Sunday, March 31, 2013

Charmed Cottage- Finally Done!

I don't think I've ever taken so long to make a dollhouse.  But It's done!
 I still need to finish the How To book that follows how I made this house step by step.
 I used all the same techniques I usually do for each house.
 The exterior is all pre mixed concrete that I carved with an old Exacto knife.

 This house has the battery operated lights with the switch and battery hidden in the chimney.
 I made the chandelier with floral wire and crystal seed beads.
 The flowers are millinery Forget Me Nots from:
 https://www.etsy.com/shop/32NorthSupplies?ref=seller_info




 These tiles are the hot glue technique- just follow your design on cardboard with the hot glue gun Mine is a regular size hot glue gun. Then paint. That's it!
 My first dollhouse spiral stairs. 
 This wall is fat craft sticks and skinny ones painted with different color watered down paint for a wash look.



 This stained glass is so easy. I start with a plastic window and paint the diagonal lines wit acrylic paint. Then I use water based gloss inside each diamond. You could even add a drop of color in the gloss if you want more variations.
 The loft.

 The ceiling is fat craft sticks.




 All the vines are from Hobby Lobby. And the pink Heather too.





 These are clay mushrooms made by Serenity Mosaics  who used to be on Etsy.  :(

 Measures:
17 3/4" tall x 14 1/4" wide x 13 3/4" long
interior: 10" wide x 11 1/4" long x 8" tall under loft & 14 1/4" tall over all.
loft: 5" deep x 10" wide x 6" tall




 I found this pumpkin at Hobby Lobby.

Maybe my next house won't take as long!  I'm off to think about what project I should do next.  Thanks for coming over!
This house is available in my Etsy shop: www.cinderellamoments.etsy.com
 https://www.etsy.com/listing/128058985/charmed-cottage-1-inch-scale-custom-old

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52 comments:

  1. PlushpussycatMarch 31, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    It's gorgeous! I especially love the white wall, wainscoting, and chandelier--wow!!! xo Jennifer

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  2. RuthMarch 31, 2013 at 3:21 PM

    It looks lovely! I'm sure it will find its way into a loving home :)
    Hugs,
    Ruth

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  3. 12CreateMarch 31, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    It's magical. Full of character. It makes you want to weave a story of who lives there.

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  4. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 3:42 PM

    Oh so very charming! When may I move in?
    Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
    Vicki

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  5. Yolanda MoránMarch 31, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Te ha quedado de fabula, nunca mejor dicho ya que parece una casita de cuento de adas, me encanta.
    Un abrazo.
    Yolanda.

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  6. Indy_PoppyMarch 31, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    I love the changing colours in the shingles. Thanks for the tip for making the stained glass window. It looks very realistic. IndyPoppy

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  7. UnknownMarch 31, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Hello Caroline!
    It's just so neat and beautiful. Thanks for your quick explanations - they are pure treasure for a beginner:)
    Cheers, Daria

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  8. TerriMarch 31, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Oh Caroline, I am speechless!
    What a weaver of magic you are!
    .........
    see, speechless!!!
    Hugs,
    and Happy Easter,
    Terri

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  9. NeenMarch 31, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    Magical, and restful!

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  10. PilarMarch 31, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    preciosa!!!!!!!!!!! me encantaria hacerme pequeñita y vivir en ella!un beso

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  11. TarjaApril 1, 2013 at 12:17 AM

    IHANA!!!!!!!

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  12. MerjaApril 1, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Oooh! Wonderful house, like a farytale.

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  13. afairytalecometruewyrnaApril 1, 2013 at 1:06 AM

    It is a really nice forest house you here have made. Your ceiling decoration is very nice and also your decorating around your stairs are beautiful.
    All your outside decorations are impressive. I understand you spent a long time in this house. There are so many details.
    Very nice work.
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  14. Xandra DekkerApril 1, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Hallo Caroline,

    Je cottage is echt prachtig. Vol met mooie details. Mijn complimenten voor dit project.

    Groeten Xandra

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  15. EemaivaApril 1, 2013 at 2:03 AM

    This cottage is simply fabulous!! I would like to live in there ;) Happy Easter!

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  16. mcddissApril 1, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    preciosa , me encanta toda ella

    besitos

    Mari

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  17. miniacollectionApril 1, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    Gorgeous house! It's like one in a fairy tale.
    Geneviève

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  18. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 3:07 AM

    Te ha quedado maravillosa, me gusta mucho este estilo de casas.

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  19. IlonaApril 1, 2013 at 3:26 AM

    Hi Caroline! Your cottage is really magical and an amazing work, my compliments!
    Thanks for sharing all the links and tips!
    You think it took you a lot of time to build this cottage?? My canal house isn't finished yet after 12 years!! :DDD
    Hugs, Ilona

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  20. ElianaApril 1, 2013 at 3:47 AM

    It really is a cottage full of charm.

    Hope you had a great Easter Sunday!
    A big hug.

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  21. Sans!April 1, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    It's a lovely house! It will go to someone who will love it to bits !

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  22. Drora's minimundoApril 1, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Pure magic! I love it! How wonderful that you didn't stop creating miniature properties.
    Hugs, Drora

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  23. FabiolaApril 1, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Fabulous and romantic.
    I like your decorating around the stairs and the tiles on the ceiling.
    Greetings, Faby

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  24. *Mieke*Petitevictorianrose*and*PastTimeChildhoodApril 1, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Wow Caroline, another masterpiece !!!
    I love the staircase and the lovely decoraition outside, it is like a fairytale house :)

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  25. VictoriaApril 1, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Oh I love the spiral staircase...adorable! And the tin ceiling is amazing!!!

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  26. PiikkoApril 1, 2013 at 9:19 AM

    This house is like a fairy itself!
    I love it! ♥

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  27. КсаняApril 1, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    Вы потрясающий мастер!!!!! Я обожаю ваши работы!!!!

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  28. Eloisa April 1, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Preciosa y original como todo lo que haces.

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  29. Words and PicturesApril 1, 2013 at 1:25 PM

    So, soooo cute! A really really inspirational make - the glass panel in the door is just wonderful!
    Alison x

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  30. LindseyApril 1, 2013 at 1:33 PM

    Auh-mazing!!!

    It's funny how you think this took you a long time... I have been working on my first dollhouse for YEARS and am still not done! :)

    toddlindsey.com

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  31. LucilleApril 1, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    Hi Caroline! It's a sweet, delightful little house. Another success story. I like everything about it. So many endearing little details. I must say your miniature dwellings always put me in the mood to read fairy tales or at least think about those I read as a girl. My first one was Cinderella. I was sick in bed with some childhood illness, I can't remember what it's called in English. It was itchy. Anyways, I cherished that book and its beautiful coloured pages. I'm looking forward to getting your book.

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  32. Maminka Girl - Loribeth RobareApril 1, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Your houses are just enchanting!

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  33. RaquelApril 2, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Es una verdadera maravilla. Mires donde mires hay un precioso detalle. ¡Enhorabuena! Gran trabajo.
    Besos

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  34. mafalda200.minisApril 2, 2013 at 8:45 AM

    I just love it!!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  35. Maria IrelandApril 2, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Wow this cottage is amazing. I love the alcove and stairs. The ceiling and walls are beautiful. Gorgeous Chandelier. I love your wonderful house.
    Hugs Maria

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  36. UnknownApril 2, 2013 at 12:40 PM

    hoi Caroline,
    Wat een schattig huisje heb je weer gemaakt.
    het ziet er prachtig uit.
    fijne avond groetjes Marja

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  37. ANGELESApril 2, 2013 at 4:46 PM

    caroline ¡¡¡ preciosa con tados sus detalles ¡¡¡

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  38. Theresa BennettApril 2, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    I don't know how you keep coming up with such charming ideas for your little cottages but you've done it again Caroline! It's just so darn cute!!!

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  39. maribelApril 2, 2013 at 11:56 PM

    Me encanta, te ha quedado preciosa.

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  40. Marisa Minilys-MiniaturesApril 3, 2013 at 1:50 AM

    Hi Caroline, has created a beautiful enchanted forest cottage. I am fascinated with your hands as you create magical houses.

    hugs, Marisa

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  41. earthen-magicApril 3, 2013 at 2:51 AM

    ...way beautiful! ~ just like thee! ~ blessed be!...(o:

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  42. TiggyApril 3, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    Ohhh, it is Truly a Fairy House - Gorgeous Work!

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  43. PILAR6373April 4, 2013 at 12:57 AM

    Esa casa tiene un ambiente mágico maravilloso!!! parece que de cada rincón puede salir un pequeño duende o un hada para relatarnos una historia!!!
    Maravillosa en cada detalle,encantadora en su exterior como en su interior!!!!!
    Besos.

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  44. Lovejoy BearsApril 4, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    It's incredible Caroline!! Wow!! I always love looking at your work, it's like stepping into another world :) I really love how you've done the outside with the mushrooms and all the beautiful plants and it's totally gorgeous inside too!! Hugs ♥ Vicky ♥

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  45. CarolinaApril 4, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Caroline,es tan tan tan bonita!!!?es de ensueño,preciosa,yo la encuentro perfecta,me inspira ;.)
    Un besin
    Carolina

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  46. UnknownApril 4, 2013 at 4:21 PM

    I love how it turned out. The stairs are amazing!!
    I LOVE the window box!!

    Happy Crafting
    Tracie

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  47. Melli HobbyApril 6, 2013 at 5:21 AM

    It´s a fantasic house! So many lovely details!! Great!!
    Greetings
    Melanie

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  48. elizabeth sApril 7, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Hello Caroline!
    This is such a pretty little house with a real storybook charm to it. You weave such a lot of attention into the details of your little dwellings. When I look into them I see fairy folk in residence!

    elizabeth

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  49. Lady JaneApril 9, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    Caroline what a wonderful cottage. This one is a real charmer....
    Wow, real estate. Oh the ideas you will come away with, lol...

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  50. SamApril 11, 2013 at 5:47 AM

    Gorgeous cottage! Your work is so wonderful, it has a very special charm to it.

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  51. Nellie's Cozy PlaceApril 14, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Oh wow, love charmed cottage, looks like it should be where snow white and the seven dwarfs lived..........
    Loved all your embellishments and the spiral staircase was a new yet very
    neat addition. Also liked the cardinal on the fireplace chimney, so cute. Another winner hon.

    Blessings, Nellie

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  52. DeniSeptember 22, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    WOW! I had to have a giggle as Im reading along here I see you have made a spiral staircase I just made one very similar for my Tudor, still not too sure about it and I have made a similar stair as a book case in my "Book House" Ill take a photo soon

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