Saturday, August 17, 2013

Butterfly Cottage...the beginning.

I'm working on a new project. This one is called Butterfly Cottage dollhouse. 

I am using the same plan of action as with the Shabby Chic/ Streamside Studio dollhouses. I only changed the shape of 2 windows in the front wall, the wall with the 3 windows will only have one window now,  and the loft will be in a different place. Other than that it's the same plan.
I used the Primrose addition kit, cut out all my new windows and the back wall for support and put it all together. 
To put a house together, first I use hot glue to hold it together. Then I go back over all the seams with wood glue. Later I caulk all the seams.  I glue on the front wall to the floor piece, then the back wall and then the two side walls... that way everything stays nice and straight.
I haven't glued the wall with the 1 window(right wall) yet. I'm going to wallpaper this wall. It will be much easier to do if it's not in place.

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20 comments:

  1. ElenaNikitinaAugust 17, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Интересное название - "Butterfly Cottage"!
    Буду с нетерпением следить за проектом.
    С наилучшими пожеланиями из России. Елена.

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  2. mcddissAugust 17, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    la verdad es que tiene muy buena pinta, estoy deseando ver como decoras esta preciosa casita

    besitos

    Mari

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  3. Marisa Minilys-MiniaturesAugust 17, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    It looks nice mini house, as always beautiful. a hug, Marisa

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  4. PiikkoAugust 17, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    Hi! So lovely idea to make Butterfly Cottage dollhouse. It sounds very pretty already. :)
    Have a nice Sunday!

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  5. elizabeth sAugust 17, 2013 at 3:09 PM

    Hi Caroline! I am excited to watch the progress of this new project of yours and see how you assemble the different components! The working title is lovely and I am certain to find this cottage as enchanting as all of your other ones!

    elizabeth

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  6. VictoriaAugust 17, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Butterfly Cottage? OMG, I'm already intrigued!!!

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  7. ShirleyAugust 17, 2013 at 4:54 PM

    Hi Caroline, Your houses are always so adorable. I can wait to watch the progress of this one. I really like the one in the previous post. The roof with the waves looks awesome, but then your little houses always look that way. Hope all is well with you. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs and prayers from Your Missouri Friend.

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  8. ElianaAugust 17, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    Your new project promises to be a gorgeous creation. ;)

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  9. afairytalecometruewyrnaAugust 17, 2013 at 11:18 PM

    Exciting. I think I next summer must try to make my own little house from scratch. I already have your book to work from.
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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  10. TatianaAugust 18, 2013 at 12:43 AM

    Спасибо за тщательный рассказ! Думаю Ваш новый проект будет нежный и удивительный!
    Объятья
    Татьяна

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  11. earthen-magicAugust 18, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    ...another exciting adventure! ~ blessed be! ~ dear kindred heart!...(O:

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  12. Eloisa August 18, 2013 at 1:47 PM

    Me gusta mucho esa estructura. Estoy deseando ver el resto.

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  13. UnknownAugust 18, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Enjoy the journey, Caroline! It looks to be another beauty.
    Mini hugs,
    Vicki

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  14. RuthAugust 19, 2013 at 2:38 AM

    Caroline my love I just adore every single one of your creations! You are one of the loveliest bloggers I have met and I'd love you come down to Texas and meet you someday. You should send me your snail mail address so I can mail you some of my magic foot scrub for Christmas! Go check out my latest blog post. I think you'll be proud of me.
    XOXO
    Ruth

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  15. CandyAugust 19, 2013 at 4:58 AM

    It looks great! I can't wait to see it finished and decorated:)
    Hugs, Candy:)

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  16. PlushpussycatAugust 19, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I have a Primrose kit I want to put together later. I like hearing all of these "tips from the pro." Butterfly Cottage sounds so nice--I can hardly wait to see your full vision for this project! xo Jennifer

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  17. Words and PicturesAugust 19, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    Ah ha - so this Butterfly Cottage - that'll be mine then, will it!?! Looking good so far - there's going to be lots of lovely light in this one!
    Alison x

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  18. Danielle v/d HorstAugust 19, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    I'm very curious about the end result good luck hugs Danielle

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  19. maribelAugust 19, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    Te esta quedando genial. Tengo ganas de verla terminada.

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  20. Drora's minimundoAugust 24, 2013 at 7:39 AM

    Thank you for showing how you make the structure stand up. It's realy wonderfully done.
    Hugs, Drora

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