bsewnsew
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| Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:18 am Post subject: Victorian doll houses......... |
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Anyone know where one can find Nice Victorian Doll Houses..........
I am wanting to make one for my granddaughter.
Thanks ,
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 2:12 pm Post subject: wowieeeeee |
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ebays are nicey..
Have to look more...later..
HD wants the computer.
Thanks all.
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| Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 4:36 pm Post subject: |
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I would check around for a hobby shop someplace local to you, or a reasonable driving distance anyway - miniatures are always better if you can pick them out in person, and a dollhouse kit is a big enough investment that you would want to see the samples that are already assembled. Do some research on the different manufacturers you see after a visit to the shop and see what feedback folks have about how difficult it was to really assemble and how many of the parts were working and fitting as they ought. There are shoddy, cheap sets out there where you would be lucky to make it all line up and others that go together well, as with any product.
Your house will also need a good solid foundation - bear that in mind when considering the size of the building, as the foundation (usually a piece of wood) will need to be slightly larger than the house.
How old is your grand-daughter? Victorian house kits are really a grown-ups hobby and many are not sturdy enough to withstand use by a child. If she is young you may do better with a nice storebought set until later on - or a very simple wood dollhouse plan that you can provide some furniture for and then if she is still interested when she is about 10-12 or older (depending on her attention to detail and how careful she is, personality-wise) consider the more elaborate one.
Good luck!
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bsewnsew
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| Posted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:10 pm Post subject: Sure |
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Winsong
Sure you may search for me.
Not in a hurry and being the grandd. Haley is just 2 months old..Ha ha ..almost .
I still have time to search and search an appreciate your helping....
Someone else told me to try the trade and said it isnt easy.
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