Is there anything more magical than the tiny world of a doll's house at Christmas? Miniaturist extraordinaire Lucy Clayton introduces us to her latest creation
Is there anything more precious than a child's laughter? As a parent I sometimes wish children remained children forever. That's not going to happen so I want to see as much happiness in their lives as possible.Here a few ideas we've come across that will brighten their - and your - lives. While some of these projects will definitely need a parent's help, others are just fun regardless of the way they turn out. Enjoy!
HOW IT ALL BEGAN Sally’s Lundby Gothenburg dollhouse was a Christmas gift from her parents in the early 1970s. She fondly remembers many happy hours playing with it as a child. Years later, she and her dad lovingly restored it and began adding custom extensions to accommodate Sally’s expanding furniture collection. The house—now a sprawling eight-story tower—measures just shy of 5 feet (1.5 meters) across. A BRIEF TOUR The original Lundby sections are the top two floors and the living/TV room and formal lounge on Level 5. The rest was designed by Sally and constructed by her dad in various phases. Wherever possible they used Lundby parts purchased on eBay (doors, windows, balustrades, staircases, and more), seamlessly blending the new with the original. They started by adding a two-story basement to the original house to create a garden area with a balcony, billiard room, and indoor space for the swimming pool. Phase 2 saw the addition of Level 3 and the two levels at the bottom right, including the garage, utility room with WC at the rear, bar, and garden terrace off the kitchen. Sally adapted an original Lundby balcony for use in this level. Level 4 features an outdoor patio area and a family/game room, as well as a landing, second bathroom, and office with adjoining conservatory. Level 5 includes the girls’ bedroom and above it on Level 6 are the parents’ suite and boys’ bedroom. A CREATIVE TOUCH Some of the furniture and unique accessories you see throughout Sally’s amazing house were created by Sally herself. She made the billiard table from a 12th scale dining table, adding molding around the edges and gluing a piece of green carpet on top. The cues are made from wooden barbecue skewers and the balls are colored beads. The green suite to the right of the billiard table was a damaged Barton/Caroline’s Home set that Sally re-covered to match the other furnishings. The washing machine is made from a small cardboard box covered in glossy photographic paper. The round door is made from window acetate and a key ring, and the control panel is a piece of dark cardboard with silver beads for the buttons. The bed and bedding and wardrobe unit in the parents’ bedroom are made from small wood off-cuts, fabric, and sticky-back plastic with a woodgrain effect. The cabin bed/high sleeper in the girls’ bedroom is made from wood off-cuts and a 12th scale bedside cabinet. Sally also made the girls’ patchwork bedding and the curtains in all the rooms. The patio heater on the top floor balcony has a parasol made from a cocktail umbrella. Sally made the weight bench in the family/game room using bits of wood and dowel. The weights are vehicle wheels that she purchased from a model shop and attached to a section of welding rod. She finished it off with two Lundby floor cushions. A WORK IN PROGRESS Sally finds her dollhouse project to be very therapeutic and satisfying, and her passion for it has grown over time. So have her ideas and inspiration! Her latest addition—now in progress—is a ground floor stable area.
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Hi everyone, I had so much fun last month making my first house out of cardboard when I created the San Francisco House that I wanted to create another one from cardboard. I was inspired by this picture I found on the internet of an abandoned house that someone had drawn. When I started out this house had both sides, but it was to large of a house for what I wanted, so I cut the right side of the house off. This was one of my hardest designs to try to create since when I started looking at the inspiration picture that there was not one truly even square or realistic edge in the picture. The porch was also a challenge trying to create it from the picture but I think it turned out darn awesome. I think I spent about 2 weeks this May creating this Haunted Mansion and it was so much fun and enjoyable using the cardboard. Yes it kills my hands to do the Thousands of cuts to create the house but so worth it. I am loving Cardboard and love how I can design so much from it at a Low cost compared to using the fancy Expensive Wood that you have to buy at dollhouse shops. I spent one day alone creating the interior cardboard boxes and trash and newspapers for the interior, plus I didn't have any fireplaces to put into the home so I created some out of cardboard...lol.. I also am loving how the aged patina came out with the painting process of the house, which for the life of me I don't know if I can remember how to recreate it again. Again the use of cardboard made the house so light, but also so hard and sturdy. I hope you all like my newest creation. Have a Wonderful Month! Stan
Wow! I would guess at some point in our lives we all made a house or something out of a recycled cardboard box but this artist took it to an amazing extreme! Pop on over to Annalise Rees’ sit…
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Going thrifting is like embarking on a small adventure. Albeit you end up delving deep into mysterious urban secondhand shops and locating great garage sales instead of exploring ancient ruins in the middle of a jungle. In either case, you can end up walking away with the treasure of a lifetime. Or two or three, in fact.
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Title: Cindy the Octopus Original Sculpture Sold Date: 2009 Cindy the Octopus, the original sculpture, is made from an old doll head, clay and paint.
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me in my tap door house costume that I made last semester ......
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Miniature artist Hannah Lemon's houseplants were a big hit, earning her a spot on season 2 of Best in Miniature. Learn more in the full interview!
An exhibition at the Bard Graduate Center Gallery in New York City explores the playful appeal of toys made of wood and uncovers why Sweden has been a nexus for their inventive production.
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The Printable Paper Chain People Template is a convenient and fun tool for parents, teachers, and craft enthusiasts looking to create a charming and engaging activity for children. This template allows you to easily create a chain of colorful paper figurines, perfect for decorating classrooms, playrooms, or for adding a touch of creativity to any event.
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This Little Teddy Bear Free Knitting Pattern is easy to knit in reverse stocking stitch. It's knitted all-in-one, from head to head.
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Buying things for babies can be fun but making them yourself is so much more enjoyable. We have collected a ton of different DIY projects that you can make for babies that are completely adorable.
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Today is Tasha Tudor's Birthday! One hardly knows where to begin in terms of describing such a multi-faceted woman of so many trades and talents, and what to focus on here today. But she is probably most well-known for her children's books and illustrations, although it was her unique lifestyle and the "old ways" of doing things that became a fascination (as well as an inspiration), to many of her fans. Myself included! Tasha found inspiration within her own family and surroundings; first in a New Hampshire farmhouse where her children were raised, and later, nestled in the woods of...
Young -the talented woman behind Scarlet Elfcup-, describes her work with the following words: Dreams, Imagination, Adventure & Playfulness for all ages. Oh it is so true! Her work is truly won…
How To Make A Dollhouse Out Of Cardboard Is Something Quite Important In Times Of Ecological Challenges- A Small Tutorial And Examples
Lately I’ve found a board that I would share with you all: Paper Castle & Cardboard House. This board contains many castles and houses made from cardboard, both artworks and tutorials for crafts and DIY’s. Here are some of my favorites. Happy weekend! RELATED POSTS: 5 ways to make a dollhouse Cardboard […]
