Wee House Craftalong-Ongoing 2011-Forever!

[Knickertwist]

A few people mentioned they'd be interested in a doll/whimsy house craftalong. What do you say? Want to play along?

Here's the house I recommend using...



I've seen this online for $50. Don't you dare pay that much for it! If you have a Michael's store near you, you should be able to pick one up for $15-ish (remember to print out a 40% off coupon!). Out of all of the houses I think that this is the easiest to work with, especially if this will be your first house. You might see others that are more ornate but believe me, at some point or another you'll want to smash it to bits because of all the fiddly parts.

If you can't find that particular house, no worries, you can still join in. Just try to pick up a house in the next few weeks and we'll start making something great

RESOURCE LIST ***Fair warning: there are some commercial links included***

Houses
Very cute popsicle stick doll house
Building a house from foamcore/styrofoam
Haunted House Template Thanks katara! Your the bees knees
Tiny Glitter House pdf patterns

Printables
Hitty Print Mini's
Jim's Printable Mini's HUGE list!
Jennifer's  Free Dolls House and Miniature Printables
Bookcase and Books printable pdf

Tutes to make your own stuff
Big list of miniature tutorials
Make a tiny wreath
Loads of tutorial links (not entirely english)
Make a candle sconce
Bird nest
Baskets
Sofa
Chair
Bubbles in bath video
Mishelly's Zoo - excellent list of simple miniature tutes
Victoria Miniland - includes brick/stone eggcarton wall tute
Mini Wine Bottles
Bath Faucet
Draping fabric and curtains
Paper curtains
Towel Thatch Roof
Faux Fur Thatch Roof

Other peoples sweet little things, shops, blogs & galleries
Big gallery from CDHM.org
LDelaney miniature accessories
Gypsy wagon and more
Mini book photo
Miniature Books
Creepy miniature and more (Flickr gallery)
Knickers Stargazers Cottage
Little Dollhouse Company gallery
Kiva's Miniatures
Card Stock Sleigh Bed
Boot House
Dark Squirrel Miniatures
BB Miniatures - Books
Mage Knight table display
Fairystudiokallies - Amazing pixies
BIG list of links/resources
Amazing Bathroom
http://antiquedaisy.blogspot.com/
Shoebox Dollhouse

Creating Dollhouse MiniaturesThis blog is a bit overwhelming but there are LOADS of links to other resources

[Icekibby]

I'm crazy for minis right now, so I've bookmarked this. Not sure if I can find that house but I'll look and have my honey look while she's in the US. Alternately I could work on the house I'm renovating instead. I think being in a craftalong might push me to make progress again.

[LiveLongandCraft]

This just looks like tons of fun. If I weren't lazy I would do it... Maybe, just maybe I can try to quit being lazy

[Knickertwist]

Really, I expect this will be a long, on-going craftalong. Each house that I have done has been done in spurts and isn't done all in one go. You can be as lazy as you like... in fact, you're more likely to keep your sanity if you're a bit lazy. 

[Smmarrt]

I just checked on Ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Dollhouse-Kit-Creatology-House-Porch-/160633121666?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item25667aeb82#ht_912wt_1171

This one is $15. plus $5. shipping and there is another one for $16.99.

So tempting...

[badpuppy]

Ooo, I like this idea!

[anefariousimp]

That kit sells for just $7 at my nearby Michaels and with a 40% coupon I only paid $4 for it!  I just finished building the kit and I am up for joining this craftalong

[jcorn]

Not sure about the Dollhouse with Veranda, but I picked up the same brand Ranch House at Michaels for 30 cents!!  How freaking awesome is that deal??  If I'd known the price was that low (they weren't marked) I'd have bought them all!  My DD got the "telephone booth" for 60 cents - it will become a Tardis, of course!

[How Lovely]

Oooohhh I really want to do this... I'm meant to be saving money though... Maybe if I can find one with free postage to Australia I might be in Garh! They all say shipping not specified Would anyone be willing to pick up a cheap one for me and I could pay you the shipping cost/kit cost? Are they heavy?

[twelvedaysold]

I can't get over that roof, it's amazing!