My Miniature Madness Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 46 minutes ago, WyckedWood said: It's looking soooooo cute and you're almost done! I have a tradition of whenever I shingle a house I put on Pride and Prejudice. Maybe put a movie on that you can enjoy without having to look at the tv. That's a great movie! I actually put on a Netflix show called "Call The Midwife". It's interesting enough without being too interesting and distracting.. Got 2 more rows done, and am hoping for 2 more before I drop tonight. Long day tomorrow, up early cooking for company... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigirl Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Those are good show/movie! I was going to suggest playing Christmas shows/music to get you in the spirit. I would also suggest fast moving tunes you love. I have workout music I listen too when I excercise, drive long distances or clean house. It helps get me moving and accomplish something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 2 hours ago, Minigirl said: Those are good show/movie! I was going to suggest playing Christmas shows/music to get you in the spirit. I would also suggest fast moving tunes you love. I have workout music I listen too when I excercise, drive long distances or clean house. It helps get me moving and accomplish something. Music is a great idea too! My brother recently brought over my record collection from when I was a teenager in the 80's. I sold all 44 of them to a very happy guy on Craigslist for $25. I've been thinking I should replace some of the albums with digital ones. Heard a long lost loved song from one of them the other day and it made me cry happy tears! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Oh I relate to that. I never watch TV I just listen to it, mine is always on wherever I am, living room, bedroom, or craft room anyway,all three of mine have DVd machines and I have a big library of movies.I can always find one to suit any mood.. Wow andW ow again I only just realized your shingles were paper clay , well in that case you need a double special treat when you have finished, that would seem a very arduous task to me , and they do look magnificent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beulah Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 OH I just went to look at your shingles. I love them. I have never done anything with paper clay. I think I may need to try it. Keep on going, I can't wait to see it done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thanks again for all of the encouragement everyone! It really did help to push me forward! The paperclay tiles are finished, and I finally got the color worked out. Now for tons of candy and frosting! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Wonderful work! Looking forward to the candy-fication phase too 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 The color is a perfect gingerbread brown! Now the fun part begins! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgwyn Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Oh, it is perfect already. Can't wait to see what else you do. I was just at Michael's today and they have a large selection of miniature Christmas goodies that could go on the house. Your patience and perseverance on the shingles paid off. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I love the frosting window. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenrodfarm Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 This is going to be a lot of fun, looks good enough to eat! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Absolute fabulous 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Oh, wow! That is going to be a fabulous gingerbread house! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Omgosh, how cute is this going to be. A family treasure! Now I'm wishing I had got my act together and made one this year. That kit is the perfect look for a gingerbread house! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Your patience paid off. The roof tiles look just like gingerbread cookies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 Thanks everyone! I am really hoping I have it finished up enough this year, though I'm sure to keep adding as the years go on... Karin - I know what you mean. I started in July, putting the New Orleans completely on hold, just so I'd have a chance to have something for the holidays. With Thanksgiving so close, I am wishing I'd started in May! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 It really is very special I wonder if you know just how good it is !!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Gah! The shingles look soooooo good!! I love this Jodi! It's looks almost good enough to eat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 You might actually want to put it out of the reach of small children who mightn't realize it's not a real gingerbread house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 hour ago, havanaholly said: You might actually want to put it out of the reach of small children who mightn't realize it's not a real gingerbread house. Good point Holly! I do have to be ever vigilant because we have three dogs, two of them very young. We haven't had little ones in the family (that live close enough to visit) for a very long time. Those close by that are in the reproduction age range (my two kids included) have no intentions toward having kids for the foreseeable future. It's a bummer for me, because I love children, and would make a really fun and interesting grandma! They'd be making their own minis with me the minute there was any attention span to speak of! So for now at least, I only have to worry about the BIG children pulling on the candy cane porch posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 1 minute ago, Its_a_sm_world_after_all said: ...I only have to worry about the BIG children pulling on the candy cane porch posts! I was thinking more along the lines of people helping themselves to those lovely gingersnap cookie shingles you slaved over! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 3 hours ago, Samusa said: Gah! The shingles look soooooo good!! I love this Jodi! It's looks almost good enough to eat! Thanks Sam! My patience has grown a little bit with the process, and I am happy that the idea worked out like I'd hoped! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 8 hours ago, Jeannine said: It really is very special I wonder if you know just how good it is !!!! Thanks Jeannine! That is very nice of you to say! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Miniature Madness Posted November 16, 2017 Author Share Posted November 16, 2017 2 minutes ago, havanaholly said: I was thinking more along the lines of people helping themselves to those lovely gingersnap cookie shingles you slaved over! You're right! I better keep some real and tempting goodies close by! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minigirl Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Excellent! Love the windows and shutters! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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