Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Spirited Away Cottage Dollhouse

Spirited Away Cottage is a commissioned dollhouse.
 This house is like one I've done before called At Home with Darby and Francesca.
 I kept the look airy and light.  The front siding is ridged textured paper from the scrapbook isle. All the vines are from Hobby Lobby. See my "Resources" page for links.


 I had 2 drawers left over and I turned them into planters.
 The little porch light fixture is a jewelry end cap.
 My sister Melanie has become a bay window expert! She makes this from scratch.  Actually all her windows are exquisite.

 Both sides have birch clapboard. This side has the battery and switch hidden under the greenery since there is no chimney on this house.
 The interior is also very airy.  The paper id scrapbook. And there's more clapboard in here.
 This blue wallpaper is something I printed off the internet. It's a swatch of a 1:1 wallpaper.  Underneath and on the front wall I used a linen fabric from the scrapbook isle at Michael's Craft Store. 
 The other wall upstairs is plaster.  It's aged to perfection by Melanie. This is her favorite thing to do. 
 More scrapbook paper down here behind the steps. These ladder steps are removable.
 I kept all the window coverings white and simple. That way any decor will go. 
 A mason jar chandelier- you can find these jars in the jewelry making isle.
 The interior reminds me of a farmhouse.
My next build is a commissioned trailer.  I'm building it from scratch!  The first time I made it was in 2010. I had bought a kit because I was just starting out with dollhouses. It was called  Gypsy Travel Trailer. But no more kits now!
And I did get that scroll saw.  My youngest sister Sophie has joined us and she is mastering this saw. She couldn't stay away when I brought it home. And has decided to be our carpenter. Lucky me! :)   Until next time!
hugs♥,

28 comments:

  1. Love those hanging lights. I have seen them in 1:1 scale! The greenery really makes it all come together. Great work!

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  2. Lovely! How cool is it that your sisters have joined you! It must be so much fun to work with them.

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    1. :) We're having lots of fun together! The conversations can get pretty ridiculous! LOL!
      hugs♥

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  3. Tre sorelle per Cinderella Moments! Che bello! Sei fortunata ad avere un aiuto! ❤️ Molto belli i colori di questa casa!

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  4. Oooooh! beautiful house! I love and lights are great, very cottage. Awesome! good job.
    A big hugs :0)

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  5. My goodness Caroline, you (and your lovely team) just seem to get better and better. I love the little mason jar lights - inspiration indeed.
    I just love seeing your posts and your masterpieces.
    All the best and take care
    Vivian

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  6. I would love to see the trailer but the link you gave takes me to another dollhouse. It's "At Home with Francesca & Darby". Love the clapboard in this one. I can't believe it's paper!

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    1. Hi Deb! I fixed the link. Thanks for telling me. :) The clapboard is actually birch wood. It's the front siding that's cardboard ridges. But You could absolutely accomplish the same look with wide strips of cardboard.
      hugs♥,
      Caroline

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  7. La casa tiene un aspecto encantador y romántico. Las luces son muy originales. Me encanta lo bonito que dejas siempre el exterior.

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  8. The mason jar ligthing is genius, as are the ceiling and porch lights. Making those lights working with the tiny wires is quite nerve wracking. I am working a hanging light for the bathrooms nd I am quite frustrated. Congratulations on the saw. I hope it will serve you well

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  9. I love this. I love how soft the light is. It's just really soothing. If it were a real house I'd want to live there!

    I experimented with plaster for the first time only this week. (For my latest fairy house). It was soooo much easier and quicker and neater to work with than paper mache. I'm already hooked!

    You're really lucky to have your siblings involved in all the fun. (I envy that).

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  10. Me encanta la casa,es tan luminosa,apacible y confortable!!! El interior está muy cuidado con pequeños detalles que la engrandecen y el exterior hace soñar con días soleados de primavera!!!!
    Me encanta tu nuevo proyecto y además con la colaboración de Sophie,estoy segura que será algo grandioso!!!!
    Besos.

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  11. Beatiful house again, dear Caroline! I love your work!
    Hanging lights are fabulous.
    And the lovely pale colours... amazing!
    Have a good day
    Noëlle

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  12. It's a wonderful house. The hanging lights are original.

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  13. Another amazing house Caroline. There is something very peaceful about this one. I love the lights what a fantastic idea.
    Hugs Maria

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  14. Another wonderful house! Love the whites and the hanging lights on this one. Great job!

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  15. I love everything but I am very fond of the jar chandelier.
    Geneviève

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  16. Una casita deliciosa y un equipo de lujo! Felicidades! :)

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  17. Cute work, I really like the siding which you use, and the light blue wallpapers are beautiful
    Hugs
    Magda

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  18. Caroline what a star you are. Your little house is truly amazing and l especially love the mason jar chandy, and couldn't believe when l looked closely that it was lit up as well!! It must be fantastic having both your sister's on board and enjoying the fun. l hope you have a lovely rest of your weekend.

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  19. It's so beautiful! I love the attention to detail in the lights and flowers!

    Assunta

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  20. What a cute little house and how lovely that your sisters are able to participate in the construction of it! I think that the bay window is perfect and the mix of wallpapers has your light and signature touch. Love the white curtains which give a fresh and finishing touch This cottage is a wonderful success, Caroline and will make the recipient a Very Happy customer Indeed! :D

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  21. Utterly charming… when can I move in?! I love the light bright airy feel - a really desirable residence.
    Alison xx

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  22. Another pretty creation. That's so wonderful that you have sisters and also that they are interested in helping. It's all about family! Yay for the scroll saw. I love my saw but I will b the first to admit that I'm still a bit afraid of it. ; D

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  23. A super lovely house. How nice that your sister can help. The bay window is such a wonderful addition.
    Hugs, Drora

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  24. I swear each dollhouse you make gets better and better each time! Love how fresh and weathered this one looks, all at the same time, and how you used the corrugated paper as siding. The lighting fixtures, especially the one with the glass bottles, is super neat! Very Pinterest-y. :)

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