The spackle stenciling I did yesterday is so hard this morning that it feels like plaster.
Today, I finished the other side of the dollhouse and added shingles. I was unsure about what color to stain them at first. I considered a white wash, but worried they would blend in with the white fascia. Ultimately, I chose a blue with a hint of gray, which worked perfectly and complemented the overall color scheme. I used octagon shingles but placed the first row upside down to avoid interfering with the grooves of the fascia. I’m still adding designs to the exterior of the dollhouse.
Today, I completed the front and the legs, finishing all the stenciling. I found another cameo that I painted to match the dollhouse and glued it to the front door pediment, adding a nice detail.
Now that the exterior is nearly complete, I can move on to the more enjoyable part - the interior. I went shopping for various supplies like ribbon, fabric, glue, fabric roses, doilies, marble-look shelf paper, buttons, and wood caps. I also bought balsa wood because it's soft enough to cut with scissors, which is perfect for making wainscoting from balsa slats. Instead of the plastic lace tablecloth I wanted for the ceilings, I settled for doilies since I couldn’t find the plastic one. I chose large doilies to cover the entire ceiling. By the time I'm finished with the interior, this dollhouse will resemble a Victorian sewing box. I've selected neutral light colors to keep it feminine.
I started by cutting out all of the mural panel wallpaper and then glued those pieces onto cardboard to give them a raised effect. I used the box that the dollhouse came in for this purpose and applied them with a glue stick. Later, I'll use a sharp craft knife to cut them out.
