Trim and Supplies

Last weekend, we worked on the trim for the windows and double doors. We decided to paint them white since we were thinking of doing a pale yellow for the exterior. 

 We encountered a problem when trying to paint around the plexiglass. We covered the glass around the trim detail with masking tape so we wouldn't get paint on the glass. Then we discovered that we couldn't paint the other sides' trim. While painting, we discovered a slot at the top of one of the windows. 

Upon closer inspection, the plexiglass seemed to shift a bit when wiggling it. Then, after sliding it a bit more, it came right out of the frame. 

From there, we were able to rinse any paint off with warm water and a bit of elbow (fingernail) grease. We were able to paint the other side of the trim and keep the windows paint-free!

Today we headed out to Walmart in search of acrylic paint and some wood glue since the instructions recommended it instead of hot glue.

Interior walls in Key West (far left), exterior in Sunkissed Peach (middle), extra white for the trim, and Elmer's Wood glue

While roaming around the craft section, we discovered a miniature canvas, which we thought would be perfect for our...Crafty Bungalow! We thought that since we already had a mini easel, it would work out fine. 

Amber's work on the mini painting

Stay tuned for progress on the Crafty Bungalow!

The Beginning of the Backyard Bungalow

   Welcome to Mom & Daughter Craftiness! We've worked on several projects over the last few years but have never really had the chance to document them. Now we can!
    Miniatures.com has an annual kit called the "Creatin' Contest." You purchase the kit from them and then build and decorate it. This year, the kit was the "Backyard Bungalow." Here's a picture of the unopened kit: 

We did a dry fit (taping the pieces together before paint and finishing) last night, and here's how it turned out:

Exterior

Interior

Exterior with Porch

We were thinking pastel yellow for the exterior with white trim, and maybe a sky blue for the interior. Next time you'll find out our theme...