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Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 8:58 am
by les
All winners, Howard!!! Can't wait to see them all together when finished!!!!
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Sun Nov 30, 2014 4:14 pm
by Lynn
These look great Howard, I love the colors. I really like the trees on the green house!
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 9:59 am
by Howard
good morning...
here is the smallest house in the "pack-o-fun" group..."the brown house"...it reminds me of a chocolate cupcake with pink, white and blue icing...base measures approximately 2 1/2" x 4" x 5/8" thick...overall height, including base, is about 3 1/8"...
my very best regards...howard...
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Mon Dec 01, 2014 10:14 am
by paulrace
Cute as a bunny. Thanks for sharing. Probably relaxing to build after the big custom job you just posted.
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 12:18 pm
by Howard
greetings to all...
here's my pattern for the "yellow house"...the basic dimensions on the original pattern were correct...but thought i go ahead and post mine anyway...of course i did add a paper door and changed the window dimensions a little...
my very best regards...howard...
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:30 pm
by Howard
good afternoon...
i found it helpful to make a ceiling for the "yellow house" out of corrugated cardboard and glue it in place at least 1/4" above the windows and the top of the door...
it keeps the walls and the inside corner of the front lined up and square while installing the roof pieces...
i didn't take a picture of this step...so i hope this sketch makes sense...
my very best regards...howard...
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:43 pm
by Howard
greetings to all...
here's my version of the "yellow house" in raw cardboard...still working on the base and fence...
lynn...i'm very much looking forward to seeing your "yellow house" before i post my finished version...
my very best regards...howard...
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 3:59 pm
by Shanniebaby
Howard these are all amazing! I can't wait to see the whole "pack" together! I didn't think it was possible, but your work just gets better and better!
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:47 pm
by Lynn
Here is my version of the yellow house. The base measures 3 ½ inches by 2 ½ inches and is just 2 ½ inches tall. I flipped the pattern so the door would be on the right side of the house. I did make a slight adjustment to the sides of the house I lowered the height by about 1/8 of an inch so the smaller roof fit properly. I used Snow Tex on the roof and fence. This was the first time using this and I really liked working with it. I used mica on the house, fence and base. I mixed a bit of rice flower with white paint for the snow on the loofah tree. I am thinking I may try the red house next. Howard your right theses little houses are fun to make!!
Re: building all the "pack-o-fun" houses...it is fun, too!..
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2014 5:51 pm
by Lynn
Howard what a great idea for the brace!! Thanks for sharing!!