Friday, February 2, 2018

A Very Blessed Cottage Custom Dollhouse Commission

My next commission is for Tracy.  I named this one 'A Very Blessed Cottage' just for Tracy! This is a take on a house I did previously called Orchard House.
 This house is a little over 15" x 15".


 This is the house before I add any character. It's cute but it is missing something. Too new/too sterile for me!
 You can see the beams unpainted here. The wallpaper with the roses is something I printed off the internet. The colors are pink and aqua. Looked way too new. So...
I aged it with a white wash and let it dry. Then sprayed it with some aging spray I made. I used a tiny spray bottle I filled with brown and black acrylic paint and lots of water. Shake it up and you have a spray to add age anywhere.
 Upstairs I used a paper I found in the scrapbook section. It was originally pristine and pink. But I needed it to be vintage and softer pink. So a white wash was applied. Just thin down your white acrylic with water. That's all there is to it!
 The entry section has ridged paper and a tin ceiling. There will be a crystal chandelier too. Everything is aged with an ink pad.

 The roof was a bit of a difficult cut because the angles are odd. But after a few tries I did get that perfect fit.
 The ceiling of the bump out is covered with wood slats. There will be a crystal chandelier here as well.
The door is grey. The paint is a custom mix with black and white not completely mixed. When you apply it to your door it will be instant vintage.
Thank you for the visit!  Be blessed!
hugs,


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15 comments:

  1. NonoFebruary 3, 2018 at 3:03 AM

    Love the model!!! Have a great weekend, dear Caroline!

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  2. miniacollectionFebruary 3, 2018 at 3:32 AM

    A great start for this new house.
    Geneviève

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  3. Zulueta EFebruary 3, 2018 at 6:23 AM

    Me admira la rapidez y el entusiasmo con que trabajas y la facilidad que tienes para crear casitas llenas de encanto! :)

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  4. FabiolaFebruary 3, 2018 at 6:48 AM

    A beautiful new house. I'm curious to see more.

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  5. ShirleyFebruary 3, 2018 at 9:24 AM

    Hi Caroline, It has been a while since I have been here but I have been through a lot the last 8 months. I now have internet once again so I am trying to catch up with my friends. I had to have my little doll house fix. I always enjoy looking at all of the little houses that you make. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs and Prayers from your friend Shirley

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  6. IngiFebruary 3, 2018 at 11:54 AM

    So cute! Looking forward to seeing more!

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  7. Isabel RuizFebruary 3, 2018 at 12:59 PM

    Me encanta ver como eres capaz de personalizar la casa!!!

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  8. elizabeth sFebruary 3, 2018 at 4:44 PM

    Looking good so far Caroline! Also Love your tip about aging paper and toning down the color- really good! :))

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  9. Anna February 3, 2018 at 6:24 PM

    This looks lovely Caroline. I look forward to watching the progress.
    Anna

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  10. Mini Art HobiFebruary 4, 2018 at 4:55 AM

    a very cute house.
    thanks for the detailed narration

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  11. Eloisa February 4, 2018 at 11:38 AM

    Otro maravilloso proyecto, estoy deseando ver los avances !!!!

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  12. GgomezFebruary 4, 2018 at 6:46 PM

    This is beautiful!
    I love seeing the process so much!
    Thank you :)

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  13. Drora's minimundoFebruary 5, 2018 at 4:23 AM

    It's always a pleasure to see a new house in the making of yours. I love your detailed explanations. Thank you for sharing.
    Hugs, Drora

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  14. Danielle v/d HorstFebruary 6, 2018 at 1:40 AM

    Waar je het geduld van dan haalt echt heel knap bedacht Lieve groetjes Danielle

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  15. TracyFebruary 9, 2018 at 6:44 PM

    Thank you for sharing your work. I, as well as countless others, are blessed to see your talent, creativity, and artistry! What a sweet “home sweet home” this will be! :)

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