Bless your heart for letting that adorable little guy “help”you with the construction. Little people want to be included and even when it slows us down it’s worth the effort to let them feel they are part of the process. As a mom, grandmother, and former teacher for 30 years, it just melted my heart to see his face as he got involved. You’re doing a great job. Remember, “Good enough IS good enough.”
Thank you! It’s so easy to just want to just get the job done. And there were definitely more areas I could have had him involved but I’m grateful for the moments we’ve had so far 😊
Thank you for showing the reality of putting these kids together. I bought the Orchid one and it is still sitting half together on my desk. I too get frustrated easily and have a lot going on, demanding my attention. These are the videos I enjoy, where you show the realistic aspect of it and not an edited version of everything fitting together perfectly and it looking like a showroom finished product. That's what makes this special and your children will cherish it forever. Subbed.😊
I have an Orchid that is half-finished, too, lol. Gretchen, on Little Gretchen's Workshop, encourages us to enjoy the 'journey' of creating a dollhouse. My best recommendation is not to buy lots of furniture or other pieces because during our 'journey' we are likely to change our minds about styles. When I was younger, I would have died for a grand Victorian filled with every miniature imaginable. But now I like simple, 'faded' glory. :)
@@kelliepatrick519I bought the orchid before buying the Vermont farmhouse jr and I had a terrible time with the orchid. Green leaf dollhouses like the orchid just aren’t worth the money, I found it to be just a waste of money, the quality of the material is terrible. The Vermont farmhouse went together for me in a day and was such a better quality, Real Good Toys like the Vermont are such a better quality and I can see it lasting many many years and even generations to come.
Thank you for making a what not to do when putting together a dollhouse kit. Sometimes seeing someone doing the mistakes is better then seeing someone doing it the best way 😂 Because let's be honest most of us would do it exactly like you did it😂
I bought small 4 room kit decades ago. Opened the box snd got overwhelmed. So i tried to design my own roombox. Cut out the pieces of plywood I got and never got any further One day i was in a consignment shop with my husband and we saw the same house aiready built. It was marked down half of what they originally listed it for so hubby bought it for me. It's painted, wallpapered, has flooring, all windows are there. The colors aren't that bad and the hardwood floors they put in show some designs, not all the same direction. Whoever built it put in a fireplace. The spiral staircase was missing, but there's one in my kit. I do admire people like yuu who are brave enough to plow through. I'd be so distracted with kids there. Bentley House Minis channel has a dollhouse planning journal or binder or something where she plans out a project before she starts, colors, theme etc. There are so many great channels. I also really like Little Gretchen's Workshop because she somehow films up close to really show how she's doing something up close.
I can definitely understand the overwhelm! It is extremely daunting but it did get easier as I went. I will have to check out those channels also really enjoy @thesquaretospare she does amazing miniatures
I think you did a great job., this isn’t something that’s suppose to be done in a day or even a month. It’s a meditation project , kinda like playing chess. I’m glad you didn’t quit 🙌🏾
Great job! I know the frustration...I started my miniatures journey by building the RGT Victoria's farmhouse. I was more than a little shocked at how many pieces there were in that kit. However, it only intensified my interest in dollhouses. My Instagram feed is about 75% miniaturists and there are so many great channels on YT to follow. I really, really love that your little boy helped so much with the build. Maybe one day both he and your daughter will be master miniaturists. I look forward to more installments of your dollhouse venture.
He is having such a blast with it, right now we are working on the furniture and he’s been helping me paint all while playing with the characters it’s been fun to see that perspective
I think you are such a great mom.. I miss my mom.. what you are doing for your daughter and your descendants,, some of whom you will never meet, is so wonderful.. they all will be truly blessed.
Oh goodness, thank you! My mother started projects like this with me when I was little and they are so deeply ingrained in my brain that I can’t help the want to do the same for my kids if not 20 times more. I truly hope this dollhouse will make it multiple generations, but if it doesn’t, I have hope that the experience with my kids will last generations on its own.
Thanks for this, I just received this kit for my birthday, but I haven't finished my first kit yet, "The Buttercup" Iam really excited about starting my Vermont Farmhouse Jr but my OCD won't let me even open the box till I finish the Buttercup. But I love that this video is so honest .
I completely understand that! I have a hard time moving onto another project when I have one already in the works. I hope you are able to finish your buttercup soon!
Honestly, I have NO regrets. It’s just the right size, not too overwhelming and very forgiving. Plus you can customize the rooms to your liking which is nice. I’m excited for you and your granddaughter! The memories will be priceless!
Thank you for not being perfect and showing the mistakes. Some of the videos maked it look so easy. I have a dollhouse partially done when I bought it. Too scared to go into it. I have bought already made just need a makeover. Thx for sharing.
It was FAR easier than I expected and I did it a very complicated way 😆 If you really wanted to you could always just put it together and then add details later so it’s not so intimidating of a project.
Hi you have done a great job fantastic…with little people around also.. I am in process of building the farmhouse purchased 3weeks ago…impressive how you found some place to get the job done ..house looks great . Girl power! Have a great day
I’m building the same house right now and currently working on building the porch. I feel the same way - the porch has been the hardest part so far (and that’s after I decided I never wanted to see another shingle in my life after completing the roofs 🥴).
Goodnight. Thank you for sharing your interest in making something for your baby. I am trying to make a house for my granddaughter, however due to being disabled I have difficulties. I would like to ask you a favor, if you could give me the measurements of the house from the outside and the height between floors. I will be eternally grateful. I wish you all the best. Thank you.
I am so sorry for the delay! Unfortunately it is in storage as we move and I can not easily access it. But here is a link with measurement information. www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Dollhouses-Miniatures/Dollhouse-Kits/Vermont-Farmhouse-Jr-Dollhouse-Kit/p/28857
I really wish your commentary and tone was more upbeat, positive and fun. Dolls houses are supposed to be fun and you mention “having such a blast” right at the end, but the commentary was so depressing throughout 😅
Wow, I am surprised at the rude comments I’ve seen here and there on this woman’s dollhouse journey! Telling someone you wish they were “more fun” based off your own standards of is never a kind or necessary thing to say.
Bless your heart for letting that adorable little guy “help”you with the construction. Little people want to be included and even when it slows us down it’s worth the effort to let them feel they are part of the process. As a mom, grandmother, and former teacher for 30 years, it just melted my heart to see his face as he got involved. You’re doing a great job. Remember, “Good enough IS good enough.”
Thank you! It’s so easy to just want to just get the job done. And there were definitely more areas I could have had him involved but I’m grateful for the moments we’ve had so far 😊
Thank you for showing the reality of putting these kids together. I bought the Orchid one and it is still sitting half together on my desk. I too get frustrated easily and have a lot going on, demanding my attention. These are the videos I enjoy, where you show the realistic aspect of it and not an edited version of everything fitting together perfectly and it looking like a showroom finished product. That's what makes this special and your children will cherish it forever. Subbed.😊
Thank you! Im right there with you on enjoying realistic videos! And I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for the sub!
I have an Orchid that is half-finished, too, lol. Gretchen, on Little Gretchen's Workshop, encourages us to enjoy the 'journey' of creating a dollhouse.
My best recommendation is not to buy lots of furniture or other pieces because during our 'journey' we are likely to change our minds about styles.
When I was younger, I would have died for a grand Victorian filled with every miniature imaginable. But now I like simple, 'faded' glory. :)
@@kelliepatrick519I bought the orchid before buying the Vermont farmhouse jr and I had a terrible time with the orchid. Green leaf dollhouses like the orchid just aren’t worth the money, I found it to be just a waste of money, the quality of the material is terrible. The Vermont farmhouse went together for me in a day and was such a better quality, Real Good Toys like the Vermont are such a better quality and I can see it lasting many many years and even generations to come.
Thank you for making a what not to do when putting together a dollhouse kit. Sometimes seeing someone doing the mistakes is better then seeing someone doing it the best way 😂 Because let's be honest most of us would do it exactly like you did it😂
Gave you sub just for that 😊
😂
I bought small 4 room kit decades ago. Opened the box snd got overwhelmed. So i tried to design my own roombox. Cut out the pieces of plywood I got and never got any further
One day i was in a consignment shop with my husband and we saw the same house aiready built. It was marked down half of what they originally listed it for so hubby bought it for me. It's painted, wallpapered, has flooring, all windows are there. The colors aren't that bad and the hardwood floors they put in show some designs, not all the same direction. Whoever built it put in a fireplace. The spiral staircase was missing, but there's one in my kit.
I do admire people like yuu who are brave enough to plow through. I'd be so distracted with kids there.
Bentley House Minis channel has a dollhouse planning journal or binder or something where she plans out a project before she starts, colors, theme etc. There are so many great channels. I also really like Little Gretchen's Workshop because she somehow films up close to really show how she's doing something up close.
I can definitely understand the overwhelm! It is extremely daunting but it did get easier as I went.
I will have to check out those channels also really enjoy @thesquaretospare she does amazing miniatures
Your honesty is so appreciated about the real life struggles of building mini. Great video, thanks for sharing!
Thank you!
This was so interesting to watch. I am sorry you had so many challenges but it looks really good! You had lots of little hands helping too. 🥰
I loved doing it, challenges are the best part!
You had a lot going on and you still
finished your dollhouse and it's beautiful..
📘🪟📘🖌️🚪📏🔨🪚🪛🗜️🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻🪻
Thank you!!
I think you did a great job., this isn’t something that’s suppose to be done in a day or even a month. It’s a meditation project , kinda like playing chess. I’m glad you didn’t quit 🙌🏾
I totally agree! Thank you!
Great job! I know the frustration...I started my miniatures journey by building the RGT Victoria's farmhouse. I was more than a little shocked at how many pieces there were in that kit. However, it only intensified my interest in dollhouses. My Instagram feed is about 75% miniaturists and there are so many great channels on YT to follow. I really, really love that your little boy helped so much with the build. Maybe one day both he and your daughter will be master miniaturists. I look forward to more installments of your dollhouse venture.
He is having such a blast with it, right now we are working on the furniture and he’s been helping me paint all while playing with the characters it’s been fun to see that perspective
I think you are such a great mom.. I miss my mom.. what you are doing for your daughter and your descendants,, some of whom you will never meet, is so wonderful.. they all will be truly blessed.
Oh goodness, thank you! My mother started projects like this with me when I was little and they are so deeply ingrained in my brain that I can’t help the want to do the same for my kids if not 20 times more. I truly hope this dollhouse will make it multiple generations, but if it doesn’t, I have hope that the experience with my kids will last generations on its own.
@@l.l.Robertson May the Lord shine upon you and bless your efforts.
@pipermoonshine thank you! Blessings to you as well!
Thanks for this, I just received this kit for my birthday, but I haven't finished my first kit yet, "The Buttercup" Iam really excited about starting my Vermont Farmhouse Jr but my OCD won't let me even open the box till I finish the Buttercup. But I love that this video is so honest .
I completely understand that! I have a hard time moving onto another project when I have one already in the works. I hope you are able to finish your buttercup soon!
I love this thank you as I’m looking to do the same with my granddaughter, I think I’m going to get the one you are building ❤
Honestly, I have NO regrets. It’s just the right size, not too overwhelming and very forgiving. Plus you can customize the rooms to your liking which is nice. I’m excited for you and your granddaughter! The memories will be priceless!
Thank you for not being perfect and showing the mistakes.
Some of the videos maked it look so easy. I have a dollhouse partially done when I bought it. Too scared to go into it.
I have bought already made just need a makeover.
Thx for sharing.
So glad it was helpful! I always find the mistakes helpful because it’s fascinating to see how people adjust and problem solve
i deeply appreciate super honest review. thank you
Glad it was helpful!
I love it. I think the mice’s part is you put it together yourself. I want to do this myself just not sure I could pull it off
It was FAR easier than I expected and I did it a very complicated way 😆
If you really wanted to you could always just put it together and then add details later so it’s not so intimidating of a project.
This is so cute! Thank you so much for sharing it!
It was so fun to do and share!
Hi you have done a great job fantastic…with little people around also.. I am in process of building the farmhouse purchased 3weeks ago…impressive how you found some place to get the job done ..house looks great . Girl power! Have a great day
That’s awesome! Did you end up liking the build? If I were to do it again I think I might have put in windows on the sides
@@l.l.Robertson yes the build turned out great actually I redesigned my kit enlarged some windows…and changed a few things for my custom feel…
Thats a good idea. I didn’t think of enlarging the original windows!
I had no idea you could buy these at hobby lobby that’s amazing this is exactly what I’ve been looking for!!!!!
Yes! They have quite a few options and they’ve got some pretty cute accessories as well! I definitely don’t regret it!
I put this together for my granddaughter for Christmas. I really enjoyed building that I bought the Victorian Alison jr house.
I thought I could add a pic but I can't
I’m now subscribed and looking forward to the next one xx
This dollhouse series is finished and all on my channel, but I am hoping to make a small store eventually for the kids as well
Wow, so much work. It's looking good.
Thank you! It was a blast!
I’m building the same house right now and currently working on building the porch. I feel the same way - the porch has been the hardest part so far (and that’s after I decided I never wanted to see another shingle in my life after completing the roofs 🥴).
Haha yes! 🙌 the roof was quite tedious!
Beautiful house 🏠👌 new subscriber
Thank you!
Love this house!
Thank you!
I think im gon get it i been obsessed with this kind of stuff my passion wow great video too ❤💕
You should! It has been such a fun project! I had no idea how much I’d love this
There's an order to do things, in the instructions. You made things so much harder on yourself 😮
Defintiely true! I was working with the time slots allotted me with two littles underfoot.
Goodnight. Thank you for sharing your interest in making something for your baby. I am trying to make a house for my granddaughter, however due to being disabled I have difficulties. I would like to ask you a favor, if you could give me the measurements of the house from the outside and the height between floors. I will be eternally grateful. I wish you all the best. Thank you.
I am so sorry for the delay! Unfortunately it is in storage as we move and I can not easily access it. But here is a link with measurement information.
www.hobbylobby.com/Crafts-Hobbies/Dollhouses-Miniatures/Dollhouse-Kits/Vermont-Farmhouse-Jr-Dollhouse-Kit/p/28857
Were you able to use a 50% coupon on it?
I didn’t have one to use unfortunately, but I’m not sure they would have honored it because it was technically already on sale 🤷♀️
Cuanto cuesta y dónde tengo que pedirlo gracias
La casa de muñecas es de Hobby lobby. Cuesta $90
@@l.l.Robertson gracias
I really wish your commentary and tone was more upbeat, positive and fun. Dolls houses are supposed to be fun and you mention “having such a blast” right at the end, but the commentary was so depressing throughout 😅
That’s sad it came off that way, I definitely had a blast with it. Must still have some discomfort doing voice-overs.
You shouldn’t! You have such a nice voice and the information is informative. Just a little depressing 😅. I will be watching more videos hopefully😊
Wow, I am surprised at the rude comments I’ve seen here and there on this woman’s dollhouse journey! Telling someone you wish they were “more fun” based off your own standards of is never a kind or necessary thing to say.