Saturday, February 6, 2010

DOLL HOUSE STORIES

Doll House Updates

I have spent several weeks painting the roof
it took 4 coats of green acrylic to finally get the color
I was dreaming of
Living in Florida the tropical climate slows down the drying process
So it has been slow going

The surfaces are horrible, I don't believe I have ever painted anything this old
In my younger years I painted lots of old apartments and furniture
but nothing like this!
I finally found something to do with that bottle of Gesso,
I mixed it with acrylic color and painted the outside walls, good primer, sealer, and it has smoothed everything out

I'm sure the outside will be a 4 coater too!
Back in the 1930's people used whatever was laying around
I've noticed the shutters are scrape wood and several are pieced together
a crackle paint job may be the only solution

meanwhile up in the Attic the Ghosts are sweeping today
trying to keep tidy

time to take a little break from the dust and paint
and go outside and visit with the neighbors!

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

FAERIE AND ELF LOVE

Valentine's Day is just around the corner
This Beautiful Victorian Faerie
is hosting a tea party for all her little Elf Friends

all dressed up in a Couture Satin flocked Gown

and dancing elf boots

Angel and her Cherub
sang sweetly
while she played her golden harp

she wore a lovely frothie beaded dress
Rosy red Spice Elves

and Sugar Sweet Elves

all came to celebrate
Valentine's Day

so much pink and white lace

and red sizzling mini's
"Love is in the air"

all these dolls are in my shop