This project was the kit from the 2013 HBS Creatin' Contest - the Charming Cottage. I had just finished the fishing cabin/lamp for my dad, so I decided to make mom's a lamp, too!
Mom loves purple, so I just went for it! Her bedroom is all antique furniture, doilies, perfume bottles, lace and flower arrangements so the purple house fits in nicely!
I kit bashed a few items to make the fridge, sink stove, and counter island. I made the stools from scrap lumber (I always have scrap lumber).
Next time I'm at mom's I'll take some additional photos. The wiring for the lamp runs inside the chimney. I bought the parts for the lamp on Amazon for around $16. I made the chimney structure out of basswood and then clad it with magic brik.
Hello Jodi,
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! It is a very special lamp and I love what you did to the kit. the purple is such a nice color and it really pops both indoors and outdoors. Great job on the stools and I really love the wood beams above.
Big hug
Giac
Thanks Giac! It was such a fun house to build, and knowing my mom would be so excited to receive it made it all the more special!
DeleteOh how marvelous that you have built this project specifically for your mother! I do think though, that you should have included a recording of you singing "You light up my life" to play every time your mother turns ON the switch! ;D
ReplyDeleteelizabeth
Ha ha! That would have been awesome! I love the way your humor works!
DeleteUna lámpara muy original. Seguro que a tu madre le hizo mucha ilusión.
ReplyDeleteSí - aunque ella no es mucho en miniaturas, ella amó que hice algo especial para ella.
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