tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post8665033341688887693..comments2024-03-21T08:23:24.427-07:00Comments on My Miniature Madness: Sweet Christmas Cottage - The BackdropJodi Hipplerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-91512725246562701692017-08-22T18:12:00.061-07:002017-08-22T18:12:00.061-07:00Thanks Debra! It was fun to try out the possibilit...Thanks Debra! It was fun to try out the possibilities!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-59648571192478140922017-08-20T22:24:38.844-07:002017-08-20T22:24:38.844-07:00I love your Christmas Cottage! You worked absolute...I love your Christmas Cottage! You worked absolute magic with that Greenleaf bathroom kit too!Dollhouselady's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02654764049652580088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-62311031331636429802017-07-28T15:54:38.208-07:002017-07-28T15:54:38.208-07:00I would love to hear that story, Elizabeth! The mi...I would love to hear that story, Elizabeth! The miniature world would not be the same wonderful place without you! I posted somewhere the other day that having the kits and the supplies to make them is like keeping a dream and the hope of it alive. That makes me happy, so collecting I will continue to go...Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-40684642320018597902017-07-28T14:43:45.230-07:002017-07-28T14:43:45.230-07:00I have a surplus of kits too Jodi, and I often won...I have a surplus of kits too Jodi, and I often wonder where I would be without them? <br />When I accidentally stumbled into this hobby back in the early 1970's, kits were next to nil. Then the Realife kits came on the scene and then HOM and Chrysonbon and now thanks to those early pioneers, the most FANTASTIC DIY kits are available for just about anything and the urge to collect and make them just keeps on growing. :D<br />elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-31473102084950575412017-07-28T13:27:17.371-07:002017-07-28T13:27:17.371-07:00Thanks, Elizabeth! :O)
Ha ha! I would love to be o...Thanks, Elizabeth! :O)<br />Ha ha! I would love to be on to the Glencroft around Thanksgiving! We'll see...<br />I have all of these ideas, and all of these kits, and should I die before I get to them, well, I would regret that so much! That reminds me, I need to start making a mini will. My family really doesn't love them like I do, so everything should go to all my mini friends! Supplies, kits, completed projects and all the tools. Maybe I should post a sign up sheet!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-36482334273397887482017-07-28T12:22:54.969-07:002017-07-28T12:22:54.969-07:00I can already smell the gingerbread in this sweet ...I can already smell the gingerbread in this sweet little Christmas Cottage. Bu MY Oh My, you don't let any grass grow under your feet do you Jodi!?! <br />Last post this house was still in the box and now it is not only built but move in ready- already! <br />I think that Christmas in July is going to be Christmas in August, September, and maybe October ... and by November you'll be onto building a Beach House. ;D<br />Meanwhile, I LOVE the direction you're going with this little confection and am Impressed with the alterations you have made with the bathroom kit too! elizabeth shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09042037455600427075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-80742824589681811272017-07-28T08:48:35.295-07:002017-07-28T08:48:35.295-07:00Yes! Yes! And presents and lights and Bing Crosby!...Yes! Yes! And presents and lights and Bing Crosby! If I turn the AC up really high I might just forget that it's summer hot outside!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-4192965689456361162017-07-28T08:44:46.008-07:002017-07-28T08:44:46.008-07:00Thanks, Giac! Jo might protest a bit at first, but...Thanks, Giac! Jo might protest a bit at first, but get them out! The time we get to enjoy the Christmas spirit never seems like enough. Why not start in July? Big hugs back!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-49148782910577810972017-07-28T08:40:16.459-07:002017-07-28T08:40:16.459-07:00Thanks, Marion! Vibrant is a good word! :O)
I rea...Thanks, Marion! Vibrant is a good word! :O)<br /><br />I really do want to start the kitchen! Maybe Sunday...Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-57328629219388920302017-07-28T08:38:54.890-07:002017-07-28T08:38:54.890-07:00I am hoping so! I have a couple kits in the stash,...I am hoping so! I have a couple kits in the stash, and The most simple one will have to be modified a bit to work, but I am going to give it a very gentle try!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-23683337961747506782017-07-28T08:21:05.131-07:002017-07-28T08:21:05.131-07:00You might be able to fit a dollhouse under the sta...You might be able to fit a dollhouse under the stairs. That'd be really sweet.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074992134112478195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-46071824927157181612017-07-28T06:47:19.867-07:002017-07-28T06:47:19.867-07:00This is so delightful already, and it's just b...This is so delightful already, and it's just begging to be filled with goodies and the scent of fresh baked goods! :Dotterinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04006448737136764504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-47284477376679196762017-07-28T03:33:27.716-07:002017-07-28T03:33:27.716-07:00Hello Jodi,
I say take a nap, then decide. I am in...Hello Jodi,<br />I say take a nap, then decide. I am in love with this cottage...it makes me want to take out my Christmas decorations. I don't know if it is the wallpapers, but it feels like the holidays even without decorations. it is so warm and welcoming. Everything is superbly finished and I love the bathroom kit. Fantastic work.<br />Big hug<br />GiacGiachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04823654482564548862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-22578761287246170562017-07-28T00:34:19.440-07:002017-07-28T00:34:19.440-07:00jodi, this is going to be really vibrant with all ...jodi, this is going to be really vibrant with all these different patterns :-) !!! looks like a lot of fun - and start with the kitchen...<br />hugs, marionmarionswisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18129590299334973744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-67469090752739364302017-07-27T20:23:08.002-07:002017-07-27T20:23:08.002-07:00Thanks, Betsy! I do know exactly what you mean abo...Thanks, Betsy! I do know exactly what you mean about too Christmas-y! I just hope I don't get carried away! :O)<br />The tape wire is pretty easy in theory. However, I am always a little nervous when I click that switch. If something goes wrong, it's usually hard to troubleshoot since most of the system is under paper or flooring. I'm just praying AND keeping my fingers crossed!<br />Will some genius please come up with wireless and remotely controlled dollhouse lighting already?<br />I am really enjoying your Secret Christmas House and you have inspired me to try to include a 144th scale house in my build, too!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-29825401072773854472017-07-27T20:14:31.357-07:002017-07-27T20:14:31.357-07:00Thanks, Sam! I am loving each layer, and trying ha...Thanks, Sam! I am loving each layer, and trying hard not to go too over the top. Russ had many weeks of long hours which meant I got to dedicate a lot more time to getting this one started. The Cricut has been really handy, but I have to say it can be frustrating at times, too. Probably just my learning curve, but if you do decide to get one, I am happy to share my epiphanies with you!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-75737402461681799342017-07-27T20:10:07.171-07:002017-07-27T20:10:07.171-07:00Thanks, Sheila! I am so happy with it, too! This i...Thanks, Sheila! I am so happy with it, too! This is a "first" for me in terms of style and theme. It's been a rewarding journey, so far! Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-58092528005514757532017-07-27T20:04:48.940-07:002017-07-27T20:04:48.940-07:00Thanks, Isabel! I am happy you approve! I was on a...Thanks, Isabel! I am happy you approve! I was on a roll to get this finished up last night and stayed up way past my bedtime. I never did get that nap, but I'll sleep like a rock tonight!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-20069852421885896442017-07-27T20:02:18.477-07:002017-07-27T20:02:18.477-07:00Thanks, Keli! I'm so glad to have you along fo...Thanks, Keli! I'm so glad to have you along for the fun! I am finding great joy in being able to dial back the perfectionist (and self critical) tenancies and just enjoy the process and the outcome!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-41463614718000257062017-07-27T19:58:56.817-07:002017-07-27T19:58:56.817-07:00Exactly, Shannon! Thank you! I am hoping to achiev...Exactly, Shannon! Thank you! I am hoping to achieve "in the spirit of Christmas" rather than "Christmas just threw up on my house", if you know what I mean, lol! And this kit is great for this type of house! I am so happy that we all get to explore all the "types" in miniatures!Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-79060608547175120502017-07-27T19:55:45.530-07:002017-07-27T19:55:45.530-07:00Thank you, Amary! I am glad you like it too! Every...Thank you, Amary! I am glad you like it too! Everything about this build is just so much fun! What is it about making up a kit that is so satisfying? Jodi Hipplerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17493172804253306940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-85087264184435574502017-07-27T17:07:57.093-07:002017-07-27T17:07:57.093-07:00Oh my goodness, you have been making tracks!!! Tha...Oh my goodness, you have been making tracks!!! That is some fast base-camp work! I Love the way you have adapted the small-ish bathroom fixtures, and made small but important adjustments throughout the kit! The colors you have chosen are "Christmas-y" without being too "Christmas-y" if you know what I mean! LOL! I have never used tape-wire, but it looks as though it is designed for exactly this kind of house.... thin walls, but all covered with paper to hide the tape-wire! I really look forward to seeing all those little Christmas projects you aim to include..... Someday I hope to get around to making a "Santa's House"...... but first I have a few other projects needing a little work! :)Daydreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170115485686244907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-43802674597134741262017-07-27T16:49:39.027-07:002017-07-27T16:49:39.027-07:00Well, you have been a busy bee! This is all lookin...Well, you have been a busy bee! This is all looking fabulous.. I agree with Shannon, just the right amount of Christmas in those papers. And who knew greenleaf furniture could look so good! I have got to get myself a cricut! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-8430525371398178522017-07-27T16:19:49.161-07:002017-07-27T16:19:49.161-07:00So pretty! I love how the bathroom furniture has ...So pretty! I love how the bathroom furniture has turned out. I love your wainscoting too. Rich colors and it's so cozy feeling.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11074992134112478195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8423267884035549444.post-24345504637323355132017-07-27T15:31:08.475-07:002017-07-27T15:31:08.475-07:00Seguro que ganó la siesta, pero bien merecida. Muy...Seguro que ganó la siesta, pero bien merecida. Muy bonita la casa y unos estupendos ajustes.Isabel Ruizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237109170061222494noreply@blogger.com