Joining in from Michigan

[Just G]

Hello Everyone,

Like so many other new members, I too am glad to have found this site and was pointed here earlier by another member Thank you.

 I live in Rochester Hills, Michigan and just purchased my first home; a vintage Farmhouse, that was started and never finished. Its in all raw materials, so I plan to continue, make a few modifications and add electricity.  I have worked on real homes, but never a miniature and find it amazing, a great place to unwind and be creative.  Did anyone else find themselves running in all directions with excitement to do this and that?  I find I have to slow down and take one thing at a time; quality not quantity!   

Well what I have is called,  The Colonial Estate and made by S/W Crafts.  If anyone knows anything about this one, please I would love to know as I can't find much information about it or the company as it is out of business.  

I hope to hear from some of you about your experiences and expertise in the miniature world. It's an amazing little world! 

Thank you, Gloria 

 

 

[havanaholly]

Welcome to the little family, Gloria.  What a pretty house you have found!

[Debsrand56]

41 minutes ago, Just G said:

 Did anyone else find themselves running in all directions with excitement to do this and that?

Welcome, Gloria.  Yes!  At any given moment, I have about ten different things I'd like to be working on--from accessories, to furniture, to things on the structure itself.  I wish I had unlimited time, or could clone myself, so that I could do all the things I want to do.  

[mesp2k]

Hey Gloria, welcome!

[chesterfieldzoo]

Hi Gloria! I live to the east of you. Let me know if you need to know where to find stuff.

[Just G]

Hi!

Thanks! Its good to hear from you and yes, you are not to far.   I only know of Miniature Makers Workshop in Royal Oak, a Train and Hobby shop on Utica Road and Hobby Lobby.  Are there any other places in our area?  I'm doing a renovation of the S/W Crafts Country Estate from the 70's and its quite large.  Just last night decided to knock out all 11 of  the windows and replace with the working double-hung windows so Im in search of those and a whole lot more. Have you seen these or installed them? I was reluctant at first to replace, but the acrylic was not cut properly, some were loose and most were cut to short.  Once I got started with the first one, I removed a couple more.  Now, like the real house, buget for new windows.  LOL

Thanks for your directions I had no idea the mini world was so awesome.  

Take care!  

[chesterfieldzoo]

I like the windows from hobby lobby. They go on sale for 40% off a few times a year. Miniatures.com has everything you can imagine and the Greenleaf store here also has fabulous items. 

Frankenmuth has a mini store in the basement of Raus. There is a store on little mack and 10 mile. 

Take your time, read the tutorials, look at the pictures. It's fun and addicting.

 

[Guest]

On 2/3/2017, 3:13:53, Just G said:

 Did anyone else find themselves running in all directions with excitement to do this and that?  I find I have to slow down and take one thing at a time; quality not quantity!   

 

Oh yes... it sometimes can be overwhelming.. all those ideas so little time... lol

Well that's not true, you have all the time in the world... unless you are impatient like me.

You have a lovely Country Estate there... it's quite a rare one to find these days as are all S/W Crafts houses.. don't know why, but they are so, good catch!