my city and state as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Yup, I add the city and state, also. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I sign mine with Name, dollhouse brand and name. Year it was built in. I also add if it was built new or rehabbed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 I do like the idea of taping an envelope with all the info to a house! when I lived in NM I bought a very old RL adobe, and one of the owners did extensive remodeling, she left behind binder with information, from receipts for work done, to newspaper clippings of an artist who painted a mural on the outside wall. It was great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 This is cool. I have never thought about signing the dh. My mother and grandmother were both knitters and had tags made for their creations (we called my grandmother "Naana" so her tag said "this is a Naana Knit"). I think signing it shows that the house was built with love by a real person. Thank you for the great idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I sign mine with a logo from my initials, but not sure anyone would recognize who it was later. Unless, of course, I become magnificently famous (won't happen in this lifetime!). But when I rehabbed my beloved Appleby Cottage, that was 100 years old and hand made, I keep looking for, and hoping to find, a signature - a date - anything to give a clue as to who made it and when. I would love to know the real history of that house! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 7, 2016 Share Posted December 7, 2016 I also sign the furniture I build from scratch, and my dolls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuttiwebgal Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I sign my houses with my name date and my trademark wink/smile....if its a gift I will right a sweet note and add their name... I also include a paper book of the build for them...will it stay with the house over time...probly not but at least the recipient has the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 I love the idea. I have not done anything like this yet, but my hofco house came with a paper that was like the title of the house so you could sign and date it with room to add people if it was handed down (or sold). I think I might do that with the others I am keeping. I know my daughter will appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted December 11, 2016 Share Posted December 11, 2016 On 12/6/2016, 7:01:14, havanaholly said: I also sign the furniture I build from scratch, and my dolls. Yes, I sign the furniture I make, also. (Haven't made any dolls). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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