So I decided to use puff paint to jazz up the window sills, columns and banisters. It was a lot of work too but relatively low cost and very much like icing a cake! It was fun until my hand started getting tired!
Now I am slowly making my way around the house painting all the white areas with puff paint and then over with brown to make it look like carved wood.
I know the brown makes the whole house look darker but I plan to paint the siding a lighter color so I think it will look nice in the end. It is a slow process but I am happy so far!
This is my first project that was previously built and its kind of fun figuring out ways to make it change into how I want it to look! Hugs to all, Ara
Ara- how smart!!! I hope you don't mind if I borrow this idea at some point- I think it is genius and it looks really nice :) I'm excited you are working on this house again!
ReplyDeleteNo problem Kim!!! I am sure I stole the idea from somewhere else but I cannot think of where lol! It's a great way to fancy something up! hugs, Ara
ReplyDeleteWhat an ingenious idea, Ara! All of my dollhouses have been previously built and needed a little work. It can be challenging figuring out what to do with some dollhouse problems. You really came up with a creative solution here. xo Jennifer
ReplyDeleteClever idea with the Puff Paint, Ara. Will you have to seal it with anything? xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks Jennifer!
ReplyDeleteDebbie, The brown Acrylic paint that I am putting over the puff paint will work as a sealant. It would get pretty hard and protect it from damage. hugs, ara
Ara, I really love the colour combo! The brown is the right touch and lend a nice rustic touch to the building. This blue is unusual is unlike most other blue, makes the house look warm and cosy. Really love it!
ReplyDeletePuff paint? I am curious. Never heard of it..
Hey Ara,Isent you the links for the instructions for this house a few years ago... wow..... looking good....and I'm with Sans! .... what is puff paint? never heard of it before and does a great job in the right hands apparently...
ReplyDeleteThank you Sans and Jeffrey!
ReplyDeleteMy best description of Puff Paint: I remember it being really big in the 90's... people would use it on t-shirts and the paint would stay puffy after it dried. I am using paint I still have from way back (amazed they are still working!)... but if you were to look for it I would look in the fabric paint area. I know crayola brand at one point had their own line of puff paint. If I need to go buy some more I will update where I find it here on my blog! Thanks for the comments! hugs, ara
So clever! If I can just get some time away from the kids, i'm going to have to try some of your techniques!
ReplyDeleteLaurdye, I know how you feel! I have my projects on very high tables so my baby girl can run around and pull on my leg without being able to reach my work! -ara
DeleteNo way! That is the house I'm working on! It was a Craigslist rescue and mine has had a tower added, but thats it! Here is pictures of mine: http://www.theolddollhouse.com/2012/07/tough-choice.html
ReplyDeleteI love your Clue plan. I can't wait to follow this project!
How great that we are working on the same house! It should be fun to follow each other and help each other along! Mine was in rough shape and still is so any advice is great! off to check out your blog! -ara
DeleteAlso, the puff paint is genius! I may have to borrow that idea if it is ok.
Deletesure!... I think I borrowed it from someone else too! -ara
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