Hi Everyone I completely forgot to post pictures of the first Cardboard House I created last month in April. I was inspired by a picture I found on the right that another miniature enthusiast had created. So I had to try and see if I could make the San Francisco looking house myself using cardboard. It took me about 2 weeks to complete in my free time and Days of cutting cardboard strips with scissors. I thought my fingers were going to fall off with thousands of cuts to create the siding and windows and shingles. Ii didn't want to make an exact copy of the house but to give it my own touch. I think it turned out really cool looking and is so lightweight and the cardboard is so sturdy and hard once it was glued down. I really loved using the cardboard, it was a great medium to use. I hope you all enjoy!
Me trying to get my walls to look like the small picture I had to create the house from.
One small pile of cardboard strips and hours of cutting.
Oh Stan, you would never believe that this gorgeous house was made from cardboard! It's so beautifully detailed, it's really exquisite.
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Vivian
I agree,this house is amazing!and the thought that it's made out of cardboard...!I just love this house, like all the others.
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning house!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteRealmente fascinante e impresionante!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Hello Greg,
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful. I would never have guessed that you can get such an amazing and realistic finish with it. Fantastic work!
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Giac
At last, someone creating out of cardboard! Am interested in how you did the basic box. What kind of cardboard? Did you glue slabs of cardboard together? I started a minihouse years ago and am still trying to get it finished. Three layers of single corrugations glued together to cut the walls and floors from. Paper mache everything inside and out. Paint several layers with gesso and then whatever colors you choose! The paper mache is taking a long time. Love yours! Would like to see more of how you constructed your houses. Thanks! Deanna
ReplyDeleteHaving just been to San Francisco a couple of weeks ago (as a visitor from England) I think your house is amazing. I loved all the Victorian houses and wish I could make one too.
ReplyDeleteGreg so amazed at your creations!!!! I must tell you when I was about 12 years old, I found a pattern in a magazine, of how to make, a Barbie Doll House, out of cardboard. For me, at the time, this was a masterpiece of accomplishment and was so proud of myself. I was told by my Mother after finishing making my Barbie Doll House, I was to old to play with Barbie Dolls. So the next day I went to school and came home to find my Barbie doll collection to be gone and my beautiful cardboard Barbie doll house gone. I was told that she had thrown all of it away as I was too old for Barbie dolls and should not be using sharp tools. I was devastated to think she could be so cruel. This took place in 1976. I still think of my cardboard Barbie doll house and have often thought about trying to make one again. Just happened onto your web site and love, all of your work!!!!!!!! I have been vindicated by your work as well. I was criticized by my Mother for thinking that cardboard could produce something of worth!!!! I have never forgotten that experience ...... it has lingered with me my entire life. I have never seen miniatures made of cardboard...... perhaps I have just not been looking .....thank you for sharing your amazing talents.
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Wow. That was very mean of your mom! I hope you didn't let that destroy your creativeness.
DeleteDear Leslie. Let your creativity flow. It's very healing.💚 I suggest reclaiming what was mistakenly taken from you and letting the joy wash the past sadness away.
DeletePaper clay and cardboard houses are really fun to make! We don't all have to come up with something as polished as Gregg here. He's been doing this a while and has LOTS of practice. Seeing his houses are sure inspiring! 🏡 😀
There's a YouTube channel called "Where the Nomes live" and she teaches how to build with cardboard as she shares her journey through her projects. Her instructions are great for beginners because she's not into perfection and her homes are very whimsical tho quite detailed. I'll post her link if I can, but look her up. Prayers for you 🙏 👩
Thanks, Gregg, for sharing your beautiful houses with us. So much fun to see what you come up with next!!! Love the variety, size, details, designs, materials...all of it!! Truly inspired. God bless the work of your hands and your heart. 💚
Your unbeliveably talented! Exquisite!
ReplyDeleteMy grandpa and I love making old houses. Can you tell me the length width and height you used for this?
ReplyDeleteHi do you have your templates I would love to make one for my disabled child thanks
ReplyDeleteThis blog is awesome and very informative keep Sharing this type of blog.
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It dollhouse the best!!!
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ReplyDeleteI came across this post on Pinterest and was amazed by your art.
Would you mind me recreating this in a cake form? I'm of course going to provide these images as inspiration out there and give credit to you.
Es una hermosa casa de muñecas. La vi en Pintrest. Me ha dejado con la boca abierta de admiración, es una gran belleza. Estoy en un proyecto de casa de muñecas para mi hija de 7 años y ud me ha dejado encantada con el material. Puede dar detalles de las ventanas?
ReplyDeleteyour house is amazing, this is one of the nicest ones that I have seen. You are inspiring me to make one.
ReplyDeleteI'm just totally blown away by the shear beauty and craftsmanship of these magnificent houses. Never in a million years would anyone believe they were made of cardboard. You are extremely talented.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing! You attention to detail is out of this world. It is so hard to believe it is made out of cardboard. You are such a talented artist. I have always wanted a doll house. I wish I could do this. Keep building. You are excellent at it!
ReplyDeleteSell the plans, make a mint. That is truly a spectacular build...
ReplyDeleteSimply awesome!
ReplyDeleteHave you thought about creating any tutorials, or sharing construction tips?
ReplyDeleteThis is sooo beautiful, and I am more impressed that you made and designed all of it and then were able to execute it. Your creativity is inspiring....I would love to know if you ever sold any of your creations?:) love love love Kristen
ReplyDeleteWhere do you get the doors, balustrades and ornamentals?
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