Please note that part of this dollhouse has been mislabeled on the schematics. On Sheet 35, the side pieces for the '2nd Floor Bay Trim' are incorrectly labeled as 'Kitchen Bay Trim'. Conversely, the pieces labeled 'Kitchen Bay Trim' are actually for the '2nd Floor Bay Roof'. Keep this in mind to ensure your pieces fit correctly.
{In Loving Memory Of Nancye}
This dollhouse is quite large, so thorough preparation will help with the build. I plan to approach this project a bit differently than usual by labeling and punching out all the pieces from their sheets first. I do not recommend this method for first-time builders. If you lack experience with dollhouse assembly, you may find it confusing to manage many loose pieces. New builders should keep all parts on their sheets until they are needed according to the instructions.
This dollhouse is similar to The Pierce Dollhouse, and since I have experience with its staircases and windows, I find it easier to punch out and bag the components in advance. This way, I can easily access the parts I need without searching through a large pile of sheets. Additionally, this helps conserve workspace by reducing leftover wood scraps.
While The Garfield Dollhouse is large and comes with many sheets, it has fewer pieces compared to The Beacon Hill Dollhouse. Most of the components are large wall and roof sections rather than small parts, making them easier to manage. Before punching out any pieces, all parts must be labeled with a pencil according to the schematics. Although Greenleaf Dollhouses' schematics are detailed enough to identify pieces by shape, it’s still wise to label each one correctly. This is especially important for staircase risers and steps, which look similar but belong to specific staircases. It’s also easy to mistake actual dollhouse pieces for scrap material, so careful labeling is essential. Avoid using shorthand; precise labeling will prevent confusion later.
I will bag smaller parts by component, while larger ones will be labeled and stored in a box for now. As you can see, I’m sorting the parts based on their type. Currently, I am only punching out and sorting the pieces. Tomorrow, I will sand them and reorganize them into more defined groups.
This dollhouse includes some furniture like a pantry, corner shelf, and tower window seats. Whether I use these items will depend on the interior space of the finished dollhouse. I haven’t discarded any parts yet, including those for the tower top modification I plan to make. I'm keeping everything intact until I better understand what changes are necessary. You do not need to keep the box photo as a guide because the schematics provide an entire page of clear and detailed images of the finished dollhouse from all angles.
