I’m kind of binge-watching your videos on Where the Gnomes Live....you’ve inspired me to build my own tree stump dollhouse for my granddaughter that was just born. I deeply appreciate your generosity in putting out these tutorials on SO many things!
I just wanted to mention that instead of using stain to accent the crevices in the tree, you can take a cup of water and take a paint brush with water-based black paint and dip the brush into the water until the water is tinted to your preference -- this is called a "wash". Then clean your brush off of the thick paint and brush on the tinted water to accent the crevices. It's best to clear coat it once first so it seals the brown colors that you've applied if they are water-based. I've built 100's of show piece model cars,military aircraft models, electric guitars and I know a lot of tricks to achieve weathered, natural or a perfect mirror finish. I'm just terrible at making videos lol. Sharon, your houses look really nice, I'm just trying to help you and everyone else by sharing my knowledge. Cheers
Hi Sharon and friends, years ago I taught MR clients when we would use hot glue guns I would give each client a bowl of ice, I taught them that when the hot glue gets on your skin quickly put your hand into the ice/ melt water. POoF no burn and no pain! Hope this helps many.
Theresa LaBrecque it's a good idea for sure. I do keep a bowl beside me now. A few good burns and I've learned my lesson. Thanks for sharing, I hope others read this great tip before starting a project!
Hi Sharon, I also wanted to add, if you have a problem with your floors bowing and you make a lot of them. A great investment would be 1 or 2 "bar clamps". You can find them at Canadian Tire, Home Depot or Lowe's -- probably Home Hardware too, in a variety of sizes. You can put your floors at the edge of a table, place 1 book on top and clamp them over night. I think a small clamp would be about $10 or so. The clamps have rubber pads on the end too, so they won't gouge your book or your table. Cheers
I first made the mushroom house with furniture then this tree stump house with furniture, and I am going to make another tree stump house soon. Thank you for sharing your videos on how to, because I didn't realize how much I love making tree houses till I watched your videos and tried it.
You really are amazing Sharon. Your work is beautiful and inspirational. I can't believe your generosity. To share your talents and skills so selflessly is truely remakable. I could go on and on. Please keep on creating and sharing . Your fan for life. Michelle (UK)
@Greenbugababe your settings won't allow me to reply to your comment, hopefully you'll see this. Yes, it matters if there is a design, you'll see the design through the paint. The paper towel I use has no design at all
First, so sorry to here of your accident, but so good to know your healing and heading to good recovery. I wanted you to know that I've watched ALL of your doll house video's. I've been wanting for over a few years now, make one of my bookcases like the inside of of tree (with fairies living inside) .... I've been collecting actual tree bark from cut down trees... I was going to seal them and (hot glue them to the bookcase) BUT NOW.... WOW!!!!!!! With your Amazing idea's I can start NOW!!!! Thank you VERY much for sharing, and creating these wonderful video's. I wished we lived closer and could be doll house friends LOL! Take care ~ many blessings to you. Sandy :)
I am in the process of doing one right now. just a small 2 story. I am about to apply the paper towels right now. I just wanted to say that so far the masking tape took the longest amount of time. I did not get non stick but the tape wouldn't stick to it when it is crumbled up. So i had to dab bits of hot glue on the tape to get it to stick. I also made a lot of detail with the tin foil and it was somewhat difficult to get the tape into all the cracks and crevices. Regardless, I am having a lot of fun and am absolutely loving the results so far. By the way I found your channel by browsing thru fairy garden ideas on pinterest.
This is the first time I have seen this. Great job, Sharon. I have been following your amigurumi patterns for a couple of years. I will post some pictures when I finish the hiding tree. For a new great granddaughter. Her nursery is Woodland animal s. Thank you! Aloha Lois
I love your work thanks to your tutorials I am now confidently using hand towels as well as air dry clay..... and now I can make my 4 yr old grand daughter a dolls house😊 I can’t wait..... keep making videos.... you are awesome!!!
I cannot wait to get started on this project! I made a dollhouse (Doug and Kelly) a few years back. It came in a box and you put it together yourself. I remember I had never used a hot glue gun before and I have scars on my hands from letting it get so hot lol lesson learned 😂 love your videos thank you!
that's awesome! I'm excited for you. This video is quite old now and since then I have started another channel for miniatures where I just did an update on fake bark and painting. I also have a number of other videos too for my new tree I'm building. My other channel is called, Where The Gnomes Live. Here's a direct link to the tree stump video. There's 3 parts to it. czcams.com/video/xh7sLzH3Q4I/video.html&t
you are such an inspiration ! I'm now following both channels and you gave me such inspiration that I will now be making my own fairy/ gnome house. I will happily share my process on your Facebook page. I am spool excited to start. never have I been so happy and excited to start a project. it's all because of you! thank you sooooooooooo much! oh and I will be making your mushrooms as eell, lol
+Where The Gnomes Live thank you so much for replying ! it's an honor to talk with you. I will most definitely post lots of pictures . thank you I know I will have a very blast because you explained things to make it a whole lot easier to make. I was overwhelmed with the thought of making a "real" fairy house until I found you!
Love your tree houses I've just started making some out of Pringle cans just up to the painting of the bark so the timing of this is fantastic for me. I've even found some pine cones for the roof boy aren't they fun to cut. Thank you :) Christene
I think your creativity is awesome and I love the houses, particlarly the pine cone roof and that awesome wrap around porch and staircase. I have watched all your videos this morning and will keep watching in hopes that you get something posted on making the stairway. I can't wait to do my own and am collecting items for it now.
Diana Shoaf I'm trying my best to get the stairs and floors into a video. My time is stretched super thin but it's definitely on the top of my to do list. Thank you for the kind words :)
***** I am just finding your work and was so hoping to find a video about the balcony and stairs! I LOVE your creativity and work. I have shown my granddaughter this video and we plan to start a gnome house soon!
Karen Smith thank you so much! I'm trying to get to a new video, just don't have a date. The best thing to do is watch my blog or my facebook for the announcement www.SharonOjala.com
this is such a cool concept. I'm trying to make a staff out of pvc pipe and wanted to make it look like wood. I didn't want to use wood because I'm going to add lights to it so that parts glow, and a hollow tube is easier to warp with a heat gun rather then warping wood.
I made an amazingly awesome almost 3ft tree using your tutorial! Thank you so much! It's been an awesome and fun project for a completely left-brained non-creative person to do since you explained it so well. I'm doing a nature theme in my bedroom and the tree just goes amazing--a matching house is next. I would REALLY love to see a tutorial on how to do the steps/porch though. I did a gnome door at the bottom of my tree and 3/4 of the way up I left another hole for a door/window but I can't seem to wrap my head around how to do the steps and porch because I'm scared of messing it all up now that the tree is actually strained and sealed already. Looking forward to the tutorial! Thanks so much again and I really wish there was a way to post a picture :)
Beth Hemenway wow, what a thrill to read your message! I'm so glad you found the tutorial helpful and made a tree, that's awesome! I have had a number of requests for the stairs so I do plan on a video.. maybe this weekend? I don't want to make a promise though in case something happens and I get delayed. I'm a mom, lol things tend to happen but I'll do my best. And you can post photos on my dollhouse page on facebook facebook.com/AwesomeDollhouses
Thank you for this tutorial. I've been trying to find a decent video on how to make fake bark, but it was all on a large scale. I'm planning on making a mask and your technique will work perfectly. Thanks!
I'm really impressed! I'm looking at making a geocache that is a fake stump and your bark idea/vines/moss is brilliant. I'm wondering how well it would fair though outside in the elements? Any thoughts/tips?
your tin foil is very strong we dont have that here in OZ only very light weight so have to use a lot more I think! lovely house!! I used cheap toilet paper to make my "N" scale train landscaping and that worked really well paper towels without pattern are hard to find!
+Ammiel7 for some of this house I believe I used the more expensive kind, I can't remember but just cheap tin foil works just as well. I just buy super cheap tin foil, I don't pay attention to how much but 50 feet should be plenty for a large project like this one. And again, cheap paper towels, the super cheap kind usually has no pattern. I find mine at Walmart and about 88 cents for 2 rolls which is plenty enough for a house this size. But of course supplies will depend on the stores close to where you live and what they stock and so on. If you have a dollar store close by see what they carry for paper and tin foil
Ammiel7 awesome!! So glad to hear that. keep me posted for sure. I saw a couple questions on my blog from you and will get to those asap. I tried to fix my email, I was so shocked that it is using that email for comments since I haven't used that in years! I'm not sure I did it right though and will check again later. Thank you so much for all your comments and kind words, I appreciate it very much!
+Belinda Mc Gurk yes, just today I uploaded a video for the stairs. I started another channel just for dollhouse and here's the video czcams.com/video/71gafoaSWiA/video.html
This is an amazing tutorial video. I watched your entire dollhouse renovation videos and I can't wait to start my own. I just have a question regarding your flooring. How did you get your middle floor to stay put? did you just glue the sided to the walls or is there something else helping the floor stay up?
What a fantastic project! I love Gnome homes. I'm also interested in using this idea for a Fairy House. This is such a great tutorial! I was wondering, though, if this can go outside as is or is there a way to protect it from the rain.
you would have to seal it with an exterior sealer first. Talk to the professionals at your local hardware store, they should know. And thanks for the kind words!
Thank you so much for the tutorial! I absolutely love the house you made, and this is just what I needed to make my Valentine's box for the contest at church. (I made the Valentine's tree from The Nightmare Before Christmas.) It turned out great! I'm so happy with it! Is there a way to send you a pic so you can see? I always like to see what other people come up with by using my ideas. Thanks again! :D
I noticed in this video, after the tinfoil, you used the tape, and then the paper towel. But in the video "fake bark tree stump house part 3", you put the paper towel with over newspaper that was taped around (I assume) the tinfoil. Is there a reson to do them differently? Does one work better than the other? Love your work!
Do you have a video with the completed tree stump house. I watched all of the videos in one sitting, up to part 8, but I cannot find any videos after that. BTW, you are amazing - I LOVE that tree stump house! Thanks for sharing the videos.
+angela14962002 I don't yet, so sorry. Earlier this year I had an accident and ended up with a concussion so that put me way behind in all my projects. I'm much better now and will have updates asap. Thank you very much, I'm so glad you liked the videos :)
Hi Sharon, Do you think I can use your technic to make a full size have moon tree? I want to make it look like its part of my wall in my childrens library corner. Thanks
Thanks sharon It's really very artistic piece of work...may I ask if we can use the technique for outdoor purposes or it doesn't work Thanks in advance & thanks for sharing such a wonderful work 👍👍👍
thank you! And yes, you can, you would have to seal every part of it with an exterior sealer. I know of others who have done it. I haven't so I can't recommend the best product to use. A professional at your local hardware/paint store should know.
@@maggyaly85 you're welcome! Did you know I now have a 2nd channel just for fairy and gnome homes now? Look for "Where The Gnomes Live" I recently uploaded how to make exterior steps plus lots more, if you're interested czcams.com/channels/OEK4ya00CdinxX551S0k5Q.html
I started making one of these for my daughter from a round, lidded paper mâché box. My question, how many layers of paper towel do you typically do? Have you ever tried using colored tissue paper (like the kind you use for gift bags)?
Lizzy Allen I think the tissue paper from gift bags would become a gooey mess and fall apart too easily but I haven't tried it myself. I do one layer and make sure to overlap the edges as I go. Make sure to push out any air bubbles. After it dries if you feel it could use more texture then add more layers here and there until you are happy with the look
sharon im confused it says part 11 and 12 but wheres the rest for the doll house but as its so lovely im looking for the rest ad cant find theres the doll house roof tutorial but that not the nice house you have pictured
If you're asking about the large Gnome Home, I started off on this channel, my crochet channel, then in 2016 I started a new channel just for my dollhouses and other crafts. The videos are a diary of sorts that I began in 2014, the quality isn't that good back then, I did my best to show how I did things. I got better later on. Here's the playlist of videos you'll find here on my crochet channel czcams.com/video/nP0--hd5yN8/video.html Parts 9 and onward are found on my new channel, Where The Gnomes Live.
bottom and top floor are glued in with tacky glue. For the middle floor I hot glued 3 sticks horizontal along the 3 walls then set the floor on top. I hot glued the edges of the middle floor to the 3 sticks. For the wrap around porch I cut a piece of cardboard that would fit perfectly to the tree then shaped tinfoil over top and then added the bark. I hot glued the one edge to the tree and that seemed sturdy enough but I added 3 branches underneath for further strength.
yes. But to save on the cost of glue, or if I'm running out of glue late at night, I have done layers of the regular paper mache paste then after that was dry I used a layer of glue and water. I find the glue and water mixture gives a much stronger, smoother finish.. the flour and water has a crispy finish.
I have been making a fairy house and the furniture from twigs etc, but I have trouble with the glue from the hot glue gun making a mess or running down where I don't want it to go . How do you manage to keep things so neat. .
for small things it's hard to use the hot glue gun but I suppose just barely pulling the trigger helps or maybe the gun is too hot and needs to cool a little. If you have spider web type strings those can get cleaned up super fast by using a blow dryer.
how much would you charge to make one of these for someone? Not that I'm asking you to make one for me, I know you probably can't. But how much would you charge?
I have no idea, I never thought about it. I don't sell things because it would be too difficult to convert the number of hours into a reasonable amount to charge.
How hard does the paper mache get? I am considering using this method for a Gandalf staff, I am just concerned as to whether it would stand up to handling. I was thinking that a flour based mache might get harder. At worst I could use a textile Hardener, but as they are $30 I'd like to avoid it. Your help is greatly appreciated!
operadude101 paper mache clay hardens like a cement. I make my own using soaked toilet paper, glue, drywall compound and flour. You can just do a search for homemade paper mache clay here on youtube. The recipe I use is from a paper mache artist (look through her vids, she has a couple recipes now, the older recipe works great) and her channel is Ultimate Paper Mache
***** I had considered the clay, but I have found your method for creating the wood effect to be the best, and I am not certain how I would apply that with clay. I suppose id I thinned it I could brush it over the Mached Paper Towels?
operadude101 I haven't made texture from it. I should have added there is a bit of shrinkage too once it completely dries. Honestly, I think if you did the tinfoil, masking tape and layer the paper towel it would hold up just fine. Also try a stiff wire under the tin foil. Just be sure to tape the foil to the ends of the wire or it could slide loose. I really think that would hold up to normal handling, even some rough handling
I'm planning on one more house tutorial using this method and I could add in stairs. I'm just not sure of when I'll get started.. at the moment I'm working on something else. I'll post back when I can
yes it would but I think that would be more expensive? I'm not sure on the price of mod podge, I haven't used it for so long but if it's cheaper than I would use it for sure :)
I wouldn't do that. It's easy and quick to wash it after all the sticks are glued down. The stain gets applied a few times plus a sealer after so a simple wash cuts down a lot of time.
Fair enough. I do that when I make furniture to avoid having the glue seal up the wood before I stain it. It doesn't seem to matter how well I wash it down I never get it all off before I stain.
I’m kind of binge-watching your videos on Where the Gnomes Live....you’ve inspired me to build my own tree stump dollhouse for my granddaughter that was just born. I deeply appreciate your generosity in putting out these tutorials on SO many things!
I just wanted to mention that instead of using stain to accent the crevices in the tree, you can take a cup of water and take a paint brush with water-based black paint and dip the brush into the water until the water is tinted to your preference -- this is called a "wash". Then clean your brush off of the thick paint and brush on the tinted water to accent the crevices. It's best to clear coat it once first so it seals the brown colors that you've applied if they are water-based. I've built 100's of show piece model cars,military aircraft models, electric guitars and I know a lot of tricks to achieve weathered, natural or a perfect mirror finish. I'm just terrible at making videos lol. Sharon, your houses look really nice, I'm just trying to help you and everyone else by sharing my knowledge. Cheers
I'm making a tree for my project in history class and I couldn't find any good glue-on bark at craft stores, so this saved my project! Thank you!
Hi Sharon and friends, years ago I taught MR clients when we would use hot glue guns I would give each client a bowl of ice, I taught them that when the hot glue gets on your skin quickly put your hand into the ice/ melt water. POoF no burn and no pain! Hope this helps many.
Theresa LaBrecque it's a good idea for sure. I do keep a bowl beside me now. A few good burns and I've learned my lesson. Thanks for sharing, I hope others read this great tip before starting a project!
Hi Sharon, I also wanted to add, if you have a problem with your floors bowing and you make a lot of them. A great investment would be 1 or 2 "bar clamps". You can find them at Canadian Tire, Home Depot or Lowe's -- probably Home Hardware too, in a variety of sizes. You can put your floors at the edge of a table, place 1 book on top and clamp them over night. I think a small clamp would be about $10 or so. The clamps have rubber pads on the end too, so they won't gouge your book or your table. Cheers
I first made the mushroom house with furniture then this tree stump house with furniture, and I am going to make another tree stump house soon. Thank you for sharing your videos on how to, because I didn't realize how much I love making tree houses till I watched your videos and tried it.
You really are amazing Sharon. Your work is beautiful and inspirational. I can't believe your generosity. To share your talents and skills so selflessly is truely remakable. I could go on and on. Please keep on creating and sharing . Your fan for life. Michelle (UK)
Michelle Forbes thank you so very much, I appreciate that!
@Greenbugababe your settings won't allow me to reply to your comment, hopefully you'll see this. Yes, it matters if there is a design, you'll see the design through the paint. The paper towel I use has no design at all
First, so sorry to here of your accident, but so good to know your healing and heading to good recovery. I wanted you to know that I've watched ALL of your doll house video's. I've been wanting for over a few years now, make one of my bookcases like the inside of of tree (with fairies living inside) .... I've been collecting actual tree bark from cut down trees... I was going to seal them and (hot glue them to the bookcase) BUT NOW.... WOW!!!!!!! With your Amazing idea's I can start NOW!!!! Thank you VERY much for sharing, and creating these wonderful video's. I wished we lived closer and could be doll house friends LOL! Take care ~ many blessings to you. Sandy :)
I am in the process of doing one right now. just a small 2 story. I am about to apply the paper towels right now. I just wanted to say that so far the masking tape took the longest amount of time. I did not get non stick but the tape wouldn't stick to it when it is crumbled up. So i had to dab bits of hot glue on the tape to get it to stick. I also made a lot of detail with the tin foil and it was somewhat difficult to get the tape into all the cracks and crevices. Regardless, I am having a lot of fun and am absolutely loving the results so far. By the way I found your channel by browsing thru fairy garden ideas on pinterest.
This is the first time I have seen this. Great job, Sharon. I have been following your amigurumi patterns for a couple of years. I will post some pictures when I finish the hiding tree. For a new great granddaughter. Her nursery is Woodland animal s. Thank you! Aloha Lois
I love your work thanks to your tutorials I am now confidently using hand towels as well as air dry clay..... and now I can make my 4 yr old grand daughter a dolls house😊 I can’t wait..... keep making videos.... you are awesome!!!
I cannot wait to get started on this project! I made a dollhouse (Doug and Kelly) a few years back. It came in a box and you put it together yourself. I remember I had never used a hot glue gun before and I have scars on my hands from letting it get so hot lol lesson learned 😂 love your videos thank you!
that's awesome! I'm excited for you. This video is quite old now and since then I have started another channel for miniatures where I just did an update on fake bark and painting. I also have a number of other videos too for my new tree I'm building. My other channel is called, Where The Gnomes Live. Here's a direct link to the tree stump video. There's 3 parts to it. czcams.com/video/xh7sLzH3Q4I/video.html&t
you are such an inspiration ! I'm now following both channels and you gave me such inspiration that I will now be making my own fairy/ gnome house. I will happily share my process on your Facebook page. I am spool excited to start. never have I been so happy and excited to start a project. it's all because of you! thank you sooooooooooo much! oh and I will be making your mushrooms as eell, lol
+acdjr909 awe!! I'm so happy to hear that, thank you! I'll look forward to your photos. Have lots of fun :)
+Where The Gnomes Live thank you so much for replying ! it's an honor to talk with you. I will most definitely post lots of pictures . thank you I know I will have a very
blast because you explained things to make it a whole lot easier to make. I was overwhelmed with the thought of making a "real" fairy house until I found you!
acdjr909
straight to my heart and music to my ears!
Dear Sharon, I'm so addicted to your tutorials! Thanks for sharing your magical work with us! Even your voice is therapeutic 😊❤️
wow, that is so very awesome to hear, thank you!
Love your tree houses I've just started making some out of Pringle cans just up to the painting of the bark so the timing of this is fantastic for me. I've even found some pine cones for the roof boy aren't they fun to cut. Thank you :) Christene
thanks! And yes those pine cones are a pain!!! But I love my little pringle can house and the pine cone roof finishes it off so nicely :))
I think your creativity is awesome and I love the houses, particlarly the pine cone roof and that awesome wrap around porch and staircase. I have watched all your videos this morning and will keep watching in hopes that you get something posted on making the stairway. I can't wait to do my own and am collecting items for it now.
Diana Shoaf I'm trying my best to get the stairs and floors into a video. My time is stretched super thin but it's definitely on the top of my to do list. Thank you for the kind words :)
***** I am just finding your work and was so hoping to find a video about the balcony and stairs! I LOVE your creativity and work. I have shown my granddaughter this video and we plan to start a gnome house soon!
Karen Smith
thank you so much! I'm trying to get to a new video, just don't have a date. The best thing to do is watch my blog or my facebook for the announcement www.SharonOjala.com
this is such a cool concept. I'm trying to make a staff out of pvc pipe and wanted to make it look like wood. I didn't want to use wood because I'm going to add lights to it so that parts glow, and a hollow tube is easier to warp with a heat gun rather then warping wood.
oh how awesome! That's a brilliant idea using a pvc pipe. I'll have to keep that in mind myself. All the best with your project :)
What a fantastically creative mind you have! Thank you so much for sharing this tutorial. I can't wait to make some fairy houses for my daughter!
+themwoodcocks you're welcome and thank you very much. I'm so thrilled you will make one with your daughter, that's the best! Have fun :)
Thank you so much, Sharon. This is genius. Just what I need for a theatre production in December.
+Mike Henry oh I'm so glad to hear that, thanks so much! It's such a thrill to know this was helpful.
You should add this to your other channel. This is brilliant I hope you make more videos like this and your idea for furniture etc. 🙂
I made an amazingly awesome almost 3ft tree using your tutorial! Thank you so much! It's been an awesome and fun project for a completely left-brained non-creative person to do since you explained it so well. I'm doing a nature theme in my bedroom and the tree just goes amazing--a matching house is next. I would REALLY love to see a tutorial on how to do the steps/porch though. I did a gnome door at the bottom of my tree and 3/4 of the way up I left another hole for a door/window but I can't seem to wrap my head around how to do the steps and porch because I'm scared of messing it all up now that the tree is actually strained and sealed already. Looking forward to the tutorial! Thanks so much again and I really wish there was a way to post a picture :)
Beth Hemenway wow, what a thrill to read your message! I'm so glad you found the tutorial helpful and made a tree, that's awesome! I have had a number of requests for the stairs so I do plan on a video.. maybe this weekend? I don't want to make a promise though in case something happens and I get delayed. I'm a mom, lol things tend to happen but I'll do my best. And you can post photos on my dollhouse page on facebook facebook.com/AwesomeDollhouses
AWESOME!!!! Love seeing that others wing it too and great Ideas, thank you
This is really so cute!! I love your technique!! Your videos are awesome!
Thank you for this tutorial. I've been trying to find a decent video on how to make fake bark, but it was all on a large scale. I'm planning on making a mask and your technique will work perfectly. Thanks!
The naked cones make pretty cool trees, too, especially for a haunted house.
Hi ... your tutorial is so awesome that I have started making one ... so excited
I'm really impressed! I'm looking at making a geocache that is a fake stump and your bark idea/vines/moss is brilliant. I'm wondering how well it would fair though outside in the elements? Any thoughts/tips?
your tin foil is very strong we dont have that here in OZ only very light weight so have to use a lot more I think!
lovely house!!
I used cheap toilet paper to make my "N" scale train landscaping and that worked really well paper towels without pattern are hard to find!
+Ammiel7 for some of this house I believe I used the more expensive kind, I can't remember but just cheap tin foil works just as well. I just buy super cheap tin foil, I don't pay attention to how much but 50 feet should be plenty for a large project like this one. And again, cheap paper towels, the super cheap kind usually has no pattern. I find mine at Walmart and about 88 cents for 2 rolls which is plenty enough for a house this size. But of course supplies will depend on the stores close to where you live and what they stock and so on. If you have a dollar store close by see what they carry for paper and tin foil
+Sharon Ojala hi Sharon I did fins some cheap foil and paper and is working really well thank you so much for all your help! ps Im Deni as well lo
Ammiel7
awesome!! So glad to hear that. keep me posted for sure. I saw a couple questions on my blog from you and will get to those asap. I tried to fix my email, I was so shocked that it is using that email for comments since I haven't used that in years! I'm not sure I did it right though and will check again later. Thank you so much for all your comments and kind words, I appreciate it very much!
Wow! Absolutely amazing and inspiring!
thank you so much, I appreciate that!
And I'm glad to know the tutorial was helpful :)
WOW!!! AWESOME!!!! so glad you shared...love your treehouse vids!!! hugs, Stephie
thanks! I'm so glad I finally got that one revised :))
Hi Sharon you amaze me with your talent did you make a video off how you made your steps and balcony.
+Belinda Mc Gurk yes, just today I uploaded a video for the stairs. I started another channel just for dollhouse and here's the video czcams.com/video/71gafoaSWiA/video.html
This is an amazing tutorial video. I watched your entire dollhouse renovation videos and I can't wait to start my own. I just have a question regarding your flooring. How did you get your middle floor to stay put? did you just glue the sided to the walls or is there something else helping the floor stay up?
+Sharon Ojala
Awesome! I figured it was something like that. Thanks again.
you are amazing, and this video is so creative and helpful... thanks for sharing
What did you make the porch and stairs out of? It's the coolest thing ever. I have to make several now, lol
Please make a tutorial on how you made the stairs and the fire place from the the wooden floor tutorial!
What a fantastic project! I love Gnome homes. I'm also interested in using this idea for a Fairy House. This is such a great tutorial! I was wondering, though, if this can go outside as is or is there a way to protect it from the rain.
you would have to seal it with an exterior sealer first. Talk to the professionals at your local hardware store, they should know. And thanks for the kind words!
Thank you so much for the tutorial! I absolutely love the house you made, and this is just what I needed to make my Valentine's box for the contest at church. (I made the Valentine's tree from The Nightmare Before Christmas.) It turned out great! I'm so happy with it! Is there a way to send you a pic so you can see? I always like to see what other people come up with by using my ideas. Thanks again! :D
Cheryl Gore I would love to see. You can post pictures on my facebook page facebook.com/AwesomeDollhouses
I noticed in this video, after the tinfoil, you used the tape, and then the paper towel. But in the video "fake bark tree stump house part 3", you put the paper towel with over newspaper that was taped around (I assume) the tinfoil. Is there a reson to do them differently? Does one work better than the other? Love your work!
can this stand all weather conditions? i'm thinking if we could put outdoors as part of our display. thanks :)
fantastic as usual you make it look so easy ☺😊
hermosos esos trabajos .Felucitaciones . Pueden traducir al español?. gracias
Really nice work. Thanks for sharing.
So beautiful and talented.
Looks great. I was thinking of making something like this for my daughter. I was wondering if it would hold up to a 2 year old playing with it?
Tip - If you mix brown paint in the glue and then paint later and it gives another dimension.
I’m going to try this. Are those crickets I hear in the background?
Bonjour ^^
Merci pour ce tuto. C'est une superbe petite maison très originale =)
Have a good day ! ^^
Do you have a video with the completed tree stump house. I watched all of the videos in one sitting, up to part 8, but I cannot find any videos after that. BTW, you are amazing - I LOVE that tree stump house! Thanks for sharing the videos.
+angela14962002 I don't yet, so sorry. Earlier this year I had an accident and ended up with a concussion so that put me way behind in all my projects. I'm much better now and will have updates asap. Thank you very much, I'm so glad you liked the videos :)
Oh I am so sorry about your accident. :( I am happy you are doing better. Take the time you need and continue to get better.
angela14962002
thank you so much :)
You're welcome :)
Hi Sharon,
Do you think I can use your technic to make a full size have moon tree? I want to make it look like its part of my wall in my childrens library corner.
Thanks
+maki kers for sure, I can't see why not.
Thanks sharon
It's really very artistic piece of work...may I ask if we can use the technique for outdoor purposes or it doesn't work
Thanks in advance
& thanks for sharing such a wonderful work 👍👍👍
thank you! And yes, you can, you would have to seal every part of it with an exterior sealer. I know of others who have done it. I haven't so I can't recommend the best product to use. A professional at your local hardware/paint store should know.
@@SharonOjala thanks a lot for your advice and caring 😍
@@maggyaly85 you're welcome! Did you know I now have a 2nd channel just for fairy and gnome homes now? Look for "Where The Gnomes Live" I recently uploaded how to make exterior steps plus lots more, if you're interested czcams.com/channels/OEK4ya00CdinxX551S0k5Q.html
I started making one of these for my daughter from a round, lidded paper mâché box. My question, how many layers of paper towel do you typically do? Have you ever tried using colored tissue paper (like the kind you use for gift bags)?
Lizzy Allen I think the tissue paper from gift bags would become a gooey mess and fall apart too easily but I haven't tried it myself. I do one layer and make sure to overlap the edges as I go. Make sure to push out any air bubbles. After it dries if you feel it could use more texture then add more layers here and there until you are happy with the look
Hi my name is Phil. I tried using masking tape before and it does not stick properly is yours special tape
Wow this is really cool!!! I am going to try and make one!!
it's so wonderful and amazing thank you for sharing your artisticness
Great tutorial. How do these creations fair outdoors? I would like to make these as fairy house for the garden.
Nicole Hobdy I've never tried them outdoors. You would have to ask your local hardware store how to weather proof.
Omg. This is awesome! Thank you for making this and sharing.
adlucem330 you're welcome and thanks so much :)
You're welcome. I put my pictures up on your Facebook page :)
sharon im confused it says part 11 and 12 but wheres the rest for the doll house but as its so lovely im looking for the rest ad cant find theres the doll house roof tutorial but that not the nice house you have pictured
If you're asking about the large Gnome Home, I started off on this channel, my crochet channel, then in 2016 I started a new channel just for my dollhouses and other crafts. The videos are a diary of sorts that I began in 2014, the quality isn't that good back then, I did my best to show how I did things. I got better later on. Here's the playlist of videos you'll find here on my crochet channel czcams.com/video/nP0--hd5yN8/video.html Parts 9 and onward are found on my new channel, Where The Gnomes Live.
Wow what a fantastic project! :) How did you fix the floors into place and wrap around porch ? Thanks for sharing.
bottom and top floor are glued in with tacky glue. For the middle floor I hot glued 3 sticks horizontal along the 3 walls then set the floor on top. I hot glued the edges of the middle floor to the 3 sticks. For the wrap around porch I cut a piece of cardboard that would fit perfectly to the tree then shaped tinfoil over top and then added the bark. I hot glued the one edge to the tree and that seemed sturdy enough but I added 3 branches underneath for further strength.
Thank you for explaining how you fixed them. You are very talented and the house looks magical ☆♡☆
mammaa moon you're welcome and thanks so much!
I love this, my question is, how did you get the middle floor to stay put? LOL I'm thinking of making one of these for my new granddaughter
When you paper mâchéd the box with newspaper... did you use the same glue/water mixture?
yes. But to save on the cost of glue, or if I'm running out of glue late at night, I have done layers of the regular paper mache paste then after that was dry I used a layer of glue and water. I find the glue and water mixture gives a much stronger, smoother finish.. the flour and water has a crispy finish.
You are so talented! Thanks for the video :)
you're welcome, and thanks!
muito lindo seu trabalho, está de parabéns. beijos.
I have been making a fairy house and the furniture from twigs etc, but I have trouble with the glue from the hot glue gun making a mess or running down where I don't want it to go . How do you manage to keep things so neat. .
for small things it's hard to use the hot glue gun but I suppose just barely pulling the trigger helps or maybe the gun is too hot and needs to cool a little. If you have spider web type strings those can get cleaned up super fast by using a blow dryer.
Thank you
Awesome tutorial 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️
Wow that looks amazing beautiful wonderful great :)♡☆
Hi, do you know if the bark is weather proof?
Do I start from the bottom up with the paper towel or the top down with the wet paper towel?
anywhere, it doesn't matter where you start. Just put something down under it to catch the glue that drips while it dries
how much would you charge to make one of these for someone? Not that I'm asking you to make one for me, I know you probably can't. But how much would you charge?
I have no idea, I never thought about it. I don't sell things because it would be too difficult to convert the number of hours into a reasonable amount to charge.
Well, these are beautiful. I think people would pay top dollar for this stuff.
ZanyProductionz
thank you so much!
How hard does the paper mache get? I am considering using this method for a Gandalf staff, I am just concerned as to whether it would stand up to handling. I was thinking that a flour based mache might get harder. At worst I could use a textile Hardener, but as they are $30 I'd like to avoid it. Your help is greatly appreciated!
operadude101 paper mache clay hardens like a cement. I make my own using soaked toilet paper, glue, drywall compound and flour. You can just do a search for homemade paper mache clay here on youtube. The recipe I use is from a paper mache artist (look through her vids, she has a couple recipes now, the older recipe works great) and her channel is Ultimate Paper Mache
***** I had considered the clay, but I have found your method for creating the wood effect to be the best, and I am not certain how I would apply that with clay. I suppose id I thinned it I could brush it over the Mached Paper Towels?
operadude101
I haven't made texture from it. I should have added there is a bit of shrinkage too once it completely dries. Honestly, I think if you did the tinfoil, masking tape and layer the paper towel it would hold up just fine. Also try a stiff wire under the tin foil. Just be sure to tape the foil to the ends of the wire or it could slide loose. I really think that would hold up to normal handling, even some rough handling
***** I'll try that, Thank you!
This is sooooo amazing! Love it!
hi Sharon I don't have hot glue or a gun, so what could I use instead of that, could you please help me
u don't need a gunxD i think i meant hot glue gun, it's pretty cheap! u could buy it on amazon or any craft stores tbh
what did you use for the stairs
Hi can I use brown paper towel instead? thank you!
+Rebecca Philip for sure, you're going to paint it anyway. Make sure there's no fancy designs or those will show through the paint..
Merci beaucoup! Je me rejouis d'essayer bonne soirée
Great inspiration!! Yes!! Love it!! Thank you for sharing!
You're welcome and thank you!
Totally cute!! Thanks for sharing!
Really beautiful
SUPER!
My paper towel has a texture, does that matter?
I would love to build one of these! How much would you charge someone for one of your houses? T.I.A!
Are you planning a tutorial on the outside staircase?
I'm planning on one more house tutorial using this method and I could add in stairs. I'm just not sure of when I'll get started.. at the moment I'm working on something else. I'll post back when I can
How did you attach the house to the base board?
hot glue
Will mod podge work as well for the paper towels?
yes it would but I think that would be more expensive? I'm not sure on the price of mod podge, I haven't used it for so long but if it's cheaper than I would use it for sure :)
Thank you
You Alessandro mention non stick foil I never see it
Oh finally found this video
You can get nice cheap moss at dollar tree for just a dollar a bag.
SlimePanda I have gotten some, it's a great buy!
Awesome:) thanks
Wow ! love it- great job.
precioso 😍!!
Walmart carries sheet moss a$3.27 a package
There is no link
kool
sooooooooo cute
It's good to see the woodprix has new instructions to save my money and energy to build it.
Try staining your wood before you glue it down.
I wouldn't do that. It's easy and quick to wash it after all the sticks are glued down. The stain gets applied a few times plus a sealer after so a simple wash cuts down a lot of time.
Fair enough. I do that when I make furniture to avoid having the glue seal up the wood before I stain it. It doesn't seem to matter how well I wash it down I never get it all off before I stain.
I started with Woodglut plans.