tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post650497935020653477..comments2023-04-09T08:36:02.518+01:00Comments on Bearcabinminiatures: Gertie's Little Industrious Cottage Part 3 ~ Where's the stairs?Julia and Hywelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-42968639630711835282010-10-15T18:48:48.794+01:002010-10-15T18:48:48.794+01:00Wonderful both of you...so much work.
It is good ...Wonderful both of you...so much work.<br /><br />It is good being so behind on my reading as I can do it all on one go and not have to wait :-)Tallulah Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14490186975270835647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-60342346062631475872010-10-13T19:43:35.148+01:002010-10-13T19:43:35.148+01:00Hi Janice,
It's been a pleasure to present Ger...Hi Janice,<br />It's been a pleasure to present Gertie's cottage to you all. Without everyone here on the blog, no-one except our family and friends would see our personal collection, which I think would be a shame. Hywel puts heaps of work into building up the houses and we really appreciate all your feedback. <br /><br />I hope it's been lovely for everyone who contributed to this project through our swaps, to see all their wonderful minis in situ with Gertie. I know I love to look at them :)<br /><br />The broom cupboard came about as an alternative to having a stairs, so that Gertie could 'choose' a broom for flying up to bed. It was an 'idea only' until last week and we were going to just hang the brooms on little pegs, then Hywel made a broom cupboard for the new shop but it turned out too big, but with luck, it fitted Gertie's cottage perfectly. I took some photos of the second cupboard being made, so if you want me to do a little 'how we made that' blog post, just let me know.<br />Julia xxxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-29014061875913574092010-10-13T18:55:39.971+01:002010-10-13T18:55:39.971+01:00It's really wonderful! And I enjoy the story b...It's really wonderful! And I enjoy the story behind all the accessories, construction... it brings it to life. :)Maia's Twinkle Miniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14733260023861485464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-51858378125042489012010-10-13T17:56:19.261+01:002010-10-13T17:56:19.261+01:00Thank you for taking so much time in presenting yo...Thank you for taking so much time in presenting your lovely cottage it has been lovely wandering around it with you.<br />I particularly like the broom cupboard and the hall way tiles which are amazing.onbeingaminimumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176422732636109060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-81898441034224789692010-10-13T16:46:48.274+01:002010-10-13T16:46:48.274+01:00Hi Kim,
Thankyou:0)
I have added a picture at the ...Hi Kim,<br />Thankyou:0)<br />I have added a picture at the bottom of the post of Hywel's bannister for you :) <br />Julia xxxxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-39104343607363394892010-10-13T16:23:58.946+01:002010-10-13T16:23:58.946+01:00Julia- it's amazing- I have to keep going back...Julia- it's amazing- I have to keep going back to each post and looking again to see what I have missed- I can see why people would keep peeking in at it in person. I even had to go back to look for Hywel's banister- what a wonderful idea- I think we need to see it better too! I love the little needlepoint with the two owls- gorgeous! I wish the tour did not have to end!!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07375926316456970496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-25374238877931887992010-10-13T14:35:33.258+01:002010-10-13T14:35:33.258+01:00Hi Michelle,
The air was blue on many an occassion...Hi Michelle,<br />The air was blue on many an occassion when Hywel was making the mezzanine floor, especially when I kept taking it out to work on something underneath and then would put it back in the wrong way round, which resulted in many a scratch on the wall. Oh well, it added authenticity!! LOL <br /><br />The little bench at the end of the table is one of our 'we're bored, what shall we make and now where are we going to put it' moments. It has hung around projects for a good couple of years, untill now finding it's 'home' with Gertie. It is made out of thick Balsa wood, with the edges roughly carved away and little legs stuck on... so easy, just a quick coat of dark wood stain and there it was. It's easy to make little stools like it as well :0)<br /><br />Julia xxxxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-73916448313565314552010-10-13T14:26:41.454+01:002010-10-13T14:26:41.454+01:00Hi kate,
My magical village is a virtual one, I h...Hi kate, <br />My magical village is a virtual one, I have grouped my houses together only on my Magical Hazel Hill page, in 'real life' most of them 'live' under the stairs in the cupboard! It's a big cupboard, but they have to share with the hoover and the ironing pile!!<br /><br />There will be 2 full pics of the cottage at the end of tomorrow's post, as we say goodbye and look back at the cottage. I will ask Hywel take a picture of the entire cottage from above with the roof off, so that you can get an idea of the layout, but I won't pop it on the blog just yet, but I will email it to you. The front of the house doesn't open, access is only through the roof, which is why getting good photos has been hard!<br />Julia xxxxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-80625784141290390472010-10-13T14:08:35.395+01:002010-10-13T14:08:35.395+01:00Julia!
It's wonderful! I love the mezzanine f...Julia!<br /><br />It's wonderful! I love the mezzanine floor that you've added...not an easy kit to adapt in that way.<br /><br />I particularly like the little bench like table at the end of Gertie's bed...will you have any for sale at any time?<br /><br />The cottage very much looks like 'Gertie's home and looks soooo lived in! :o)))<br /><br />Michelle xxxxMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15844807744316681870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-49500009640574705332010-10-13T13:45:24.753+01:002010-10-13T13:45:24.753+01:00Como voy ha hechar en falta estos paseos por tu ca...Como voy ha hechar en falta estos paseos por tu casita cuando nos la enseƱes del todo.<br />Me ha encantado ver la cama y todos los detallitos que tiene.<br />besitos ascensionAscensionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07315327060740853993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-5299459729648687832010-10-13T13:16:37.071+01:002010-10-13T13:16:37.071+01:00A whole village lucky you! Id love to do a village...A whole village lucky you! Id love to do a village of wizard and witchy houses and stores, ahhh I can but dream!<br />Meant to say will you be taking a whole pic of the inside, full on shot and of the house as a whole? Id love to see it in its entirety from all angles then Id get to see Hywels hard work and he'll be happy too lol!! Kate xxxWhittaker's Miniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548993983143295938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-23210386556339288712010-10-13T13:07:25.633+01:002010-10-13T13:07:25.633+01:00Hi kate,
I was wondering where you were!! LOL Yep...Hi kate, <br />I was wondering where you were!! LOL Yep, it has an upstairs, only a little one though. If you look at Kat's hat, you will see that it doesn't have much head room, so I had to make the furniture to fit and Hywel had to design a suitable bannister, because spindles just didn't work and we couldn't have Gertie falling off at night, could we?!! The bannister goes right up to the top of the roof and is shaped like a witches hat. Hywel complained when I was editing the pics, that I haven't shown it well enough in my photo!! LOL<br />The greenhouse potion will be tomorrow and then that's it, all finished, BUT... I am indulging myself and putting together a whole wizardly village; 'Hazel Hill' the start of it is on my MAGICAL HAZEL HILL Page :0)<br />Julia xxxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-87992930428137103612010-10-13T12:36:47.336+01:002010-10-13T12:36:47.336+01:00I missed my morning fix today had to go food shop...I missed my morning fix today had to go food shopping so got to see it lunchtime instead! I didnt know it had an upstairs! And very cosy it is too! I was all set to go on the greenhouse tour so looking forward to that tomnorrow! Great pics Julia, I will miss the tours when they end, youll have to move on with your next projects!!!! Kate xxxWhittaker's Miniatureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548993983143295938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-59428152449274365782010-10-13T11:33:51.097+01:002010-10-13T11:33:51.097+01:00Hi Debbie,
Yes please, do let Ed know I loved his...Hi Debbie, <br />Yes please, do let Ed know I loved his bottles, the shape and colours on them are lovely. I am going to pop the other two in the new little shop. I am thinking about putting some potion (coloured scenic water) in them, but I am a bit afraid of the glass breaking with the warm liquid. Have you ever tried putting scenic water in yours?<br />Julia xxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-76324003510793294822010-10-13T10:55:47.796+01:002010-10-13T10:55:47.796+01:00Really enjoying the tour around Gertie's Cotta...Really enjoying the tour around Gertie's Cottage, Julia. I'll let Ed, who blow the bottle know you like it. LOL<br />Looking forward to tomorrow..xxxDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05868240147335139452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-14177361243319519152010-10-13T09:59:26.629+01:002010-10-13T09:59:26.629+01:00Thankyou Glenda, I'm so glad you like it. It h...Thankyou Glenda, I'm so glad you like it. It has pride of place in our home and everyone who visits spends an age looking in through the windows :0) Last post for the Gertie tour tomorrow, I am editing pics for it now and chuckling at the next green dragon!<br />Julia xxxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-7672467312726116952010-10-13T09:53:44.972+01:002010-10-13T09:53:44.972+01:00Such enchanting detail throughout the cottage is a...Such enchanting detail throughout the cottage is an absolute delight!!<br />Thanks so much for taking the time to put this together for us :)Glendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12956249453834779477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-3622989108359053162010-10-13T09:51:53.287+01:002010-10-13T09:51:53.287+01:00Thankyou Sandra :0) xxxThankyou Sandra :0) xxxJulia and Hywelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132024429486051350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209990731950560189.post-73944721037847222422010-10-13T09:46:23.216+01:002010-10-13T09:46:23.216+01:00I've just spent an enjoyable 20 minutes catchi...I've just spent an enjoyable 20 minutes catching up on Gertie's cottage.<br />It's absolutely wonderful and I love all the little comic touches!<br />SandraSandra Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04538875136752456633noreply@blogger.com