Tuesday, November 1, 2011

A Moment to Brag??

So, after spending some time today photographing and listing the kid's new dollhouse, I decided I just had to share all the extra pictures (that wouldn't fit on the listings) with you folks. Sort of a brag moment I guess, but since I had nothing to do with this custom order, except talk to the customer and encourage the artists, I think perhaps it would be more accurately described as a 'proud big sister' moment...

Check out this new darling, natural, kids' play set!


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Isn't it beautiful?? I'm SO happy with the way it turned out and proud of the kids who built it! :)
 
Click HERE to go to our shop listing for it.
 
Stephen (18) made the dollhouse to look like the Ingalls cabin in the TV show.

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Theresa (16) knit the family people to replicate the actors/actresses in the show (down to the correct hair styles and colored outfits!).

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Complete with removable bonnets for the girls.

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And Michael (14) made most of the furniture by himself.

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Those are three very talented young artisan siblings of mine!

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I love how it's a family effort to turn out one of these, what are sure to be, heirloom sets!
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This one was a custom order and is already sold, but everybody is quite eager to make another, few, hopefully!
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I really enjoy setting up all the people and furniture for the photo shoots. Everything is real, natural wood and wool--feels so good in your hands!
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The kids seem so happy and proud when they're creating and being productive with their hands...
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and the younger kids are so unhappy when I have to ship away these stellar toys! :(
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Oh well... at least Christmas is coming! As though I have to keep reminding them of that! ;)
 
Meanwhile, our back pasture has been continuing to receive some good waterings followed by showy color displays falling down from the sky and landing in the heart of the pasture.
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Mmm, such a relaxing view to catch out the back door...
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That's all for now! Check back later for Annie's Tasty Tues! (May have to be another Tasty Wed. if the video doesn't upload fast enough for a Tue... :)

God's blessings friend!



The proud big sister, :)
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9 comments:

  1. Unreal! What a wonderful cooperative effort. The results are beautiful.

    That rainbow is the best!

    You are blessed and blessing others with your artistic reports and quality projects.

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  2. Mary, that set is just amazing...every Saturday we watch an episode of Little House with the kids, so I just had to show your listing to my husband when he came home from work. He thought it was adorable, and so do I--it's such a charming and wonderful work of art. I would have gone crazy to have that when I was a girl--actually, I think I would still like to play with it. :)

    You and your siblings are gifted artisans and you deserve to brag a little bit. :)

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  3. How cute!
    It's a "pipe dream" of mine to build my own replica of The Little House on the Prairie house, but in real size!
    Maybe I can use your model as a plan! LOL
    What clever kids, I'm impressed.

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  4. I love this toy set! I used to read the Little House books when I was younger and I still enjoy going back and reading them now even though I'm almost 23. Thank you for sharing your talents!

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  5. Wow!!! love the detail ;)

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  6. They are fantastic!! Thank you for sharing and inspiring others with your amazing family. Miss you guys!

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  7. What talent! That is quite the most exquisite house I have ever seen. Just loved the little family too, and the oven door that seems to open!

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  8. That set is completely adorable! I love it.

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  9. The Little HOuse play set is adorable! I know my girls would love to have that for Christmas!! Every time I go to your Etsy shop, I'm amazed at the beautiful workmanship there!

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