tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post6465129945227581579..comments2024-03-21T08:23:24.427-07:00Comments on My Miniature Madness: A Wink, A Nod and A StairJodi Hipplerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-47294594489200310382021-07-13T11:41:05.083-07:002021-07-13T11:41:05.083-07:00Thanks Stephanie! To those of us who just seem to ...Thanks Stephanie! To those of us who just seem to want to be nice naturally, we forget that for some folks it has to be learned and practiced. But we can show them the way and help them to make the world a nicer, gentler place to be in.💗 Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-48303488990174896032021-07-12T02:10:01.043-07:002021-07-12T02:10:01.043-07:00You do a wonderful job. Dang people have not figur...You do a wonderful job. Dang people have not figured out to keep mouth shut. As Thumber said "If you do not have something good to say,then say nothing" Thanks for sharing.scrapfancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04317127928004807443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-5018256386911340882021-03-26T11:38:17.143-07:002021-03-26T11:38:17.143-07:00Hi Tripp Lynn! Thanks so much for leaving your com...Hi Tripp Lynn! Thanks so much for leaving your comment! I love the idea of making a scene in a bread box! Stairs are like so many tricky things in minis. Just take your time, think through each step and be totally okay with making mistakes. It's the best way for our brains to truly download the process. But most important of all, enjoy the experience to it's fullest!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-83368353966770314062021-03-26T08:24:47.607-07:002021-03-26T08:24:47.607-07:00Your words like your works are beautiful! I’m just...Your words like your works are beautiful! I’m just beginning my journey into miniature and the stairs have been most difficult -a paper bread box in 1/12 scale is so much easier than a 1/6 scale staircase to me!<br />Thanks for sharing Tripp Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13251473181407100794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-73442223316158173172021-03-25T20:51:52.158-07:002021-03-25T20:51:52.158-07:00Thank you! I hope you have fun with your staircase...Thank you! I hope you have fun with your staircase!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-689571038412081072021-03-25T12:43:01.294-07:002021-03-25T12:43:01.294-07:00This is just gorgeous and I can't wait to try ...This is just gorgeous and I can't wait to try something similar in my own dollhouse soon.pseudodesignrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16211099369633101130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-6634681928879021682019-05-17T08:07:54.796-07:002019-05-17T08:07:54.796-07:00Gracias carolina ¡Me hace muy feliz tener sus come...Gracias carolina ¡Me hace muy feliz tener sus comentarios positivos sobre todos los cambios y elecciones que he hecho con este kit! Ha sido un largo camino, ¡pero espero tenerlo todo listo y listo para jugar este verano!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-47866887414968122492019-05-17T08:05:57.234-07:002019-05-17T08:05:57.234-07:00Thank you Kristine! There are so many decisions to...Thank you Kristine! There are so many decisions to toil over when you follow your own path, so it's great to hear my peers tell me I've made the right ones! I'm happy you like the results!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-57893963346799148992019-05-17T08:03:19.339-07:002019-05-17T08:03:19.339-07:00Thanks Brandy! I am glad you like the staircase ar...Thanks Brandy! I am glad you like the staircase area and so happy to be able to say it is finished!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-61814649423935217782019-05-17T07:15:44.934-07:002019-05-17T07:15:44.934-07:00Tanto trabajo repartido en tanto tiempo, y merece ...Tanto trabajo repartido en tanto tiempo, y merece la pena, porque el resultado es magnifico.<br />No hay un solo lugar de esta casa que no me guste.<br />Perfecto!Carolina misminicasashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03590982455349370816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-10190841036185514772019-05-16T14:44:06.948-07:002019-05-16T14:44:06.948-07:00This has been worth the wait! I love the way you&...This has been worth the wait! I love the way you've made the most of the space, it feels very true to the house. I especially like the upper landing where the railing sits in front of the viewer, that is my favourite kind of illusion in dollhouses. The metallic finish is gorgeous and the accessories really complete the look. Fabulous Jodi!Kristine PaperDollMiniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04348940337267272223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-86701764387286423122019-05-15T10:08:18.792-07:002019-05-15T10:08:18.792-07:00Oh my goodness! I love every bit of it and I love...Oh my goodness! I love every bit of it and I love that you show each step. I also love the brassy color the the stair rail. Gorgeous!!Brandy Wilcoxenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09122750349062262051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-17367087670124682662019-05-15T08:13:39.829-07:002019-05-15T08:13:39.829-07:00Anna I am so happy that my procrastination has had...Anna I am so happy that my procrastination has had the positive effect of making you feel better about yours! We're in this together, right?<br />I'm so glad you like the "improvements" and happy to have given you an idea for holding tiny things where they need to be. So annoying to get them right where you want them and then have them move on you! :O)Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-18852194210363453772019-05-15T08:00:27.366-07:002019-05-15T08:00:27.366-07:00Hi Sam! *waves back* You are never late here '...Hi Sam! *waves back* You are never late here 'cause the mini party just never stops, lol!<br />I know what you mean because in miniature I just love seeing things that are a little unusual and since straight, narrow and steep staircases seem to be the norm I just had to try and make these more interesting! I always get impatient to see my ideas in real life, and being impatient (as you know) is not how good stairs get done! When you start on your balcony, don't feel like you are cheating if you use a pre-assembled rail or at least a porch spindle jig! You'll say less magic words that way for sure!<br />I did a lot of research on the interiors of the New Orleans kit before I bought it. It was expensive even after the HBS coupon, so I wanted to be sure my grand ideas would be realistic. I only found two completed kits in my research, and though they were both really lovely, the hallway was tiny and looked like folks would hit their heads on the angled roof. That's when a larger hall and a single bedroom became the plan. I am happy now I did it, though my skills still aren't up to my own standards, lol!<br />The wall texture was achieved using a textured ceiling wallpaper that HBS used to sell. It was kind of squishy like it had a foam layer inside and the back felt like vinyl. I went searching there to give the link but it appears they are no longer selling it. I could not find any other retailer selling it either, but here is the link to the post where I show pictures and talk a bit about it:<br /><br />http://my-miniaturemadness.blogspot.com/2017/04/new-orleans-kit-first-challenges.html<br /><br />Though it is meant for a ceiling, I wanted solid wall color in the living room but though a textured paper would help hide imperfections in the plywood surface and add some interest. <br /><br />Thanks for your lovely comments and I am so happy that you like the staircase and surrounding area!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-14116223514793178572019-05-14T21:48:51.387-07:002019-05-14T21:48:51.387-07:00As the saying goes: '.. all good things take t...As the saying goes: '.. all good things take time...' Firstly, I am really relieved that it has taken you since May 2017 to get the stairs done. That makes me feel so much better about the pace my mini-ing is travelling at LOL.<br />Strategic sanding, creative gluing and ingenious spackle and all - the stairs, banister and room is stunning. I just love, love, love the balcony return around the opening on the second floor, such a brilliant solution to a narrow, poky room. <br />Thanks by the way for the quick grip, decorate-as-you-go hint. I have been knocking little bits left right and centre - Quick Grip now on order.<br />Anna xAnna https://www.blogger.com/profile/02942756202056729563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-30450176035822610092019-05-14T19:19:59.049-07:002019-05-14T19:19:59.049-07:00Hi *waves* I finally got over here to comment! As ...Hi *waves* I finally got over here to comment! As usual I'm a dollar short and a day (well lots of days) late.. lol<br />I've always loved stairs with a short return like these in real life so it stands to reason that I love your interpretation in mini, Jodi!. They look so good! Having tackled spindles myself recently I can imagine the creative lesson in stringing magic words together your neighbours got. ;P Mine did too and I haven't even attempted the balcony bannister yet! :D I find if you drag the curse word out like Faaaaaaaaarrrrrrkkkkk!!!.. it's much more satisfying lolol. I think your opening up the stair hole to create a lovely double height balconied foyer is awesome! Who wouldn't want an entry like this! I think you have used the space brilliantly and I'm swooning at the under stair bookcase and it's divine styling. And the little niche with that gorgeous cupboard and light will be a delightful hidden corner for the viewer to discover as they study your house more closely. I really like the texture you have created on your stair wall. How did you create that? It looks so neat and uniform and perfectly in scale. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-29914583385210328122019-05-13T07:01:00.422-07:002019-05-13T07:01:00.422-07:00Thanks Marion! It was a lot of fiddly work which I...Thanks Marion! It was a lot of fiddly work which I am sure more experience will make easier the next time. I am so glad you like it!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-21009672059579497462019-05-13T06:58:55.157-07:002019-05-13T06:58:55.157-07:00I truly believe that when people know better, they...I truly believe that when people know better, they do better. It's getting them to see their own impact that's the tricky part. We tend to become defensive as humans instead of really listening. That kind of self reflection comes for most of us with our gray hair. :O)<br />A fretwork divider would be lovely and would take up less of the space on the stairs - A great suggestion, Shannon! Thank you! Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-82118902503304786002019-05-12T23:44:10.881-07:002019-05-12T23:44:10.881-07:00Wow! A bit more laborious than a wink and a nod ;-...Wow! A bit more laborious than a wink and a nod ;-) and the result is stunning and so real!marionswisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129590299334973744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-91989756268691380132019-05-12T14:02:56.699-07:002019-05-12T14:02:56.699-07:00Nicely said Jodi. It is sad that there are people ...Nicely said Jodi. It is sad that there are people in the world with so little in their lives they feel they need to take from others too. And their awful comments reflect more on the sort of people they are themselves than their targets. Anyway, your stairs are looking great but I think a support of some description might be needed. I had the idea that a bit of a fretwrk room divider thing might look good but not sure how original that would be to New Orleans architecture. Lots of Victorian houses have floor to ceiling turned posts and fretwork in and around the stairs and they could be even with the stairs so not protrude into the room very much at all. Well, enjoy the rest of your weekend. Xshannonc60https://www.blogger.com/profile/12411485172616395915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-22706194651675940462019-05-12T10:40:45.207-07:002019-05-12T10:40:45.207-07:00Ha ha! Thanks Betsy! I've never heard of any p...Ha ha! Thanks Betsy! I've never heard of any people in my family with any magical powers but wouldn't that be nice! I do have one aunt that won the lottery in 1984, but that's as supernatural as we got, lol!<br />Stairs are controversial, and I guess including the deck stairs on the RGT barn, I've only done four sets. I really wanted to learn something from these, and boy did I get my wish! It was risky dedicating so much of the house space to them, but I thought that a grand home in New Orleans, even if small, would have a grand staircase. I did my best though there is still so much room for learning and improvement!<br />I did entertain the idea of having a rail and column at the open end of the stairs but worried that taking up a minimum of 1/4" of the stairs and landing with them would make them look unrealistically narrow. I thought also about adding them on the end instead of the top, but the mock up made the trim and ceiling look weird. so no luck on that arrangement, either. If the trim piece would have been stronger, it would have solved the problem and that's what I was truly hoping for. Back to the drawing board...<br />I am so happy that you like the way the house is coming along, and though it is not coming out as grand as I had in my head when I started, I still love so many elements and am really learning so much!<br />Happy Mother's Day to you, as well! I hope the boys are spoiling you!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-3271800921291114202019-05-12T10:09:27.713-07:002019-05-12T10:09:27.713-07:00Thanks Faby! I KNOW things are not perfect, but I ...Thanks Faby! I KNOW things are not perfect, but I thank you for the lovely encouragement! I got them as good as I could do and I am truly so happy with that! :O)Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-78047465705004299172019-05-12T10:05:58.659-07:002019-05-12T10:05:58.659-07:00Thank you so much, Birgit! I am so happy that you ...Thank you so much, Birgit! I am so happy that you like the choices and solutions! Sometimes the problems we encounter do offer us opportunities to achieve even better designs for the space! It was fun to type in "teal bird art" and see what came up!<br />There are some awesome suggestions on how to address the sag, and it is amazing to have the collective knowledge and ideas of our community and their willingness to help us solve our dilemmas! I feel extremely encouraged and supported by everyone and am so grateful for that. I guess maybe Facebook is just not as kind as blogger and that is sad. Thumper's mom was right and so are you - if you can't find something positive and encouraging to say to someone, look within yourself because something needs healing!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-43782131126627615262019-05-12T09:56:43.463-07:002019-05-12T09:56:43.463-07:00Ha ha! I'll take your comments any time! Drunk...Ha ha! I'll take your comments any time! Drunk, misspelled, or otherwise! :O)Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-47772407690132545022019-05-12T09:55:30.076-07:002019-05-12T09:55:30.076-07:00You are so right, Pepper! Not having a deadline al...You are so right, Pepper! Not having a deadline allows time to work up solutions and better ideas, though sometimes I am too impatient to wait! When you have your "aha" moment on the Gothic Manor stairs I know they will be absolutely amazing!<br />I keep throwing the idea around of a very thin column with some trim work at the opening where the corner of the balcony opening is. I may have to place others in equal distances around the edges of the seating area to make it look like a feature, but until I actually get some sticks out to play with I won't know if I am on the right track or not. If it was a Tudor, I'd just have a beam structure all along the opening but damn if I know what the Louisiana builders of French architecture would have done, lol!<br />Yes people can be hideous, but luckily I am pretty tough and can take it! I am just one of those people who get pissed when new miniaturists get pounced on. The ones throwing out the harsh critiques are probably either uber talented and don't have to work for a thing, or who haven't picked up a pair of scissors themselves in years. I usually try to stay away from political statements because we all become aware of ourselves in due time, but this time I thought a little Thank You to the good guys and reminder to others was timely. Your advice to keep your eyes on yourself is great advice! Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.com