Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The Potting Shed Dollhouse

My newest dollhouse is actually a Potting Shed.  This shed is 1/12 scale and completely custom made.
This shed is 14 3/4"(37.4cm) tall x 15"(38cm) deep x 8 1/2"(21.5cm) across. And the porch/garden is 6 1/4" deep(15.8cm).
The dirt is ground coffee.
The path is sand. Nothing is glued down in this house.  The little red wagon can roll around. I dipped the wagon in paint stripper and then added som rust. The rust is just a couple of shades of yellow brown acrylic paint.

I made the flowers myself. I used colored tissue paper for the pink poppies. The other two have hole punch cut petals I glued on individually.   All of them have a clay core.
This side has the battery and switch hidden under the vines. I don't always have a chimney to hide the wiring. Another option is to put everything under the house.


For the roof, I used Crepe Myrtle bark and moss. The front roof has corrugated cardboard painted to look like old tin.

 I made everything in here except for the chandelier which I found in the Christmas ornament section at Hobby Lobby. It was a bright neon color. But so garden like! So I gave it a make-over and added a light.


This shed is available in my shop CinderellaMoments.etsy.com
Thanks for coming over!
hugs♥,

32 comments:

  1. How dreamy, Caroline! What a fun piece, especially for a gardener. It's nice that nothing is glued down, so the owner can enjoy "playing" with it. Fun! xo Jennifer

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  2. Me encanta,menudo cobertizo precioso que te ha quedado!!! Una elaboración y decoración de lujo!!!!!
    Besos.

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  3. What a lovely shed...

    Kind regards Xandra

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  4. Incredible! I just love the contrast between rustic & chic. The worn wood with that lovely chandelier...it just such a charming look. I agree with Jennifer, half the fun of owning this beautiful piece is the opportunity to "play."
    :-) Lisa

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  5. Привет, Каролина!
    Как всегда, прекрасная работа! Старый потертый сарай, но выглядит прекрасно! Все продумано и предусмотрено!
    Объятья
    Татьяна

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  6. Gorgeous! I like the many small details.

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  7. It is so cute!! But well, I miss all the pink and light blue stuff you use in your other dollhouses... Anyways, it is a very nice house, and I love all the little details you put there, like the red wagon:)
    Hugs, Candy:)

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  8. Wow! Amaizing...perfect as always.
    Hugs.

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  9. Okay, can I order one of these in big girl size:) I love it! I dream of having a real one someday. Your mini version is lovely, down to every little detail. Perfection!

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  10. How busy you've been while I was away... Everything is so gorgeous and full of charm. I love the potting shed.
    Concerning the doll I am amazed. To be honest when I see how the doll was at the start I find it awful and with your work the doll really becomes beautiful with a character of its own.
    Geneviève

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  11. Love the potting shed. I'm horrible at gardening, so it's a wonderful idea to have it in miniature! BTW, how do you get the ground coffee and sand to stay in place?

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    1. Hi Donna! I use Aileen's Tacky white glue. I paint it on with a paint brush. Use a pretty decent amount. Then I pour the coffee or sand over it, tap it down a bit and walk away. When it's all dry get the excess off and Voila!
      hugs♥

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  12. Wow wonderful potting shed I could spend a lot of hours in this one :))) I love the chandelier and the cute red wagon.
    Hugs Maria

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  13. Hi Caroline, this is the most adorable potting shed I ever saw !!!
    It looks sooo charming and inviting..........you did a wonderful job :)
    Have a great week.

    Hugs Mieke xxx

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  14. I forgot about your Wiltshire cottage project. How's it coming along? I'm excited to see what you do with the exterior. The 'cotswold' has so many different looks. ; )
    Ps. Visit my blog and see what I'm doing with Toad Hollow. I'm really getting into writing the art books that go along with the cottage. I almost wish I didn't have to build the cottage! Lol keytomyworld.com. ; D

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  15. I absolutely love LOVE this shed, the weathered look and the little garden, just wonderful!

    Oh winter will be here where I am too soon, scenes like this would be wonderful to have for memories!
    Hugs!~J

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  16. So many fantastic ideas here! I have always wanted to make a potting shed. What a beautiful mix of textures! :)

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  17. Het ziet er prachtig uit Caroline lieve groetjes Daniëlle

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  18. Such a cute shed. I love little plants that are planted and the little wagon that with all the tools.

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  19. Hi Caroline!

    Love the little potting shed! It almost makes me want to take up gardening, despite the fact that I have a "black" thumb.
    Hope all is well in your corner of the world.
    Hugs,
    Vicki

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  20. Caroline, Your potting shed IS one my favorites of your works! Though..I like hem all very much! :)

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  21. Wonderful shed! You always add such great details!
    Hannah

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  22. It's completely and utterly enchanting - a favourite for me too, I think... beautiful detailing.
    Alison x

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  23. I think its cute , love the pink hose...it speaks to my girly side :-) ox Marisa

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  24. Each time I see your work it leaves me speechless... for the dioramas as well as your Blythes customizations! Splendid!

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  25. Me encanta es fantástico, me recuerda a la caseta en la que jugábamos de niños, no se porque me ha recordado mi infancia.
    Un abrazo.
    Yolanda

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