Thursday, February 17, 2011

Culmination of Frilly Papers



leads to a frilly looking house!

I recently started working on the Creatology Fantasy Villa to quell my need to build a house. The weather has been very erratic in Florida, as well as the rest of the United States, and I didn't want to start on a big build (Washington) if I couldn't be out on the wintery porch every night. Good news on that front, is that Spring seems to be on it's way here! We have a high of near 80 today. =) Schweeeeeeet!

Anyway, I had picked up all these really interesting papers the last time I went to Michael's, and I thought they would go perfectly with the whimsy of this house. I plan on trying to construct it just like a kit, so I will be getting rid of everything that looks "puzzle-ish" and cutting off the tabs. So far, I am really happy with the way things are turning out on it.

I used denim colored felt as carpet in the two upper rooms. The window frames are made out of cardstock and I plan on putting some faux stained glass in a few of the windows. The tile floor is a printie from Jim's Printables that I sealed 3 times with glossy modge podge. The wood floor is made from sticks that I bought from Ann at Amazing Miniatures (her Etsy shop is full of fun stuff). I also used these sticks to make the baseboards and such throughout the house.

I really like the fun color scheme that this house has and I think it would be great for a girl that has tiny fairy dolls or even the Little Petshop characters. I am still undecided about the exterior, but I think I want to do some sort of stone or stucco finish so it looks like a fairytale castle.

My time is limited lately, so I haven't really gotten that far on it, but like I said, I am really happy with the results so far.








5 comments:

  1. You work lightning fast! I haven't even started on my mini house -_-

    Love the color palette you chose for the house. Reminds me of springgggggg!

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  2. With a house this small, it's easy to work quick. Plus, I already had an idea in mind because I had these fabulous papers! The outside won't be nearly as quick since I will have to cut off and cover a zillion puzzle tabs!

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  3. oh- I looked for one of these but my Michael's did not have them. It looks great so far- I love the colors you have chosen also. Looks great so far!!! Enjoy your 80 degrees!! ♥

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  4. What a charming little house! =)

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  5. I love the wallpaper!! i love so much!!
    I have your minis...thankssssssssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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